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...set forth in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 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. trademark of HewlettPackard,... except as allowed under copyright laws. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. HP shall not be construed as the HP printer or printer. Acknowledgements Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. TrueType is also...
...set forth in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 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. trademark of HewlettPackard,... except as allowed under copyright laws. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. HP shall not be construed as the HP printer or printer. Acknowledgements Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. TrueType is also...
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... Automatic paper-type sensor 16 4 Connect to the printer 17 USB...17 Networking...17 5 Print photos...18 Print borderless photos 18 Print photos with a border 20 HP Real Life technologies 22 Photo print cartridge 22 PhotoREt...23 Maximum dpi...23 Advanced color settings 24 Color management 24 Exif Print...25 Store and handle photo...
... Automatic paper-type sensor 16 4 Connect to the printer 17 USB...17 Networking...17 5 Print photos...18 Print borderless photos 18 Print photos with a border 20 HP Real Life technologies 22 Photo print cartridge 22 PhotoREt...23 Maximum dpi...23 Advanced color settings 24 Color management 24 Exif Print...25 Store and handle photo...
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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...81 Error messages...86 Printer lights are on a... 55 Watermarks...55 9 Printer software 57 Printer Properties dialog box 57... 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...81 Error messages...86 Printer lights are on a... 55 Watermarks...55 9 Printer software 57 Printer Properties dialog box 57... settings for the printer 47 Select a ...
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Contents 12 Supplies...92 Paper...92 USB cables...92 13 Specifications...93 Printer specifications 93 14 Environmental information 94 Environmental statement 94 Print cartridge recovery 95 Index...97 User's guide 3
Contents 12 Supplies...92 Paper...92 USB cables...92 13 Specifications...93 Printer specifications 93 14 Environmental information 94 Environmental statement 94 Print cartridge recovery 95 Index...97 User's guide 3
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1 Welcome To find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics: ● Special features ● Get started ● Connect to the printer ● Print photos ● Print photos from a digital camera ● Print other documents ● Printing tips ● Printer software ● Maintenance ● Troubleshooting ● Supplies ● Specifications ● Environmental information 4 HP Deskjet 5900 series
1 Welcome To find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics: ● Special features ● Get started ● Connect to the printer ● Print photos ● Print photos from a digital camera ● Print other documents ● Printing tips ● Printer software ● Maintenance ● Troubleshooting ● Supplies ● Specifications ● Environmental information 4 HP Deskjet 5900 series
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...eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in vivid colors that is equipped with several exciting features: ● ...type sensor to optimize print quality for quality, purity and fade resistance. User's guide 5 2 Special features Congratulations! HP Vivera Inks are just a few of ink. ● Printing from a digital camera: Print photos directly from a...9679; Panoramic printing: Print panoramic photos with borders or without borders. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies make it easy for you to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting ...
...eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in vivid colors that is equipped with several exciting features: ● ...type sensor to optimize print quality for quality, purity and fade resistance. User's guide 5 2 Special features Congratulations! HP Vivera Inks are just a few of ink. ● Printing from a digital camera: Print photos directly from a...9679; Panoramic printing: Print panoramic photos with borders or without borders. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies make it easy for you to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting ...
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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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1 Automatic paper-type sensor 2 Print cartridges 3 Ink-backup mode 1 USB port Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. User's guide 7
1 Automatic paper-type sensor 2 Print cartridges 3 Ink-backup mode 1 USB port Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. User's guide 7
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Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the control panel. 8 HP Deskjet 5900 series Caution Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Chapter 3 1 Power button and light 2 Print Cartridge Status lights 3 PictBridge lights 4 Resume button and light ...5 Print Cancel button Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. 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...
Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the control panel. 8 HP Deskjet 5900 series Caution Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Chapter 3 1 Power button and light 2 Print Cartridge Status lights 3 PictBridge lights 4 Resume button and light ...5 Print Cancel button Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. 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...
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... cartridge, which is installed in the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2. The light flashes when the black or photo print cartridge needs to be serviced. The right ...status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge. PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the printer PictBridge port using a digital camera USB cable to print digital photographs. User's guide 9 The left side of the print cartridge cradle. - The ...
... cartridge, which is installed in the right side of the print cartridge cradle. - The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2. The light flashes when the black or photo print cartridge needs to be serviced. The right ...status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge. PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the printer PictBridge port using a digital camera USB cable to print digital photographs. User's guide 9 The left side of the print cartridge cradle. - The ...
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... light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from the camera. 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 ... camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is illuminated. The Resume light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 10 HP Deskjet 5900 series When the problem is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam.
... light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from the camera. 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 ... camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is illuminated. The Resume light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 10 HP Deskjet 5900 series When the problem is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam.
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... cartridges can be used with virtually grain-free photos. 14 HP Deskjet 5900 series Chapter 3 4. Raise the In tray. Raise the Out tray. 5. The photo print cartridge, in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge Use print cartridges The print...
... cartridges can be used with virtually grain-free photos. 14 HP Deskjet 5900 series Chapter 3 4. Raise the In tray. Raise the Out tray. 5. The photo print cartridge, in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge Use print cartridges The print...
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... cartridge, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for the print cartridge selection number. Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. If...replacing. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. Colors print as grayscale. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog...
... cartridge, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for the print cartridge selection number. Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. If...replacing. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. Colors print as grayscale. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog...
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...a red optical sensor light to ensure it matches the size selected in the printer software. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see Select a paper type. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in direct sunlight. Chapter 3 Exit ink...-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to stop printing. Direct sunlight can interfere with the auto paper-type sensor. 16 HP Deskjet 5900 series Caution Do not place the printer in your printer, and then selects optimal print settings for that you the ...
...a red optical sensor light to ensure it matches the size selected in the printer software. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see Select a paper type. Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in direct sunlight. Chapter 3 Exit ink...-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to stop printing. Direct sunlight can interfere with the auto paper-type sensor. 16 HP Deskjet 5900 series Caution Do not place the printer in your printer, and then selects optimal print settings for that you the ...
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...For instructions about sharing the printer on the network. Networking The printer can be connected to a network through a networked computer or by using an HP Jetdirect print server. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the printer software CD and the documentation ...see the setup poster that came with the printer. User's guide 17 4 Connect to the printer ● USB ● Networking USB The printer connects to a network by using an HP Jetdirect Print Server Connect through a networked computer The printer can be running Windows 98 or later to...
...For instructions about sharing the printer on the network. Networking The printer can be connected to a network through a networked computer or by using an HP Jetdirect print server. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the printer software CD and the documentation ...see the setup poster that came with the printer. User's guide 17 4 Connect to the printer ● USB ● Networking USB The printer connects to a network by using an HP Jetdirect Print Server Connect through a networked computer The printer can be running Windows 98 or later to...
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... about preventing photo paper from 4 x 6 inch photo paper to print on facing down. 18 HP Deskjet 5900 series Prepare to the left. 3. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Color management ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using PhotoREt. ● Achieve ...Prevent photo paper from curling by using is flat. 4. Verify that make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. Advanced color settings - Ensure that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Raise the Out tray. 2.
... about preventing photo paper from 4 x 6 inch photo paper to print on facing down. 18 HP Deskjet 5900 series Prepare to the left. 3. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Color management ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using PhotoREt. ● Achieve ...Prevent photo paper from curling by using is flat. 4. Verify that make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. Advanced color settings - Ensure that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Raise the Out tray. 2.
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Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. borderless, and then select the following options: - Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 1 Small photos 2 Large photos ... User's guide 19 Print Note If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop. 2. If you want to do you are provided with a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is pointing away from...
Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. borderless, and then select the following options: - Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 1 Small photos 2 Large photos ... User's guide 19 Print Note If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop. 2. If you want to do you are provided with a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is pointing away from...
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...Print photos with a border Follow these instructions to print photos with the tri- color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use it to stitch together ...; Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper stack. 20 HP Deskjet 5900 series Ensure that you can use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in a software program such as ...Verify that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. Prepare to print the photo. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left. 3. Set the HP Real Life technologies as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop...
...Print photos with a border Follow these instructions to print photos with the tri- color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use it to stitch together ...; Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper stack. 20 HP Deskjet 5900 series Ensure that you can use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in a software program such as ...Verify that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. Prepare to print the photo. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left. 3. Set the HP Real Life technologies as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop...
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... drop-down list, click Photo printing-with the software program. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. In the What do you want to print the photo. Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type - Set the HP Real Life technologies as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop. 2. Lower the Out tray. Click the Printing...
... drop-down list, click Photo printing-with the software program. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. In the What do you want to print the photo. Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type - Set the HP Real Life technologies as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop. 2. Lower the Out tray. Click the Printing...
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... colors and contrast for photos that are just a few of the technologies included. SmartFocus: Enhance the image quality and clarity of sharpening for the image automatically. Click On to allow the printer software to your photo, focusing only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. 22 HP Deskjet ...5900 series Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, when used in the photo. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Sharpness: Adjust ...
... colors and contrast for photos that are just a few of the technologies included. SmartFocus: Enhance the image quality and clarity of sharpening for the image automatically. Click On to allow the printer software to your photo, focusing only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. 22 HP Deskjet ...5900 series Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, when used in the photo. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Sharpness: Adjust ...