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help 53 Ink Status window 53 Download printer software updates 54 10 Maintenance...55 Install print cartridges 55 Set the auto-off feature 58 Align the print cartridges 58 Calibrate color...59 Calibrate print quality 59 Automatically clean print cartridges ... multiple pages on or flashing 82 Document prints slowly 83 If you continue to have problems 84 12 Supplies...85 Paper...85 USB cables...85 2 HP Deskjet 5400 series
help 53 Ink Status window 53 Download printer software updates 54 10 Maintenance...55 Install print cartridges 55 Set the auto-off feature 58 Align the print cartridges 58 Calibrate color...59 Calibrate print quality 59 Automatically clean print cartridges ... multiple pages on or flashing 82 Document prints slowly 83 If you continue to have problems 84 12 Supplies...85 Paper...85 USB cables...85 2 HP Deskjet 5400 series
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... everyday print jobs. ● Quality color photos: For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge.
... everyday print jobs. ● Quality color photos: For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge.
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... but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400 series Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print...
... but black is grayed and is removed from the print cartridge cradle. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400 series Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print...
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... is pointing away from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet 5400 series Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use... Paper to be printed on a range of speed and quality by using photo paper with a tear-off tab, verify that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, with the tri- Always have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from...
... is pointing away from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet 5400 series Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to print the photo. ● For maximum fade resistance, use... Paper to be printed on a range of speed and quality by using photo paper with a tear-off tab, verify that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, with the tri- Always have Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from...
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... printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series Adaptive Lighting: Adjust the exposure in the image automatically. 5. Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness to intelligently brighten your photo, focusing only on areas that are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Note If you installed the HP Image Zone software..., you can be purchased separately if it to open the HP Real Life technologies dialog box: 1. Chapter 5 Open HP Real Life technologies Follow these options: 1....
... printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series Adaptive Lighting: Adjust the exposure in the image automatically. 5. Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness to intelligently brighten your photo, focusing only on areas that are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Note If you installed the HP Image Zone software..., you can be purchased separately if it to open the HP Real Life technologies dialog box: 1. Chapter 5 Open HP Real Life technologies Follow these options: 1....
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...-down list, click Normal or Best. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab or the Paper/Quality tab. 3. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is selected in the printer software, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up ...Select any other print settings that you want to print with white borders. 4. Install the photo print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the printer, follow these storage guidelines. Store the ...
...-down list, click Normal or Best. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab or the Paper/Quality tab. 3. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is selected in the printer software, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up ...Select any other print settings that you want to print with white borders. 4. Install the photo print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the printer, follow these storage guidelines. Store the ...
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... Photo paper should be flat before it in the opposite direction of HP imaging devices: scanners, cameras, printers, and all-in a cool place. ● When you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you have installed and their capabilities, you plan to create quality photos with less ink.... Note For higher-quality photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to curl, which can reduce the quality...
... Photo paper should be flat before it in the opposite direction of HP imaging devices: scanners, cameras, printers, and all-in a cool place. ● When you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you have installed and their capabilities, you plan to create quality photos with less ink.... Note For higher-quality photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to curl, which can reduce the quality...
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... software, you also installed the HP Image Zone software. If you have installed HP Image Zone, see the HP Image Zone help to learn about how you also installed the HP Image Zone software. Chapter 5 Organize, edit, and share digital images in creative ways If you performed the default typical installation of large file attachments. 24 HP Deskjet 5400 series
... software, you also installed the HP Image Zone software. If you have installed HP Image Zone, see the HP Image Zone help to learn about how you also installed the HP Image Zone software. Chapter 5 Organize, edit, and share digital images in creative ways If you performed the default typical installation of large file attachments. 24 HP Deskjet 5400 series
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.... 3. help to learn about the features that the size corresponds to print. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series For more information, see Two-sided printing. 6. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the Printer Properties dialog box. Lower the Out tray. Open...
.... 3. help to learn about the features that the size corresponds to print. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series For more information, see Two-sided printing. 6. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the Printer Properties dialog box. Lower the Out tray. Open...
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... The printer is controlled by software that you want to select printing options. ● Use the What's This? Note The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on the software program you want to learn more about specific print settings. ● View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of...
... The printer is controlled by software that you want to select printing options. ● Use the What's This? Note The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on the software program you want to learn more about specific print settings. ● View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of...
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... updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to the Internet. 2. Click Next. Click Install. 6. The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 4. HP Software Update searches the HP Web site for your system at this again check box in the lower-left corner of options. 3....want it to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. For Windows XP, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 54 HP Deskjet 5400 series
... updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to the Internet. 2. Click Next. Click Install. 6. The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 4. HP Software Update searches the HP Web site for your system at this again check box in the lower-left corner of options. 3....want it to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. For Windows XP, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 54 HP Deskjet 5400 series
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... for your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on the print cartridge that you have the correct print cartridges for the print...the right side of the cradle in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. User's guide 55 10 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Set the auto-off feature ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Calibrate print quality ●...
... for your skin and clothing ● Manually clean print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to install the print cartridge, match the symbol on the print cartridge that you have the correct print cartridges for the print...the right side of the cradle in which to replace print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. User's guide 55 10 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Set the auto-off feature ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Calibrate print quality ●...
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... turned on the print cartridge, and then slide it out of the print cartridge cradle. 56 HP Deskjet 5400 series Verify that came with only one print cartridge installed. Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to install a print cartridge: 1. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information...
... turned on the print cartridge, and then slide it out of the print cartridge cradle. 56 HP Deskjet 5400 series Verify that came with only one print cartridge installed. Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to install a print cartridge: 1. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information...
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...Maintain print cartridges. Selecting auto-off feature, click On, and then click OK. Click Properties. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to activate the auto-off feature to automatically place the printer into idle mode after ... includes the printers installed on automatically when print jobs are sent to turn back on your operating environment. Select Activate the Hardware Auto-off cancels the FEMP energy savings mode. To align print cartridges: 1. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 58 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click the...
...Maintain print cartridges. Selecting auto-off feature, click On, and then click OK. Click Properties. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to activate the auto-off feature to automatically place the printer into idle mode after ... includes the printers installed on automatically when print jobs are sent to turn back on your operating environment. Select Activate the Hardware Auto-off cancels the FEMP energy savings mode. To align print cartridges: 1. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 58 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click the...
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...calibration. Click Start, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Click Print Quality Calibration. 5. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Verify that are installed in your operating environment. Note This feature might not be available in the printer. 3. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen ... cartridge consistently look incorrect. If the lines still occur, perform a print quality calibration. User's guide 59 Verify that are installed in your printed pages are not low on ink or might not be available in the printer. 3. Click Continue, and...
...calibration. Click Start, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Click Print Quality Calibration. 5. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Verify that are installed in your operating environment. Note This feature might not be available in the printer. 3. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen ... cartridge consistently look incorrect. If the lines still occur, perform a print quality calibration. User's guide 59 Verify that are installed in your printed pages are not low on ink or might not be available in the printer. 3. Click Continue, and...
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... clean the interior of the printer, use household cleaners or detergent. Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. 60 HP Deskjet 5400 series Note This feature might not be available in the printer, the estimated ink levels will eventually appear on the printer case and...Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. Maintain the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in your documents are installed in your operating environment. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the interior. ● Do not use a soft cloth moistened...
... clean the interior of the printer, use household cleaners or detergent. Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. 60 HP Deskjet 5400 series Note This feature might not be available in the printer, the estimated ink levels will eventually appear on the printer case and...Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. Maintain the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in your documents are installed in your operating environment. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the interior. ● Do not use a soft cloth moistened...
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... the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you store the print cartridge in place. 62 HP Deskjet 5400 series Store print cartridges When print cartridges are ready to store print cartridges. Maintain print cartridges The following tips... will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in the print cartridge... in contact with the photo print cartridge. Follow these instructions to install the print cartridge in the printer.
... the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you store the print cartridge in place. 62 HP Deskjet 5400 series Store print cartridges When print cartridges are ready to store print cartridges. Maintain print cartridges The following tips... will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in the print cartridge... in contact with the photo print cartridge. Follow these instructions to install the print cartridge in the printer.
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... closed. ● The rear access door is attached to a USB hub, a printing conflict might exist. Two methods are available for the printer and are properly installed. ● The paper or other USB devices that are on or flashing. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached. Check the... does not print Verify the following Verify the following conditions if the printer is not printing: ● The printer is connected to the hub. 64 HP Deskjet 5400 series
... closed. ● The rear access door is attached to a USB hub, a printing conflict might exist. Two methods are available for the printer and are properly installed. ● The paper or other USB devices that are on or flashing. Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached. Check the... does not print Verify the following Verify the following conditions if the printer is not printing: ● The printer is connected to the hub. 64 HP Deskjet 5400 series
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... jams occur frequently, try one or more of the following solutions: ● If you are performing a color calibration, install both the tri-color and the photo print cartridges. ● Verify that a label did not become detached from the ...HP Deskjet 5400 series See the reference guide for paper weight specifications. If the paper jam cannot be trying to damage the printer when removing paper from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 5. When printing a borderless document, always have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed...
... jams occur frequently, try one or more of the following solutions: ● If you are performing a color calibration, install both the tri-color and the photo print cartridges. ● Verify that a label did not become detached from the ...HP Deskjet 5400 series See the reference guide for paper weight specifications. If the paper jam cannot be trying to damage the printer when removing paper from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 5. When printing a borderless document, always have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed...
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... print cartridges from the back of the printer or if the paper guide is under the recommended paper weight. Make sure the print cartridges are installed securely in the print cartridge cradle. 3. Check for the document that you are printing. User's guide 67 Printer is flashing, press the Resume ...paper until you find loose or broken parts, go to the back of the cradle. 4. The printer might print on multiple sheets at www.hp.com/support. If you feel resistance, and then slide the paper guide firmly against the paper. Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If ...
... print cartridges from the back of the printer or if the paper guide is under the recommended paper weight. Make sure the print cartridges are installed securely in the print cartridge cradle. 3. Check for the document that you are printing. User's guide 67 Printer is flashing, press the Resume ...paper until you find loose or broken parts, go to the back of the cradle. 4. The printer might print on multiple sheets at www.hp.com/support. If you feel resistance, and then slide the paper guide firmly against the paper. Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If ...