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... out of the reach of Apple Computer, Inc. trademark of children. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation... constituting an additional warranty. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are registered trademarks of this material is a U.S. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is subject to change without prior written permission of Adobe Systems Incorporated. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to...
... out of the reach of Apple Computer, Inc. trademark of children. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation... constituting an additional warranty. Adobe, AdobeRGB, and Acrobat are registered trademarks of this material is a U.S. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is subject to change without prior written permission of Adobe Systems Incorporated. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to...
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... Automatic paper-type sensor 16 4 Connect to the printer 17 USB...17 Networking...17 5 Print photos...18 Print borderless photos 18 Print photos with a border 20 HP Real Life technologies 22 Photo print cartridge 22 PhotoREt...23 Maximum dpi...23 Advanced color settings 24 Color management 24 Exif Print...25 Store and handle photo...
... Automatic paper-type sensor 16 4 Connect to the printer 17 USB...17 Networking...17 5 Print photos...18 Print borderless photos 18 Print photos with a border 20 HP Real Life technologies 22 Photo print cartridge 22 PhotoREt...23 Maximum dpi...23 Advanced color settings 24 Color management 24 Exif Print...25 Store and handle photo...
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...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 skin and clothing 64 Manually clean print cartridges 65 Maintain print cartridges 66 Printer Toolbox...67 11 Troubleshooting 68 Printer... does not print 68 Paper jam...69 Paper problems...70 Paper mismatch...71 Printer...81 Error messages...86 Printer lights are on a... 55 Watermarks...55 9 Printer software 57 Printer Properties dialog box 57... settings for the printer 47 Select a ...
...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 skin and clothing 64 Manually clean print cartridges 65 Maintain print cartridges 66 Printer Toolbox...67 11 Troubleshooting 68 Printer... does not print 68 Paper jam...69 Paper problems...70 Paper mismatch...71 Printer...81 Error messages...86 Printer lights are on a... 55 Watermarks...55 9 Printer software 57 Printer Properties dialog box 57... settings for the printer 47 Select a ...
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Contents 12 Supplies...92 Paper...92 USB cables...92 13 Specifications...93 Printer specifications 93 14 Environmental information 94 Environmental statement 94 Print cartridge recovery 95 Index...97 User's guide 3
Contents 12 Supplies...92 Paper...92 USB cables...92 13 Specifications...93 Printer specifications 93 14 Environmental information 94 Environmental statement 94 Print cartridge recovery 95 Index...97 User's guide 3
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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
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... lighting to enhance detail in vivid colors that is low on ink by viewing the Print Cartridge Status lights. ● Automatic paper-type sensor: Use the auto paper-type sensor to optimize print quality for various papers. ● HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life... feature. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with borders or without borders. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies make it easy for quality, purity and fade resistance. User's guide 5 2 Special features Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last.
... lighting to enhance detail in vivid colors that is low on ink by viewing the Print Cartridge Status lights. ● Automatic paper-type sensor: Use the auto paper-type sensor to optimize print quality for various papers. ● HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life... feature. ● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with borders or without borders. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies make it easy for quality, purity and fade resistance. User's guide 5 2 Special features Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last.
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3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode ● Automatic paper-type sensor Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1 Buttons and lights 2 Print Cartridge Status lights 3 PictBridge port 4 Paper trays 6 HP Deskjet 5900 series
3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode ● Automatic paper-type sensor Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1 Buttons and lights 2 Print Cartridge Status lights 3 PictBridge port 4 Paper trays 6 HP Deskjet 5900 series
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1 Automatic paper-type sensor 2 Print cartridges 3 Ink-backup mode 1 USB port Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job. User's guide 7 The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer.
1 Automatic paper-type sensor 2 Print cartridges 3 Ink-backup mode 1 USB port Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job. User's guide 7 The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer.
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... button The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off. Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the control panel. 8 HP Deskjet 5900 series The lights are located in ...the center of the print cartridges. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Caution Always use the Power button ...
... button The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off. Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the control panel. 8 HP Deskjet 5900 series The lights are located in ...the center of the print cartridges. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Caution Always use the Power button ...
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.... - The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to print digital photographs. User's guide 9 The right status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge. PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the printer PictBridge port using a digital camera USB cable... to be serviced. One of these print cartridges is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the right side...
.... - The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to print digital photographs. User's guide 9 The right status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge. PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the printer PictBridge port using a digital camera USB cable... to be serviced. One of these print cartridges is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the right side...
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...is illuminated. If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 10 HP Deskjet 5900 series 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. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from the camera. When the problem is not in PictBridge mode, ...
...is illuminated. If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 10 HP Deskjet 5900 series 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. The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from the camera. When the problem is not in PictBridge mode, ...
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Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge Use print cartridges The print cartridges can be used in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you with virtually grain-free photos. 14 HP Deskjet 5900 series Raise the Out tray. 5. Raise the...
Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge Use print cartridges The print cartridges can be used in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you with virtually grain-free photos. 14 HP Deskjet 5900 series Raise the Out tray. 5. Raise the...
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... is not a true black. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. Colors print as grayscale. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the... Information button. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink-backup mode. Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for the print cartridge selection number. User's...
... is not a true black. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of print cartridge selection numbers, see the print cartridge installation page. Colors print as grayscale. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the... Information button. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink-backup mode. Colors print but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for the print cartridge selection number. User's...
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... Do not place the printer in direct sunlight. Chapter 3 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to ensure it matches the size selected in the printer software. Direct sunlight can interfere with the auto paper-type sensor. 16 HP Deskjet 5900 series When the auto... paper-type sensor is different from the printer software, the printer warns you and gives ...
... Do not place the printer in direct sunlight. Chapter 3 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to ensure it matches the size selected in the printer software. Direct sunlight can interfere with the auto paper-type sensor. 16 HP Deskjet 5900 series When the auto... paper-type sensor is different from the printer software, the printer warns you and gives ...
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..., use a USB cable. For instructions about using an HP Jetdirect print server. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the printer software CD and the documentation that came with your printer. Use an HP Jetdirect print server The printer can be connected to use the printer software CD and follow the onscreen network setup...
..., use a USB cable. For instructions about using an HP Jetdirect print server. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the printer software CD and the documentation that came with your printer. Use an HP Jetdirect print server The printer can be connected to use the printer software CD and follow the onscreen network setup...
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...the way to a 210 x 594 mm (8.5 x 23.4 inch) custom photo size. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use a ... of photo paper. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on facing down. 18 HP Deskjet 5900 series For information about preventing photo paper from curling by using is flat. 4. Advanced color settings - Prepare to perform the following tasks: ● Print a borderless photo. ● ...
...the way to a 210 x 594 mm (8.5 x 23.4 inch) custom photo size. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Guidelines ● For high-quality results, use a ... of photo paper. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on facing down. 18 HP Deskjet 5900 series For information about preventing photo paper from curling by using is flat. 4. Advanced color settings - Prepare to perform the following tasks: ● Print a borderless photo. ● ...
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... of the paper. 1 Small photos 2 Large photos Note Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the In tray. 6. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. Print Quality: Normal or Best User's guide 19 borderless, and then select the following options...program. In the What do you are provided with a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is pointing away from the printer. 5. Print Note If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such...
... of the paper. 1 Small photos 2 Large photos Note Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the In tray. 6. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. Print Quality: Normal or Best User's guide 19 borderless, and then select the following options...program. In the What do you are provided with a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is pointing away from the printer. 5. Print Note If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such...
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...● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper stack. 20 HP Deskjet 5900 series Print photos with a border Follow these instructions to print photos with a tear-off... tab, remove the tab to make the document completely borderless. color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in combination with...about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Set the HP Real Life technologies as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop and assign...
...● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper stack. 20 HP Deskjet 5900 series Print photos with a border Follow these instructions to print photos with a tear-off... tab, remove the tab to make the document completely borderless. color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Open the file in combination with...about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Set the HP Real Life technologies as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop and assign...
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... that are provided with white borders, and then select the following options: - User's guide 21 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type - Set the HP Real Life technologies as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop. 2. Paper Size: An appropriate photo paper size - Click the Printing Shortcuts tab...
... that are provided with white borders, and then select the following options: - User's guide 21 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type - Set the HP Real Life technologies as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop. 2. Paper Size: An appropriate photo paper size - Click the Printing Shortcuts tab...
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... darkness automatically. 4. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Photo Brightening: Automatically enhance colors and contrast for you can use it easy for washed-out photos. help to get better photos. Automatic redeye removal and adaptive lighting to your photo, focusing only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. 22 HP Deskjet 5900 series Adaptive Lighting: Adjust...
... darkness automatically. 4. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Photo Brightening: Automatically enhance colors and contrast for you can use it easy for washed-out photos. help to get better photos. Automatic redeye removal and adaptive lighting to your photo, focusing only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. 22 HP Deskjet 5900 series Adaptive Lighting: Adjust...