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...technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. TrueType is also referred to change without prior written permission of HewlettPackard, except as constituting an additional warranty. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to other equipment. All rights reserved. HP shall not be...under copyright laws. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are used print cartridges out of the reach of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. For example: Warning Keep both new and used in this document is prohibited without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company ...
...technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. TrueType is also referred to change without prior written permission of HewlettPackard, except as constituting an additional warranty. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to other equipment. All rights reserved. HP shall not be...under copyright laws. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are used print cartridges out of the reach of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. For example: Warning Keep both new and used in this document is prohibited without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company ...
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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... documents 81 Error messages...86 Printer lights are ... Watermarks...55 9 Printer software 57 Printer Properties dialog box ...settings for the printer 47 Select a...
...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... documents 81 Error messages...86 Printer lights are ... Watermarks...55 9 Printer software 57 Printer Properties dialog box ...settings for the printer 47 Select a...
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...such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. The Resume light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 10 HP Deskjet 5900 series The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from the camera. Print Cancel and Resume buttons The...light Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job. If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is illuminated. Chapter 3 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is not in PictBridge mode, the amber...
...such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. The Resume light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 10 HP Deskjet 5900 series The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from the camera. Print Cancel and Resume buttons The...light Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job. If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is illuminated. Chapter 3 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is not in PictBridge mode, the amber...
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...PictBridge-compatible or is illuminated. Be sure the size of the paper loaded in PictBridge mode, the Error light flashes. 1 Connection light 2 Error light After you successfully connect the camera to the printer, you do not know how to set it to PictBridge mode. Print photos with your camera to... set the camera to print photos from the camera. Note When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is not in the printer matches the setting on your camera. 3. Print borderless photos - Check the documentation that came with your User's guide 29 Load photo paper ...
...PictBridge-compatible or is illuminated. Be sure the size of the paper loaded in PictBridge mode, the Error light flashes. 1 Connection light 2 Error light After you successfully connect the camera to the printer, you do not know how to set it to PictBridge mode. Print photos with your camera to... set the camera to print photos from the camera. Note When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is not in the printer matches the setting on your camera. 3. Print borderless photos - Check the documentation that came with your User's guide 29 Load photo paper ...
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...correctly ● PictBridge problems ● Print quality is poor ● Document is misprinted ● Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you to potential problems. For more information, see...; The paper or other USB devices that are attached to the hub. 68 HP Deskjet 5900 series 11 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Paper mismatch ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not use other...
...correctly ● PictBridge problems ● Print quality is poor ● Document is misprinted ● Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you to potential problems. For more information, see...; The paper or other USB devices that are attached to the hub. 68 HP Deskjet 5900 series 11 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Paper mismatch ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not use other...
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...specifications, see the paper jam page. document, always have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. The printer might be mixed with the printer. Paper mismatch If you receive an error message about clearing a paper jam, see the reference guide that the... paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match ...
...specifications, see the paper jam page. document, always have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. The printer might be mixed with the printer. Paper mismatch If you receive an error message about clearing a paper jam, see the reference guide that the... paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match ...
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... On the Paper/Quality tab, verify that prevent the print cartridges from the back of the printer, and then turn on the printer. - Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the printer. Connect the power cable to continue printing. Press the Cancel button. 2. Press the Resume ... the printer cover. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series Press the Resume button to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. If you find loose or broken parts, go to continue printing. Support phone numbers are listed in the reference guide that you receive a print cartridge error message, one or both of ...
... On the Paper/Quality tab, verify that prevent the print cartridges from the back of the printer, and then turn on the printer. - Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the printer. Connect the power cable to continue printing. Press the Cancel button. 2. Press the Resume ... the printer cover. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series Press the Resume button to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. If you find loose or broken parts, go to continue printing. Support phone numbers are listed in the reference guide that you receive a print cartridge error message, one or both of ...
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...flashing, then the problem is solved. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that was named in the printer and close the printer cover. Reinsert the print cartridge in the error message. 2. User's guide 73 a. c. Close the printer cover. If the Print Cartridge Status light is ...numbers. 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. Read the selection number on the print cartridge. 5. 2. Reinstall the print cartridge. Manually clean the print cartridge. ...
...flashing, then the problem is solved. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that was named in the printer and close the printer cover. Reinsert the print cartridge in the error message. 2. User's guide 73 a. c. Close the printer cover. If the Print Cartridge Status light is ...numbers. 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. Read the selection number on the print cartridge. 5. 2. Reinstall the print cartridge. Manually clean the print cartridge. ...
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... "Printing in the wrong slot" message If you print with a single print cartridge, but it stops. 3. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Note To easily identify the correct side of the print cartridge cradle. Slide the paper...Photos do not have a replacement print cartridge available. 5. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series This printing mode lets you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in the wrong side of the...
... "Printing in the wrong slot" message If you print with a single print cartridge, but it stops. 3. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Note To easily identify the correct side of the print cartridge cradle. Slide the paper...Photos do not have a replacement print cartridge available. 5. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series This printing mode lets you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in the wrong side of the...
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Check the documentation that came with the camera while printing. Connection light is on and the Error light is set to the PictBridge port on the printer, select some photos on the camera for printing. Verify that the digital camera is saving photos in a supported format. ● You...camera to PictBridge mode, see the documentation that came with the camera. PictBridge lights are flashing State of the lights Connection light and the Error light are not in a file format that the PictBridge transfer feature supports: ● EXIF/JPEG ● JPEG Before you connect the ...
Check the documentation that came with the camera while printing. Connection light is on and the Error light is set to the PictBridge port on the printer, select some photos on the camera for printing. Verify that the digital camera is saving photos in a supported format. ● You...camera to PictBridge mode, see the documentation that came with the camera. PictBridge lights are flashing State of the lights Connection light and the Error light are not in a file format that the PictBridge transfer feature supports: ● EXIF/JPEG ● JPEG Before you connect the ...
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...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 Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. If a print ... be cleaned. For the correct part numbers, see the reference guide that neither of the lights Task Connection light is on and the Error light flashes twice The camera has requested an unsupported command. Chapter 11 (continued) State of the print cartridges is low on ink....
...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 Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. If a print ... be cleaned. For the correct part numbers, see the reference guide that neither of the lights Task Connection light is on and the Error light flashes twice The camera has requested an unsupported command. Chapter 11 (continued) State of the print cartridges is low on ink....
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...message If you are installed. "There was an error writing to USB port" The printer might not be able to the USB port on the computer. Follow these instructions to resolve the problem. 86 HP Deskjet 5900 series Follow these instructions to resolve the problem.... "Two-way communication cannot be established" or "Printer not responding" The printer might be faulty. Incorrect print cartridge message The printer can only print when the correct print ...
...message If you are installed. "There was an error writing to USB port" The printer might not be able to the USB port on the computer. Follow these instructions to resolve the problem. 86 HP Deskjet 5900 series Follow these instructions to resolve the problem.... "Two-way communication cannot be established" or "Printer not responding" The printer might be faulty. Incorrect print cartridge message The printer can only print when the correct print ...
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... tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Install the black or photo print cartridge in the left print cartridge cradle compartment. If you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are on or flashing What the lights indicate The printer lights ...cartridge is in the wrong slot" If you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in the tray. 2. Verify the following: - Slide the paper guide so it slows the printer and affects the quality of the paper. 3. Printer lights are installed in the In tray (at least ten ...
... tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Install the black or photo print cartridge in the left print cartridge cradle compartment. If you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are on or flashing What the lights indicate The printer lights ...cartridge is in the wrong slot" If you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in the tray. 2. Verify the following: - Slide the paper guide so it slows the printer and affects the quality of the paper. 3. Printer lights are installed in the In tray (at least ten ...
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...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 22 document printing 33 ...environmental statement 94 error messages out-of-paper message 87 estimated ink level 64 Exif Print 25 F Fast/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...
...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 22 document printing 33 ...environmental statement 94 error messages out-of-paper message 87 estimated ink level 64 Exif Print 25 F Fast/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...
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... advanced color settings 24 changing 57 default settings 47 print task quick sets 51 printer does not feed paper 70 printer features 6 printer is not printing 68 printer is stalled 72 printer lights are flashing 87 printer properties 57 printer software updates, dowload 58 printer Toolbox...settings 81 document is printed offcenter or at angle 80 document prints slowly 91 envelope prints at angle 81 error messages 86 horizontal lines appear on photo 75 image prints at angle 82 incorrect print cartridge 72 ink ... flashing 88 print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 74 98 HP Deskjet 5900 series
... advanced color settings 24 changing 57 default settings 47 print task quick sets 51 printer does not feed paper 70 printer features 6 printer is not printing 68 printer is stalled 72 printer lights are flashing 87 printer properties 57 printer software updates, dowload 58 printer Toolbox...settings 81 document is printed offcenter or at angle 80 document prints slowly 91 envelope prints at angle 81 error messages 86 horizontal lines appear on photo 75 image prints at angle 82 incorrect print cartridge 72 ink ... flashing 88 print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 74 98 HP Deskjet 5900 series
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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...errors or omissions contained herein. and other equipment. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Touching these parts will result in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer... the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. TrueType is prohibited without notice. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is subject to as constituting an additional warranty. For example: Warning Keep both new and used...
...errors or omissions contained herein. and other equipment. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Touching these parts will result in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer... the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. TrueType is prohibited without notice. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is subject to as constituting an additional warranty. For example: Warning Keep both new and used...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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...the 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... 67 Problems with borderless documents 67 Error messages 72 Printer lights are on or flashing 73 Document...
...the 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... 67 Problems with borderless documents 67 Error messages 72 Printer lights are on or flashing 73 Document...
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...not PictBridge-compatible or is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. User's guide 9 Print Cancel and Resume buttons The printer also has a Print Cancel button and a Resume button and light. 1 Print Cancel button 2 Resume button and light Pressing the Print Cancel button...an action is not in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid...
...not PictBridge-compatible or is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. User's guide 9 Print Cancel and Resume buttons The printer also has a Print Cancel button and a Resume button and light. 1 Print Cancel button 2 Resume button and light Pressing the Print Cancel button...an action is not in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid...
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... flashes. 1 Connection light 2 Error light After you successfully connect the camera to the printer, you do not know how to set it to ensure that your camera supports PictBridge. Load photo paper into the printer. Follow these steps to the PictBridge port on your 26 HP Deskjet 5900 series The Connection light blinks green when...
... flashes. 1 Connection light 2 Error light After you successfully connect the camera to the printer, you do not know how to set it to ensure that your camera supports PictBridge. Load photo paper into the printer. Follow these steps to the PictBridge port on your 26 HP Deskjet 5900 series The Connection light blinks green when...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... to a USB hub, a printing conflict might exist. User's guide 55 11 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Paper mismatch ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not print correctly ● PictBridge problems... ● Print quality is poor ● Document is misprinted ● Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you to potential problems. For more information, see...
... to a USB hub, a printing conflict might exist. User's guide 55 11 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Paper mismatch ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not print correctly ● PictBridge problems... ● Print quality is poor ● Document is misprinted ● Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you to potential problems. For more information, see...
