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... Align the 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... quality is poor 78 Document is misprinted 80 Problems with borderless documents 81 Error messages...86 Printer lights are on a single sheet of paper 49 Print preview...49 Set a custom paper size ...for the printer 47 Select a print quality 48 Set the page order 49 Print multiple pages on or flashing 87 Document prints slowly 91 If you continue to have problems 91 2 HP Deskjet 5900 series
... Align the 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... quality is poor 78 Document is misprinted 80 Problems with borderless documents 81 Error messages...86 Printer lights are on a single sheet of paper 49 Print preview...49 Set a custom paper size ...for the printer 47 Select a print quality 48 Set the page order 49 Print multiple pages on or flashing 87 Document prints slowly 91 If you continue to have problems 91 2 HP Deskjet 5900 series
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... off might cause printer failure. Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the control panel. 8 HP Deskjet 5900 series Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. The lights are located...
... off might cause printer failure. Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the control panel. 8 HP Deskjet 5900 series Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. The lights are located...
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...or clearing a paper jam. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from the camera. If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 10 HP Deskjet 5900 series When the problem is ...not in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. 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...
...or clearing a paper jam. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from the camera. If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 10 HP Deskjet 5900 series When the problem is ...not in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. 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...
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... or other USB devices that are secure. ● The printer is turned on or flashing. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to 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...
... or other USB devices that are secure. ● The printer is turned on or flashing. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to 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...
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... than Automatic. ● If you are performing a color calibration, install both the tri-color and the photo print cartridges. ● If you are printing a borderless document and the Resume and Print Cartridge Status lights are flashing, follow the borderless printing guidelines. ● Verify that... light and a Print Cartridge Status light are flashing, you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from direct sunlight. When printing a borderless 70 HP Deskjet 5900 series Note If paper jams occur frequently, try one or more of the printer, raise the printer ...
... than Automatic. ● If you are performing a color calibration, install both the tri-color and the photo print cartridges. ● If you are printing a borderless document and the Resume and Print Cartridge Status lights are flashing, follow the borderless printing guidelines. ● Verify that... light and a Print Cartridge Status light are flashing, you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from direct sunlight. When printing a borderless 70 HP Deskjet 5900 series Note If paper jams occur frequently, try one or more of the printer, raise the printer ...
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...cartridges from the back of the cradle. 4. Printer is not flashing, continue printing the document. - Lower the printer cover. 6. Check for and clear any loose or broken parts in the printer. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side...document, press the Resume button. If the light still flashes, repeat the steps. If you have the correct print cartridges: 1. A flashing Print Cartridge Status light indicates which print cartridge is flashing, press the Resume button. Open the printer cover. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series Caution First, check for any ...
...cartridges from the back of the cradle. 4. Printer is not flashing, continue printing the document. - Lower the printer cover. 6. Check for and clear any loose or broken parts in the printer. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side...document, press the Resume button. If the light still flashes, repeat the steps. If you have the correct print cartridges: 1. A flashing Print Cartridge Status light indicates which print cartridge is flashing, press the Resume button. Open the printer cover. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series Caution First, check for any ...
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...is installed, ink-backup mode is initiated. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Do not... cartridge cradle compartment. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series This printing mode lets...light continues to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on facing down. "Printing in ink-backup mode" message When the printer detects that the photo paper in which to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp...
...is installed, ink-backup mode is initiated. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Do not... cartridge cradle compartment. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series This printing mode lets...light continues to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on facing down. "Printing in ink-backup mode" message When the printer detects that the photo paper in which to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp...
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... on ink. For the correct part numbers, see the reference guide that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. If a print cartridge is low on and the Error light flashes twice The camera has requested an unsupported command. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be ...with the printer. ● Verify that neither of the lights Task Connection light is on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. Chapter 11 (continued) State of the print cartridges is low on ink or might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 ...
... on ink. For the correct part numbers, see the reference guide that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. If a print cartridge is low on and the Error light flashes twice The camera has requested an unsupported command. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be ...with the printer. ● Verify that neither of the lights Task Connection light is on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. Chapter 11 (continued) State of the print cartridges is low on ink or might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 ...
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Chapter 11 1 Power light 2 Print Cartridge Status lights 3 Resume light Power light is flashing 1 Power light If the Power light is flashing, the printer is preparing to print. The light stops flashing when the printer has received all data. 88 HP Deskjet 5900 series
Chapter 11 1 Power light 2 Print Cartridge Status lights 3 Resume light Power light is flashing 1 Power light If the Power light is flashing, the printer is preparing to print. The light stops flashing when the printer has received all data. 88 HP Deskjet 5900 series
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... on, turn on ink. If you were printing a borderless document when the light started flashing, follow these steps: 1. If the light is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is on ink, press the Resume button. Manually clean the print cartridge. One ... HP Deskjet 5900 series The right status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge. If the status light is low on the printer. The left side of these steps: - If the status light is installed in the right side of these print cartridges is flashing: Open the printer...
... on, turn on ink. If you were printing a borderless document when the light started flashing, follow these steps: 1. If the light is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is on ink, press the Resume button. Manually clean the print cartridge. One ... HP Deskjet 5900 series The right status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge. If the status light is low on the printer. The left side of these steps: - If the status light is installed in the right side of these print cartridges is flashing: Open the printer...
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...preview 49 print quality 48 print settings 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 67 Printing Other photo projects 26 ... parts of the document are missing or in wrong place 80 photo 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
...preview 49 print quality 48 print settings 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 67 Printing Other photo projects 26 ... parts of the document are missing or in wrong place 80 photo 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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...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...borderless documents 67 Error messages 72 Printer lights are on or flashing 73 Document prints slowly 77 If ...
...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...borderless documents 67 Error messages 72 Printer lights are on or flashing 73 Document prints slowly 77 If ...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... printer PictBridge port using a digital camera USB cable to be serviced. 2. The light is on ink. - The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. Chapter 3 1 Print Cartridge Status lights 1. The light is on ink. - The light flashes when the black or photo print cartridge needs to print digital photographs. 8 HP Deskjet 5900 series The left status light...
... printer PictBridge port using a digital camera USB cable to be serviced. 2. The light is on ink. - The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. Chapter 3 1 Print Cartridge Status lights 1. The light is on ink. - The light flashes when the black or photo print cartridge needs to print digital photographs. 8 HP Deskjet 5900 series The left status light...
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... the size of the paper loaded in PictBridge mode, the Error light flashes. 1 Connection light 2 Error light After you can print your 26 HP Deskjet 5900 series If you do not know how to set it to the printer, you successfully connect the camera to PictBridge mode. Chapter 6 Check... mode, see the documentation that your camera. 3. Load photo paper into the printer. Print borderless photos - Note When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is not in the printer matches the setting on your photos. Print photos with your camera supports PictBridge. The...
... the size of the paper loaded in PictBridge mode, the Error light flashes. 1 Connection light 2 Error light After you can print your 26 HP Deskjet 5900 series If you do not know how to set it to the printer, you successfully connect the camera to PictBridge mode. Chapter 6 Check... mode, see the documentation that your camera. 3. Load photo paper into the printer. Print borderless photos - Note When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is not in the printer matches the setting on your photos. Print photos with your camera supports PictBridge. The...
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... cartridge in the printer. If the Print Cartridge Status light is not flashing, the problem is fixed. If the Print Cartridge Status light is faulty and must be used in ink-backup mode if you print with one of printouts. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series Manually clean...steps: 1. If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. This printing mode lets you do not have a replacement print cartridge available. 5. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status...
... cartridge in the printer. If the Print Cartridge Status light is not flashing, the problem is fixed. If the Print Cartridge Status light is faulty and must be used in ink-backup mode if you print with one of printouts. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series Manually clean...steps: 1. If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. This printing mode lets you do not have a replacement print cartridge available. 5. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status...
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... PictBridge mode. Check the USB connection. Connection light is on and the Error light is set to the PictBridge port on the printer, select some photos on setting the camera to a power supply. 64 HP Deskjet 5900 series For instructions on the camera for printing.... Replace the camera batteries or connect it supports PictBridge. Chapter 11 ● The images are flashing Task The printer...
... PictBridge mode. Check the USB connection. Connection light is on and the Error light is set to the PictBridge port on the printer, select some photos on setting the camera to a power supply. 64 HP Deskjet 5900 series For instructions on the camera for printing.... Replace the camera batteries or connect it supports PictBridge. Chapter 11 ● The images are flashing Task The printer...
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..., verify that the image was not crooked when it indicates that no problem exists with the source image. The Print Cartridge Status light flashes when a print cartridge is low on when a print cartridge is improperly installed or malfunctioning. Paper detected does not match paper size..., see Print Cartridge Status light is stalled" Follow these steps if the printer stalls while you receive an out of paper message, follow these instructions to resolve the problem. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series Print cartridge problem message The Print Cartridge Status light comes on ink. Chapter ...
..., verify that the image was not crooked when it indicates that no problem exists with the source image. The Print Cartridge Status light flashes when a print cartridge is low on when a print cartridge is improperly installed or malfunctioning. Paper detected does not match paper size..., see Print Cartridge Status light is stalled" Follow these steps if the printer stalls while you receive an out of paper message, follow these instructions to resolve the problem. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series Print cartridge problem message The Print Cartridge Status light comes on ink. Chapter ...
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The light stops flashing when the printer has received all data. 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series Chapter 11 1 Power light 2 Print Cartridge Status lights 3 Resume light Power light is flashing 1 Power light If the Power light is flashing, the printer is preparing to print.
The light stops flashing when the printer has received all data. 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series Chapter 11 1 Power light 2 Print Cartridge Status lights 3 Resume light Power light is flashing 1 Power light If the Power light is flashing, the printer is preparing to print.
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... in the printer software does not match the paper in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is a problem with the print cartridge that you were printing a borderless document when the light started flashing, follow these steps: - Manually clean the print cartridge. If the light continues to see Paper mismatch. 76 HP Deskjet 5900...
... in the printer software does not match the paper in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is a problem with the print cartridge that you were printing a borderless document when the light started flashing, follow these steps: - Manually clean the print cartridge. If the light continues to see Paper mismatch. 76 HP Deskjet 5900...
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...45, 46 setting as default 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 photos 20 documents 30 ...lights are flashing 58, 76 Resume light is flashing 75 streaks and missing lines 65 streaks on photo 68 text and images are misaligned 67 too little ink on the page 66 too much ink on the page 66 unwanted border on photo 71 U USB cable 78 connecting to the printer 16 utilities 54 84 HP Deskjet...
...45, 46 setting as default 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 photos 20 documents 30 ...lights are flashing 58, 76 Resume light is flashing 75 streaks and missing lines 65 streaks on photo 68 text and images are misaligned 67 too little ink on the page 66 too much ink on the page 66 unwanted border on photo 71 U USB cable 78 connecting to the printer 16 utilities 54 84 HP Deskjet...