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... as constituting an additional warranty. trademark of children. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is prohibited without notice. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein...
... as constituting an additional warranty. trademark of children. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is prohibited without notice. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein...
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... Print multiple pages on or flashing 87 Document 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 the auto-off feature 62 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 skin and clothing 64 Manually clean print cartridges 65 Maintain print ...
... Print multiple pages on or flashing 87 Document 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 the auto-off feature 62 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 skin and clothing 64 Manually clean print cartridges 65 Maintain print ...
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...in shadows are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for various papers. ● HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in vivid colors that is equipped with several exciting features: ● Borderless printing: Use the...Print panoramic photos with borders or without borders. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies make it easy for you to optimize print quality for quality, purity and fade resistance. 2 Special features Congratulations! User's guide 5 You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that last.
...in shadows are specially-formulated and scientifically tested for various papers. ● HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in vivid colors that is equipped with several exciting features: ● Borderless printing: Use the...Print panoramic photos with borders or without borders. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies make it easy for you to optimize print quality for quality, purity and fade resistance. 2 Special features Congratulations! User's guide 5 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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...cartridge installation page. Chapter 3 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to ensure it matches the size selected in the printer software. If the widths are different, the printer warns you so that media. If the width matches, the printer determines the paper-type setting and...page is different from the printer software, the printer warns you and gives you do not waste a sheet of a document and determine the best paper-type setting and check paper width. Direct sunlight can interfere with the auto paper-type sensor. 16 HP Deskjet 5900 series Automatic paper-...
...cartridge installation page. Chapter 3 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to ensure it matches the size selected in the printer software. If the widths are different, the printer warns you so that media. If the width matches, the printer determines the paper-type setting and...page is different from the printer software, the printer warns you and gives you do not waste a sheet of a document and determine the best paper-type setting and check paper width. Direct sunlight can interfere with the auto paper-type sensor. 16 HP Deskjet 5900 series Automatic paper-...
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... PhotoREt. ● Achieve the highest printing resolution with maximum dpi. ● Improve printed colors with a border. ● Use HP Real Life technologies to be printed on facing down. 18 HP Deskjet 5900 series Always have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from curling, ... quality by following software options: - Prepare to the left. 3. Ensure that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Learn how to perform the following tasks: ● Print a borderless photo. ● Print a photo with...
... PhotoREt. ● Achieve the highest printing resolution with maximum dpi. ● Improve printed colors with a border. ● Use HP Real Life technologies to be printed on facing down. 18 HP Deskjet 5900 series Always have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from curling, ... quality by following software options: - Prepare to the left. 3. Ensure that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Learn how to perform the following tasks: ● Print a borderless photo. ● Print a photo with...
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...quality photos with friends and family If you performed the default typical installation of the printer software, you have installed HP Image Zone, see the 26 HP Deskjet 5900 series The paper might start to Normal. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on the devices you have finished printing, return any ...paper tray. Photo paper should be flat before it in a plastic bag. Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to curl, which can quickly and easily organize, edit, and share digital images...
...quality photos with friends and family If you performed the default typical installation of the printer software, you have installed HP Image Zone, see the 26 HP Deskjet 5900 series The paper might start to Normal. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on the devices you have finished printing, return any ...paper tray. Photo paper should be flat before it in a plastic bag. Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to curl, which can quickly and easily organize, edit, and share digital images...
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...paper stack. 5. Use the What's This? Raise the Out tray. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. Click ...Ensure that appear in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Print brochures with borders 1. Place brochure paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 36 HP Deskjet 5900 series For more information, see Two-sided printing. 6. Lower the...
...paper stack. 5. Use the What's This? Raise the Out tray. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. Click ...Ensure that appear in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Print brochures with borders 1. Place brochure paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 36 HP Deskjet 5900 series For more information, see Two-sided printing. 6. Lower the...
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... Print on a single sheet of paper. ● Print a two-sided document. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Click OK. Use the What's This? Use ... that you want to print. 8 Printing tips Save time ● Use the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● Set printer default settings for options that you often use Fast/economical printing: 1. Specify the print settings that you want . 5.... do you want to learn about the features you see on the Printer Properties dialog box. 46 HP Deskjet 5900 series
... Print on a single sheet of paper. ● Print a two-sided document. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Click OK. Use the What's This? Use ... that you want to print. 8 Printing tips Save time ● Use the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● Set printer default settings for options that you often use Fast/economical printing: 1. Specify the print settings that you want . 5.... do you want to learn about the features you see on the Printer Properties dialog box. 46 HP Deskjet 5900 series
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... this dialog box again, select the Don't show me this message again check box. 4. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. This is available on the Paper/Quality tab. 48 HP Deskjet 5900 series Fast Normal: Prints more quickly than FastDraft. - FastDraft: Prints at a higher print quality...OK. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Click one of ink. - Maximum dpi: Provides the highest quality printing, but requires longer to save the new default print settings. Click the task tray icon. 1 Task tray icon The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 2. Note Maximum dpi is the ...
... this dialog box again, select the Don't show me this message again check box. 4. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. This is available on the Paper/Quality tab. 48 HP Deskjet 5900 series Fast Normal: Prints more quickly than FastDraft. - FastDraft: Prints at a higher print quality...OK. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Click one of ink. - Maximum dpi: Provides the highest quality printing, but requires longer to save the new default print settings. Click the task tray icon. 1 Task tray icon The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 2. Note Maximum dpi is the ...
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... information and ordering For print cartridge information and to link to appear when you previously chose not to show the Ink Status window but now want the Ink Status window to HP's Web site for printer software updates. - If you print, select the Do not show this time appears in the...HP Image Zone software you have the most recent version of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to ensure you might not be available in the lower-left corner of the window. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 58 HP Deskjet...
... information and ordering For print cartridge information and to link to appear when you previously chose not to show the Ink Status window but now want the Ink Status window to HP's Web site for printer software updates. - If you print, select the Do not show this time appears in the...HP Image Zone software you have the most recent version of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to ensure you might not be available in the lower-left corner of the window. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 58 HP Deskjet...
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...steps to the right side of the printer and is turned on the print cartridge, and then slide it out of the print cartridge cradle. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series Press down on . 2. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box...: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click...
...steps to the right side of the printer and is turned on the print cartridge, and then slide it out of the print cartridge cradle. 60 HP Deskjet 5900 series Press down on . 2. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box...: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click...
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... the printer ejects ink onto the paper in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 64 HP Deskjet 5900 series View estimated ink levels Follow these tips in your operating environment. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color...
... the printer ejects ink onto the paper in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric. 64 HP Deskjet 5900 series View estimated ink levels Follow these tips in your operating environment. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color...
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... to 35° C or 59° to 95° F). ● Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are needed. If the plastic tape has been removed from the printer, store them in an airtight plastic container or in the print cartridge protector that comes with the container...but are removed from the print cartridge, do not attempt to store print cartridges. Insert the print cartridge into the protector, and snap it . 66 HP Deskjet 5900 series Caution Do not drop the print cartridge. Chapter 10 Maintain print cartridges The following tips will help maintain...
... to 35° C or 59° to 95° F). ● Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are needed. If the plastic tape has been removed from the printer, store them in an airtight plastic container or in the print cartridge protector that comes with the container...but are removed from the print cartridge, do not attempt to store print cartridges. Insert the print cartridge into the protector, and snap it . 66 HP Deskjet 5900 series Caution Do not drop the print cartridge. Chapter 10 Maintain print cartridges The following tips will help maintain...
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... cartridge with a single print cartridge, but it stops. 3. Chapter 11 Note You can print with one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is flat. 2. Verify that the photo paper in the wrong side of the print cartridge cradle. Verify that the photo... to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment...
... cartridge with a single print cartridge, but it stops. 3. Chapter 11 Note You can print with one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is flat. 2. Verify that the photo paper in the wrong side of the print cartridge cradle. Verify that the photo... to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment...
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...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 a black print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. If a print cartridge is installed... has requested an unsupported command. Chapter 11 (continued) State of the print cartridges is low on ink. 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
...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 a black print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. If a print cartridge is installed... has requested an unsupported command. Chapter 11 (continued) State of the print cartridges is low on ink. 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
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... program. 80 HP Deskjet 5900 series Note If you increase the ink volume, move the Dry time slider toward More to the paper. If parts of the paper. 3. An Ink Volume slider appears. 8. Document 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. Scale to fit: Select this option to scale text and graphics to avoid smearing the ink. 9. Select a specific paper type ...
... program. 80 HP Deskjet 5900 series Note If you increase the ink volume, move the Dry time slider toward More to the paper. If parts of the paper. 3. An Ink Volume slider appears. 8. Document 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. Scale to fit: Select this option to scale text and graphics to avoid smearing the ink. 9. Select a specific paper type ...
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... left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is low on ink. If a print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. ● If neither print cartridge is installed in the In tray. Proceed to see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series If the light is...remove the other print cartridge. The right status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge. One of these steps: 1. Raise the printer cover, remove the print cartridge on the right, and then lower the cover. 2. For information about resolving the mismatch, see if a ...
... left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is low on ink. If a print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. ● If neither print cartridge is installed in the In tray. Proceed to see Paper mismatch. 90 HP Deskjet 5900 series If the light is...remove the other print cartridge. The right status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge. One of these steps: 1. Raise the printer cover, remove the print cartridge on the right, and then lower the cover. 2. For information about resolving the mismatch, see if a ...
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Chapter 14 fabrication processes, copper wire, steel plates, and the precious materials used in an environmentally responsible manner. 96 HP Deskjet 5900 series Depending on the model, HP is able to recycle up to 65% of in electronics. The remaining parts that cannot be recycled (ink, foam, and composite parts) are disposed of the print cartridge by weight.
Chapter 14 fabrication processes, copper wire, steel plates, and the precious materials used in an environmentally responsible manner. 96 HP Deskjet 5900 series Depending on the model, HP is able to recycle up to 65% of in electronics. The remaining parts that cannot be recycled (ink, foam, and composite parts) are disposed of the print cartridge by weight.
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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 ...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 at once 71 out-of-paper message 87 paper jam 69...is 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 ...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 at once 71 out-of-paper message 87 paper jam 69...is flashing 88 print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 74 98 HP Deskjet 5900 series