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...Set default settings for the printer 43 Select a print quality 44 Set the page order 45 Print 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...
...Set default settings for the printer 43 Select a print quality 44 Set the page order 45 Print 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...
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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 5400 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 5400 series
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3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1 Buttons and lights 2 PictBridge port 3 Paper trays 1 Print cartridges 2 Ink-backup mode 6 HP Deskjet 5400 series
3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1 Buttons and lights 2 PictBridge port 3 Paper trays 1 Print cartridges 2 Ink-backup mode 6 HP Deskjet 5400 series
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... required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. 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 .... The Resume light flashes when an action is processing. Caution Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to continue printing. 8 HP Deskjet 5400 series When the problem is solved, press the Resume button to turn the...
... required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. 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 .... The Resume light flashes when an action is processing. Caution Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to continue printing. 8 HP Deskjet 5400 series When the problem is solved, press the Resume button to turn the...
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... a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400 series Colors print as grayscale. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to operate the printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of...
... a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400 series Colors print as grayscale. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to exit ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to operate the printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of...
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...print cartridge in combination with advanced color settings. ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. If you are using PhotoREt.... to the left. 3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet 5400 series color print cartridge. ● Do not print borderless photos in a software program such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop and assign the photo size. For information about preventing photo paper from...
...print cartridge in combination with advanced color settings. ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. If you are using PhotoREt.... to the left. 3. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 16 HP Deskjet 5400 series color print cartridge. ● Do not print borderless photos in a software program such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop and assign the photo size. For information about preventing photo paper from...
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...print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in the Printer Properties dialog box. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you... Chapter 5 If you are using is flat. 4. Place the photo paper in a software program such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop and assign the photo size. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of... capacity: 30 sheets of the paper stack. 1 Small photos 18 HP Deskjet 5400 series Prepare to the left. 3. Verify that appear in combination with a white border. Raise the Out tray. 2....
...print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in the Printer Properties dialog box. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you... Chapter 5 If you are using is flat. 4. Place the photo paper in a software program such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop and assign the photo size. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of... capacity: 30 sheets of the paper stack. 1 Small photos 18 HP Deskjet 5400 series Prepare to the left. 3. Verify that appear in combination with a white border. Raise the Out tray. 2....
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... technologies dialog box to balance lightness and darkness automatically. 4. Adaptive Lighting: Adjust the exposure in conjunction with your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click Automatic to allow the printer software to your photo, focusing only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness to intelligently brighten your preference. Click Automatic to allow...
... technologies dialog box to balance lightness and darkness automatically. 4. Adaptive Lighting: Adjust the exposure in conjunction with your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click Automatic to allow the printer software to your photo, focusing only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness to intelligently brighten your preference. Click Automatic to allow...
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... x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. The Advanced Color Settings dialog box appears. 3. After specifying the color settings, click OK. 5. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 22 HP Deskjet 5400 series In the Type is drop-down list, click ... digital imaging standard that simplifies digital photography and enhances printed photos. Note Use an HP premium photo paper when printing in your computer monitor. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to enhance color matching...
... x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. The Advanced Color Settings dialog box appears. 3. After specifying the color settings, click OK. 5. Click the Paper/Quality tab. 22 HP Deskjet 5400 series In the Type is drop-down list, click ... digital imaging standard that simplifies digital photography and enhances printed photos. Note Use an HP premium photo paper when printing in your computer monitor. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to enhance color matching...
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... help to easily select and share images by e-mail without the use the software to learn about how you also installed the HP Image Zone software. HP Image Zone lets you easily: ● Print photos and digital images ● Transfer images from a camera or memory card ... the default typical installation of the printer software, you can use of the printer software, 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
... help to easily select and share images by e-mail without the use the software to learn about how you also installed the HP Image Zone software. HP Image Zone lets you easily: ● Print photos and digital images ● Transfer images from a camera or memory card ... the default typical installation of the printer software, you can use of the printer software, 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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... 2 Error light After you successfully connect the camera to the printer, you do not know how to set it to PictBridge mode. Connect your camera to the PictBridge port on printing from the camera. 26 HP Deskjet 5400 series If you can print your camera for detailed information on the ...camera. 3. Print photos with your camera supports PictBridge. Note When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is not in the printer matches the setting on your camera. Refer to print photos from the camera. Follow these steps to the documentation that came with your ...
... 2 Error light After you successfully connect the camera to the printer, you do not know how to set it to PictBridge mode. Connect your camera to the PictBridge port on printing from the camera. 26 HP Deskjet 5400 series If you can print your camera for detailed information on the ...camera. 3. Print photos with your camera supports PictBridge. Note When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is not in the printer matches the setting on your camera. Refer to print photos from the camera. Follow these steps to the documentation that came with your ...
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... help to do you are using letterhead paper, verify that appear in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. Click OK. Place the paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. Paper Type: Plain paper - Use the What's This? Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide the paper guide... Shortcuts tab. 3. help printing on an envelope, see envelopes. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 100 sheets of the paper stack. 28 HP Deskjet 5400 series In the What do ? Prepare to print 1. Paper Size: An appropriate paper size 4. Chapter 7 5. Lower the Out tray.
... help to do you are using letterhead paper, verify that appear in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. Click OK. Place the paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. Paper Type: Plain paper - Use the What's This? Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide the paper guide... Shortcuts tab. 3. help printing on an envelope, see envelopes. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 100 sheets of the paper stack. 28 HP Deskjet 5400 series In the What do ? Prepare to print 1. Paper Size: An appropriate paper size 4. Chapter 7 5. Lower the Out tray.
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... size 4. Open the Printer Properties box. 2. Paper Type: Plain paper - help to print on both sides of the In tray) 5. Envelopes To print envelopes, use the Paper/Quality tab. You can print a single envelope or multiple envelopes. 30 HP Deskjet 5400 series Select any other print ...settings that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. In the What do you want to learn about the features that you want to ...
... size 4. Open the Printer Properties box. 2. Paper Type: Plain paper - help to print on both sides of the In tray) 5. Envelopes To print envelopes, use the Paper/Quality tab. You can print a single envelope or multiple envelopes. 30 HP Deskjet 5400 series Select any other print ...settings that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. In the What do you want to learn about the features that you want to ...
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...Set the print quality to print. Chapter 7 Guidelines ● Do not print borderless documents in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Prepare to print the brochure. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 20 sheets of the paper stack....Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the Printer Properties dialog box. Print brochures with borders 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Select the Borderless Printing check box. 4. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series Size is : Click More, and then ...
...Set the print quality to print. Chapter 7 Guidelines ● Do not print borderless documents in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Prepare to print the brochure. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 20 sheets of the paper stack....Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the Printer Properties dialog box. Print brochures with borders 1. Raise the Out tray. 2. Select the Borderless Printing check box. 4. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series Size is : Click More, and then ...
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... then select an appropriate card type. - Postcards To print postcards, use the Paper/Quality tab. Place the cards in the Printer Properties dialog box. 34 HP Deskjet 5400 series help to learn about the features that you want , and then click OK. Chapter 7 2. Raise the Out tray. ...2. The side to print 1. Select any other print settings that meet the paper size specifications for the printer. Print Quality: Normal...
... then select an appropriate card type. - Postcards To print postcards, use the Paper/Quality tab. Place the cards in the Printer Properties dialog box. 34 HP Deskjet 5400 series help to learn about the features that you want , and then click OK. Chapter 7 2. Raise the Out tray. ...2. The side to print 1. Select any other print settings that meet the paper size specifications for the printer. Print Quality: Normal...
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... all paper from the protective backing. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 20 sheets of the sheets. 7. Place the label sheets in the Printer Properties dialog box. Otherwise, follow the instructions that appear in the In tray with the software program. Open the... printer until they stop. 6. Index cards and other small media To print index cards and other small media, use only Letter or A4-size sheets). drop-down . 5. Use the What's This help to print 1. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of labels (use the Paper/Quality tab. 36 HP Deskjet 5400 series...
... all paper from the protective backing. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 20 sheets of the sheets. 7. Place the label sheets in the Printer Properties dialog box. Otherwise, follow the instructions that appear in the In tray with the software program. Open the... printer until they stop. 6. Index cards and other small media To print index cards and other small media, use only Letter or A4-size sheets). drop-down . 5. Use the What's This help to print 1. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of labels (use the Paper/Quality tab. 36 HP Deskjet 5400 series...
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... tray as shown below. 38 HP Deskjet 5400 series drop-down list, click one of the following binding options: - Left Edge Booklet - In the Print On Both Sides drop-down list, click Booklet Printing. 4. When prompted, reload the printed pages in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Raise...
... tray as shown below. 38 HP Deskjet 5400 series drop-down list, click one of the following binding options: - Left Edge Booklet - In the Print On Both Sides drop-down list, click Booklet Printing. 4. When prompted, reload the printed pages in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Raise...
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.... Pages Per Sheet and Posters: Poster 2 x 2, Poster 3 x 3, Poster 4 x 4, or Poster 5 x 5 - Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 40 HP Deskjet 5400 series Lower the Out tray. Print 1. Size is : Plain paper 3. Select any other print settings that appear in the In tray, with the side to the ... exceed the In tray capacity: 12 iron-on transfers. Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 4. Use the What's This? help to print 1. Chapter 7 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Finishing tab, and then specify the following print settings: -
.... Pages Per Sheet and Posters: Poster 2 x 2, Poster 3 x 3, Poster 4 x 4, or Poster 5 x 5 - Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 40 HP Deskjet 5400 series Lower the Out tray. Print 1. Size is : Plain paper 3. Select any other print settings that appear in the In tray, with the side to the ... exceed the In tray capacity: 12 iron-on transfers. Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 4. Use the What's This? help to print 1. Chapter 7 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Finishing tab, and then specify the following print settings: -
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... drop-down list, click Fast/Economical Printing. 4. Save money ● Use Fast/economical printing. ● Print multiple pages on the Printer Properties dialog box. 42 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Enhance the quality of paper. ● Print a two-sided document. ● Use... HP Everyday Photo Paper to use . ● Create print task quick sets for documents that you often print. ● Set the ...
... drop-down list, click Fast/Economical Printing. 4. Save money ● Use Fast/economical printing. ● Print multiple pages on the Printer Properties dialog box. 42 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Enhance the quality of paper. ● Print a two-sided document. ● Use... HP Everyday Photo Paper to use . ● Create print task quick sets for documents that you often print. ● Set the ...
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... box. 4. Normal: Provides the best balance between print quality and speed. This is available on the Paper/Quality tab. 44 HP Deskjet 5400 series Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. FastDraft: Prints at a higher print quality than FastDraft. - Select... If you print. Chapter 8 Follow these steps to select a print quality: 1. Click the task tray icon. 1 Task tray icon The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 2. Best: Provides high-quality printing. - Fast Normal: Prints more quickly than Best and requires a large amount of...
... box. 4. Normal: Provides the best balance between print quality and speed. This is available on the Paper/Quality tab. 44 HP Deskjet 5400 series Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. FastDraft: Prints at a higher print quality than FastDraft. - Select... If you print. Chapter 8 Follow these steps to select a print quality: 1. Click the task tray icon. 1 Task tray icon The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 2. Best: Provides high-quality printing. - Fast Normal: Prints more quickly than Best and requires a large amount of...