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...color...63 Automatically clean print cartridges 63 Print a test page 63 View estimated ink levels 64 Maintain the printer body 64 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 64 Manually clean print cartridges 65 Maintain print cartridges 66 Printer Toolbox...67 11 Troubleshooting 68 Printer... does not print 68 Paper jam...69 Paper problems...70 Paper mismatch...71 Printer... messages...86 Printer lights are ......55 9 Printer software 57 Printer Properties dialog ...for the printer 47 Select...
...color...63 Automatically clean print cartridges 63 Print a test page 63 View estimated ink levels 64 Maintain the printer body 64 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 64 Manually clean print cartridges 65 Maintain print cartridges 66 Printer Toolbox...67 11 Troubleshooting 68 Printer... does not print 68 Paper jam...69 Paper problems...70 Paper mismatch...71 Printer... messages...86 Printer lights are ......55 9 Printer software 57 Printer Properties dialog ...for the printer 47 Select...
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... feature ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge cradle....on the print cartridge label 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 ...
... feature ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge cradle....on the print cartridge label 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 ...
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...still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Automatically clean print cartridges If your operating environment. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. 2. To calibrate color: 1. Open the printer Toolbox. 4. If the print...low on ink or might be available in your operating environment. Click Calibrate Color. 5. If your operating environment. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. Click Start, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Note ...
...still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Automatically clean print cartridges If your operating environment. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. 2. To calibrate color: 1. Open the printer Toolbox. 4. If the print...low on ink or might be available in your operating environment. Click Calibrate Color. 5. If your operating environment. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. Click Start, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Note ...
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... cradle uses to remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with an abrasive soap. Click the Estimated Ink Levels ... Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 64 HP Deskjet 5900 series Maintain the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Remove...Note This feature might not be available in the printer: 1. When cleaning the printer, keep these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the printer, use household cleaners or detergent. Keep all ...
... cradle uses to remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with an abrasive soap. Click the Estimated Ink Levels ... Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 64 HP Deskjet 5900 series Maintain the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. Remove...Note This feature might not be available in the printer: 1. When cleaning the printer, keep these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the printer, use household cleaners or detergent. Keep all ...
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... not to the right side of paper, with the copper strips facing up. Open the printer cover. 2. Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is idle and quiet. 3. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with the cotton swab. Wipe the print...
... not to the right side of paper, with the copper strips facing up. Open the printer cover. 2. Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is idle and quiet. 3. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with the cotton swab. Wipe the print...
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... 67 Click the Services tab, and then click the Service this device button. Use the printer Toolbox to perform the following tasks: ● Set the auto-off function ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Clean the print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels Use the Toolbox...
... 67 Click the Services tab, and then click the Service this device button. Use the printer Toolbox to perform the following tasks: ● Set the auto-off function ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Clean the print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels Use the Toolbox...
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... number, or if the warranty date has expired, install a new print cartridge. 6. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that was named in the printer and close the printer cover. If the Print Cartridge Status light is not flashing, the problem is fixed. Reinsert the...list of the print cartridges, follow these steps: 1. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. If the Print Cartridge Status light is still flashing, the print cartridge is flashing, go to flash, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to the...
... number, or if the warranty date has expired, install a new print cartridge. 6. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that was named in the printer and close the printer cover. If the Print Cartridge Status light is not flashing, the problem is fixed. Reinsert the...list of the print cartridges, follow these steps: 1. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. If the Print Cartridge Status light is still flashing, the print cartridge is flashing, go to flash, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to the...
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...tinted or incorrect, open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Color tab, and then click the Advanced Color Settings button. 7. Both a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge must be installed for color calibration. 5. If colors continue to step 2. 2. ...Reprint the photo. User's guide 75 Adjust the colors by using the Advanced Color Settings dialog box. Align the print cartridges. 3. Reprint the photo. 6. Reprint the photo. 3. Clean the ...
...tinted or incorrect, open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Color tab, and then click the Advanced Color Settings button. 7. Both a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge must be installed for color calibration. 5. If colors continue to step 2. 2. ...Reprint the photo. User's guide 75 Adjust the colors by using the Advanced Color Settings dialog box. Align the print cartridges. 3. Reprint the photo. 6. Reprint the photo. 3. Clean the ...
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...the print cartridges might be low on ink or might be cleaned. If the black text and images on your printed pages are faded, you might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 series If a print cartridge is installed. Chapter 11 ...(continued) State of the print cartridges is low on ink. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that...
...the print cartridges might be low on ink or might be cleaned. If the black text and images on your printed pages are faded, you might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 series If a print cartridge is installed. Chapter 11 ...(continued) State of the print cartridges is low on ink. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that...
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If the lines still occur, align the print cartridges. 4. Load the paper correctly in the In tray. 3. Clean the print cartridges. 2. Verify that no problem exists with the source image. Reprint the photo. Image is not caused by the source image, follow these ... scanned. Chapter 11 Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal lines appear on photos: 1. Follow loading instructions for the paper type. 82 HP Deskjet 5900 series Reprint the photo. 3. Remove all paper from the In tray. 2. If the problem is printed at an angle Verify that the paper guide...
If the lines still occur, align the print cartridges. 4. Load the paper correctly in the In tray. 3. Clean the print cartridges. 2. Verify that no problem exists with the source image. Reprint the photo. Image is not caused by the source image, follow these ... scanned. Chapter 11 Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal lines appear on photos: 1. Follow loading instructions for the paper type. 82 HP Deskjet 5900 series Reprint the photo. 3. Remove all paper from the In tray. 2. If the problem is printed at an angle Verify that the paper guide...
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...If the status light is on ink, press the Resume button. Proceed to step 3. 3. After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer. If the light continues to see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series The right status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge. If a print ... print cartridges are flashing The paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is on ink. If you were printing a borderless document when the light ...
...If the status light is on ink, press the Resume button. Proceed to step 3. 3. After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer. If the light continues to see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series The right status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge. If a print ... print cartridges are flashing The paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is on ink. If you were printing a borderless document when the light ...
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... 24 brochure printing 35 buttons Power button 8 Print Cancel button 10 Resume button 10 C cleaning print cartridges automatically 63 print cartridges manually 65 printer body 64 color calibration 63 color tone 24 ColorSmart/sRGB 24 custom paper size 50 D default print settings 47 digital photos ...economical printing 46 G general everyday printing 47 grayscale printing 47 greeting card printing 37 H Hewlett-Packard Company notices 2 HP Image Zone software Downloading 58 HP Instant Share 26 I Image Zone software Downloading 58 In tray 11 incorrect print cartridge 72 index card printing 40 Ink...
... 24 brochure printing 35 buttons Power button 8 Print Cancel button 10 Resume button 10 C cleaning print cartridges automatically 63 print cartridges manually 65 printer body 64 color calibration 63 color tone 24 ColorSmart/sRGB 24 custom paper size 50 D default print settings 47 digital photos ...economical printing 46 G general everyday printing 47 grayscale printing 47 greeting card printing 37 H Hewlett-Packard Company notices 2 HP Image Zone software Downloading 58 HP Instant Share 26 I Image Zone software Downloading 58 In tray 11 incorrect print cartridge 72 index card printing 40 Ink...
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... 63 cleaning manually 65 installing 59 maintaining 66 ordering information 64 photo print cartridge 22 recycling 95 replacing 15 selection numbers 59 storing 66 used with the printer 14 print preview 49 print quality 48 print settings advanced color settings 24 changing 57 default settings 47 print task quick sets 51 printer does not... printing problems 74 PictBridge problems 77 poor print quality 78 Power light is flashing 88 print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 74 98 HP Deskjet 5900 series
... 63 cleaning manually 65 installing 59 maintaining 66 ordering information 64 photo print cartridge 22 recycling 95 replacing 15 selection numbers 59 storing 66 used with the printer 14 print preview 49 print quality 48 print settings advanced color settings 24 changing 57 default settings 47 print task quick sets 51 printer does not... printing problems 74 PictBridge problems 77 poor print quality 78 Power light is flashing 88 print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 74 98 HP Deskjet 5900 series
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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...printer (Mac OS X 10.3 44 Manage the printer...color ...50 Automatically clean print cartridges 50 Print a test page 51 View estimated ink levels 51 Maintain the printer body 51 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 51 Manually clean print cartridges 52 Maintain print cartridges 53 HP Printer Utility 54 11 Troubleshooting 55 Printer... does not print 55 Paper jam ...56 Paper problems 57 Paper mismatch 58 Printer... documents 67 Error messages 72 Printer lights are on or flashing...
...printer (Mac OS X 10.3 44 Manage the printer...color ...50 Automatically clean print cartridges 50 Print a test page 51 View estimated ink levels 51 Maintain the printer body 51 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 51 Manually clean print cartridges 52 Maintain print cartridges 53 HP Printer Utility 54 11 Troubleshooting 55 Printer... does not print 55 Paper jam ...56 Paper problems 57 Paper mismatch 58 Printer... documents 67 Error messages 72 Printer lights are on or flashing...
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... the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your printer, and then install them in the...color print cartridge. Install the black or photo print cartridge in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. User's guide 47 Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● HP Printer...
... the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your printer, and then install them in the...color print cartridge. Install the black or photo print cartridge in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. User's guide 47 Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● HP Printer...
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...to be installed for color calibration. Select Calibrate Color. 5. To calibrate color: 1. Open the HP Printer Utility. 4. If the print cartridges are sent to the printer. Click the Clean button, and then ...follow the onscreen instructions. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray. 2. Click the Calibrate button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 50 HP Deskjet 5900 series Open the HP Printer...
...to be installed for color calibration. Select Calibrate Color. 5. To calibrate color: 1. Open the HP Printer Utility. 4. If the print cartridges are sent to the printer. Click the Clean button, and then ...follow the onscreen instructions. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray. 2. Click the Calibrate button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 50 HP Deskjet 5900 series Open the HP Printer...
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...is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the printer, use sudsy ammonia. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. If a household cleaner or detergent has been used on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. Click the Print Test Page button....ink from the interior. ● Do not use chlorine bleach. Select Test. 3. If your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with an abrasive soap. Keep all fluids away from your skin and clothing Follow these tips in cold water and...
...is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the printer, use sudsy ammonia. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. If a household cleaner or detergent has been used on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. Click the Print Test Page button....ink from the interior. ● Do not use chlorine bleach. Select Test. 3. If your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with an abrasive soap. Keep all fluids away from your skin and clothing Follow these tips in cold water and...
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...the print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing as you clean. Prepare to the right side of the printer and is used in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 52 HP Deskjet 5900 series Warm or hot water can accumulate on the swab. 4. Open the... printer cover. 2. Wait until no ink residue or dust appears on the print cartridge contacts. Chapter 10 Caution Always use cold water to remove ink from the swab. 2. Gather cleaning supplies ...
...the print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing as you clean. Prepare to the right side of the printer and is used in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 52 HP Deskjet 5900 series Warm or hot water can accumulate on the swab. 4. Open the... printer cover. 2. Wait until no ink residue or dust appears on the print cartridge contacts. Chapter 10 Caution Always use cold water to remove ink from the swab. 2. Gather cleaning supplies ...
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... the HP Printer Utility, see the following topics: ● Open the HP Printer Utility ● HP Printer Utility panes Open the HP Printer Utility To open the HP Printer Utility, follow the instructions for the printer and register the printer. ● Clean: Clean the print cartridges. ● Align: Align the print cartridges. ● Test: Print a test page. ● Calibrate Color: Adjust color to register your printer. Mac...
... the HP Printer Utility, see the following topics: ● Open the HP Printer Utility ● HP Printer Utility panes Open the HP Printer Utility To open the HP Printer Utility, follow the instructions for the printer and register the printer. ● Clean: Clean the print cartridges. ● Align: Align the print cartridges. ● Test: Print a test page. ● Calibrate Color: Adjust color to register your printer. Mac...
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...cartridge. 6. Print cartridge problem message If you receive a message about a problem with one of printouts. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series Chapter 11 1 Selection number 2 Warranty date 3. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status pane. 4. If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to flash,... and remove the print cartridge that only one print cartridge in the error message. 2. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. Reinstall the print cartridge. Close the printer cover. Note You can be replaced. If the Print Cartridge Status light is still flashing, the ...
...cartridge. 6. Print cartridge problem message If you receive a message about a problem with one of printouts. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series Chapter 11 1 Selection number 2 Warranty date 3. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status pane. 4. If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to flash,... and remove the print cartridge that only one print cartridge in the error message. 2. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. Reinstall the print cartridge. Close the printer cover. Note You can be replaced. If the Print Cartridge Status light is still flashing, the ...