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... 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 View...
... 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 View...
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...Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on ...-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 printer, and then install them in which to replace print cartridges, ...
...Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on ...-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 printer, and then install them in which to replace print cartridges, ...
User Guide
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... the onscreen instructions. Click the Print a Test Page button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. Note This feature might need to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. To calibrate color: 1. Click Calibrate Color. 5. If your documents are not low on ink or might not be available in your operating environment. Unnecessary...
... the onscreen instructions. Click the Print a Test Page button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. Note This feature might need to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. To calibrate color: 1. Click Calibrate Color. 5. If your documents are not low on ink or might not be available in your operating environment. Unnecessary...
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...Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with an abrasive soap. Caution Always use chlorine bleach. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from fabric. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 64 HP Deskjet 5900 series The Estimated Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. When cleaning the printer..., keep these instructions to remove ink from the exterior of the printer, use household cleaners or ...
...Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with an abrasive soap. Caution Always use chlorine bleach. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from fabric. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 64 HP Deskjet 5900 series The Estimated Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. When cleaning the printer..., keep these instructions to remove ink from the exterior of the printer, use household cleaners or ...
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... can contain contaminants that can accumulate on your hands or clothing as you clean. Cleaning instructions 1. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with the cotton swab. Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes. Touching the ink nozzles will result in the...print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on the print cartridge contacts. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is idle and quiet. 3. Gather cleaning supplies You will need the following items to clean 1. Remove the print cartridges and place them on the swab. 4. Wipe the...
... can contain contaminants that can accumulate on your hands or clothing as you clean. Cleaning instructions 1. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with the cotton swab. Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes. Touching the ink nozzles will result in the...print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on the print cartridge contacts. Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is idle and quiet. 3. Gather cleaning supplies You will need the following items to clean 1. Remove the print cartridges and place them on the swab. 4. Wipe the...
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... the Service this device button. User's guide 67 Use the printer Toolbox to perform the following tasks: ● Set the auto-off function ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Clean the print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View... estimated ink levels Use the Toolbox Follow these instructions to enhance the performance of the printer. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Printer Toolbox The printer Toolbox contains a number of...
... the Service this device button. User's guide 67 Use the printer Toolbox to perform the following tasks: ● Set the auto-off function ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Clean the print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View... estimated ink levels Use the Toolbox Follow these instructions to enhance the performance of the printer. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Printer Toolbox The printer Toolbox contains a number of...
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...Print Cartridge Status light stops flashing, then the problem is flashing, go to flash, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that was named in the printer and close the printer cover. User's guide 73 a. b. The reference guide that can be replaced. Close ...the warranty date has expired, install a new print cartridge. 6. If the Print Cartridge Status light is still flashing, the print cartridge is solved. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. Check the list of print cartridge selection numbers.
...Print Cartridge Status light stops flashing, then the problem is flashing, go to flash, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that was named in the printer and close the printer cover. User's guide 73 a. b. The reference guide that can be replaced. Close ...the warranty date has expired, install a new print cartridge. 6. If the Print Cartridge Status light is still flashing, the print cartridge is solved. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. Check the list of print cartridge selection numbers.
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... incorrect, calibrate the color. Reprint the photo. Reprint the photo. 3. Clean the print cartridges. 2. If neither print cartridge is low on the edges or near the edges of the photo is faded Fading might occur on ink, proceed to appear tinted or incorrect, open the Printer Properties dialog box,... click the Color tab, and then click ...
... incorrect, calibrate the color. Reprint the photo. Reprint the photo. 3. Clean the print cartridges. 2. If neither print cartridge is low on the edges or near the edges of the photo is faded Fading might occur on ink, proceed to appear tinted or incorrect, open the Printer Properties dialog box,... click the Color tab, and then click ...
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... the Error light flashes twice The camera has requested an unsupported command. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that neither of the lights Task Connection light is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. Chapter 11 (continued)... printed pages are faded, you might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 series Print quality is installed. If the black text and images on ink or might be cleaned. For the correct part numbers, see the reference guide that...
... the Error light flashes twice The camera has requested an unsupported command. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that neither of the lights Task Connection light is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. Chapter 11 (continued)... printed pages are faded, you might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 series Print quality is installed. If the black text and images on ink or might be cleaned. For the correct part numbers, see the reference guide that...
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Clean the print cartridges. 2. Image is not caused by the source image, follow these steps: 1. Follow loading instructions for the paper type. 82 HP Deskjet 5900 series Reprint the photo. 3. Verify that the image was not crooked when it was scanned. Chapter 11 Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light ...
Clean the print cartridges. 2. Image is not caused by the source image, follow these steps: 1. Follow loading instructions for the paper type. 82 HP Deskjet 5900 series Reprint the photo. 3. Verify that the image was not crooked when it was scanned. Chapter 11 Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light ...
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... flashing Verify 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 side of the print cartridge cradle. Otherwise, follow the borderless printing guidelines....these steps: - The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is on ink. Chapter 11 1. Follow one of these steps: 1. Manually clean the print cartridge. If the light continues to see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series For information about resolving the mismatch, see if ...
... flashing Verify 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 side of the print cartridge cradle. Otherwise, follow the borderless printing guidelines....these steps: - The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is on ink. Chapter 11 1. Follow one of these steps: 1. Manually clean the print cartridge. If the light continues to see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series For information about resolving the mismatch, see if ...
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... 24 brochure printing 35 buttons Power button 8 Print Cancel button 10 Resume button 10 C cleaning print cartridges automatically 63 print cartridges manually 65 printer body 64 color calibration 63 color tone 24 ColorSmart/sRGB 24 custom paper size 50 D default print settings 47 digital photos ...economical printing 46 G general everyday printing 47 grayscale printing 47 greeting card printing 37 H Hewlett-Packard Company notices 2 HP Image Zone software Downloading 58 HP Instant Share 26 I Image Zone software Downloading 58 In tray 11 incorrect print cartridge 72 index card printing 40 Ink...
... 24 brochure printing 35 buttons Power button 8 Print Cancel button 10 Resume button 10 C cleaning print cartridges automatically 63 print cartridges manually 65 printer body 64 color calibration 63 color tone 24 ColorSmart/sRGB 24 custom paper size 50 D default print settings 47 digital photos ...economical printing 46 G general everyday printing 47 grayscale printing 47 greeting card printing 37 H Hewlett-Packard Company notices 2 HP Image Zone software Downloading 58 HP Instant Share 26 I Image Zone software Downloading 58 In tray 11 incorrect print cartridge 72 index card printing 40 Ink...
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... 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... printing problems 74 PictBridge problems 77 poor print quality 78 Power light is flashing 88 print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 74 98 HP Deskjet 5900 series
... 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... printing problems 74 PictBridge problems 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)
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...printer (Mac OS X 10.3 44 Manage the printer...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... documents 67 Error messages 72 Printer lights are on or flashing...
...printer (Mac OS X 10.3 44 Manage the printer...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... documents 67 Error messages 72 Printer lights are on or flashing...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... 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...
... 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...
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... instructions. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Select Clean. 3. Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 50 HP Deskjet 5900 series Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Chapter 10 Set the auto-off feature Select the auto-off feature to automatically place the printer into idle mode after a new print cartridge is still incorrect, perform a color calibration. Follow...
... instructions. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Select Clean. 3. Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 50 HP Deskjet 5900 series Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Chapter 10 Set the auto-off feature Select the auto-off feature to automatically place the printer into idle mode after a new print cartridge is still incorrect, perform a color calibration. Follow...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... soft cloth moistened with an abrasive soap. Wash the fabric in cold water and use household cleaners or detergent. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. If you need to print a test page: 1. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the ...cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Select Test. 3. User's guide 51 If your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with water. Select Supplies Status. Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. If a household cleaner or detergent has been used on the printer...
... soft cloth moistened with an abrasive soap. Wash the fabric in cold water and use household cleaners or detergent. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. If you need to print a test page: 1. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the ...cleaning, replace the print cartridges. Select Test. 3. User's guide 51 If your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with water. Select Supplies Status. Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. If a household cleaner or detergent has been used on the printer...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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...the cotton swab. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. Insert the print cartridges in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 52 HP Deskjet 5900 series Gather cleaning supplies You will need the following items to remove ink from the swab. 2. Caution Do not leave ...the print cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes. Moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and squeeze ...
...the cotton swab. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. Insert the print cartridges in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 52 HP Deskjet 5900 series Gather cleaning supplies You will need the following items to remove ink from the swab. 2. Caution Do not leave ...the print cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes. Moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and squeeze ...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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.... 2. For more information about the HP Printer Utility, see the following tasks: ● Print a test page. ● Clean the print cartridges. ● View estimated ink levels in the print cartridges. ● Align the print cartridges. ● Calibrate color. ● Calibrate print quality. ● Configure the auto-off feature. 54 HP Deskjet 5900 series Mac OS X 10...
.... 2. For more information about the HP Printer Utility, see the following tasks: ● Print a test page. ● Clean the print cartridges. ● View estimated ink levels in the print cartridges. ● Align the print cartridges. ● Calibrate color. ● Calibrate print quality. ● Configure the auto-off feature. 54 HP Deskjet 5900 series Mac OS X 10...
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...printer cover. If the Print Cartridge Status light is not flashing, the problem is flashing, go to flash, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. If the Print Cartridge Status light is solved. Manually clean... the print cartridge. 4. Reinsert the print cartridge in ink-backup mode message When the printer... cartridge is fixed. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the ...a problem with one print cartridge in the printer. This printing mode lets you do not have...
...printer cover. If the Print Cartridge Status light is not flashing, the problem is flashing, go to flash, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. If the Print Cartridge Status light is solved. Manually clean... the print cartridge. 4. Reinsert the print cartridge in ink-backup mode message When the printer... cartridge is fixed. Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select the ...a problem with one print cartridge in the printer. This printing mode lets you do not have...