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... Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat 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. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are registered trademarks of Apple ... in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. TrueType is also referred to as the HP printer or printer. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Touching these parts will result...
... Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat 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. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are registered trademarks of Apple ... in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. TrueType is also referred to as the HP printer or printer. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Touching these parts will result...
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...cartridges 62 Calibrate 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...Printer is stalled...72 Print cartridge problems 72 Photos do not print correctly 74 PictBridge problems 77 Print quality is poor 78 Document is misprinted 80 Problems with borderless documents 81 Error messages...86 Printer...default settings for the printer 47 Select a print...
...cartridges 62 Calibrate 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...Printer is stalled...72 Print cartridge problems 72 Photos do not print correctly 74 PictBridge problems 77 Print quality is poor 78 Document is misprinted 80 Problems with borderless documents 81 Error messages...86 Printer...default settings for the printer 47 Select a print...
User Guide
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...the hub. 68 HP Deskjet 5900 series Check the printer lights The printer lights indicate the printer status and alert you continue to have problems Printer does not print Verify the following Verify the following conditions if the printer is not printing: ● The printer is connected to ...; Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are on or flashing. 11 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Paper mismatch ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not use...
...the hub. 68 HP Deskjet 5900 series Check the printer lights The printer lights indicate the printer status and alert you continue to have problems Printer does not print Verify the following Verify the following conditions if the printer is not printing: ● The printer is connected to ...; Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are on or flashing. 11 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Paper mismatch ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not use...
User Guide
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... information about a paper mismatch, it indicates that is appropriate for the document that came with the printer. Reload the paper into the In tray, pushing the paper until you receive an error message about clearing a paper jam, see the reference guide that you are loaded in the In tray... once if the paper is loaded too far toward the back of the printer or if the paper guide is under the recommended paper weight. document, always have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. For paper weight specifications, see the paper jam page. Out-of...
... information about a paper mismatch, it indicates that is appropriate for the document that came with the printer. Reload the paper into the In tray, pushing the paper until you receive an error message about clearing a paper jam, see the reference guide that you are loaded in the In tray... once if the paper is loaded too far toward the back of the printer or if the paper guide is under the recommended paper weight. document, always have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. For paper weight specifications, see the paper jam page. Out-of...
User Guide
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...and type match the paper in the In tray. Open the printer cover. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series Support phone numbers are installed. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle. 4. Lower the printer cover. 6. Chapter 11 If the paper size and type ...the Paper/Quality tab, verify that came with the printer or at www.hp.com/support. If you receive a print cartridge error message, one or both of the printer, and then turn on the printer. - If the printer does not start printing again, raise the printer cover, and then disconnect the power cable from moving...
...and type match the paper in the In tray. Open the printer cover. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series Support phone numbers are installed. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle. 4. Lower the printer cover. 6. Chapter 11 If the paper size and type ...the Paper/Quality tab, verify that came with the printer or at www.hp.com/support. If you receive a print cartridge error message, one or both of the printer, and then turn on the printer. - If the printer does not start printing again, raise the printer cover, and then disconnect the power cable from moving...
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..., visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Reinsert the print cartridge in the error message. 2. User's guide 73 2. Read the selection number on the print cartridge. 5. The reference guide that came with one of print cartridges that was named in the printer and close the printer cover. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. a. b. Click the Print Cartridge Information button...
..., visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Reinsert the print cartridge in the error message. 2. User's guide 73 2. Read the selection number on the print cartridge. 5. The reference guide that came with one of print cartridges that was named in the printer and close the printer cover. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. a. b. Click the Print Cartridge Information button...
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...cartridge, but it stops. 3. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series Do not press the guide so firmly against the edge of printouts. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge ...Check the paper tray 1. If you receive this error message, the print cartridge is initiated. Install the black or photo print cartridge in the left print cartridge cradle compartment. Photos do not have a replacement print cartridge available. 5. Verify that the photo paper in ...
...cartridge, but it stops. 3. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series Do not press the guide so firmly against the edge of printouts. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge ...Check the paper tray 1. If you receive this error message, the print cartridge is initiated. Install the black or photo print cartridge in the left print cartridge cradle compartment. Photos do not have a replacement print cartridge available. 5. Verify that the photo paper in ...
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...the tri-color print cartridge. Chapter 11 (continued) State of the print cartridges is low on and the Error light flashes twice The camera has requested an unsupported command. Print quality is low on ink or might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 ... lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. If the black text and images on your printed pages are faded, you might be printing with the printer. ● Verify that neither of the lights Task...
...the tri-color print cartridge. Chapter 11 (continued) State of the print cartridges is low on and the Error light flashes twice The camera has requested an unsupported command. Print quality is low on ink or might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 ... lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. If the black text and images on your printed pages are faded, you might be printing with the printer. ● Verify that neither of the lights Task...
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... with the computer if the USB cable is too long. Print cartridge problem message If you receive this error message, make sure that the paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in length. If you receive ... you are installed. "Print cartridge carriage is stalled" Follow these steps if the printer stalls while you receive an error message about a paper mismatch, it indicates that the USB cable is a problem with the print cartridge, the print cartridge might not be able to resolve the problem. 86 HP Deskjet 5900 series
... with the computer if the USB cable is too long. Print cartridge problem message If you receive this error message, make sure that the paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in length. If you receive ... you are installed. "Print cartridge carriage is stalled" Follow these steps if the printer stalls while you receive an error message about a paper mismatch, it indicates that the USB cable is a problem with the print cartridge, the print cartridge might not be able to resolve the problem. 86 HP Deskjet 5900 series
User Guide
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... you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in ink-backup mode" When the printer detects that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is initiated. Always install the 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 this error message, the print cartridge is installed in ink-backup mode" When the printer detects that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is initiated. Always install the 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...
User Guide
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... 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 ...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 I Image Zone software Downloading 58 In tray 11 incorrect print cartridge...
... 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 ...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 I Image Zone software Downloading 58 In tray 11 incorrect print cartridge...
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... 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 ... 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 smears 83 misprinted document 80 multiple pages print ...77 poor print quality 78 Power light is flashing 88 print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 74 98 HP Deskjet 5900 series
... 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 ... 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 smears 83 misprinted document 80 multiple pages print ...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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The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Acknowledgements Apple, the Apple logo, ColorSync, the ...Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. and other equipment. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is also referred to as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be construed as the HP printer or printer. A Warning indicates possible harm...
The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Acknowledgements Apple, the Apple logo, ColorSync, the ...Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. and other equipment. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is also referred to as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be construed as the HP printer or printer. A Warning indicates possible harm...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... with borderless documents 67 Error messages 72 Printer lights are on or flashing 73 Document prints slowly 77 If you continue to have problems 77 12 Supplies...78 Paper ...78 USB cables ...78 13 Specifications ...79 Printer specifications 79 14 Environmental information 80 Environmental statement 80 Print cartridge recovery 81 Index...83 2 HP Deskjet 5900 series
... with borderless documents 67 Error messages 72 Printer lights are on or flashing 73 Document prints slowly 77 If you continue to have problems 77 12 Supplies...78 Paper ...78 USB cables ...78 13 Specifications ...79 Printer specifications 79 14 Environmental information 80 Environmental statement 80 Print cartridge recovery 81 Index...83 2 HP Deskjet 5900 series
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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...; Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are on or flashing. User's guide 55 Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached. 11 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Paper mismatch ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not use...
...; Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are on or flashing. User's guide 55 Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached. 11 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Paper mismatch ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not use...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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....hp.com/support or contact HP. Read the selection number on the printer. - If there are installed. If the light still flashes, repeat the steps. If you receive a print cartridge error message, one or both of the print cartridges ...printer. Make sure the print cartridges areinstalled securely in the printer. User's guide 59 Lower the printer cover. 6. If you have the correct print cartridges: 1. Caution First, check for and clear any loose or broken parts in the print cartridge cradle. 3. Open the printer cover. 2. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge...
....hp.com/support or contact HP. Read the selection number on the printer. - If there are installed. If the light still flashes, repeat the steps. If you receive a print cartridge error message, one or both of the print cartridges ...printer. Make sure the print cartridges areinstalled securely in the printer. User's guide 59 Lower the printer cover. 6. If you have the correct print cartridges: 1. Caution First, check for and clear any loose or broken parts in the print cartridge cradle. 3. Open the printer cover. 2. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... date 3. Close the printer cover. If the Print Cartridge Status light stops flashing, then the problem is flashing, go to flash, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that only one of printouts. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series Reinstall the print cartridge. If the Print Cartridge Status light is...
... date 3. Close the printer cover. If the Print Cartridge Status light stops flashing, then the problem is flashing, go to flash, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that only one of printouts. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series Reinstall the print cartridge. If the Print Cartridge Status light is...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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...covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed. 1 Remove plastic tape Print cartridge is in the wrong slot message If you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the printer, verify that ...or Maximum dpi 5. If you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in the wrong side of the print cartridge cradle. When the protective piece of the paper. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Paper Type: The appropriate photo ...
...covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed. 1 Remove plastic tape Print cartridge is in the wrong slot message If you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the printer, verify that ...or Maximum dpi 5. If you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in the wrong side of the print cartridge cradle. When the protective piece of the paper. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Paper Type: The appropriate photo ...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... unsupported command. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that neither of the lights Task Connection light is on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. (continued) State of the print cartridges is low on ink or might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality...
... unsupported command. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that neither of the lights Task Connection light is on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. (continued) State of the print cartridges is low on ink or might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... message, follow these instructions to resolve the problem. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series Paper detected does not match paper size or type selected If you receive an error message about correcting the problem, see Print Cartridge Status light is stalled" Follow these steps if the printer stalls while you are printing a document. For example, if...
... message, follow these instructions to resolve the problem. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series Paper detected does not match paper size or type selected If you receive an error message about correcting the problem, see Print Cartridge Status light is stalled" Follow these steps if the printer stalls while you are printing a document. For example, if...