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...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...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 ...document 55 Watermarks...55 9 Printer software 57 Printer Properties dialog box 57 ... default settings for the printer 47 Select a print...
...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...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 ...document 55 Watermarks...55 9 Printer software 57 Printer Properties dialog box 57 ... default settings for the printer 47 Select a print...
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... ● Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print jobs. ● Quality color photos: For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. Chapter 3 4. Raise the ... used 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 in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you with virtually grain-free photos. 14 HP Deskjet 5900 series Raise ...
... ● Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print jobs. ● Quality color photos: For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. Chapter 3 4. Raise the ... used 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 in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you with virtually grain-free photos. 14 HP Deskjet 5900 series Raise ...
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... page of paper. Direct sunlight can interfere with the auto paper-type sensor. 16 HP Deskjet 5900 series Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in your printer, and then selects optimal print settings for that you the opportunity to start printing,...type setting and check paper width. Caution Do not place the printer in direct sunlight. For instructions about using the automatic paper-type setting, see the print cartridge installation page. If the width matches, the printer determines the paper-type setting and the page is fewer mouse ...
... page of paper. Direct sunlight can interfere with the auto paper-type sensor. 16 HP Deskjet 5900 series Automatic paper-type sensor The HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in your printer, and then selects optimal print settings for that you the opportunity to start printing,...type setting and check paper width. Caution Do not place the printer in direct sunlight. For instructions about using the automatic paper-type setting, see the print cartridge installation page. If the width matches, the printer determines the paper-type setting and the page is fewer mouse ...
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...of paper sizes-from 4 x 6 inch photo paper to save 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 side to be printed on a range of ...For information about preventing photo paper from curling by using is flat. 4. Verify that you can use it to print on facing down. 18 HP Deskjet 5900 series Always have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. ● Do ...
...of paper sizes-from 4 x 6 inch photo paper to save 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 side to be printed on a range of ...For information about preventing photo paper from curling by using is flat. 4. Verify that you can use it to print on facing down. 18 HP Deskjet 5900 series Always have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. ● Do ...
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...the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper stack. 20 HP Deskjet 5900 series Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to print the photo. ● If you installed the HP Image Zone software, you can use it to stitch together panoramic digital...tri- Paper Size: An appropriate borderless photo paper size - Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type - color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in the Printer Properties dialog box. Chapter 5 Note For maximum dpi quality, go to the Paper/Quality tab, and ...
...the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper stack. 20 HP Deskjet 5900 series Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to print the photo. ● If you installed the HP Image Zone software, you can use it to stitch together panoramic digital...tri- Paper Size: An appropriate borderless photo paper size - Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type - color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in the Printer Properties dialog box. Chapter 5 Note For maximum dpi quality, go to the Paper/Quality tab, and ...
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... need adjustment. 3. Note If you installed the HP Image Zone software, you to intelligently brighten your preference. Automatic redeye removal and adaptive lighting to set the level of the technologies included. eye in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free ... the Internet. Chapter 5 Use the What's This? help to your photo, focusing only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. 22 HP Deskjet 5900 series Click On to allow the printer software to set these steps to balance lightness and darkness automatically. 4. Adaptive Lighting: Adjust the ...
... need adjustment. 3. Note If you installed the HP Image Zone software, you to intelligently brighten your preference. Automatic redeye removal and adaptive lighting to set the level of the technologies included. eye in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free ... the Internet. Chapter 5 Use the What's This? help to your photo, focusing only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. 22 HP Deskjet 5900 series Click On to allow the printer software to set these steps to balance lightness and darkness automatically. 4. Adaptive Lighting: Adjust the ...
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...separately if it is selected. 24 HP Deskjet 5900 series Advanced color settings: Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone to enhance color matching and detail in your computer monitor. After specifying the color settings, click OK. 5. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is drop-.... Chapter 5 The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is used in printing. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer software, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. Follow these steps: 1. In the Print Quality drop-down ...
...separately if it is selected. 24 HP Deskjet 5900 series Advanced color settings: Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone to enhance color matching and detail in your computer monitor. After specifying the color settings, click OK. 5. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is drop-.... Chapter 5 The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is used in printing. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer software, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. Follow these steps: 1. In the Print Quality drop-down ...
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... edges. Organize, edit, and share digital images in creative ways If you performed the default typical installation of the printer software, you have installed HP Image Zone, see the 26 HP Deskjet 5900 series HP Image Zone lets you easily: ● Print photos and digital images ● Transfer images from ...to create quality photos with friends and family If you performed the default typical installation of the printer software, you plan to Best or Maximum dpi. Note For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to use immediately from a camera ...
... edges. Organize, edit, and share digital images in creative ways If you performed the default typical installation of the printer software, you have installed HP Image Zone, see the 26 HP Deskjet 5900 series HP Image Zone lets you easily: ● Print photos and digital images ● Transfer images from ...to create quality photos with friends and family If you performed the default typical installation of the printer software, you plan to Best or Maximum dpi. Note For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to use immediately from a camera ...
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... select Automatic. Select the Borderless Printing check box. 4. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 36 HP Deskjet 5900 series Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Place brochure paper in a software program and assign the brochure size...
... select Automatic. Select the Borderless Printing check box. 4. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 36 HP Deskjet 5900 series Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Place brochure paper in a software program and assign the brochure size...
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...the window. Download HP Image Zone software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Image Zone software you have installed on your operating environment. Highlight the printer name, and then...installed, No updates are connected to the Internet. 2. For Windows 2000, click Start, click Programs, click HP, and then click HP Software Update. If the computer has the most recent version of options. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 58 HP Deskjet...
...the window. Download HP Image Zone software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Image Zone software you have installed on your operating environment. Highlight the printer name, and then...installed, No updates are connected to the Internet. 2. For Windows 2000, click Start, click Programs, click HP, and then click HP Software Update. If the computer has the most recent version of options. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 58 HP Deskjet...
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...Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to install a print cartridge: 1. Open the printer cover. 4. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab,... plain, white paper in your operating environment. Installation instructions Follow these steps to the right side of the printer and is turned on the print cartridge, and then slide it out of the print cartridge cradle. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series Press down on . 2. Note...
...Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to install a print cartridge: 1. Open the printer cover. 4. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab,... plain, white paper in your operating environment. Installation instructions Follow these steps to the right side of the printer and is turned on the print cartridge, and then slide it out of the print cartridge cradle. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series Press down on . 2. Note...
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... then click OK. For Windows 2000, click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers. A list that includes the printers installed on automatically when print jobs are sent to the printer. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to ensure optimal print quality. For information about storing print...FEMP energy savings mode. To align print cartridges: 1. Close the printer cover. Note This feature might not be available in the In tray. 62 HP Deskjet 5900 series Align the print cartridges The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges after 30 minutes and to turn back...
... then click OK. For Windows 2000, click Start, click Settings, and then click Printers. A list that includes the printers installed on automatically when print jobs are sent to the printer. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to ensure optimal print quality. For information about storing print...FEMP energy savings mode. To align print cartridges: 1. Close the printer cover. Note This feature might not be available in the In tray. 62 HP Deskjet 5900 series Align the print cartridges The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges after 30 minutes and to turn back...
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... mind: ● Do not clean the interior of the printer, use household cleaners or detergent. Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 64 HP Deskjet 5900 series Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia... on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from fabric. Remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with water. ● Do not lubricate the support rod that are installed in your ...
... mind: ● Do not clean the interior of the printer, use household cleaners or detergent. Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 64 HP Deskjet 5900 series Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia... on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from fabric. Remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with water. ● Do not lubricate the support rod that are installed in your ...
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...an airtight plastic container, make sure that comes with the container. Dropping the print cartridge can damage it . Follow these instructions to install the print cartridge in contact with the photo print cartridge. Remove the print cartridge from the print cartridge, do not attempt to release...plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge protector Press down but are not in the printer. Slide the print cartridge out of the protector to reattach it . 66 HP Deskjet 5900 series Print cartridges should be stored at a slight angle into the print cartridge protector Slide ...
...an airtight plastic container, make sure that comes with the container. Dropping the print cartridge can damage it . Follow these instructions to install the print cartridge in contact with the photo print cartridge. Remove the print cartridge from the print cartridge, do not attempt to release...plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge protector Press down but are not in the printer. Slide the print cartridge out of the protector to reattach it . 66 HP Deskjet 5900 series Print cartridges should be stored at a slight angle into the print cartridge protector Slide ...
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...printer lights The printer lights indicate the printer status and alert you continue to have problems Printer does not print Verify the following Verify the following conditions if the printer is not printing: ● The printer is connected to the power source. ● The cable connections are secure. ● The printer...9679; Attach the printer USB cable directly to...Printer lights are on or flashing. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached. 11 Troubleshooting ● Printer... methods are available for the printer and are properly installed. ● The paper or...
...printer lights The printer lights indicate the printer status and alert you continue to have problems Printer does not print Verify the following Verify the following conditions if the printer is not printing: ● The printer is connected to the power source. ● The cable connections are secure. ● The printer...9679; Attach the printer USB cable directly to...Printer lights are on or flashing. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached. 11 Troubleshooting ● Printer... methods are available for the printer and are properly installed. ● The paper or...
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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... printer, and then lower the cover. Reprint the document. Note If paper jams occur frequently, try one or more of the following solutions: ● Move the printer away from direct sunlight. See the reference guide for paper weight specifications. When printing a borderless 70 HP Deskjet ...
...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... printer, and then lower the cover. Reprint the document. Note If paper jams occur frequently, try one or more of the following solutions: ● Move the printer away from direct sunlight. See the reference guide for paper weight specifications. When printing a borderless 70 HP Deskjet ...
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...paper in the In tray. Open the printer cover. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series If there are no loose or broken parts, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the print cartridges areinstalled securely in the In tray. 4. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle.... 4. If you find loose or broken parts, go to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. Press the Resume button to step 2 below. Caution First, check for and remove any paper jam. 5. Lower the printer cover. 6. ...
...paper in the In tray. Open the printer cover. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series If there are no loose or broken parts, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the print cartridges areinstalled securely in the In tray. 4. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle.... 4. If you find loose or broken parts, go to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. Press the Resume button to step 2 below. Caution First, check for and remove any paper jam. 5. Lower the printer cover. 6. ...
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... match the symbol on facing down. "Printing in the left print cartridge cradle compartment. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in ink-backup mode" message When the printer detects that the photo paper in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Verify that only one print... this error message, the print cartridge is installed in ink-backup mode if you print with a single print cartridge, but it stops. 3. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series This printing mode lets you do...
... match the symbol on facing down. "Printing in the left print cartridge cradle compartment. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in ink-backup mode" message When the printer detects that the photo paper in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Verify that only one print... this error message, the print cartridge is installed in ink-backup mode if you print with a single print cartridge, but it stops. 3. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series This printing mode lets you do...
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... paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it in the opposite direction of a photo, try the following solutions: ● Install a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge in the printer. ● Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and then set the Print Quality to Maximum dpi. ● Rotate...
... paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it in the opposite direction of a photo, try the following solutions: ● Install a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge in the printer. ● Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and then set the Print Quality to Maximum dpi. ● Rotate...
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... that neither of the lights Task Connection light is on your printed pages are faded, you might be printing with the printer. ● Verify that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. For the correct part numbers, see the reference guide that a black print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing... print cartridge, in addition to be cleaned. Chapter 11 (continued) State of the print cartridges is low on ink or might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 series If a print cartridge is installed.
... that neither of the lights Task Connection light is on your printed pages are faded, you might be printing with the printer. ● Verify that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. For the correct part numbers, see the reference guide that a black print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing... print cartridge, in addition to be cleaned. Chapter 11 (continued) State of the print cartridges is low on ink or might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 series If a print cartridge is installed.