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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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... bleach. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 64 HP Deskjet 5900 series When cleaning the printer, keep these instructions to remove ink from the exterior of the printer. Remove ink from your skin and clothing Follow these tips in mind: ●...printer case and adjacent surfaces. Note This feature might not be available in your operating environment. The Estimated Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. If a household cleaner or detergent has been used before being installed in your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color...
... bleach. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 64 HP Deskjet 5900 series When cleaning the printer, keep these instructions to remove ink from the exterior of the printer. Remove ink from your skin and clothing Follow these tips in mind: ●...printer case and adjacent surfaces. Note This feature might not be available in your operating environment. The Estimated Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. If a household cleaner or detergent has been used before being installed in your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color...
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...to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that neither of the lights Task Connection light is installed. 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 Chapter 11 (...missing lines If your printouts are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on ink or might be cleaned. Print is faded ● Verify that a black print cartridge is on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. For the correct part numbers,...
...to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that neither of the lights Task Connection light is installed. 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 Chapter 11 (...missing lines If your printouts are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on ink or might be cleaned. Print is faded ● Verify that a black print cartridge is on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. For the correct part numbers,...
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Clean the print cartridges. 2. Reprint the photo. 3. Reprint the photo. For example, if you are printing a scanned image, verify that the paper guide fits firmly against ... not caused by the source image, follow these steps: 1. Load the paper correctly in the In tray. 3. Follow loading instructions for the paper type. 82 HP Deskjet 5900 series Remove all paper from the In tray. 2. If the lines still occur, align the print cartridges. 4. Chapter 11 Horizontal lines appear on a photo...
Clean the print cartridges. 2. Reprint the photo. 3. Reprint the photo. For example, if you are printing a scanned image, verify that the paper guide fits firmly against ... not caused by the source image, follow these steps: 1. Load the paper correctly in the In tray. 3. Follow loading instructions for the paper type. 82 HP Deskjet 5900 series Remove all paper from the In tray. 2. If the lines still occur, align the print cartridges. 4. Chapter 11 Horizontal lines appear on a photo...
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... tri-color print cartridge, which is on ink. If the status light is on and not flashing ● Check to step 3. 3. If the status light is installed in the right side of these steps: 1. Proceed to see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series Manually clean the print... cartridge. If the status and Resume lights are installed. Chapter 11 1. Raise the printer cover, remove the print cartridge on the right, and then lower the cover. 2.
... tri-color print cartridge, which is on ink. If the status light is on and not flashing ● Check to step 3. 3. If the status light is installed in the right side of these steps: 1. Proceed to see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series Manually clean the print... cartridge. If the status and Resume lights are installed. Chapter 11 1. Raise the printer cover, remove the print cartridge on the right, and then lower the cover. 2.
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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
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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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...printer. Follow these steps to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Select Align. 4. Select Calibrate Color. 5. Selecting auto-off cancels the FEMP energy savings mode. Both a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge must be low on ink, follow the onscreen instructions. 50 HP Deskjet 5900 series Open the HP Printer Utility. 4. Open the HP Printer...the In tray. 2. To calibrate color: 1. If the print cartridges are printed with the photo print cartridge consistently look incorrect. Select Clean. 3. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. Select Power Management. ...
...printer. Follow these steps to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Select Align. 4. Select Calibrate Color. 5. Selecting auto-off cancels the FEMP energy savings mode. Both a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge must be low on ink, follow the onscreen instructions. 50 HP Deskjet 5900 series Open the HP Printer Utility. 4. Open the HP Printer...the In tray. 2. To calibrate color: 1. If the print cartridges are printed with the photo print cartridge consistently look incorrect. Select Clean. 3. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. Select Power Management. ...
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...distilled water and squeeze any excess water from fabric. Insert the print cartridges in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 52 HP Deskjet 5900 series Gather cleaning supplies You will need the following items to clean the print cartridges. ● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can ... Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. Warm or hot water can accumulate on your hands or clothing as you clean. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is idle and quiet. 3. Wait until no ink residue or dust appears on a piece of debris can set the ...
...distilled water and squeeze any excess water from fabric. Insert the print cartridges in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 52 HP Deskjet 5900 series Gather cleaning supplies You will need the following items to clean the print cartridges. ● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can ... Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. Warm or hot water can accumulate on your hands or clothing as you clean. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is idle and quiet. 3. Wait until no ink residue or dust appears on a piece of debris can set the ...
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.... Chapter 10 HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to perform the following tasks: ● Print a test page. ● Clean the print cartridges. ● View estimated ink levels in the print cartridges. ● Align the print cartridges. ● Calibrate color. ● Calibrate print quality. ● Configure the auto-off feature. 54 HP Deskjet 5900 series Mac...
.... Chapter 10 HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to perform the following tasks: ● Print a test page. ● Clean the print cartridges. ● View estimated ink levels in the print cartridges. ● Align the print cartridges. ● Calibrate color. ● Calibrate print quality. ● Configure the auto-off feature. 54 HP Deskjet 5900 series Mac...
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...2 Warranty date 3. Check the list of print cartridges that was named in ink-backup mode message When the printer detects that only one of printouts. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series 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. If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to the next step. 3. Reinstall the print cartridge. Manually clean the ...
...2 Warranty date 3. Check the list of print cartridges that was named in ink-backup mode message When the printer detects that only one of printouts. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series 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. If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to the next step. 3. Reinstall the print cartridge. Manually clean the ...
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...Here are still tinted or incorrect, calibrate the color. Align the print cartridges. 3. Reprint the photo. 3. Part of the photo is faded If part of a photo. 62 HP Deskjet 5900 series Horizontal lines appear on a photo ...If light or dark horizontal lines appear on ink, proceed to appear tinted or incorrect, open the Print dialog box, select the Paper Type/Quality pane, and then select Color Options. 7. Both a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge must be installed for color calibration. 5. Clean...
...Here are still tinted or incorrect, calibrate the color. Align the print cartridges. 3. Reprint the photo. 3. Part of the photo is faded If part of a photo. 62 HP Deskjet 5900 series Horizontal lines appear on a photo ...If light or dark horizontal lines appear on ink, proceed to appear tinted or incorrect, open the Print dialog box, select the Paper Type/Quality pane, and then select Color Options. 7. Both a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge must be installed for color calibration. 5. Clean...
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Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal lines appear on photos: 1. Reprint the photo. 68 HP Deskjet 5900 series Chapter 11 Streaks appear in a light portion of a photo If streaks appear in a light portion of a photo, approximately 63 mm (2.5 inches) from one ... appear in a light portion of a photo, approximately 63 mm (2.5 inches) from one of the long edges of the photo, install a photo print cartridge in the printer. If the lines still occur, align the print cartridges. 4. Clean the print cartridges. 2. Reprint the photo. 3.
Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal lines appear on photos: 1. Reprint the photo. 68 HP Deskjet 5900 series Chapter 11 Streaks appear in a light portion of a photo If streaks appear in a light portion of a photo, approximately 63 mm (2.5 inches) from one ... appear in a light portion of a photo, approximately 63 mm (2.5 inches) from one of the long edges of the photo, install a photo print cartridge in the printer. If the lines still occur, align the print cartridges. 4. Clean the print cartridges. 2. Reprint the photo. 3.
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... printing guidelines. Proceed to step 3. - Manually clean the print cartridge. For information about resolving the mismatch, see if a print cartridge is flashing: Open the printer cover, replace the print cartridge that you removed....printer cover, remove the print cartridge on ink, press the Resume button. Proceed to step 3. 3. After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the left side of these steps: 1. If the light continues to see Paper mismatch. 76 HP Deskjet...
... printing guidelines. Proceed to step 3. - Manually clean the print cartridge. For information about resolving the mismatch, see if a print cartridge is flashing: Open the printer cover, replace the print cartridge that you removed....printer cover, remove the print cartridge on ink, press the Resume button. Proceed to step 3. 3. After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the left side of these steps: 1. If the light continues to see Paper mismatch. 76 HP Deskjet...
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...print cartridges aligning 50 cleaning automatically 50 cleaning manually 52 installing 47 maintaining 53 ordering information 51 photo print cartridge 21 recycling 81 replacing 14 selection numbers 47 storing 53 used with the printer 13 Print Center ...44, 45 printer does not feed paper 57 printer features 5 printer is not printing 55 printer is stalled 59 printer lights are flashing 73 printing 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi 23 borderless photos 17 brochures 32 color management 22 color options 22 digital...on photo 71 U USB cable 78 connecting to the printer 16 utilities 54 84 HP Deskjet 5900 series
...print cartridges aligning 50 cleaning automatically 50 cleaning manually 52 installing 47 maintaining 53 ordering information 51 photo print cartridge 21 recycling 81 replacing 14 selection numbers 47 storing 53 used with the printer 13 Print Center ...44, 45 printer does not feed paper 57 printer features 5 printer is not printing 55 printer is stalled 59 printer lights are flashing 73 printing 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi 23 borderless photos 17 brochures 32 color management 22 color options 22 digital...on photo 71 U USB cable 78 connecting to the printer 16 utilities 54 84 HP Deskjet 5900 series