User Guide
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1 Welcome To find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics: ● Special features ● Get started ● Connect to the printer ● Print photos ● Print photos from a digital camera ● Print other documents ● Printing tips ● Printer software ● Maintenance ● Troubleshooting ● Supplies ● Specifications ● Environmental information 4 HP Deskjet 5900 series
1 Welcome To find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics: ● Special features ● Get started ● Connect to the printer ● Print photos ● Print photos from a digital camera ● Print other documents ● Printing tips ● Printer software ● Maintenance ● Troubleshooting ● Supplies ● Specifications ● Environmental information 4 HP Deskjet 5900 series
User Guide
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... HP Deskjet 5900 series Click the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Note Use an HP premium photo paper when printing in the maximum dpi mode to affect how overall colors are reflected in the photo. Specific color settings: Adjust the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black sliders to the color management option that is selected in the printer software, the tri-color...
... HP Deskjet 5900 series Click the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Note Use an HP premium photo paper when printing in the maximum dpi mode to affect how overall colors are reflected in the photo. Specific color settings: Adjust the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black sliders to the color management option that is selected in the printer software, the tri-color...
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... these steps to print Exif Print-enhanced photos: 1. Managed by Application: Use this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to manage the color space. Click one of the following items: ● A digital camera that simplifies digital photography and enhances printed photos.... Select any other print settings that you must have the following options in the image file. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this option to allow the printer software to create outstanding photos. To print Exif Print-enhanced photos, you want , and then click OK...
... these steps to print Exif Print-enhanced photos: 1. Managed by Application: Use this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to manage the color space. Click one of the following items: ● A digital camera that simplifies digital photography and enhances printed photos.... Select any other print settings that you must have the following options in the image file. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this option to allow the printer software to create outstanding photos. To print Exif Print-enhanced photos, you want , and then click OK...
User Guide
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... 5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the cards. 6. Select any other print settings that meet the paper size specifications for the printer. Use the What's This? Postcards To print postcards, use the Paper/Quality tab. Size is : An appropriate card size - Chapter...Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: - Place the cards in the Printer Properties dialog box. 38 HP Deskjet 5900 series Print 1. For specifications, see the reference guide that you want , and then click OK. Select any other print settings that...
... 5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the cards. 6. Select any other print settings that meet the paper size specifications for the printer. Use the What's This? Postcards To print postcards, use the Paper/Quality tab. Size is : An appropriate card size - Chapter...Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: - Place the cards in the Printer Properties dialog box. 38 HP Deskjet 5900 series Print 1. For specifications, see the reference guide that you want , and then click OK. Select any other print settings that...
User Guide
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... the protective backing. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 20 sheets of labels (use the Paper/Quality tab. 40 HP Deskjet 5900 series Index cards and other small media To print index cards and other small media, use only Letter or A4-size sheets). ..., follow the instructions below. 1. Lower the Out tray. Chapter 7 Guidelines ● Use only paper, plastic, or clear labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. ● Use only full sheets of labels. ● Avoid using labels that are provided with the label side facing down list, click General ...
... the protective backing. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 20 sheets of labels (use the Paper/Quality tab. 40 HP Deskjet 5900 series Index cards and other small media To print index cards and other small media, use only Letter or A4-size sheets). ..., follow the instructions below. 1. Lower the Out tray. Chapter 7 Guidelines ● Use only paper, plastic, or clear labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. ● Use only full sheets of labels. ● Avoid using labels that are provided with the label side facing down list, click General ...
User Guide
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... for high-quality printouts. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. Select a specific paper type When printing a higher-quality document, HP recommends that you select a specific paper type. 50 HP Deskjet 5900 series Click File and then click... paper type To determine the paper type used . Note Do not use the automatic paper-type sensor or select a specific paper type. Click File and then click Print to HP Deskjet to save the custom paper size. 8. Click OK to print on a special paper size. Do one of the boxes...
... for high-quality printouts. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK. Select a specific paper type When printing a higher-quality document, HP recommends that you select a specific paper type. 50 HP Deskjet 5900 series Click File and then click... paper type To determine the paper type used . Note Do not use the automatic paper-type sensor or select a specific paper type. Click File and then click Print to HP Deskjet to save the custom paper size. 8. Click OK to print on a special paper size. Do one of the boxes...
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...a different type of paper. See the reference guide for paper weight specifications. The printer might be removed from the back of the printer, raise the printer cover, remove the paper jam from the front of the following solutions: ● Move the printer away from the front. 7. Chapter 11 If you are printing labels...flashing, follow the borderless printing guidelines. ● Verify that a label did not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 5. When printing a borderless 70 HP Deskjet 5900 series Replace the rear access door securely. 6. Turn on the...
...a different type of paper. See the reference guide for paper weight specifications. The printer might be removed from the back of the printer, raise the printer cover, remove the paper jam from the front of the following solutions: ● Move the printer away from the front. 7. Chapter 11 If you are printing labels...flashing, follow the borderless printing guidelines. ● Verify that a label did not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 5. When printing a borderless 70 HP Deskjet 5900 series Replace the rear access door securely. 6. Turn on the...
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... images on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Select the appropriate print settings from within the software program. 80 HP Deskjet 5900 series A Dry Time slider appears. 5. In the Type is printed off-center or at an angle 1. Document is drop-down...the paper is correctly placed in the wrong place Open the Printer Properties and confirm the following options: Tab Finishing Paper/Quality Effects Setting Orientation: Verify the appropriate orientation. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Select a specific paper type 1. Scale to fit: Select this option to ...
... images on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges. Select the appropriate print settings from within the software program. 80 HP Deskjet 5900 series A Dry Time slider appears. 5. In the Type is printed off-center or at an angle 1. Document is drop-down...the paper is correctly placed in the wrong place Open the Printer Properties and confirm the following options: Tab Finishing Paper/Quality Effects Setting Orientation: Verify the appropriate orientation. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Select a specific paper type 1. Scale to fit: Select this option to ...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... 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 ... 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 ...
... 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 ... 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 ...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... the following settings: - Select any other print settings that meet the paper size specifications for the printer. Place the cards in the Print dialog box to print 1. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the cards. 34 HP Deskjet 5900 series Guidelines ● Use only cards that you want, and then click...
... the following settings: - Select any other print settings that meet the paper size specifications for the printer. Place the cards in the Print dialog box to print 1. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the cards. 34 HP Deskjet 5900 series Guidelines ● Use only cards that you want, and then click...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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...other print settings that none of the adhesive strips catch on one another. 5. Guidelines ● Use only paper, plastic, or clear labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. ● Use only full sheets of labels. ● Avoid using labels that are sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the In tray. 2. Prepare... sheets to the left. 3. Chapter 7 4. Paper Type: The appropriate transparency type - Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the sheets. 36 HP Deskjet 5900 series Place the label sheets in the Print dialog box to print 1. Push the sheets into the...
...other print settings that none of the adhesive strips catch on one another. 5. Guidelines ● Use only paper, plastic, or clear labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. ● Use only full sheets of labels. ● Avoid using labels that are sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the In tray. 2. Prepare... sheets to the left. 3. Chapter 7 4. Paper Type: The appropriate transparency type - Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the sheets. 36 HP Deskjet 5900 series Place the label sheets in the Print dialog box to print 1. Push the sheets into the...
User Guide - (Macintosh)
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... on multiple sheets at once, follow these guidelines. The printer might be mixed with plain paper. You can continue printing with the printer. Press the Cancel button. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 58 HP Deskjet 5900 series Use paper that is appropriate for the document that you are loaded... tray, pushing the paper until you receive an error message about clearing a paper jam, see the reference guide that is within the recommended specifications. Press OK. 4. Chapter 11 Out-of-paper message If an out-of-paper message appears, follow these steps: 1. Paper mismatch If ...
... on multiple sheets at once, follow these guidelines. The printer might be mixed with plain paper. You can continue printing with the printer. Press the Cancel button. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 58 HP Deskjet 5900 series Use paper that is appropriate for the document that you are loaded... tray, pushing the paper until you receive an error message about clearing a paper jam, see the reference guide that is within the recommended specifications. Press OK. 4. Chapter 11 Out-of-paper message If an out-of-paper message appears, follow these steps: 1. Paper mismatch If ...