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...: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. All rights reserved. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is subject to as constituting an...
...: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. All rights reserved. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is subject to as constituting an...
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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... Two-sided printing 52 Resize a document 55 Watermarks...55 9 Printer software 57 Printer Properties dialog box 57 What's This? Fast/economical printing 46... 47 Print in grayscale 47 Set default settings for the printer 47 Select a print quality 48 Set the page order ...
...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... Two-sided printing 52 Resize a document 55 Watermarks...55 9 Printer software 57 Printer Properties dialog box 57 What's This? Fast/economical printing 46... 47 Print in grayscale 47 Set default settings for the printer 47 Select a print quality 48 Set the page order ...
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You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. 2 Special features Congratulations! User's guide 5 Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to get better photos. HP Vivera Inks are just a few of ink. ● Printing from a digital camera: ...colors that is equipped with several exciting features: ● Borderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos and brochures with the borderless printing feature. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge (purchased separately). ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink...
You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. 2 Special features Congratulations! User's guide 5 Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to get better photos. HP Vivera Inks are just a few of ink. ● Printing from a digital camera: ...colors that is equipped with several exciting features: ● Borderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos and brochures with the borderless printing feature. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge (purchased separately). ● Ink-backup mode: Use ink...
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3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode ● Automatic paper-type sensor Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1 Buttons and lights 2 Print Cartridge Status lights 3 PictBridge port 4 Paper trays 6 HP Deskjet 5900 series
3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode ● Automatic paper-type sensor Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1 Buttons and lights 2 Print Cartridge Status lights 3 PictBridge port 4 Paper trays 6 HP Deskjet 5900 series
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... the first page of paper. The result is printed. Direct sunlight can interfere with the auto paper-type sensor. 16 HP Deskjet 5900 series Chapter 3 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to start printing, and automatic optimal print quality on plain, photo, brochure and other highquality papers. For instructions about...
... the first page of paper. The result is printed. Direct sunlight can interfere with the auto paper-type sensor. 16 HP Deskjet 5900 series Chapter 3 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to start printing, and automatic optimal print quality on plain, photo, brochure and other highquality papers. For instructions about...
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... by using is flat. 4. Prepare to be printed on facing down. 18 HP Deskjet 5900 series Slide the paper guide all the way to touch up photos. ● Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. ● Get the best combination of speed and... print cartridge in ink-backup mode. Print borderless photos Use borderless printing to print to the edges of photo paper. Color management ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you can use it to save money and ink when printing photos. Raise the Out tray. 2. 5 Print photos The printer software ...
... by using is flat. 4. Prepare to be printed on facing down. 18 HP Deskjet 5900 series Slide the paper guide all the way to touch up photos. ● Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. ● Get the best combination of speed and... print cartridge in ink-backup mode. Print borderless photos Use borderless printing to print to the edges of photo paper. Color management ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you can use it to save money and ink when printing photos. Raise the Out tray. 2. 5 Print photos The printer software ...
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...which you want to the left. 3. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 36 HP Deskjet 5900 series help to learn about the features that the size corresponds to print 1. Place brochure paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see Two-sided printing. 6. Slide the... for borderless printing. 3. Use the What's This? Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Ensure that appear in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Chapter 7 Guidelines ● Do not print borderless ...
...which you want to the left. 3. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 36 HP Deskjet 5900 series help to learn about the features that the size corresponds to print 1. Place brochure paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see Two-sided printing. 6. Slide the... for borderless printing. 3. Use the What's This? Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Ensure that appear in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Chapter 7 Guidelines ● Do not print borderless ...
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... name. 5. Click Install. 6. Print cartridge information and ordering For print cartridge information and to link to display a list of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to the Internet. 2. The HP Software Update window appears. 3. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 58 HP Deskjet 5900 series Chapter 9 Note...
... name. 5. Click Install. 6. Print cartridge information and ordering For print cartridge information and to link to display a list of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to the Internet. 2. The HP Software Update window appears. 3. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 58 HP Deskjet 5900 series Chapter 9 Note...
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... out of the print cartridge cradle. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in your operating environment. Press down on . 2. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then...
... out of the print cartridge cradle. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in your operating environment. Press down on . 2. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then...
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... HP Deskjet 5900 series To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the exterior of the printer, use chlorine bleach. Caution Always use household cleaners or detergent. View estimated ink levels Follow these tips in mind: ● Do not clean the interior of the print cartridges that the print cartridge cradle... ● Do not use cold water to remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with water. ● Do not lubricate the support rod that are installed in the printer: 1. Chapter 10 Note This feature might not be...
... HP Deskjet 5900 series To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the exterior of the printer, use chlorine bleach. Caution Always use household cleaners or detergent. View estimated ink levels Follow these tips in mind: ● Do not clean the interior of the print cartridges that the print cartridge cradle... ● Do not use cold water to remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with water. ● Do not lubricate the support rod that are installed in the printer: 1. Chapter 10 Note This feature might not be...
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... to 95° F). ● Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are needed. Store print cartridges When print cartridges are removed from the printer, store them in an airtight plastic container or in their sealed packages until you...HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in the print cartridge protector that the ink nozzles are face down and back on the top of the protector. If you are ready to release the print cartridge. Insert the print cartridge into the protector, and snap it . 66 HP Deskjet...
... to 95° F). ● Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are needed. Store print cartridges When print cartridges are removed from the printer, store them in an airtight plastic container or in their sealed packages until you...HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in the print cartridge protector that the ink nozzles are face down and back on the top of the protector. If you are ready to release the print cartridge. Insert the print cartridge into the protector, and snap it . 66 HP Deskjet...
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...tray with one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is installed in the printer, verify that the plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series When the...Check the paper tray 1. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. "Printing in ink-backup mode" message When the printer detects that only one print cartridge in which to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on facing down. If ...
...tray with one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is installed in the printer, verify that the plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series When the...Check the paper tray 1. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. "Printing in ink-backup mode" message When the printer detects that only one print cartridge in which to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on facing down. If ...
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... tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 series Print quality is poor Streaks and 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. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be printing with the printer...
... tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 series Print quality is poor Streaks and 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. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be printing with the printer...
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... on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Select the appropriate print settings from within the software program. 80 HP Deskjet 5900 series Click Ink Volume, then select Change in the wrong place Open the Printer Properties and confirm the following options: Tab Finishing Paper...not select Automatic. 4. Scale to fit: Select this option to scale text and graphics to avoid smearing the ink. 9. Click Document Options, and then click Printer Features. 4. Move the Ink Volume slider toward Less or More. 6. Click OK, and then click OK again. Parts of the paper. ...
... on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Select the appropriate print settings from within the software program. 80 HP Deskjet 5900 series Click Ink Volume, then select Change in the wrong place Open the Printer Properties and confirm the following options: Tab Finishing Paper...not select Automatic. 4. Scale to fit: Select this option to scale text and graphics to avoid smearing the ink. 9. Click Document Options, and then click Printer Features. 4. Move the Ink Volume slider toward Less or More. 6. Click OK, and then click OK again. Parts of the paper. ...
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...represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is on and not flashing ● Check to step 3. - After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer. The right status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge. Proceed to flash, replace the print cartridge. If the...when the light started flashing, follow these steps: 1. For information about resolving the mismatch, see if a print cartridge is on ink. Otherwise, follow the borderless printing guidelines. Proceed to see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series Manually clean the print...
...represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is on and not flashing ● Check to step 3. - After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer. The right status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge. Proceed to flash, replace the print cartridge. If the...when the light started flashing, follow these steps: 1. For information about resolving the mismatch, see if a print cartridge is on ink. Otherwise, follow the borderless printing guidelines. Proceed to see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series Manually clean the print...
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Chapter 14 fabrication processes, copper wire, steel plates, and the precious materials used in an environmentally responsible manner. 96 HP Deskjet 5900 series Depending on the model, HP is able to recycle up to 65% of in electronics. The remaining parts that cannot be recycled (ink, foam, and composite parts) are disposed of the print cartridge by weight.
Chapter 14 fabrication processes, copper wire, steel plates, and the precious materials used in an environmentally responsible manner. 96 HP Deskjet 5900 series Depending on the model, HP is able to recycle up to 65% of in electronics. The remaining parts that cannot be recycled (ink, foam, and composite parts) are disposed of the print cartridge by weight.
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...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...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 at once 71 out-of-paper message 87 paper ... 77 poor print quality 78 Power light is flashing 88 print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 74 98 HP Deskjet 5900 series
...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...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 at once 71 out-of-paper message 87 paper ... 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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... indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to change without prior written permission of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of Apple Computer, Inc. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are used print cartridges out of the reach of Adobe...
... indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to change without prior written permission of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of Apple Computer, Inc. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are used print cartridges out of the reach of Adobe...
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...-off feature 50 Align the print cartridges 50 Calibrate 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...
...-off feature 50 Align the print cartridges 50 Calibrate 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...
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You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is low on ink by viewing the Print Cartridge Status lights. ● Automatic paper-type sensor: Use the auto paper-type sensor to optimize print quality for various papers. ● HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo ...purity and fade resistance. 4 HP Deskjet 5900 series Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in vivid colors that last. HP Vivera Inks are just a few of the many technologies included. ● Print Cartridge Status display: Know when a print cartridge is equipped with several exciting ...
You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is low on ink by viewing the Print Cartridge Status lights. ● Automatic paper-type sensor: Use the auto paper-type sensor to optimize print quality for various papers. ● HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo ...purity and fade resistance. 4 HP Deskjet 5900 series Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in vivid colors that last. HP Vivera Inks are just a few of the many technologies included. ● Print Cartridge Status display: Know when a print cartridge is equipped with several exciting ...