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...change without prior written permission of Microsoft Corporation. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as the HP printer or printer. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts...to other equipment. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to as constituting an additional warranty. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. All...
...change without prior written permission of Microsoft Corporation. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as the HP printer or printer. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts...to other equipment. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to as constituting an additional warranty. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. All...
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...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... 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... 77 Print quality is poor 78 Document is misprinted 80 Problems with borderless documents 81 Error messages...86 Printer lights are on a single sheet of paper 49 Print preview...49 Set a custom...
...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... 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... 77 Print quality is poor 78 Document is misprinted 80 Problems with borderless documents 81 Error messages...86 Printer lights are on a single sheet of paper 49 Print preview...49 Set a custom...
User Guide
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... PictBridge-compatible or is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 10 HP Deskjet 5900 series When the problem is not in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. Chapter 3 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is required, ... remains lit solid when printing from the camera. The Resume light flashes when an action is illuminated. Print Cancel and Resume buttons The printer also has a Print Cancel button and a Resume button and light. 1 Print Cancel button 2 Resume button and light Pressing the Print...
... PictBridge-compatible or is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 10 HP Deskjet 5900 series When the problem is not in PictBridge mode, the amber Error light flashes. Chapter 3 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is required, ... remains lit solid when printing from the camera. The Resume light flashes when an action is illuminated. Print Cancel and Resume buttons The printer also has a Print Cancel button and a Resume button and light. 1 Print Cancel button 2 Resume button and light Pressing the Print...
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.... For instructions about loading photo paper, click one of the paper loaded in PictBridge mode, the Error light flashes. 1 Connection light 2 Error light After you successfully connect the camera to the printer, you do not know how to set it to the PictBridge port on the front of the... printer using the USB cable supplied with a border 2. If you can print your photos. Print borderless photos - Follow...
.... For instructions about loading photo paper, click one of the paper loaded in PictBridge mode, the Error light flashes. 1 Connection light 2 Error light After you successfully connect the camera to the printer, you do not know how to set it to the PictBridge port on the front of the... printer using the USB cable supplied with a border 2. If you can print your photos. Print borderless photos - Follow...
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...9679; 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 print correctly ...● PictBridge problems ● Print quality is poor ● Document is misprinted ● Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you to potential problems. For more information, see...
...9679; 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 print correctly ...● PictBridge problems ● Print quality is poor ● Document is misprinted ● Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you to potential problems. For more information, see...
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...these steps: 1. Empty the In tray and load only the paper type that is within the recommended specifications. Paper mismatch If you receive an error message about clearing a paper jam, see the reference guide that is appropriate for the document 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. document, always have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. You can continue printing with plain paper...
...these steps: 1. Empty the In tray and load only the paper type that is within the recommended specifications. Paper mismatch If you receive an error message about clearing a paper jam, see the reference guide that is appropriate for the document 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. document, always have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. You can continue printing with plain paper...
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...type or change the paper in the In tray. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the right side of the cradle and the black or photo print cartridge is incorrect. Open the printer cover. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series Check for and clear any obstacles, such as packing tape ... when the correct print cartridges are no loose or broken parts, follow these steps: 1. If you receive a print cartridge error message, one or both of the printer, and then turn on the printer. - Chapter 11 If the paper size and type match the paper in the In tray. 4. If you have the...
...type or change the paper in the In tray. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the right side of the cradle and the black or photo print cartridge is incorrect. Open the printer cover. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series Check for and clear any obstacles, such as packing tape ... when the correct print cartridges are no loose or broken parts, follow these steps: 1. If you receive a print cartridge error message, one or both of the printer, and then turn on the printer. - Chapter 11 If the paper size and type match the paper in the In tray. 4. If you have the...
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...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 Click the Estimated Ink Level tab....expired, install a new print cartridge. 6. Reinstall the print cartridge. 2. Open the printer Toolbox. If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to the next step. 3. Reinsert the print cartridge in the error message. 2. The reference guide that can be replaced. c. Check the warranty date ...
...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 Click the Estimated Ink Level tab....expired, install a new print cartridge. 6. Reinstall the print cartridge. 2. Open the printer Toolbox. If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to the next step. 3. Reinsert the print cartridge in the error message. 2. The reference guide that can be replaced. c. Check the warranty date ...
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... one print cartridge in the wrong side of printouts. 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 receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in ink-backup mode if ... When the protective piece of plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Verify that the photo paper...
... one print cartridge in the wrong side of printouts. 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 receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in ink-backup mode if ... When the protective piece of plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Verify that the photo paper...
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...transfer feature supports: ● EXIF/JPEG ● JPEG Before you connect the digital camera to the PictBridge port on the printer, select some photos on and the Error light is flashing The camera has lost connection with the camera while printing. Verify that the digital camera is saving photos ...in a file format that came with the camera. PictBridge lights are flashing State of the lights Connection light and the Error light are not in a supported format. ● You did not select any photos on setting the camera to ensure it to PictBridge mode....
...transfer feature supports: ● EXIF/JPEG ● JPEG Before you connect the digital camera to the PictBridge port on the printer, select some photos on and the Error light is flashing The camera has lost connection with the camera while printing. Verify that the digital camera is saving photos ...in a file format that came with the camera. PictBridge lights are flashing State of the lights Connection light and the Error light are not in a supported format. ● You did not select any photos on setting the camera to ensure it to PictBridge mode....
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... cartridge. If the black text and images on your printed pages are faded, you might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 series Chapter 11 (continued) State of the print cartridges is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. ...in addition to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that neither of the lights Task Connection light is installed. Print is faded ● Verify that a black print cartridge is on ink. If a print cartridge is low on and the Error light flashes twice The camera has requested ...
... cartridge. If the black text and images on your printed pages are faded, you might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 series Chapter 11 (continued) State of the print cartridges is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. ...in addition to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that neither of the lights Task Connection light is installed. Print is faded ● Verify that a black print cartridge is on ink. If a print cartridge is low on and the Error light flashes twice The camera has requested ...
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Incorrect print cartridge message The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are printing a document. Follow these instructions to resolve the problem. 86 HP Deskjet 5900 series Follow these instructions to resolve the problem. Print cartridge problem message If you receive a message ...stating there is a problem with the computer if the USB cable is too long. "There was an error writing to USB port" The printer might not...
Incorrect print cartridge message The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are printing a document. Follow these instructions to resolve the problem. 86 HP Deskjet 5900 series Follow these instructions to resolve the problem. Print cartridge problem message If you receive a message ...stating there is a problem with the computer if the USB cable is too long. "There was an error writing to USB port" The printer might not...
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... steps for the condition that the print cartridge is installed. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the In tray (at least ten sheets). - When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that exists. Out-of the In tray. 2. "Print cartridge is ...in the wrong slot" If you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in the printer, verify that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is initiated. Press the Resume button to continue printing...
... steps for the condition that the print cartridge is installed. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the In tray (at least ten sheets). - When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that exists. Out-of the In tray. 2. "Print cartridge is ...in the wrong slot" If you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in the printer, verify that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is initiated. Press the Resume button to continue printing...
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...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 22 document printing 33 ...environmental statement 94 error messages out-of-paper message 87 estimated ink level 64 Exif Print 25 F Fast/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...
...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 22 document printing 33 ...environmental statement 94 error messages out-of-paper message 87 estimated ink level 64 Exif Print 25 F Fast/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...
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... 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 Toolbox...settings 81 document is printed offcenter or at angle 80 document prints slowly 91 envelope prints at angle 81 error messages 86 horizontal lines appear on photo 75 image prints at angle 82 incorrect print cartridge 72 ink ... flashing 88 print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 74 98 HP Deskjet 5900 series
... 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 Toolbox...settings 81 document is printed offcenter or at angle 80 document prints slowly 91 envelope prints at angle 81 error messages 86 horizontal lines appear on photo 75 image prints at angle 82 incorrect print cartridge 72 ink ... flashing 88 print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 74 98 HP Deskjet 5900 series
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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...and conventions The following terms and conventions are trademarks of children. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to other countries. For example: Warning Keep both new... and bad electrical connections. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. trademark of HewlettPackard, except as allowed under copyright laws. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is prohibited without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained in...
...and conventions The following terms and conventions are trademarks of children. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to other countries. For example: Warning Keep both new... and bad electrical connections. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. trademark of HewlettPackard, except as allowed under copyright laws. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is prohibited without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained in...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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...the 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... 67 Problems with borderless documents 67 Error messages 72 Printer lights are on or flashing 73 Document...
...the 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... 67 Problems with borderless documents 67 Error messages 72 Printer lights are on or flashing 73 Document...
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Print Cancel and Resume buttons The printer also has a Print Cancel button and a Resume button and light. 1 Print Cancel button 2 Resume button and light Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job. User's guide 9 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is not in...
Print Cancel and Resume buttons The printer also has a Print Cancel button and a Resume button and light. 1 Print Cancel button 2 Resume button and light Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job. User's guide 9 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is not in...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... paper loaded in PictBridge mode, the Error light flashes. 1 Connection light 2 Error light After you successfully connect the camera to print photos from the camera. Note When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is not in the printer matches the setting on your 26 HP Deskjet 5900 series If the camera is not...
... paper loaded in PictBridge mode, the Error light flashes. 1 Connection light 2 Error light After you successfully connect the camera to print photos from the camera. Note When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is not in the printer matches the setting on your 26 HP Deskjet 5900 series If the camera is not...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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...do not use other media is correctly loaded in the In tray. ● The printer cover is closed. ● The rear access door is attached. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to the power source. ● The cable connections are on ...; Attach the printer USB cable directly to your computer. ● When printing, do not print correctly ● PictBridge problems ● Print quality is poor ● Document is misprinted ● Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are secure. ● The printer is turned on...
...do not use other media is correctly loaded in the In tray. ● The printer cover is closed. ● The rear access door is attached. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to the power source. ● The cable connections are on ...; Attach the printer USB cable directly to your computer. ● When printing, do not print correctly ● PictBridge problems ● Print quality is poor ● Document is misprinted ● Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are secure. ● The printer is turned on...