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...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 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 is stalled...72 Print cartridge problems...
...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 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 is stalled...72 Print cartridge problems...
User Guide
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Automatic redeye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in the photo. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then click the Real Life Digital Photography button. Use HP Real Life technologies Use the HP Real Life technologies dialog box to set these steps to balance lightness and darkness automatically. 4. eye in shadows are printed on areas that need adjustment. 3. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to open the...
Automatic redeye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in the photo. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then click the Real Life Digital Photography button. Use HP Real Life technologies Use the HP Real Life technologies dialog box to set these steps to balance lightness and darkness automatically. 4. eye in shadows are printed on areas that need adjustment. 3. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to open the...
User Guide
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... as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop. 2. AdobeRGB: When using AdobeRGB to manage the color of HP brand photo paper. Use the AdobeRGB setting for photos that allows editing, such as exposure time, type of the following items: ● A digital camera that supports Exif Print ● Exif Print-enabled photo software Follow these instructions to select a color management option: 1. Select any other print settings that you are printing to print from a professional software program, turn...
... as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop. 2. AdobeRGB: When using AdobeRGB to manage the color of HP brand photo paper. Use the AdobeRGB setting for photos that allows editing, such as exposure time, type of the following items: ● A digital camera that supports Exif Print ● Exif Print-enabled photo software Follow these instructions to select a color management option: 1. Select any other print settings that you are printing to print from a professional software program, turn...
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... 7. The Custom paper size dialog box appears. 4. Use the automatic paper-type sensor Automatic is used, the auto paper-type sensor automatically selects the print settings that are used for all paper types. Select any other print settings that you are printing, particularly when HP paper and media are appropriate for high-quality printouts. Instead, select a specific paper type. Adjust the print settings as needed before trying to print on a special paper size. Set a custom paper size Use the Custom paper size dialog box to print the document again. Open the Printer Properties...
... 7. The Custom paper size dialog box appears. 4. Use the automatic paper-type sensor Automatic is used, the auto paper-type sensor automatically selects the print settings that are used for all paper types. Select any other print settings that you are printing, particularly when HP paper and media are appropriate for high-quality printouts. Instead, select a specific paper type. Adjust the print settings as needed before trying to print on a special paper size. Set a custom paper size Use the Custom paper size dialog box to print the document again. Open the Printer Properties...
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To change the print settings for the latest features and improvements. What's This? help Use the What's This? Click the right mouse button. The What's This box appears. 3. An explanation of each print cartridge. ● Download printer software updates for a document. User's guide 57 9 Printer software ● Use the Printer Properties dialog box to open the Printer Properties dialog box. help Use What's This? help to learn about the available printing options. 1. Ink Status window The Ink Status window appears each print cartridge. To...
To change the print settings for the latest features and improvements. What's This? help Use the What's This? Click the right mouse button. The What's This box appears. 3. An explanation of each print cartridge. ● Download printer software updates for a document. User's guide 57 9 Printer software ● Use the Printer Properties dialog box to open the Printer Properties dialog box. help Use What's This? help to learn about the available printing options. 1. Ink Status window The Ink Status window appears each print cartridge. To...
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... the Device Settings tab. 5. Click Next. Make sure you might not be available in the HP Software Update window. 4. 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 are available for your system at this again check box in the HP Software Update window. - For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 58 HP Deskjet 5900 series Displaying the Ink Status window If you do...
... the Device Settings tab. 5. Click Next. Make sure you might not be available in the HP Software Update window. 4. 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 are available for your system at this again check box in the HP Software Update window. - For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 58 HP Deskjet 5900 series Displaying the Ink Status window If you do...
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... install the print cartridge, match the symbol on the print cartridge that you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. Note To easily identify the correct side of the print cartridge cradle. You can find the selection number in the print cartridge cradle. 10 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Set the auto-off feature ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink...
... install the print cartridge, match the symbol on the print cartridge that you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. Note To easily identify the correct side of the print cartridge cradle. You can find the selection number in the print cartridge cradle. 10 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Set the auto-off feature ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink...
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Turn on the printer, and then press the Resume button. 8. Paper problems Printer does not feed paper Try one of the following solutions: ● Reduce the number of sheets in direct sunlight, which can 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 are flashing, you are printing a borderless document and the...
Turn on the printer, and then press the Resume button. 8. Paper problems Printer does not feed paper Try one of the following solutions: ● Reduce the number of sheets in direct sunlight, which can 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 are flashing, you are printing a borderless document and the...
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... steps: 1. Align the print cartridges. 3. Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal lines appear on ink, proceed to appear tinted or incorrect, open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Color tab, and then click the Advanced Color Settings button. 7. Clean the print cartridges. 2. Reprint the photo. 3. Part of the photo is faded If part of the photo is low on ink. Adjust the colors by using the Advanced Color Settings dialog box. User's guide 75 Tab Paper/Quality Setting Size is...
... steps: 1. Align the print cartridges. 3. Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal lines appear on ink, proceed to appear tinted or incorrect, open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Color tab, and then click the Advanced Color Settings button. 7. Clean the print cartridges. 2. Reprint the photo. 3. Part of the photo is faded If part of the photo is low on ink. Adjust the colors by using the Advanced Color Settings dialog box. User's guide 75 Tab Paper/Quality Setting Size is...
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...removed, and then remove the other print cartridge. If the status and Resume lights are installed. If the Print Cartridge Status light remains on and flashing Verify that you removed. Otherwise, follow the borderless printing guidelines. Proceed to see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series Chapter 11 1. If a print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. ● If neither print cartridge is flashing: Open the printer cover, replace the print cartridge that the correct print cartridges are flashing The paper size or type selected in the software...
...removed, and then remove the other print cartridge. If the status and Resume lights are installed. If the Print Cartridge Status light remains on and flashing Verify that you removed. Otherwise, follow the borderless printing guidelines. Proceed to see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series Chapter 11 1. If a print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. ● If neither print cartridge is flashing: Open the printer cover, replace the print cartridge that the correct print cartridges are flashing The paper size or type selected in the software...
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... Resume light 10 Resume light is flashing 89 low ink 64 M maintenance print cartridges 66 printer body 64 maximum dpi 23 N networking 17 O Other photo projects 26 Out tray 12 P page order, setting 49 paper ejects paper 70 paper guide 12 paper jam 69 paper trays folding paper trays 13 In tray 11 Out tray 12 unfolding paper trays 11 paper type, selecting 50 photo brightening 22 photo paper, storing and handling 25 photo print cartridge 22 photo printing borderless photos 18 photos with a border 20 saving money 26 photo printing problems colors are incorrect 75 part of photo...
... Resume light 10 Resume light is flashing 89 low ink 64 M maintenance print cartridges 66 printer body 64 maximum dpi 23 N networking 17 O Other photo projects 26 Out tray 12 P page order, setting 49 paper ejects paper 70 paper guide 12 paper jam 69 paper trays folding paper trays 13 In tray 11 Out tray 12 unfolding paper trays 11 paper type, selecting 50 photo brightening 22 photo paper, storing and handling 25 photo print cartridge 22 photo printing borderless photos 18 photos with a border 20 saving money 26 photo printing problems colors are incorrect 75 part of photo...
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... problem message 73 Print Cartridge Status lights 8 print cartridges aligning 62 cleaning automatically 63 cleaning manually 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...
... problem message 73 Print Cartridge Status lights 8 print cartridges aligning 62 cleaning automatically 63 cleaning manually 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...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.3 45 View and change the status of a print job (Mac 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...
... status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.3 45 View and change the status of a print job (Mac 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...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... printer uses a red optical sensor light to scan the first page of paper. When the auto paper-type sensor is fewer mouse clicks to stop printing. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see Select a paper type. If the widths are different, the printer warns you so that media. If the paper width is printed. 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, and automatic optimal print quality...
... printer uses a red optical sensor light to scan the first page of paper. When the auto paper-type sensor is fewer mouse clicks to stop printing. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see Select a paper type. If the widths are different, the printer warns you so that media. If the paper width is printed. 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, and automatic optimal print quality...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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..., and Color Tone sliders to adjust color levels in your computer monitor. Select any other print settings that appear on your photos and change color brightness, tone, and saturation. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. In the Color pull-down menu. 4. ColorSmart/sRGB: ColorSmart/sRGB is selected in the Paper Type menu. 4. ColorSync: This option allows the printer driver to print colors as grayscale. 22 HP Deskjet 5900 series Grayscale: Use this...
..., and Color Tone sliders to adjust color levels in your computer monitor. Select any other print settings that appear on your photos and change color brightness, tone, and saturation. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 3. In the Color pull-down menu. 4. ColorSmart/sRGB: ColorSmart/sRGB is selected in the Paper Type menu. 4. ColorSync: This option allows the printer driver to print colors as grayscale. 22 HP Deskjet 5900 series Grayscale: Use this...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... Paper Type pull-down menu, click Automatic. 4. Follow these steps to select a specific paper type: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Note Do not use the Automatic setting for a printing job, select Automatic to fit on a single sheet of paper. User's guide 41 The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to use the auto paper-type sensor: 1. Select the Layout pane. 3. Select a paper type To determine the paper type used for high-quality printouts. When it is used . Instead, select a specific paper type. Select the Paper Type/Quality...
... Paper Type pull-down menu, click Automatic. 4. Follow these steps to select a specific paper type: 1. Open the Print dialog box. 2. Note Do not use the Automatic setting for a printing job, select Automatic to fit on a single sheet of paper. User's guide 41 The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to use the auto paper-type sensor: 1. Select the Layout pane. 3. Select a paper type To determine the paper type used for high-quality printouts. When it is used . Instead, select a specific paper type. Select the Paper Type/Quality...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... the correct side of the cradle in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 10 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Set the auto-off feature ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● HP Printer Utility Install print cartridges When you need to install the print cartridge...
... the correct side of the cradle in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. 10 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Set the auto-off feature ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● HP Printer Utility Install print cartridges When you need to install the print cartridge...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... printer cover, remove the paper jam from direct sunlight. User's guide 57 If the paper jam cannot be trying to damage the printer when removing paper from the In tray, and then reload it. ● Use a different type of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. ● If you are printing a borderless document and the Resume light and a Print Cartridge Status light are flashing, you might have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. See the reference guide for paper weight specifications. Paper problems Printer...
... printer cover, remove the paper jam from direct sunlight. User's guide 57 If the paper jam cannot be trying to damage the printer when removing paper from the In tray, and then reload it. ● Use a different type of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. ● If you are printing a borderless document and the Resume light and a Print Cartridge Status light are flashing, you might have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. See the reference guide for paper weight specifications. Paper problems Printer...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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...print cartridge lights are flashing 58, 76 Resume light 9 Resume light is flashing 75 low ink 51 M maintenance print cartridges 53 printer body 51 maximum dpi 23 N networking 16 O Out tray 11 P page order, setting 40 Page Setup dialog box 43 paper ejects paper 57 paper guide 11 paper jam 56 paper trays folding paper trays 12 In tray 10 Out tray 11 unfolding paper trays 10 paper type, selecting 41 photo paper, storing and handling 23 photo print cartridge 21 photo printing borderless photos 17 photos with a border 19 saving money 24 photo printing problems colors are incorrect 62 part of photo...
...print cartridge lights are flashing 58, 76 Resume light 9 Resume light is flashing 75 low ink 51 M maintenance print cartridges 53 printer body 51 maximum dpi 23 N networking 16 O Out tray 11 P page order, setting 40 Page Setup dialog box 43 paper ejects paper 57 paper guide 11 paper jam 56 paper trays folding paper trays 12 In tray 10 Out tray 11 unfolding paper trays 10 paper type, selecting 41 photo paper, storing and handling 23 photo print cartridge 21 photo printing borderless photos 17 photos with a border 19 saving money 24 photo printing problems colors are incorrect 62 part of photo...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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...message 73 paper jam 56 parts of the document are missing or in wrong place 67 photo printing problems 61 PictBridge problems 63 poor print quality 65 Power light is flashing 74 print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 61 print cartridge message 72 print cartridge problem message 60 Print Cartridge Status light is flashing 75 print is faded 65 printer does not feed paper 57 printer ejects paper 57 printer is not printing 55 printer is stalled 59 printing in ink-backup mode message 60 resume and print cartridge lights are flashing 58, 76 Resume light is flashing 75 streaks and missing lines...
...message 73 paper jam 56 parts of the document are missing or in wrong place 67 photo printing problems 61 PictBridge problems 63 poor print quality 65 Power light is flashing 74 print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 61 print cartridge message 72 print cartridge problem message 60 Print Cartridge Status light is flashing 75 print is faded 65 printer does not feed paper 57 printer ejects paper 57 printer is not printing 55 printer is stalled 59 printing in ink-backup mode message 60 resume and print cartridge lights are flashing 58, 76 Resume light is flashing 75 streaks and missing lines...