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Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Acknowledgements Microsoft, MS, MS-... technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are trademarks of children. All rights reserved. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S....
Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Acknowledgements Microsoft, MS, MS-... technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are trademarks of children. All rights reserved. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S....
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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... documents 81 Error messages...86 Printer lights are ... Watermarks...55 9 Printer software 57 Printer Properties dialog box ...settings for the printer 47 Select a...
...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... documents 81 Error messages...86 Printer lights are ... Watermarks...55 9 Printer software 57 Printer Properties dialog box ...settings for the printer 47 Select a...
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...If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. 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. The Resume light flashes when an action is not in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. Chapter 3 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing....
...If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. 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. The Resume light flashes when an action is not in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. Chapter 3 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing....
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... 1. For instructions about loading photo paper, click one of the paper loaded in PictBridge mode, the Error light flashes. 1 Connection light 2 Error light After you successfully connect the camera to the printer, you do not know how to set it to print photos from the camera. If the camera is... not PictBridge-compatible or is illuminated. Load photo paper into the printer. Note When the camera is ...
... 1. For instructions about loading photo paper, click one of the paper loaded in PictBridge mode, the Error light flashes. 1 Connection light 2 Error light After you successfully connect the camera to the printer, you do not know how to set it to print photos from the camera. If the camera is... not PictBridge-compatible or is illuminated. Load photo paper into the printer. Note When the camera is ...
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... is poor ● Document is misprinted ● Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you continue to have problems Printer does not print Verify the following Verify the following conditions if the... to a USB hub, a printing conflict might exist. Two methods are available for the printer and are properly installed. ● The paper or other USB devices that are attached to the hub. 68 HP Deskjet 5900 series Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached.
... is poor ● Document is misprinted ● Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you continue to have problems Printer does not print Verify the following Verify the following conditions if the... to a USB hub, a printing conflict might exist. Two methods are available for the printer and are properly installed. ● The paper or other USB devices that are attached to the hub. 68 HP Deskjet 5900 series Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached.
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...for the document 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. Paper mismatch If you receive an error message about clearing a paper jam, see the reference guide that is not positioned firmly against... paper weight. Press the Cancel button. 2. document, always have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. To correct the paper mismatch, change the paper size and type selections in the software program or the printer software, or change the paper in the In tray.
...for the document 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. Paper mismatch If you receive an error message about clearing a paper jam, see the reference guide that is not positioned firmly against... paper weight. Press the Cancel button. 2. document, always have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. To correct the paper mismatch, change the paper size and type selections in the software program or the printer software, or change the paper in the In tray.
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...printer cover. 6. A flashing Print Cartridge Status light indicates which print cartridge is stalled If the printer stalls while printing a document, press the Resume button. Open the printer cover. 72 HP Deskjet...Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Printer is incorrect. Connect the power cable to the back of the printer...printer. - In the printer software, follow these steps: 1. Press the Resume button to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. Support phone numbers are installed. If there are no loose or broken parts, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the tri-color... printer can...
...printer cover. 6. A flashing Print Cartridge Status light indicates which print cartridge is stalled If the printer stalls while printing a document, press the Resume button. Open the printer cover. 72 HP Deskjet...Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Printer is incorrect. Connect the power cable to the back of the printer...printer. - In the printer software, follow these steps: 1. Press the Resume button to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. Support phone numbers are installed. If there are no loose or broken parts, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the tri-color... printer can...
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... problem is flashing, go to flash, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. Read the selection number on the print cartridge. 5. b. Print cartridge problem message If you receive a message about a problem with the printer also shows the print cartridge selection numbers. 4..... If the Print Cartridge Status light is not flashing, the problem is faulty and must be used in the printer. Reinsert the print cartridge in the error message. 2. If the Print Cartridge Status light is still flashing, the print cartridge is solved.
... problem is flashing, go to flash, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. Read the selection number on the print cartridge. 5. b. Print cartridge problem message If you receive a message about a problem with the printer also shows the print cartridge selection numbers. 4..... If the Print Cartridge Status light is not flashing, the problem is faulty and must be used in the printer. Reinsert the print cartridge in the error message. 2. If the Print Cartridge Status light is still flashing, the print cartridge is solved.
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...cradle compartment. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in ink-backup mode" message When the printer detects that the photo paper in ...HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to be printed on facing down. Verify that the print cartridge is installed. 1 Remove plastic tape "Print cartridge is in the wrong slot" message If you receive this error...the print cartridge cradle. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series Chapter 11 Note You ...
...cradle compartment. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in ink-backup mode" message When the printer detects that the photo paper in ...HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to be printed on facing down. Verify that the print cartridge is installed. 1 Remove plastic tape "Print cartridge is in the wrong slot" message If you receive this error...the print cartridge cradle. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series Chapter 11 Note You ...
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...camera for printing. PictBridge lights are flashing State of the lights Connection light and the Error light are not in a supported format. ● You did not select any photos on and the Error light is flashing The camera has lost connection with the camera while printing. User's guide...that the PictBridge transfer feature supports: ● EXIF/JPEG ● JPEG Before you connect the digital camera to the PictBridge port on the printer, select some photos on setting the camera to ensure it to PictBridge mode. PictBridge problems Images in a connected digital camera do not print ...
...camera for printing. PictBridge lights are flashing State of the lights Connection light and the Error light are not in a supported format. ● You did not select any photos on and the Error light is flashing The camera has lost connection with the camera while printing. User's guide...that the PictBridge transfer feature supports: ● EXIF/JPEG ● JPEG Before you connect the digital camera to the PictBridge port on the printer, select some photos on setting the camera to ensure it to PictBridge mode. PictBridge problems Images in a connected digital camera do not print ...
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... or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on and the Error light flashes twice The camera has requested an unsupported command. If the black text and ...faded, you might be printing with the printer. ● Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. Print is faded ● Verify that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. If a print cartridge ...lights Task Connection light is on ink or might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 series Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be cleaned. ...
... or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on and the Error light flashes twice The camera has requested an unsupported command. If the black text and ...faded, you might be printing with the printer. ● Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. Print is faded ● Verify that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. If a print cartridge ...lights Task Connection light is on ink or might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 series Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be cleaned. ...
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...not be able to resolve the problem. 86 HP Deskjet 5900 series "Two-way communication cannot be established" or "Printer not responding" The printer might not be faulty. Chapter 11 Error messages Out of paper message, follow these instructions. Connect the printer directly to resolve the problem. If you ... an incorrect print cartridge message, follow these steps if the printer stalls while 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. Follow these ...
...not be able to resolve the problem. 86 HP Deskjet 5900 series "Two-way communication cannot be established" or "Printer not responding" The printer might not be faulty. Chapter 11 Error messages Out of paper message, follow these instructions. Connect the printer directly to resolve the problem. If you ... an incorrect print cartridge message, follow these steps if the printer stalls while 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. Follow these ...
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... When the printer detects that the print cartridge is installed. ...Printer lights are installed in the printer, verify that exists. Install the black or photo print cartridge in the tray. 2. This printing mode lets you receive this error... message, the print cartridge is installed in the wrong side of the print cartridge cradle. Press the Resume button to continue printing. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer...so it slows the printer and affects the quality ... What the lights indicate The printer lights indicate the printer status. The paper stack is...
... When the printer detects that the print cartridge is installed. ...Printer lights are installed in the printer, verify that exists. Install the black or photo print cartridge in the tray. 2. This printing mode lets you receive this error... message, the print cartridge is installed in the wrong side of the print cartridge cradle. Press the Resume button to continue printing. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer...so it slows the printer and affects the quality ... What the lights indicate The printer lights indicate the printer status. The paper stack is...
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...buttons 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 47 digital photos 22 document printing 33 ...environmental statement 94 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...
...buttons 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 47 digital photos 22 document printing 33 ...environmental statement 94 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...
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... 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...settings 81 document is printed offcenter or at angle 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 ... flashing 88 print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 74 98 HP Deskjet 5900 series
... 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...settings 81 document is printed offcenter or at angle 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 ... flashing 88 print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 74 98 HP Deskjet 5900 series
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... errors or omissions contained herein. TrueType is prohibited without notice. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are set forth in the U.S. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is subject to as constituting an additional warranty. Nothing herein should be liable for HP ...registered in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these ...
... errors or omissions contained herein. TrueType is prohibited without notice. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are set forth in the U.S. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is subject to as constituting an additional warranty. Nothing herein should be liable for HP ...registered in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these ...
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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... 67 Problems with borderless documents 67 Error messages 72 Printer lights are on or flashing 73 Document...
...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... 67 Problems with borderless documents 67 Error messages 72 Printer lights are on or flashing 73 Document...
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1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. 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. User's guide 9 The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from the camera. The Resume light flashes when an action is illuminated....
1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. 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. User's guide 9 The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from the camera. The Resume light flashes when an action is illuminated....
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... photos with your camera. 3. Be sure the size of the paper loaded in PictBridge mode, the Error light flashes. 1 Connection light 2 Error light After you successfully connect the camera to the printer, you do not know how to set it to print photos from the camera. Note When the camera... that came with the camera. Load photo paper into the printer. Turn on your camera, and then set the camera to PictBridge mode, see the documentation that came with your camera to the PictBridge port on your 26 HP Deskjet 5900 series Follow these steps to PictBridge mode. Chapter 6 ...
... photos with your camera. 3. Be sure the size of the paper loaded in PictBridge mode, the Error light flashes. 1 Connection light 2 Error light After you successfully connect the camera to the printer, you do not know how to set it to print photos from the camera. Note When the camera... that came with the camera. Load photo paper into the printer. Turn on your camera, and then set the camera to PictBridge mode, see the documentation that came with your camera to the PictBridge port on your 26 HP Deskjet 5900 series Follow these steps to PictBridge mode. Chapter 6 ...
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...or other USB devices that are attached to the hub. User's guide 55 Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to a USB hub, a printing conflict might exist. 11 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Paper mismatch ... ● PictBridge problems ● Print quality is poor ● Document is misprinted ● Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you to potential problems. For more information, see...
...or other USB devices that are attached to the hub. User's guide 55 Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to a USB hub, a printing conflict might exist. 11 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Paper mismatch ... ● PictBridge problems ● Print quality is poor ● Document is misprinted ● Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you to potential problems. For more information, see...