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... 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...Printer Toolbox...67 11 Troubleshooting 68 Printer does not print 68 Paper jam...69 Paper problems...70 Paper mismatch...71 Printer is stalled...72 Print cartridge problems 72 Photos do not print correctly 74 PictBridge problems...everyday printing 47 Presentation printing 47 Print in grayscale 47 Set default settings for the printer 47 Select a print quality 48 Set the page order 49 Print multiple pages ...
... 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...Printer Toolbox...67 11 Troubleshooting 68 Printer does not print 68 Paper jam...69 Paper problems...70 Paper mismatch...71 Printer is stalled...72 Print cartridge problems 72 Photos do not print correctly 74 PictBridge problems...everyday printing 47 Presentation printing 47 Print in grayscale 47 Set default settings for the printer 47 Select a print quality 48 Set the page order 49 Print multiple pages ...
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The Resume light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 10 HP Deskjet 5900 series 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 cancels the current print job. When the problem is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper...
The Resume light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 10 HP Deskjet 5900 series 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 cancels the current print job. When the problem is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper...
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... 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 print correctly ● PictBridge problems ● Print quality is poor ● Document is misprinted ●...
... 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 print correctly ● PictBridge problems ● Print quality is poor ● Document is misprinted ●...
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...jam - Press the handle to remove a paper jam: 1. Double-click the name of -paper message - Out-of the HP Deskjet printer. 3. Printer ejects paper - Press the Resume button. Click the Printer menu, and then click Pause Printing. 4. Click Yes. 6. If there are still documents in the list, restart the ... steps 1-6. Remove any paper that best describes the problem: - Click the Printer menu, and then click Resume Printing. 7. Paper jam Follow these steps to the right, and then pull out the door. 4. Turn off the printer. 3. User's guide 69 Select the topic below that...
...jam - Press the handle to remove a paper jam: 1. Double-click the name of -paper message - Out-of the HP Deskjet printer. 3. Printer ejects paper - Press the Resume button. Click the Printer menu, and then click Pause Printing. 4. Click Yes. 6. If there are still documents in the list, restart the ... steps 1-6. Remove any paper that best describes the problem: - Click the Printer menu, and then click Resume Printing. 7. Paper jam Follow these steps to the right, and then pull out the door. 4. Turn off the printer. 3. User's guide 69 Select the topic below that...
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...affect the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. ● Select a paper type other 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...9679; Remove the paper from the front. 7. See the reference guide for paper weight specifications. When printing a borderless 70 HP Deskjet 5900 series Paper problems Printer does not feed paper Try one of paper. Reprint the document. If the paper jam cannot be trying to damage the...
...affect the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor. ● Select a paper type other 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...9679; Remove the paper from the front. 7. See the reference guide for paper weight specifications. When printing a borderless 70 HP Deskjet 5900 series Paper problems Printer does not feed paper Try one of paper. Reprint the document. If the paper jam cannot be trying to damage the...
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...Paper/Quality tab, verify that prevent the print cartridges from the back of the printer. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the In tray. Open the printer cover. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series If you find loose or broken parts, go to continue printing....power cable to the back of the print cartridges cannot be used in the printer. If the Resume light is incorrect. In the printer software, follow these steps: 1. Print cartridge problems Incorrect print cartridge The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are listed in the In ...
...Paper/Quality tab, verify that prevent the print cartridges from the back of the printer. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the In tray. Open the printer cover. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series If you find loose or broken parts, go to continue printing....power cable to the back of the print cartridges cannot be used in the printer. If the Resume light is incorrect. In the printer software, follow these steps: 1. Print cartridge problems Incorrect print cartridge The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are listed in the In ...
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... of a photo If fading occurs approximately 25 to 63 mm (1.0 to Maximum dpi. ● Rotate the image 180°. 76 HP Deskjet 5900 series If the problem persists, then use photo paper that the photo paper is not curled. Chapter 11 Fading occurs on the edges of the curl until...following solutions: ● Install a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge in the opposite direction of a photo Verify that is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it in the printer. ● Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and then set ...
... of a photo If fading occurs approximately 25 to 63 mm (1.0 to Maximum dpi. ● Rotate the image 180°. 76 HP Deskjet 5900 series If the problem persists, then use photo paper that the photo paper is not curled. Chapter 11 Fading occurs on the edges of the curl until...following solutions: ● Install a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge in the opposite direction of a photo Verify that is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it in the printer. ● Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and then set ...
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Verify that the image was not crooked when it was scanned. Follow loading instructions for the paper type. 82 HP Deskjet 5900 series If the lines still occur, align the print cartridges. 4. For example, if you are printing a scanned image, verify that the paper guide fits ...firmly against the edge of the paper. 4. Image is not caused by the source image, follow these steps: 1. If the problem is printed at an angle Verify that no problem exists with the source image. Reprint the photo. Remove all paper from the In tray. 2. Load the paper correctly in the...
Verify that the image was not crooked when it was scanned. Follow loading instructions for the paper type. 82 HP Deskjet 5900 series If the lines still occur, align the print cartridges. 4. For example, if you are printing a scanned image, verify that the paper guide fits ...firmly against the edge of the paper. 4. Image is not caused by the source image, follow these steps: 1. If the problem is printed at an angle Verify that no problem exists with the source image. Reprint the photo. Remove all paper from the In tray. 2. Load the paper correctly in the...
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If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it in the printer. ● Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and then set the Print Quality to Maximum dpi. ● Rotate the image 180°. For ... try the following conditions can create an unwanted border. 84 HP Deskjet 5900 series Fading occurs near the edges of a photo If fading occurs approximately 25 to 63 mm (1.0 to 2.5 inches) from curling, see Storing and handling photo paper. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that photo paper is not curled...
If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it in the printer. ● Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and then set the Print Quality to Maximum dpi. ● Rotate the image 180°. For ... try the following conditions can create an unwanted border. 84 HP Deskjet 5900 series Fading occurs near the edges of a photo If fading occurs approximately 25 to 63 mm (1.0 to 2.5 inches) from curling, see Storing and handling photo paper. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that photo paper is not curled...
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... an out of paper message, follow these instructions. "Two-way communication cannot be established" or "Printer not responding" The printer might not be able to resolve the problem. 86 HP Deskjet 5900 series Connect the printer directly to USB port" The printer might be receiving correct data from another USB device or USB hub. Follow these instructions...
... an out of paper message, follow these instructions. "Two-way communication cannot be established" or "Printer not responding" The printer might not be able to resolve the problem. 86 HP Deskjet 5900 series Connect the printer directly to USB port" The printer might be receiving correct data from another USB device or USB hub. Follow these instructions...
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...program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. Proceed to see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series Proceed to... status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is on ink. One of these steps: - If a print cartridge is ...print cartridge. ● If neither print cartridge is a problem with the print cartridge that you removed. If the Print Cartridge Status light remains on the printer. Follow one of these steps: 1. If the light...
...program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. Proceed to see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series Proceed to... status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is on ink. One of these steps: - If a print cartridge is ...print cartridge. ● If neither print cartridge is a problem with the print cartridge that you removed. If the Print Cartridge Status light remains on the printer. Follow one of these steps: 1. If the light...
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...the wrong slot message 74 print cartridge problem message 73 Print Cartridge Status lights 8...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... pages print 79 borderless printing guidelines 81 borderless printing problems 81 document does not reflect new print settings 81 document...wrong place 80 photo printing problems 74 PictBridge problems 77 poor print quality 78 Power light ...
...the wrong slot message 74 print cartridge problem message 73 Print Cartridge Status lights 8...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... pages print 79 borderless printing guidelines 81 borderless printing problems 81 document does not reflect new print settings 81 document...wrong place 80 photo printing problems 74 PictBridge problems 77 poor print quality 78 Power light ...
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... 67 Problems 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...
... 67 Problems 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...
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.... ● Calibrate color. ● Calibrate print quality. ● Configure the auto-off feature. ● Find product support on the HP Web site. ● Find information about the print cartridges used with your printer. ● Use the HP Web site to correct problems with tint. ● Power Management: Set the printer auto-off feature. 54 HP Deskjet 5900 series...
.... ● Calibrate color. ● Calibrate print quality. ● Configure the auto-off feature. ● Find product support on the HP Web site. ● Find information about the print cartridges used with your printer. ● Use the HP Web site to correct problems with tint. ● Power Management: Set the printer auto-off feature. 54 HP Deskjet 5900 series...
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...out the door. 4. Select the topic below that a label did not become detached from the back of the printer. Remove the rear access door. Replace the rear access door securely. 56 HP Deskjet 5900 series Out-of the print queue for either Mac OS X 10.3 or Mac OS X 10.2. If...stalled in the print queue, check the status of -paper message - If you are printing labels, verify that best describes the problem: - Chapter 11 Check the print queue The printer will not print if a print job is stalled 2. Press the handle to install a print cartridge. Press the Resume button. ...
...out the door. 4. Select the topic below that a label did not become detached from the back of the printer. Remove the rear access door. Replace the rear access door securely. 56 HP Deskjet 5900 series Out-of the print queue for either Mac OS X 10.3 or Mac OS X 10.2. If...stalled in the print queue, check the status of -paper message - If you are printing labels, verify that best describes the problem: - Chapter 11 Check the print queue The printer will not print if a print job is stalled 2. Press the handle to install a print cartridge. Press the Resume button. ...
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...the next step. 3. Print cartridge problem message If you receive a message about a problem with a single print cartridge, but it slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series Printing in ink-backup mode message When the printer detects that only one of print... Check the list of the print cartridges, follow these steps: 1. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status pane. 4. If the Print Cartridge Status light stops flashing, then the problem is initiated. Check the warranty date on the print cartridge. 5. Reinstall the...
...the next step. 3. Print cartridge problem message If you receive a message about a problem with a single print cartridge, but it slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series Printing in ink-backup mode message When the printer detects that only one of print... Check the list of the print cartridges, follow these steps: 1. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the Supplies Status pane. 4. If the Print Cartridge Status light stops flashing, then the problem is initiated. Check the warranty date on the print cartridge. 5. Reinstall the...
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If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it in the opposite direction of a photo 70 HP Deskjet 5900 series Fading occurs near the edges of the curl until the paper lies flat. Part of the photo is faded Fading can occur on ...the edges of a photo. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that photo paper is not curled. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see Storing and handling photo paper...
If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it in the opposite direction of a photo 70 HP Deskjet 5900 series Fading occurs near the edges of the curl until the paper lies flat. Part of the photo is faded Fading can occur on ...the edges of a photo. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that photo paper is not curled. For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling, see Storing and handling photo paper...
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...stalled" Follow these steps if the printer stalls while you are printing a scanned image, verify that no problem exists with the source image. Error messages 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 ...Verify that the image was not crooked when it indicates that the paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the In tray. The Print Cartridge Status light flashes when a print cartridge is low on ...
...stalled" Follow these steps if the printer stalls while you are printing a scanned image, verify that no problem exists with the source image. Error messages 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 ...Verify that the image was not crooked when it indicates that the paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the In tray. The Print Cartridge Status light flashes when a print cartridge is low on ...
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...- If the light is a problem with the print cartridge that you removed. If the light is off , and then turn off : There is flashing: Open the printer cover, replace the print cartridge...or the photo print cartridge. Raise the printer cover, remove the print cartridge on ink. If the light continues to see Paper mismatch. 76 HP Deskjet 5900 series For information about resolving the ...mismatch, see if a print cartridge is installed in the In tray. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge...
...- If the light is a problem with the print cartridge that you removed. If the light is off , and then turn off : There is flashing: Open the printer cover, replace the print cartridge...or the photo print cartridge. Raise the printer cover, remove the print cartridge on ink. If the light continues to see Paper mismatch. 76 HP Deskjet 5900 series For information about resolving the ...mismatch, see if a print cartridge is installed in the In tray. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge...
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...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... 73 paper jam 56 parts of the document are missing or in wrong place 67 photo printing problems 61 PictBridge problems 63 poor print quality 65 Power light is flashing 74 print cartridge is in the wrong slot ... 66 unwanted border on photo 71 U USB cable 78 connecting to the printer 16 utilities 54 84 HP Deskjet 5900 series
...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... 73 paper jam 56 parts of the document are missing or in wrong place 67 photo printing problems 61 PictBridge problems 63 poor print quality 65 Power light is flashing 74 print cartridge is in the wrong slot ... 66 unwanted border on photo 71 U USB cable 78 connecting to the printer 16 utilities 54 84 HP Deskjet 5900 series