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... Document prints slowly 91 If you continue to have 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...
... Document prints slowly 91 If you continue to have 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...
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... sunlight can interfere with the auto paper-type sensor. 16 HP Deskjet 5900 series For instructions about using the automatic paper-type setting, see the print cartridge installation page. If the widths are different, the printer warns you the opportunity to start printing, and automatic optimal print... a paper type. Caution Do not place the printer in direct sunlight. Chapter 3 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to ensure it matches the size selected in the printer software. If the width matches, the printer determines the paper-type setting and the page is...
... sunlight can interfere with the auto paper-type sensor. 16 HP Deskjet 5900 series For instructions about using the automatic paper-type setting, see the print cartridge installation page. If the widths are different, the printer warns you the opportunity to start printing, and automatic optimal print... a paper type. Caution Do not place the printer in direct sunlight. Chapter 3 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to ensure it matches the size selected in the printer software. If the width matches, the printer determines the paper-type setting and the page is...
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...Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Place the photo paper in a software program such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop and assign the photo size. Color management ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using PhotoREt. ●...software, you can use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, with the following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to print on facing down. 18 HP Deskjet...
...Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Place the photo paper in a software program such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop and assign the photo size. Color management ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using PhotoREt. ●...software, you can use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, with the following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to print on facing down. 18 HP Deskjet...
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...9679; If you installed the HP Image Zone software, you are using is flat. 4. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in a software program such as appropriate. 6. Raise the Out tray. 2. Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box... photo paper storage instructions. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper stack. 20 HP Deskjet 5900 series help to print the photo. color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in the Print Quality drop-down . 5....
...9679; If you installed the HP Image Zone software, you are using is flat. 4. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in a software program such as appropriate. 6. Raise the Out tray. 2. Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box... photo paper storage instructions. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper stack. 20 HP Deskjet 5900 series help to print the photo. color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in the Print Quality drop-down . 5....
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... only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. 22 HP Deskjet 5900 series Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Adaptive Lighting: Adjust the exposure in shadows are printed on areas that need adjustment. 3. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to automatically remove...color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. Note If you installed the HP Image Zone software, you to bring out detail. Automatic Red-Eye Removal: Click On to balance lightness and darkness automatically. 4. eye in the image automatically. 5. Click On to allow the printer software...
... only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. 22 HP Deskjet 5900 series Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Adaptive Lighting: Adjust the exposure in shadows are printed on areas that need adjustment. 3. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to automatically remove...color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. Note If you installed the HP Image Zone software, you to bring out detail. Automatic Red-Eye Removal: Click On to balance lightness and darkness automatically. 4. eye in the image automatically. 5. Click On to allow the printer software...
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...printer software, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the Preview box. 4. The Advanced Color Settings dialog box appears. 3. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is used in the photo. Note Using maximum dpi increases the printing time and requires a large amount of colors that is selected. 24 HP Deskjet.... After specifying the color settings, click OK. 5. In the Type is not included with the printer. Advanced color settings: Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone to print in your computer monitor. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is...
...printer software, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the Preview box. 4. The Advanced Color Settings dialog box appears. 3. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is used in the photo. Note Using maximum dpi increases the printing time and requires a large amount of colors that is selected. 24 HP Deskjet.... After specifying the color settings, click OK. 5. In the Type is not included with the printer. Advanced color settings: Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone to print in your computer monitor. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is...
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Fingerprints on the devices you have installed HP Image Zone, see the 26 HP Deskjet 5900 series Depending on photo paper can reduce print quality. ● If the corners of the photo paper curl ... default typical installation of the printer software, you also installed the HP Image Zone software. Other photo projects The HP Image Zone software coordinates the functions of HP imaging devices: scanners, cameras, printers, and all-in creative ways If you performed the default typical installation of the printer software, you also installed the HP Image Zone software. Organize, edit...
Fingerprints on the devices you have installed HP Image Zone, see the 26 HP Deskjet 5900 series Depending on photo paper can reduce print quality. ● If the corners of the photo paper curl ... default typical installation of the printer software, you also installed the HP Image Zone software. Other photo projects The HP Image Zone software coordinates the functions of HP imaging devices: scanners, cameras, printers, and all-in creative ways If you performed the default typical installation of the printer software, you also installed the HP Image Zone software. Organize, edit...
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... Guidelines ● Do not print borderless documents in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Print brochures with borders 1. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 36 HP Deskjet 5900 series Place brochure paper in ink-backup mode. Size is : Click More, and then select...in a software program and assign the brochure size. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack. 5. Type is : An appropriate paper size - Click OK to Best. 5. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the Printer Properties ...
... Guidelines ● Do not print borderless documents in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Print brochures with borders 1. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 36 HP Deskjet 5900 series Place brochure paper in ink-backup mode. Size is : Click More, and then select...in a software program and assign the brochure size. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack. 5. Type is : An appropriate paper size - Click OK to Best. 5. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the Printer Properties ...
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... lower-left corner of the printer software installed, a software update appears in the HP Software Update window. 4. Click Properties. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. Click Next. If the computer has the most recent version of the window. Click Install. 6. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 58 HP Deskjet 5900 series Print cartridge information...
... lower-left corner of the printer software installed, a software update appears in the HP Software Update window. 4. Click Properties. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. Click Next. If the computer has the most recent version of the window. Click Install. 6. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 58 HP Deskjet 5900 series Print cartridge information...
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... that you find loose or broken parts, go to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. Check for and clear any loose or broken parts in the printer. Press the Cancel button. 2. If the printer does not start printing again, raise the printer cover, and then disconnect the power cable from moving back and... side of the cradle. 4. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle and the black or photo print cartridge is installed in the In tray, proceed to the back of the printer, and then turn on the printer. - If the Resume light is incorrect. To verify...
... that you find loose or broken parts, go to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. Check for and clear any loose or broken parts in the printer. Press the Cancel button. 2. If the printer does not start printing again, raise the printer cover, and then disconnect the power cable from moving back and... side of the cradle. 4. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle and the black or photo print cartridge is installed in the In tray, proceed to the back of the printer, and then turn on the printer. - If the Resume light is incorrect. To verify...
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...paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in length. Follow these instructions to resolve the problem. Follow these instructions to resolve the problem. 86 HP Deskjet 5900 series If you receive an out...tray. Incorrect print cartridge message The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are printing a document. Print cartridge problem message If you are installed. "Two-way communication cannot be established" or "Printer not responding" The printer might be receiving correct data from ...
...paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in length. Follow these instructions to resolve the problem. Follow these instructions to resolve the problem. 86 HP Deskjet 5900 series If you receive an out...tray. Incorrect print cartridge message The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are printing a document. Print cartridge problem message If you are installed. "Two-way communication cannot be established" or "Printer not responding" The printer might be receiving correct data from ...
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... software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. If the light continues to see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series Otherwise, follow the borderless printing guidelines. If the status light is installed ...in the right side of the print cartridge cradle. 2. If the Print Cartridge Status light remains on, turn off : There is installed in the In tray. The left status light represents the tri-color...
... software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. If the light continues to see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series Otherwise, follow the borderless printing guidelines. If the status light is installed ...in the right side of the print cartridge cradle. 2. If the Print Cartridge Status light remains on, turn off : There is installed in the In tray. The left status light represents the tri-color...
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... 65 installing 59 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 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 ... print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 74 98 HP Deskjet 5900 series
... 65 installing 59 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 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 ... print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 74 98 HP Deskjet 5900 series
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... OS X 10.2 46 10 Maintenance...47 Install print cartridges 47 Set the auto-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 ...56 Paper problems 57 Paper mismatch 58 Printer is stalled 59 Print cartridge problems 59 Photos do not print correctly 61 ...
... OS X 10.2 46 10 Maintenance...47 Install print cartridges 47 Set the auto-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 ...56 Paper problems 57 Paper mismatch 58 Printer is stalled 59 Print cartridge problems 59 Photos do not print correctly 61 ...
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... print a brochure, use HP brochure paper. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of brochure paper. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Prepare to the left. 3. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the ... Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 4. For great results, use the Paper Type/Quality pane in a software program and assign the brochure size. Print 1. Lower the Out tray. 32 HP Deskjet 5900 series If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, and orientation...
... print a brochure, use HP brochure paper. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of brochure paper. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Prepare to the left. 3. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the ... Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 4. For great results, use the Paper Type/Quality pane in a software program and assign the brochure size. Print 1. Lower the Out tray. 32 HP Deskjet 5900 series If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, and orientation...
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...light comes on when a print cartridge is on ink. For instructions about a paper mismatch, it was scanned. "Print cartridge carriage is improperly installed or malfunctioning. Follow these guidelines. Chapter 11 If the border appears above the tear-off tab: ● Align the print cartridges. ●... 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. Error messages Out of paper message, follow these instructions to resolve the problem. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series For example, if you are printing a...
...light comes on when a print cartridge is on ink. For instructions about a paper mismatch, it was scanned. "Print cartridge carriage is improperly installed or malfunctioning. Follow these guidelines. Chapter 11 If the border appears above the tear-off tab: ● Align the print cartridges. ●... 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. Error messages Out of paper message, follow these instructions to resolve the problem. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series For example, if you are printing a...
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...light is on ink. Otherwise, follow the borderless printing guidelines. Proceed to see Paper mismatch. 76 HP Deskjet 5900 series After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer. If the light is low on and not flashing ● Check to step 3. - For information...installed in the right side of these print cartridges is a problem with the print cartridge that the correct print cartridges are flashing The paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the left status light represents the tri-color...
...light is on ink. Otherwise, follow the borderless printing guidelines. Proceed to see Paper mismatch. 76 HP Deskjet 5900 series After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer. If the light is low on and not flashing ● Check to step 3. - For information...installed in the right side of these print cartridges is a problem with the print cartridge that the correct print cartridges are flashing The paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the left status light represents the tri-color...