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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. You can be used in combination with virtually grain-free photos. User's guide 13 The photo print cartridge, in the following ways...
... 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. You can be used in combination with virtually grain-free photos. User's guide 13 The photo print cartridge, in the following ways...
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... cartridges in ink-backup mode. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400 series Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Chapter 3 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation...
... cartridges in ink-backup mode. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is not a true black. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400 series Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Chapter 3 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation...
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.... ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets 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. Place the photo paper in combination ...the Out tray. 2. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that the tab is flat. 4. Ensure that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Print borderless photos Use borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper...
.... ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets 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. Place the photo paper in combination ...the Out tray. 2. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that the tab is flat. 4. Ensure that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Print borderless photos Use borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper...
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... downloaded from the Internet. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to open the HP Real Life technologies dialog box: 1. Smoothing: Soften an image. Note If you installed the HP Image Zone software, you can be purchased separately if it to set these steps ... used in the photo. 2. It offers exceptional fade resistance for the image automatically. 6. eye in conjunction with your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series SmartFocus: Enhance the image quality and clarity of smoothing for washed-out photos. Photo Brightening: Automatically enhance colors and contrast ...
... downloaded from the Internet. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to open the HP Real Life technologies dialog box: 1. Smoothing: Soften an image. Note If you installed the HP Image Zone software, you can be purchased separately if it to set these steps ... used in the photo. 2. It offers exceptional fade resistance for the image automatically. 6. eye in conjunction with your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series SmartFocus: Enhance the image quality and clarity of smoothing for washed-out photos. Photo Brightening: Automatically enhance colors and contrast ...
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...these storage guidelines. The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is not in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. 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 to do... can be purchased separately if it is the highest quality resolution for your image. 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 Print Quality drop-down list. 5. In the ...
...these storage guidelines. The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is not in the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. 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 to do... can be purchased separately if it is the highest quality resolution for your image. 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 Print Quality drop-down list. 5. In the ...
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...instructions to Normal. Note For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to curl, which can quickly and easily organize, edit, and share digital images. When you have installed and their capabilities, you have finished printing, return any... other print settings that you want, and then click OK. Other photo projects The HP Image Zone software coordinates the functions of HP brand photo paper. Depending on .
...instructions to Normal. Note For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to curl, which can quickly and easily organize, edit, and share digital images. When you have installed and their capabilities, you have finished printing, return any... other print settings that you want, and then click OK. Other photo projects The HP Image Zone software coordinates the functions of HP brand photo paper. Depending on .
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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. HP Image Zone lets you easily: ● Print photos and digital images ● Transfer images from a camera or memory card ● View images ... the software to easily select and share images by e-mail without the 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
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. HP Image Zone lets you easily: ● Print photos and digital images ● Transfer images from a camera or memory card ● View images ... the software to easily select and share images by e-mail without the 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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...to print the brochure. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 20 sheets of brochure paper. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series Print borderless brochures 1. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: - Size is : Click More, ...backup mode. help to print 1. Print brochures with borders 1. 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. Prepare to learn about the features that the size corresponds ...
...to print the brochure. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 20 sheets of brochure paper. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 32 HP Deskjet 5400 series Print borderless brochures 1. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then specify the following print settings: - Size is : Click More, ...backup mode. help to print 1. Print brochures with borders 1. 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. Prepare to learn about the features that the size corresponds ...
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... updates for the approximate ink level of each time the printer prints a file. The What's This box appears. 3. Printer Properties dialog box The printer is installed on the software program you want to change the print settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box: 1. help Use the What's This? Click the right...
... updates for the approximate ink level of each time the printer prints a file. The What's This box appears. 3. Printer Properties dialog box The printer is installed on the software program you want to change the print settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box: 1. help Use the What's This? Click the right...
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... update is available, select the check box beside the update name. 5. Click Install. 6. Download HP Image Zone software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Image Zone software you are available for your system at this again check box...the most recent version of options. 3. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 54 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click the Device Settings tab. 5. HP Software Update searches the HP Web site for printer software updates. - If the computer does not ...
... update is available, select the check box beside the update name. 5. Click Install. 6. Download HP Image Zone software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Image Zone software you are available for your system at this again check box...the most recent version of options. 3. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help. 54 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click the Device Settings tab. 5. HP Software Update searches the HP Web site for printer software updates. - If the computer does not ...
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...print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. You can find the selection number in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge with the... tri-color print cartridge. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for your printer, and then install them in the right side of the print cartridge cradle. Print cartridge combinations For printing most documents, use the photo print cartridge along...
...print cartridges, make sure you are replacing. You can find the selection number in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge with the... tri-color print cartridge. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for your printer, and then install them in the right side of the print cartridge cradle. Print cartridge combinations For printing most documents, use the photo print cartridge along...
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... printer is idle and quiet. 5. Open the printer cover. 4. Note This feature might not be available in the In tray. 3. Installation instructions Follow these steps to the right side of the printer and is turned on the print cartridge, and then slide it out of...installed. Press down on . 2. Chapter 10 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of the print cartridge cradle. 56 HP Deskjet...
... printer is idle and quiet. 5. Open the printer cover. 4. Note This feature might not be available in the In tray. 3. Installation instructions Follow these steps to the right side of the printer and is turned on the print cartridge, and then slide it out of...installed. Press down on . 2. Chapter 10 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode The printer can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of the print cartridge cradle. 56 HP Deskjet...
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.... Set the auto-off feature Select the auto-off feature, click On, and then click OK. A list that includes the printers installed on automatically when print jobs are sent to display a list of children. Note This feature might not be available in the In tray... Device Settings tab. 5. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 58 HP Deskjet 5400 series The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 4. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to activate the auto...
.... Set the auto-off feature Select the auto-off feature, click On, and then click OK. A list that includes the printers installed on automatically when print jobs are sent to display a list of children. Note This feature might not be available in the In tray... Device Settings tab. 5. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 58 HP Deskjet 5400 series The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 4. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to activate the auto...
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...Open the printer Toolbox. 4. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Note This feature might not be cleaned. Verify that are installed in the printer. 3. Click Start, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in documents...with the tri-color and black print cartridges. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray. 2. Verify that are installed in the printer. 3. Click Continue, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. If the color is still incorrect...
...Open the printer Toolbox. 4. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Note This feature might not be cleaned. Verify that are installed in the printer. 3. Click Start, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in documents...with the tri-color and black print cartridges. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray. 2. Verify that are installed in the printer. 3. Click Continue, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. If the color is still incorrect...
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Chapter 10 If your documents are installed in the printer: 1. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the printer, use household cleaners or...the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with water. Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. 60 HP Deskjet 5400 series Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. Keep all fluids away from the ..., click the Print Cartridge Information button. If a household cleaner or detergent has been used before being installed in your operating environment.
Chapter 10 If your documents are installed in the printer: 1. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the printer, use household cleaners or...the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with water. Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth. 60 HP Deskjet 5400 series Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. Keep all fluids away from the ..., click the Print Cartridge Information button. If a household cleaner or detergent has been used before being installed in your operating environment.
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Insert the print cartridges in place. 62 HP Deskjet 5400 series Repeat this process until they are ready to install the print cartridge in the print cartridge protector that comes with the container. Store print cartridges When print cartridges are not in an ...an airtight plastic container or in the printer. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Maintain print cartridges The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until no ink residue or dust appears on...
Insert the print cartridges in place. 62 HP Deskjet 5400 series Repeat this process until they are ready to install the print cartridge in the print cartridge protector that comes with the container. Store print cartridges When print cartridges are not in an ...an airtight plastic container or in the printer. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. Maintain print cartridges The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until no ink residue or dust appears on...
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Two methods are available for the printer and are properly installed. ● The paper or other USB devices that are attached to potential problems. For more information, see Printer lights are on or flashing. Check the ...; Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you to the hub. 64 HP Deskjet 5400 series
Two methods are available for the printer and are properly installed. ● The paper or other USB devices that are attached to potential problems. For more information, see Printer lights are on or flashing. Check the ...; Problems with borderless documents ● Error messages ● Printer lights are on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you to the hub. 64 HP Deskjet 5400 series
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..., follow these guidelines. 66 HP Deskjet 5400 series Turn on the printer, and then press the Resume button. 8. Replace the rear access door securely. 6. When printing a borderless document, always have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. Reprint the document. Chapter ...not become detached from the In tray, and then reload it is possible to print a borderless document with only the black print cartridge installed. If the paper jam cannot be trying to damage the printer when removing paper from the print cartridges. ● If you are ...
..., follow these guidelines. 66 HP Deskjet 5400 series Turn on the printer, and then press the Resume button. 8. Replace the rear access door securely. 6. When printing a borderless document, always have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed. Reprint the document. Chapter ...not become detached from the In tray, and then reload it is possible to print a borderless document with only the black print cartridge installed. If the paper jam cannot be trying to damage the printer when removing paper from the print cartridges. ● If you are ...
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...HP. Use paper that came with plain paper. If the Resume light is within the recommended specifications. Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If the printer prints on multiple sheets at once if different paper types are listed in the In tray. Make sure the print cartridges are installed...broken parts, follow these steps: 1. Caution First, check for the document that is installed in the left side of the cradle. 4. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the right side of the cradle and the black or photo print cartridge is ...
...HP. Use paper that came with plain paper. If the Resume light is within the recommended specifications. Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If the printer prints on multiple sheets at once if different paper types are listed in the In tray. Make sure the print cartridges are installed...broken parts, follow these steps: 1. Caution First, check for the document that is installed in the left side of the cradle. 4. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the right side of the cradle and the black or photo print cartridge is ...