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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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.... Wash the fabric in mind: ● Do not clean the interior of the print cartridges that the print cartridge cradle uses to slide back and forth. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 64 HP Deskjet 5900 series Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. To remove... estimated ink levels will eventually appear on the printer, wipe the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with an abrasive soap. View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with water. ●...
.... Wash the fabric in mind: ● Do not clean the interior of the print cartridges that the print cartridge cradle uses to slide back and forth. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 64 HP Deskjet 5900 series Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. To remove... estimated ink levels will eventually appear on the printer, wipe the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with an abrasive soap. View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with water. ●...
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... lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on ink or might be cleaned. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that neither of the lights Task Connection light is on ink, consider replacing the print... reference guide that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. Chapter 11 (continued) State of the print cartridges is low 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 Print is faded ● Verify...
... lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges might be low on ink or might be cleaned. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to be printing with the printer. ● Verify that neither of the lights Task Connection light is on ink, consider replacing the print... reference guide that came with only the tri-color print cartridge. Chapter 11 (continued) State of the print cartridges is low 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 Print is faded ● Verify...
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...at an angle Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the paper. 4. Follow loading instructions for the paper type. 82 HP Deskjet 5900 series Reprint the photo. 3. If the lines still occur, align the print cartridges. 4. Verify that no problem exists with the source image.... Reprint the photo. Image is not caused by the source image, follow these steps: 1. Remove all paper from the In tray. 2. Clean the print cartridges. 2. Load the paper correctly in the In tray. 3. Chapter 11 Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal...
...at an angle Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the paper. 4. Follow loading instructions for the paper type. 82 HP Deskjet 5900 series Reprint the photo. 3. If the lines still occur, align the print cartridges. 4. Verify that no problem exists with the source image.... Reprint the photo. Image is not caused by the source image, follow these steps: 1. Remove all paper from the In tray. 2. Clean the print cartridges. 2. Load the paper correctly in the In tray. 3. Chapter 11 Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal...
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...; Check to flash, replace the print cartridge. Proceed to step 3. 3. After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer. For information about resolving the mismatch, see if a print cartridge is on ink...see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series If the status light is low on and flashing Verify that you removed. If the light is flashing: Open the printer cover, replace the print... selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is a problem with the...
...; Check to flash, replace the print cartridge. Proceed to step 3. 3. After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer. For information about resolving the mismatch, see if a print cartridge is on ink...see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series If the status light is low on and flashing Verify that you removed. If the light is flashing: Open the printer cover, replace the print... selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is a problem with the...
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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...
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... cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge must be cleaned. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in photos that a photo print cartridge is installed in the In tray. 2. Click the Calibrate button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 50 HP Deskjet 5900 series Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. Select Calibrate Color. 5. If the print...
... cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge must be cleaned. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in photos that a photo print cartridge is installed in the In tray. 2. Click the Calibrate button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. 50 HP Deskjet 5900 series Open the HP Printer Utility. 2. Open the HP Printer Utility. 3. Select Calibrate Color. 5. If the print...
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... 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 the print cartridges. ● Distilled water (tap water... can contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridge) ● Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will result in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 52 HP Deskjet...
... 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 the print cartridges. ● Distilled water (tap water... can contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridge) ● Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will result in the printer, and then close the printer cover. 52 HP Deskjet...
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... Management: Set the printer auto-off feature. 54 HP Deskjet 5900 series Mac OS X 10.2 1. Chapter 10 HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to perform the following topics: ● Open the HP Printer Utility ● HP Printer Utility panes Open the HP Printer Utility To open the HP Printer Utility, follow the instructions for the printer and register the printer. ● Clean: Clean the print cartridges...
... Management: Set the printer auto-off feature. 54 HP Deskjet 5900 series Mac OS X 10.2 1. Chapter 10 HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to perform the following topics: ● Open the HP Printer Utility ● HP Printer Utility panes Open the HP Printer Utility To open the HP Printer Utility, follow the instructions for the printer and register the printer. ● Clean: Clean the print cartridges...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... with a single print cartridge, but it slows the printer and affects the quality of the print cartridges, follow these steps: 1. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that only one of printouts. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series If the Print Cartridge Status light is solved... Check the warranty date on the print cartridge. 5. 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. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. If the print cartridge has the wrong...
... with a single print cartridge, but it slows the printer and affects the quality of the print cartridges, follow these steps: 1. Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that only one of printouts. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series If the Print Cartridge Status light is solved... Check the warranty date on the print cartridge. 5. 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. Manually clean the print cartridge. 4. If the print cartridge has the wrong...
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..., follow these steps: 1. Clean the print cartridges. 2. Align the print cartridges. 3. Both a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge must be installed for color calibration. 5. Reprint the photo. 6. If the colors are still tinted or incorrect, calibrate the color. If horizontal lines still occur, align the print cartridges. 4. Part of a photo. 62 HP Deskjet 5900 series
..., follow these steps: 1. Clean the print cartridges. 2. Align the print cartridges. 3. Both a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge must be installed for color calibration. 5. Reprint the photo. 6. If the colors are still tinted or incorrect, calibrate the color. If horizontal lines still occur, align the print cartridges. 4. Part of a photo. 62 HP Deskjet 5900 series
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... appear in a light portion of a photo, approximately 63 mm (2.5 inches) from one of the long edges of the photo, install a photo print cartridge in the printer. Reprint the photo. 68 HP Deskjet 5900 series Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal lines appear on photos...
... appear in a light portion of a photo, approximately 63 mm (2.5 inches) from one of the long edges of the photo, install a photo print cartridge in the printer. Reprint the photo. 68 HP Deskjet 5900 series Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal lines appear on photos...
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... Print Cartridge Status light remains on, turn on ink, press the Resume button. Manually clean the print cartridge. If the status and Resume lights are installed. Proceed to see Paper mismatch. 76 HP Deskjet 5900 series For information about resolving the mismatch, see if a print cartridge is installed ...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 status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is on the right, and then lower the cover. 2. If the light...
... Print Cartridge Status light remains on, turn on ink, press the Resume button. Manually clean the print cartridge. If the status and Resume lights are installed. Proceed to see Paper mismatch. 76 HP Deskjet 5900 series For information about resolving the mismatch, see if a print cartridge is installed ...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 status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is on the right, and then lower the cover. 2. If the light...
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...print cartridges aligning 50 cleaning automatically 50 cleaning manually 52 installing 47 maintaining 53 ordering information 51 photo print cartridge 21 recycling 81 replacing 14 selection numbers 47 storing 53 used with the printer 13 Print Center ...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 options 22 digital...on photo 71 U USB cable 78 connecting to the printer 16 utilities 54 84 HP Deskjet 5900 series
...print cartridges aligning 50 cleaning automatically 50 cleaning manually 52 installing 47 maintaining 53 ordering information 51 photo print cartridge 21 recycling 81 replacing 14 selection numbers 47 storing 53 used with the printer 13 Print Center ...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 options 22 digital...on photo 71 U USB cable 78 connecting to the printer 16 utilities 54 84 HP Deskjet 5900 series