User Guide
Page 2
... Company, L.P. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of children. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is prohibited without notice. Terms and conventions The following terms...
... Company, L.P. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of children. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is prohibited without notice. Terms and conventions The following terms...
User Guide
Page 4
... problems 91 2 HP Deskjet 5900 series help 57 Ink Status window 57 Download printer software updates 58 10 Maintenance...59 Install print cartridges 59 Set the auto-off feature 62 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...
... problems 91 2 HP Deskjet 5900 series help 57 Ink Status window 57 Download printer software updates 58 10 Maintenance...59 Install print cartridges 59 Set the auto-off feature 62 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...
User Guide
Page 7
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 quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in vivid colors that last. User's guide...
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 quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in vivid colors that last. User's guide...
User Guide
Page 8
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
User Guide
Page 18
...HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in direct sunlight. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see Select a paper type. Caution Do not place the printer in your printer, and then selects optimal print settings for that you the opportunity to exit ink...cartridge installation page. When the auto paper-type sensor is different from the printer software, the printer...is engaged, the printer uses a red... matches, the printer determines the paper...ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer software. If the widths are different, the printer...
...HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in direct sunlight. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see Select a paper type. Caution Do not place the printer in your printer, and then selects optimal print settings for that you the opportunity to exit ink...cartridge installation page. When the auto paper-type sensor is different from the printer software, the printer...is engaged, the printer uses a red... matches, the printer determines the paper...ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer software. If the widths are different, the printer...
User Guide
Page 20
... money and ink when printing photos. Color management ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in combination with the following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to be printed on facing down. 18 HP Deskjet 5900...
... money and ink when printing photos. Color management ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in combination with the following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to be printed on facing down. 18 HP Deskjet 5900...
User Guide
Page 38
...5. Raise the Out tray. 2. Use the What's This? Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 36 HP Deskjet 5900 series Type is : An appropriate paper size - Set the print quality to print. Size ...specify the following print settings: - Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the Printer Properties dialog box. help to learn about the features ...in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Place brochure paper in ink-backup mode. Print borderless brochures 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Slide the paper guide ...
...5. Raise the Out tray. 2. Use the What's This? Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 36 HP Deskjet 5900 series Type is : An appropriate paper size - Set the print quality to print. Size ...specify the following print settings: - Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the Printer Properties dialog box. help to learn about the features ...in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Place brochure paper in ink-backup mode. Print borderless brochures 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Slide the paper guide ...
User Guide
Page 60
... 5. Follow the onscreen instructions. The printer properties dialog box appears. 4. HP Software Update searches the HP Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. A list that includes the printers installed on the computer. If the ...Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 58 HP Deskjet 5900 series For Windows 2000, click Start, click Programs, click HP, and then click HP Software Update. Download HP Image Zone software Installing the printer...
... 5. Follow the onscreen instructions. The printer properties dialog box appears. 4. HP Software Update searches the HP Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. A list that includes the printers installed on the computer. If the ...Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 58 HP Deskjet 5900 series For Windows 2000, click Start, click Programs, click HP, and then click HP Software Update. Download HP Image Zone software Installing the printer...
User Guide
Page 62
... the right side of the print cartridge cradle. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to install a print cartridge: 1. Chapter 10 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of...
... the right side of the print cartridge cradle. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to install a print cartridge: 1. Chapter 10 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of...
User Guide
Page 66
... fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with an abrasive soap. Keep all fluids away from the interior. ● Do not use sudsy ammonia. Remove ink from your skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from fabric. Click the Estimated Ink Levels ...ink into the fabric. 64 HP Deskjet 5900 series View estimated ink levels Follow these tips in mind: ● Do not clean the interior of the printer. To view this information, click the Print Cartridge Information button. When cleaning the printer, keep these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the printer...
... fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with an abrasive soap. Keep all fluids away from the interior. ● Do not use sudsy ammonia. Remove ink from your skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from fabric. Click the Estimated Ink Levels ...ink into the fabric. 64 HP Deskjet 5900 series View estimated ink levels Follow these tips in mind: ● Do not clean the interior of the printer. To view this information, click the Print Cartridge Information button. When cleaning the printer, keep these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the printer...
User Guide
Page 68
...not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are not in contact with the photo print cartridge. Store print cartridges When print cartridges are ready to reattach it . 66 HP Deskjet 5900 series If you are removed from the printer, store them in an airtight plastic ...container or in the print cartridge protector that the ink nozzles are face down...
...not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are not in contact with the photo print cartridge. Store print cartridges When print cartridges are ready to reattach it . 66 HP Deskjet 5900 series If you are removed from the printer, store them in an airtight plastic ...container or in the print cartridge protector that the ink nozzles are face down...
User Guide
Page 76
... cartridge, but it stops. 3. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series Slide the paper forward until it slows the printer ...after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. When the protective piece of printouts. Verify that the print cartridge is installed. 1 Remove plastic tape "Print cartridge is in ink-backup mode" message When the printer detects that the ...
... cartridge, but it stops. 3. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series Slide the paper forward until it slows the printer ...after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. When the protective piece of printouts. Verify that the print cartridge is installed. 1 Remove plastic tape "Print cartridge is in ink-backup mode" message When the printer detects that the ...
User Guide
Page 80
...printer. ● Verify that a black print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on your printouts are faded, you might need to the tri-color print cartridge..., for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 series If the black text and images on ink or might be cleaned. Print is faded ● Verify that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. If a print cartridge is...
...printer. ● Verify that a black print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on your printouts are faded, you might need to the tri-color print cartridge..., for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 series If the black text and images on ink or might be cleaned. Print is faded ● Verify that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. If a print cartridge is...
User Guide
Page 82
...document are still missing, the printer settings might be overridden by the software program print settings. Scale to fit: Select this option to scale text and graphics to avoid smearing the ink. 9. Select the appropriate print settings from within the software program. 80 HP Deskjet 5900 series Click Dry Time,...your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Document is drop-down list, and then click the Change button. Size is printed off-center or at an angle 1. If parts of the paper. 3. Note If you increase the ink volume, move the Dry time slider toward ...
...document are still missing, the printer settings might be overridden by the software program print settings. Scale to fit: Select this option to scale text and graphics to avoid smearing the ink. 9. Select the appropriate print settings from within the software program. 80 HP Deskjet 5900 series Click Dry Time,...your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Document is drop-down list, and then click the Change button. Size is printed off-center or at an angle 1. If parts of the paper. 3. Note If you increase the ink volume, move the Dry time slider toward ...
User Guide
Page 92
...removed, and then remove the other print cartridge. Proceed to step 3. - Proceed to step 3. 3. If the light continues to see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series If the status and Resume ...ink. Raise the printer cover, remove the print cartridge on the printer. Manually clean the print cartridge. After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer. One of these print cartridges is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. ● If neither print cartridge is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge...
...removed, and then remove the other print cartridge. Proceed to step 3. - Proceed to step 3. 3. If the light continues to see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series If the status and Resume ...ink. Raise the printer cover, remove the print cartridge on the printer. Manually clean the print cartridge. After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer. One of these print cartridges is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. ● If neither print cartridge is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge...
User Guide
Page 98
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. Chapter 14 fabrication processes, copper wire, steel plates, and the precious materials used in an environmentally responsible manner. 96 HP Deskjet 5900 series
User Guide
Page 100
...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)
Page 2
... contained herein. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. For example: Warning Keep both new and used in the U.S. Nothing herein should be liable for... terms and conventions are set forth in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. and other equipment. All rights reserved. HP shall not be construed as the HP printer or printer. trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is also referred to as constituting an additional warranty...
... contained herein. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. For example: Warning Keep both new and used in the U.S. Nothing herein should be liable for... terms and conventions are set forth in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. and other equipment. All rights reserved. HP shall not be construed as the HP printer or printer. trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is also referred to as constituting an additional warranty...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
Page 4
...-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...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
Page 6
You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in shadows are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for you to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in vivid colors that is low on ink by viewing the Print Cartridge Status lights. ● Automatic paper-type...
You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last. Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in shadows are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for you to -life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in vivid colors that is low on ink by viewing the Print Cartridge Status lights. ● Automatic paper-type...