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Question posted by rimdUD on May 29th, 2014

Deskjet 5940 Won't Print

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User Guide - Page 18

...-type sensor detects the paper in direct sunlight. If the widths are different, the printer warns you so that media. Direct sunlight can interfere with the auto paper-type sensor. 16 HP Deskjet 5900 series The result is printed. The sensor also checks the paper width to exit ink-backup mode. If the...
User Guide - Page 26

... it is not included with the printer. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is selected in the printer software, the tri-color print cartridge prints in your computer monitor. Chapter 5 The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected. 24 HP Deskjet 5900 series Note Using maximum dpi increases the printing time and requires a large amount of...
User Guide - Page 34

... interior of the paper stack. 32 HP Deskjet 5900 series Use the What's This? Raise the Out tray. 2. In the What do ? Paper Type: Automatic or Plain paper - Note If you want to print 1. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the printer. 4. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Prepare to do you...
User Guide - Page 36

... envelope or multiple envelopes. 34 HP Deskjet 5900 series help to print on both sides of the In tray) 5. Chapter 7 1 Letter or A4 paper 2 Legal paper (extends over the edge of the paper 5. Select any other print settings that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. Envelopes To print envelopes, use the Paper/Quality tab...
User Guide - Page 40

... the left. 3. Type is : An appropriate card size - Use the What's This? Print Quality: Normal 3. Prepare to learn about the features that meet the paper size specifications for the printer. Place the cards in the Printer Properties dialog box. 38 HP Deskjet 5900 series Size is : Click More, and then select an appropriate card...
User Guide - Page 44

... In tray as shown below. 42 HP Deskjet 5900 series Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Left Edge Booklet - Prepare to the left. 3. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. When prompted, reload the printed pages in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Slide the paper guide...
User Guide - Page 46

...: Portrait or Landscape 4. Iron-on transfers When printing iron-on transfers, use HP Iron-on transfers. Place the iron-on facing down. 4. Prepare to the left. 3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 44 HP Deskjet 5900 series Lower the Out tray. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Size is : Automatic or...
User Guide - Page 48

... that you see on the Printer Properties dialog box. 46 HP Deskjet 5900 series Use the Printing Shortcuts tab for the following print tasks: ● General everyday printing ● Photo printing-borderless ● Photo printing-with white borders ● Fast/economical printing ● Presentation printing ● Two-sided, duplex, printing Fast/economical printing Use Fast/economical...
User Guide - Page 68

... ink nozzles until they are ready to release the print cartridge. Caution Do not drop the print cartridge. Print cartridges should be stored at a slight angle into the protector, and snap it . 66 HP Deskjet 5900 series Store print cartridges When print cartridges are removed from the printer, store them in an airtight plastic container or in...
User Guide - Page 70

.... ● The paper or other USB devices that are attached to the hub. 68 HP Deskjet 5900 series 11 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Paper mismatch ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not use other media is correctly loaded in the In...
User Guide - Page 71

... the list, restart the computer. 8. Printer ejects paper - If the printer still does not print, shut down, and then restart your computer. To resolve a print job that best describes the problem: - After restarting, if there are still documents in the queue, complete the following steps: 1. Out-of the HP Deskjet printer. 3. For Windows 2000, click Start...
User Guide - Page 74

...com/support or contact HP. Open the printer cover. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series Chapter 11 If the paper size and type match the paper in the print cartridge cradle. 3. If the size ... side of the printer. If the printer does not start printing again, raise the printer cover, and then disconnect the power cable from moving back and forth. 2. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in...
User Guide - Page 76

... tape has been removed from each print cartridge. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series Photos do not have a replacement print cartridge available. 5. Slide the paper forward until it slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. "Printing in which to flash after...
User Guide - Page 78

...Install a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge in ...the opposite direction of a photo Verify that is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it in the printer. ● Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and then set the Print Quality to Maximum dpi. ● Rotate the image 180°. 76 HP Deskjet...
User Guide - Page 86

... the edge of a photo, try the following conditions can create an unwanted border. 84 HP Deskjet 5900 series Fading occurs near the edges of a photo If fading occurs approximately 25 to 63 ...in a plastic bag and gently bend it in the printer. ● Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Paper/Quality tab, and then set the Print Quality to 2.5 inches) from curling, see Storing and...
User Guide - Page 88

... of paper message If you receive an incorrect print cartridge message, follow these guidelines. Print cartridge problem message If you receive an error message about a paper mismatch, it indicates that the USB cable is too long. Connect the printer directly to resolve the problem. 86 HP Deskjet 5900 series Follow these instructions to the...
User Guide - (Macintosh) - Page 4

... 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 24

... that you adjust color options, the printed colors in printing. 7. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. The printer software translates the colors of your document from the colors that can be printed. Store the photo print cartridge Follow these storage guidelines. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. Follow these steps to print colors as grayscale. 22 HP Deskjet 5900 series...
User Guide - (Macintosh) - Page 54

... water and squeeze any excess water from fabric. Repeat this process until the print cartridge cradle moves to the right side of the printer and is used in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 52 HP Deskjet 5900 series Remove the print cartridges and place them on the swab. 4. Moisten a cotton swab with the...
User Guide - (Macintosh) - Page 86

... print quality 40 print settings 43 printer adding 44, 45 deleting 44, 45 managing 44, 45 print job status 45, 46 setting as default 44, 45 printer does not feed paper 57 printer features 5 printer is not printing 55 printer is stalled 59 printer lights are flashing 73 printing 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi 23 borderless photos 17 brochures 32 color management 22 color...

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