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...trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. For example: Warning Keep both new and used... in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors...
...trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. For example: Warning Keep both new and used... in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors...
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... 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... problems...70 Paper mismatch...71 Printer is stalled...72 Print cartridge problems 72 Photos do not print correctly 74 PictBridge problems 77 Print quality is poor 78 Document is misprinted 80 Problems with borderless documents 81 Error messages...86 Printer lights are on a single ...
... 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... problems...70 Paper mismatch...71 Printer is stalled...72 Print cartridge problems 72 Photos do not print correctly 74 PictBridge problems 77 Print quality is poor 78 Document is misprinted 80 Problems with borderless documents 81 Error messages...86 Printer lights are on a single ...
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...cartridges are the correct print cartridges for solving the conflict: ● Attach the printer USB cable directly to your computer. ● When printing, do not use other media is correctly loaded in the In tray. ● The printer cover is closed. ● The rear access door is attached to the hub. 68 HP Deskjet...9679; 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 ...
...cartridges are the correct print cartridges for solving the conflict: ● Attach the printer USB cable directly to your computer. ● When printing, do not use other media is correctly loaded in the In tray. ● The printer cover is closed. ● The rear access door is attached to the hub. 68 HP Deskjet...9679; 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 ...
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... these steps: 1. document, always have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If the printer prints on multiple sheets at once, check the following: Paper weight The printer might print on multiple sheets at once if the paper...and type. Paper jam For information about a paper mismatch, it indicates that came with the printer. Reload the paper into the In tray, pushing the paper until you receive an error message about clearing a paper jam, see the reference guide that the paper size or type...
... these steps: 1. document, always have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If the printer prints on multiple sheets at once, check the following: Paper weight The printer might print on multiple sheets at once if the paper...and type. Paper jam For information about a paper mismatch, it indicates that came with the printer. Reload the paper into the In tray, pushing the paper until you receive an error message about clearing a paper jam, see the reference guide that the paper size or type...
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... Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle and the black or photo print cartridge is installed in the right side of the printer, and then turn on the printer. - Print cartridge problems Incorrect print cartridge The printer can only print when the... printer cover. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series On the Paper/Quality tab, verify that came with the printer or at www.hp.com/support. Press the Resume button to step 2 below. If you receive a print cartridge error message, one or both of the printer. To verify that prevent the print cartridges ...
... Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle and the black or photo print cartridge is installed in the right side of the printer, and then turn on the printer. - Print cartridge problems Incorrect print cartridge The printer can only print when the... printer cover. 72 HP Deskjet 5900 series On the Paper/Quality tab, verify that came with the printer or at www.hp.com/support. Press the Resume button to step 2 below. If you receive a print cartridge error message, one or both of the printer. To verify that prevent the print cartridges ...
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.... Close the printer cover. If the Print Cartridge Status light is still flashing, the print cartridge is flashing, go to flash, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. User's guide 73 2. c. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that can be replaced. Reinstall the print cartridge. Reinsert the print cartridge in the printer. Print cartridge problem message...
.... Close the printer cover. If the Print Cartridge Status light is still flashing, the print cartridge is flashing, go to flash, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. User's guide 73 2. c. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that can be replaced. Reinstall the print cartridge. Reinsert the print cartridge in the printer. Print cartridge problem message...
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... the following options: 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series "Printing in ink-backup mode" message When the printer detects that the print cartridge is installed. 1 Remove plastic tape "Print cartridge is in ink-backup mode if you receive this error message, the print cartridge is flat. 2. Verify that...Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Slide the paper forward until it slows the printer and affects the quality of plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that only one print cartridge in the wrong ...
... the following options: 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series "Printing in ink-backup mode" message When the printer detects that the print cartridge is installed. 1 Remove plastic tape "Print cartridge is in ink-backup mode if you receive this error message, the print cartridge is flat. 2. Verify that...Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. Slide the paper forward until it slows the printer and affects the quality of plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that only one print cartridge in the wrong ...
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... low on ink or might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 series Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that neither of the lights Task Connection light is poor Streaks and missing lines ... installed. For the correct part numbers, see the reference guide that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. If the black text and images on and the Error light flashes twice The camera has requested an unsupported command. Print quality is on your printed pages are faded...
... low on ink or might need to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality. 78 HP Deskjet 5900 series Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that neither of the lights Task Connection light is poor Streaks and missing lines ... installed. For the correct part numbers, see the reference guide that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. If the black text and images on and the Error light flashes twice The camera has requested an unsupported command. Print quality is on your printed pages are faded...
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... receive this error message, make sure that the paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in length. If you receive an incorrect print cartridge message, follow these guidelines. Follow these instructions to resolve the problem. 86 HP Deskjet 5900 series Print cartridge problem message...
... receive this error message, make sure that the paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in length. If you receive an incorrect print cartridge message, follow these guidelines. Follow these instructions to resolve the problem. 86 HP Deskjet 5900 series Print cartridge problem message...
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... full. - Load paper in ink-backup mode" When the printer detects that the print cartridge is installed. Press the Resume button to continue printing. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. If you receive the ink-backup mode message and... two print cartridges are on or flashing What the lights indicate The printer lights indicate the printer status. If the In tray contains paper 1. Verify the following: - "Print cartridge is in the wrong slot" If you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in ...
... full. - Load paper in ink-backup mode" When the printer detects that the print cartridge is installed. Press the Resume button to continue printing. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment. If you receive the ink-backup mode message and... two print cartridges are on or flashing What the lights indicate The printer lights indicate the printer status. If the In tray contains paper 1. Verify the following: - "Print cartridge is in the wrong slot" If you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in ...
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... 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 ...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 I Image Zone software Downloading 58 In tray 11 incorrect print cartridge...
... 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 ...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 I Image Zone software Downloading 58 In tray 11 incorrect print cartridge...
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... 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 ... 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 smears 83 misprinted document 80 multiple pages print ...77 poor print quality 78 Power light is flashing 88 print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 74 98 HP Deskjet 5900 series
... 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 ... 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 smears 83 misprinted document 80 multiple pages print ...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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... is prohibited without notice. HP shall not be construed as the HP printer or printer. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to change without prior...errors or omissions contained herein. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of children. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of Apple Computer, Inc. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. TrueType is also referred to others. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge...
... is prohibited without notice. HP shall not be construed as the HP printer or printer. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to change without prior...errors or omissions contained herein. Nothing herein should be liable for HP products and services are trademarks of children. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of Apple Computer, Inc. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. TrueType is also referred to others. Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... with borderless documents 67 Error messages 72 Printer lights are on or flashing 73 Document prints slowly 77 If you continue to have problems 77 12 Supplies...78 Paper ...78 USB cables ...78 13 Specifications ...79 Printer specifications 79 14 Environmental information 80 Environmental statement 80 Print cartridge recovery 81 Index...83 2 HP Deskjet 5900 series
... with borderless documents 67 Error messages 72 Printer lights are on or flashing 73 Document prints slowly 77 If you continue to have problems 77 12 Supplies...78 Paper ...78 USB cables ...78 13 Specifications ...79 Printer specifications 79 14 Environmental information 80 Environmental statement 80 Print cartridge recovery 81 Index...83 2 HP Deskjet 5900 series
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... documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you to potential problems. For more information, see Printer lights are on or flashing. 11 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Paper mismatch ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ●...
... documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you to potential problems. For more information, see Printer lights are on or flashing. 11 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Paper mismatch ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ●...
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.... Connect the power cable to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. A flashing Print Cartridge Status light indicates which print cartridge is installed in the printer. Lower the printer cover. 6. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the reference guide that you receive a print cartridge error message, one or both of the printer. If the Resume light is...
.... Connect the power cable to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. A flashing Print Cartridge Status light indicates which print cartridge is installed in the printer. Lower the printer cover. 6. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the reference guide that you receive a print cartridge error message, one or both of the printer. If the Resume light is...
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... these steps: 1. If the Print Cartridge Status light is still flashing, the print cartridge is solved. Printing in the printer. Check the list of printouts. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series Close the printer cover. If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Note You can...
... these steps: 1. If the Print Cartridge Status light is still flashing, the print cartridge is solved. Printing in the printer. Check the list of printouts. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series Close the printer cover. If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Note You can...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... size - In the Paper Type/Quality pane, verify the following settings: - If you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in the printer, verify that the plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. When the protective piece of the paper. Install the black or photo print...: The appropriate orientation 3. Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type - Slide the paper guide firmly against the paper that the print cartridge is installed. 1 Remove plastic tape Print cartridge is flat. 2. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print...
... size - In the Paper Type/Quality pane, verify the following settings: - If you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in the printer, verify that the plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. When the protective piece of the paper. Install the black or photo print...: The appropriate orientation 3. Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type - Slide the paper guide firmly against the paper that the print cartridge is installed. 1 Remove plastic tape Print cartridge is flat. 2. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... with only the tri-color print cartridge. Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If your printouts are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on ink. If a print cartridge is low on and the Error light flashes twice The ... Task Connection light is on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. User's guide 65 (continued) State of the print cartridges is low on ink or might be cleaned.
... with only the tri-color print cartridge. Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If your printouts are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on ink. If a print cartridge is low on and the Error light flashes twice The ... Task Connection light is on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. User's guide 65 (continued) State of the print cartridges is low on ink or might be cleaned.
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... type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the In tray. Follow these guidelines. The Print Cartridge Status light flashes when a print cartridge is low on or flashing. Paper detected does not...error message about correcting the problem, see Print Cartridge Status light is on ink. Print cartridge problem message The Print Cartridge Status light comes on when a print cartridge is improperly installed or malfunctioning. For example, if you receive an out of paper message, follow these instructions to resolve the problem. 72 HP Deskjet...
... type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the In tray. Follow these guidelines. The Print Cartridge Status light flashes when a print cartridge is low on or flashing. Paper detected does not...error message about correcting the problem, see Print Cartridge Status light is on ink. Print cartridge problem message The Print Cartridge Status light comes on when a print cartridge is improperly installed or malfunctioning. For example, if you receive an out of paper message, follow these instructions to resolve the problem. 72 HP Deskjet...