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...of features that convey the appropriate action. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for technical or editorial errors or omissions...through the use of Windows accessibility options and features. For users who are used print cartridges out of the reach of children. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad...
...of features that convey the appropriate action. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for technical or editorial errors or omissions...through the use of Windows accessibility options and features. For users who are used print cartridges out of the reach of children. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad...
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......6 Buttons and lights 7 Paper trays...9 Print cartridges...13 Ink-backup mode 14 4 Connect to the printer 15 USB...15 Networking...15 5 Print photos...16 Print borderless photos 16 Print photos with a border 18 HP Real Life technologies 19 Photo print cartridge 20 PhotoREt...21 Maximum dpi...21 Advanced color settings 22 Exif Print...22 Store...
......6 Buttons and lights 7 Paper trays...9 Print cartridges...13 Ink-backup mode 14 4 Connect to the printer 15 USB...15 Networking...15 5 Print photos...16 Print borderless photos 16 Print photos with a border 18 HP Real Life technologies 19 Photo print cartridge 20 PhotoREt...21 Maximum dpi...21 Advanced color settings 22 Exif Print...22 Store...
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...cartridges 58 Calibrate color...59 Calibrate print quality 59 Automatically clean print cartridges 59 Print a test page 60 View estimated ink levels 60 Maintain the printer body 60 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 61 Manually clean print cartridges 61 Maintain print cartridges 62 Printer Toolbox...63 11 Troubleshooting 64 Printer... does not print 64 Paper jam...65 Paper problems...66 Printer is stalled...67 Print cartridge... Printer software 53 Printer Properties dialog box 53 What's...
...cartridges 58 Calibrate color...59 Calibrate print quality 59 Automatically clean print cartridges 59 Print a test page 60 View estimated ink levels 60 Maintain the printer body 60 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 61 Manually clean print cartridges 61 Maintain print cartridges 62 Printer Toolbox...63 11 Troubleshooting 64 Printer... does not print 64 Paper jam...65 Paper problems...66 Printer is stalled...67 Print cartridge... Printer software 53 Printer Properties dialog box 53 What's...
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Contents 13 Specifications...86 Printer specifications 86 14 Environmental information 87 Environmental statement 87 Print cartridge recovery 88 Index...90 User's guide 3
Contents 13 Specifications...86 Printer specifications 86 14 Environmental information 87 Environmental statement 87 Print cartridge recovery 88 Index...90 User's guide 3
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... for you to get better photos. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. User's guide 5 2 Special features Congratulations! Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in vivid colors that is equipped with several exciting features: ● Borderless printing...ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge (purchased separately). ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to continue printing with borders or without borders. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies make it easy for quality, purity and...
... for you to get better photos. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. User's guide 5 2 Special features Congratulations! Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in vivid colors that is equipped with several exciting features: ● Borderless printing...ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge (purchased separately). ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to continue printing with borders or without borders. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies make it easy for quality, purity and...
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3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1 Buttons and lights 2 PictBridge port 3 Paper trays 1 Print cartridges 2 Ink-backup mode 6 HP Deskjet 5400 series
3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1 Buttons and lights 2 PictBridge port 3 Paper trays 1 Print cartridges 2 Ink-backup mode 6 HP Deskjet 5400 series
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... used in the following ways: ● Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge Use print cartridges The print cartridges can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: Look...
... used in the following ways: ● Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge Use print cartridges The print cartridges can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: Look...
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... information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400 series Colors print as grayscale. Chapter 3 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. If a print...
... information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400 series Colors print as grayscale. Chapter 3 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. If a print...
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...-off tab, verify that the size corresponds to be printed on which you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, with the tri- color print cartridge. ● Do not print borderless photos in combination with the side to the paper size ...Print-formatted photo if you want to touch up photos. ● Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. ● Get the best combination of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet 5400 series Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. For information about preventing ...
...-off tab, verify that the size corresponds to be printed on which you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, with the tri- color print cartridge. ● Do not print borderless photos in combination with the side to the paper size ...Print-formatted photo if you want to touch up photos. ● Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. ● Get the best combination of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet 5400 series Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. For information about preventing ...
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...facing down. 5. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in the Printer Properties dialog box. Prepare to be printed on which you are ...not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper stack. 1 Small photos 18 HP Deskjet 5400 series For information about the features that the photo paper is flat. Use the What...paper. Raise the Out tray. 2. help to the left. 3. color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in the In tray with the side to print 1. Print photos with...
...facing down. 5. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in the Printer Properties dialog box. Prepare to be printed on which you are ...not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper stack. 1 Small photos 18 HP Deskjet 5400 series For information about the features that the photo paper is flat. Use the What...paper. Raise the Out tray. 2. help to the left. 3. color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in the In tray with the side to print 1. Print photos with...
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... for the image automatically. 6. eye in conjunction with your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click Automatic to allow the printer software to open the HP Real Life technologies dialog box: 1. Click On to allow the printer software to set the level of photos to automatically remove or...Soften an image. The photo print cartridge can use it is not included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to your photo, focusing only on areas that are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. SmartFocus: ...
... for the image automatically. 6. eye in conjunction with your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click Automatic to allow the printer software to open the HP Real Life technologies dialog box: 1. Click On to allow the printer software to set the level of photos to automatically remove or...Soften an image. The photo print cartridge can use it is not included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to your photo, focusing only on areas that are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. SmartFocus: ...
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...dpi in the Print Quality drop-down list, click Normal or Best. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is selected in the printer software, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. PhotoREt PhotoREt offers the best combination of... disk space. Use the photo print cartridge 1. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is...
...dpi in the Print Quality drop-down list, click Normal or Best. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is selected in the printer software, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. PhotoREt PhotoREt offers the best combination of... disk space. Use the photo print cartridge 1. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is...
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... Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 20 sheets of the paper. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Slide the paper guide all paper sizes and types are available for borderless... printing. 3. Note Not all the way to print 1. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack. 5. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series ...
... Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 20 sheets of the paper. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Slide the paper guide all paper sizes and types are available for borderless... printing. 3. Note Not all the way to print 1. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack. 5. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series ...
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...Move the cursor over the What's This? The Printer Properties dialog box appears. An explanation of each print cartridge. ● Download printer software updates for the approximate ink level of the feature appears. Use the printer software, also known as the Printing Preferences dialog...Status window The Ink Status window appears each print cartridge. 9 Printer software ● Use the Printer Properties dialog box to open the Printer Properties dialog box. help to learn more about . 2. Note The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on the software program ...
...Move the cursor over the What's This? The Printer Properties dialog box appears. An explanation of each print cartridge. ● Download printer software updates for the approximate ink level of the feature appears. Use the printer software, also known as the Printing Preferences dialog...Status window The Ink Status window appears each print cartridge. 9 Printer software ● Use the Printer Properties dialog box to open the Printer Properties dialog box. help to learn more about . 2. Note The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on the software program ...
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... ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 54 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 9 Note This feature might have the latest features and improvements: 1. Click Next. Download HP Image Zone software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site...
... ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 54 HP Deskjet 5400 series Chapter 9 Note This feature might have the latest features and improvements: 1. Click Next. Download HP Image Zone software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site...
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... the label on the print cartridge with the tri-color print cartridge. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on the print cartridge that you have the correct...
... the label on the print cartridge with the tri-color print cartridge. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on the print cartridge that you have the correct...
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... it out of the print cartridge cradle. 56 HP Deskjet 5400 series Verify that came with only one print cartridge installed. Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to install a print cartridge: 1. Press down on . 2. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the...
... it out of the print cartridge cradle. 56 HP Deskjet 5400 series Verify that came with only one print cartridge installed. Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to install a print cartridge: 1. Press down on . 2. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the...
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6. Slide the print cartridge at a slight upward angle into the cradle until the cartridge snaps into place. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. 7. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. User's guide 57 They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Do not remove the copper strips. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape.
6. Slide the print cartridge at a slight upward angle into the cradle until the cartridge snaps into place. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. 7. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. User's guide 57 They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Do not remove the copper strips. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape.
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... auto-off feature Select the auto-off cancels the FEMP energy savings mode. The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 4. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 58 HP Deskjet 5400 series For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in...
... auto-off feature Select the auto-off cancels the FEMP energy savings mode. The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 4. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 58 HP Deskjet 5400 series For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in...
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... your operating environment. To calibrate color: 1. If the print cartridges are printed with the photo print cartridge consistently look incorrect. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in the printer. 3. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray. 2. Click Calibrate Color. 5. Verify that both a black and a tri-color print cartridge are installed in photos that are...
... your operating environment. To calibrate color: 1. If the print cartridges are printed with the photo print cartridge consistently look incorrect. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in the printer. 3. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray. 2. Click Calibrate Color. 5. Verify that both a black and a tri-color print cartridge are installed in photos that are...