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Table of contents 1 HP DeskJet GT 5810 series Help ...1 2 Get started ...2 Printer parts ...3 Get to know the ink tank system ...5 Control panel features ...6 Control panel lights and display icons status ...8 Load media ...13 Load an original on the scanner glass ...17 Paper basics ...18 Open the HP printer software (Windows) ...20 Sleep mode ...21 Quiet Mode ...22...
Table of contents 1 HP DeskJet GT 5810 series Help ...1 2 Get started ...2 Printer parts ...3 Get to know the ink tank system ...5 Control panel features ...6 Control panel lights and display icons status ...8 Load media ...13 Load an original on the scanner glass ...17 Paper basics ...18 Open the HP printer software (Windows) ...20 Sleep mode ...21 Quiet Mode ...22...
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1 HP DeskJet GT 5810 series Help Learn how to use your HP DeskJet GT 5810 series . ● Get started on page 2 ● Print on page 24 ● Copy and scan on page 33 ● Manage ink and printhead on page 39 ● Connect your printer on page 48 ● Solve a problem on page 50 ● Technical information on page 80 ENWW 1
1 HP DeskJet GT 5810 series Help Learn how to use your HP DeskJet GT 5810 series . ● Get started on page 2 ● Print on page 24 ● Copy and scan on page 33 ● Manage ink and printhead on page 39 ● Connect your printer on page 48 ● Solve a problem on page 50 ● Technical information on page 80 ENWW 1
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2 Get started ● Printer parts ● Get to know the ink tank system ● Control panel features ● Control panel lights and display icons status ● Load media ● Load an original on the scanner glass ● Paper basics ● Open the HP printer software (Windows) ● Sleep mode ● Quiet Mode ● Auto-Off 2 Chapter 2 Get started ENWW
2 Get started ● Printer parts ● Get to know the ink tank system ● Control panel features ● Control panel lights and display icons status ● Load media ● Load an original on the scanner glass ● Paper basics ● Open the HP printer software (Windows) ● Sleep mode ● Quiet Mode ● Auto-Off 2 Chapter 2 Get started ENWW
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Printer parts 1 Paper-width guide 2 Input tray 3 Input tray shield 4 Scanner lid 5 Scanner glass 6 Output tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 7 Output tray 8 Front door 9 Ink valve 10 Ink tank 11 Ink tank caps 12 Ink tank lid 13 Control panel 14 Printhead access door ENWW Printer parts 3
Printer parts 1 Paper-width guide 2 Input tray 3 Input tray shield 4 Scanner lid 5 Scanner glass 6 Output tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 7 Output tray 8 Front door 9 Ink valve 10 Ink tank 11 Ink tank caps 12 Ink tank lid 13 Control panel 14 Printhead access door ENWW Printer parts 3
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... an individual color: black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. There are four ink tanks. Each ink tank corresponds to know the HP DeskJet GT 5810 series ink tank system. Ink tank caps Ink valve Priming Alignment Ink tank caps are the components in the carriage. For more information, see Ink valve on the carriage secures the printheads in the print mechanism that...
... an individual color: black, cyan, magenta, and yellow. There are four ink tanks. Each ink tank corresponds to know the HP DeskJet GT 5810 series ink tank system. Ink tank caps Ink valve Priming Alignment Ink tank caps are the components in the carriage. For more information, see Ink valve on the carriage secures the printheads in the print mechanism that...
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... printer is processing a job. Indicates the printer is on -screen message. To cancel the job, press the Cancel button ( ). After 2 hours of copies icon ● Ink system maintenance icon Power button light Status On Off Dimmed Blinking Fast blinking Description The printer is in an error state that you do not...
... printer is processing a job. Indicates the printer is on -screen message. To cancel the job, press the Cancel button ( ). After 2 hours of copies icon ● Ink system maintenance icon Power button light Status On Off Dimmed Blinking Fast blinking Description The printer is in an error state that you do not...
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Opening the latch can cause permanent damage to the printheads. - Both printheads are using the correct HP printheads for your printer. - Solution - If there are no plug or - At the same time all other icons on it , and then reinsert the ...or plastic tape on them , and then reinsert the printheads securely. If the printheads have been primed with ink, you must not open the printhead latch. Both printheads still have been primed with ink, you must not open the printhead latch. If both Printhead icons, and the Printhead Alert light are installed...
Opening the latch can cause permanent damage to the printheads. - Both printheads are using the correct HP printheads for your printer. - Solution - If there are no plug or - At the same time all other icons on it , and then reinsert the ...or plastic tape on them , and then reinsert the printheads securely. If the printheads have been primed with ink, you must not open the printhead latch. Both printheads still have been primed with ink, you must not open the printhead latch. If both Printhead icons, and the Printhead Alert light are installed...
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... event occurs as part of the priming process during initial printer setup, the solid "A" changes to start ink priming. Cause The printer receives a printing job, and detects that the new printheads are installed and the ink system is ready for 3 seconds to rotating lines once alignment is alternating between the letter E and... is no paper in the background and will not block printing or copying. Press and hold the Resume button ( ) for priming. Solution Make sure all ink tanks are blinking.
... event occurs as part of the priming process during initial printer setup, the solid "A" changes to start ink priming. Cause The printer receives a printing job, and detects that the new printheads are installed and the ink system is ready for 3 seconds to rotating lines once alignment is alternating between the letter E and... is no paper in the background and will not block printing or copying. Press and hold the Resume button ( ) for priming. Solution Make sure all ink tanks are blinking.
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... and turn on page 51 for more information, see Jams and paper-feed issues on the control panel are blinking. If the problem persists, contact HP. At the same time, the Error icon, the Paper Error icon, and the Resume light are blinking. Move the carriage to the right, close the... prints even if the scanner is not working . CAUTION: You must not open the printhead latch during this process if printheads have been primed with ink. Solution Open the printhead access door and make sure the carriage is alternating between the letter E and the number 6.
... and turn on page 51 for more information, see Jams and paper-feed issues on the control panel are blinking. If the problem persists, contact HP. At the same time, the Error icon, the Paper Error icon, and the Resume light are blinking. Move the carriage to the right, close the... prints even if the scanner is not working . CAUTION: You must not open the printhead latch during this process if printheads have been primed with ink. Solution Open the printhead access door and make sure the carriage is alternating between the letter E and the number 6.
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... completely, and then close it immediately. Wait a minute, and then plug the power cord back in an error state. Cause The printer detects that ink system maintenance is alternating between the letter E and the number 9. otherwise, the printer may require new printheads to function. 12 Chapter 2 Get started ...ENWW Unplug the power cord. 3. CAUTION: Do not open the blue printhead latch during this process; If the problem persists, contact HP. Turn on the printer. Cause The printer is in . 4. Ink system maintenance icon The Number of the printer.
... completely, and then close it immediately. Wait a minute, and then plug the power cord back in an error state. Cause The printer detects that ink system maintenance is alternating between the letter E and the number 9. otherwise, the printer may require new printheads to function. 12 Chapter 2 Get started ...ENWW Unplug the power cord. 3. CAUTION: Do not open the blue printhead latch during this process; If the problem persists, contact HP. Turn on the printer. Cause The printer is in . 4. Ink system maintenance icon The Number of the printer.
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... your best photos and special photo projects. Photo printing ● HP Premium Plus Photo Paper HP Premium Plus Photo Paper is HP's highest-quality photo paper for longer lasting documents. ● HP Photo Value Packs HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP ink cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you use this paper with any...
... your best photos and special photo projects. Photo printing ● HP Premium Plus Photo Paper HP Premium Plus Photo Paper is HP's highest-quality photo paper for longer lasting documents. ● HP Photo Value Packs HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP ink cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you use this paper with any...
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...two-sided use . Great for printing and copying of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with 30% recycled fiber. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to share. printer. They are long lasting and vivid, print after print. They are matte-...coated on standard multipurpose or copy paper. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents. ● HP Office Recycled Paper HP Office Recycled Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper made with crisp, vivid color, bolder blacks and shorter dry-time than documents...
...two-sided use . Great for printing and copying of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with 30% recycled fiber. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to share. printer. They are long lasting and vivid, print after print. They are matte-...coated on standard multipurpose or copy paper. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents. ● HP Office Recycled Paper HP Office Recycled Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper made with crisp, vivid color, bolder blacks and shorter dry-time than documents...
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Printhead and ink tips ● Use original HP printheads. ● Install both the black and tri-color printheads correctly. For information how to open the printer software, see Open the HP printer software (Windows) on page 20. ● To select the number of pages to print per sheet, ... settings, on page 65 for print success ● Printhead and ink tips ● Paper loading tips ● Printer settings tips ● Notes To print successfully, the HP printheads should be printed on the ink tanks to open the HP printer software, click Print & Scan , and then click Set Preferences...
Printhead and ink tips ● Use original HP printheads. ● Install both the black and tri-color printheads correctly. For information how to open the printer software, see Open the HP printer software (Windows) on page 20. ● To select the number of pages to print per sheet, ... settings, on page 65 for print success ● Printhead and ink tips ● Paper loading tips ● Printer settings tips ● Notes To print successfully, the HP printheads should be printed on the ink tanks to open the HP printer software, click Print & Scan , and then click Set Preferences...
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Select Black Ink Only, and then click OK . HP Real Life Technologies: This feature smooths and sharpens images and graphics for print ...up menu and select the appropriate paper type and quality. ● To print a black and white document using the black ink only. NOTE: The preview on each side of a sheet that you to print a multiple-page document as a booklet....: The preview on the Layout tab cannot reflect what you to print a black and white document using only black ink, choose the Paper Type/Quality from the popup menu and choose Grayscale from left to print a high quality black ...
Select Black Ink Only, and then click OK . HP Real Life Technologies: This feature smooths and sharpens images and graphics for print ...up menu and select the appropriate paper type and quality. ● To print a black and white document using the black ink only. NOTE: The preview on each side of a sheet that you to print a multiple-page document as a booklet....: The preview on the Layout tab cannot reflect what you to print a black and white document using only black ink, choose the Paper Type/Quality from the popup menu and choose Grayscale from left to print a high quality black ...
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NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of using a non-HP supply will not be covered under warranty. 32 Chapter 3 Print ENWW Product service or repairs required as a result of non-HP supplies. Notes ● Original HP printheads and ink are designed and tested with HP printers and papers to help you easily produce great results, time after time.
NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of using a non-HP supply will not be covered under warranty. 32 Chapter 3 Print ENWW Product service or repairs required as a result of non-HP supplies. Notes ● Original HP printheads and ink are designed and tested with HP printers and papers to help you easily produce great results, time after time.
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5 Manage ink and printhead This section contains the following topics: ● Ink valve ● Ink levels ● Refill Ink Tanks ● Order ink supplies ● Print with black ink only ● Tips for working with ink and printhead ENWW 39
5 Manage ink and printhead This section contains the following topics: ● Ink valve ● Ink levels ● Refill Ink Tanks ● Order ink supplies ● Print with black ink only ● Tips for working with ink and printhead ENWW 39
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Turn the valve completely to the left (vertical position) to lock. After moving the product and before you attempt to move or tilt the printer. Ink valve To prevent ink leakage, make sure the ink valve is locked before you print, make sure the ink valve is unlocked, allowing the printer to function properly. Turn the valve completely to the right (horizontal position) to unlock. 40 Chapter 5 Manage ink and printhead ENWW
Turn the valve completely to the left (vertical position) to lock. After moving the product and before you attempt to move or tilt the printer. Ink valve To prevent ink leakage, make sure the ink valve is locked before you print, make sure the ink valve is unlocked, allowing the printer to function properly. Turn the valve completely to the right (horizontal position) to unlock. 40 Chapter 5 Manage ink and printhead ENWW
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... on the tank when you first fill the tanks. Match the color of filling the ink tanks improperly and/or using non-HP ink will be a little bit below the minimum line may cause ink leakage. Any ink level above the maximum line may cause damage to the maximum lines only. If you ...refill the ink tanks, fill the ink to your printer. When you notice any ink level reaches the minimum line...
... on the tank when you first fill the tanks. Match the color of filling the ink tanks improperly and/or using non-HP ink will be a little bit below the minimum line may cause ink leakage. Any ink level above the maximum line may cause damage to the maximum lines only. If you ...refill the ink tanks, fill the ink to your printer. When you notice any ink level reaches the minimum line...
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Remove the cap of the cap. 42 Chapter 5 Manage ink and printhead ENWW Lift the ink tank lid. 2. Refill Ink Tanks To refill the ink tanks 1. Twist to remove the cap of the ink bottle, remove the seal from the bottle, install the cap back onto the bottle, and then pull open the top part of the ink tank you plan to refill. 3.
Remove the cap of the cap. 42 Chapter 5 Manage ink and printhead ENWW Lift the ink tank lid. 2. Refill Ink Tanks To refill the ink tanks 1. Twist to remove the cap of the ink bottle, remove the seal from the bottle, install the cap back onto the bottle, and then pull open the top part of the ink tank you plan to refill. 3.
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... in the bottle after filling the tank to refill other ink tanks. 7. Precautions for working with ink bottles Use the following tips to work with ink bottles: ● Keep the ink bottles beyond the reach of children. ● Open the ink bottle only when you plan to the maximum line only...: You should not squeeze the ink bottle during this process. NOTE: Some ink will remain in a cool and dry location. 5. ENWW Refill Ink Tanks 43 Hold the ink bottle on tank. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to the maximum level line. Close the ink tank lid. 4. If ink doesn't drain immediately, remove and...
... in the bottle after filling the tank to refill other ink tanks. 7. Precautions for working with ink bottles Use the following tips to work with ink bottles: ● Keep the ink bottles beyond the reach of children. ● Open the ink bottle only when you plan to the maximum line only...: You should not squeeze the ink bottle during this process. NOTE: Some ink will remain in a cool and dry location. 5. ENWW Refill Ink Tanks 43 Hold the ink bottle on tank. Repeat steps 2 to 5 to the maximum level line. Close the ink tank lid. 4. If ink doesn't drain immediately, remove and...