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......6 Buttons and lights 7 Paper trays...9 Print cartridges...13 Ink-backup mode 14 4 Connect to the printer 15 USB...15 Networking...15 5 Print photos...16 Print borderless photos 16 Print photos with a border 18 HP Real Life technologies 19 Photo print cartridge 20 PhotoREt...21 Maximum dpi...21 Advanced color settings 22 Exif Print...22 Store and...
......6 Buttons and lights 7 Paper trays...9 Print cartridges...13 Ink-backup mode 14 4 Connect to the printer 15 USB...15 Networking...15 5 Print photos...16 Print borderless photos 16 Print photos with a border 18 HP Real Life technologies 19 Photo print cartridge 20 PhotoREt...21 Maximum dpi...21 Advanced color settings 22 Exif Print...22 Store and...
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...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 ...and clothing 61 Manually clean print cartridges 61 Maintain print cartridges 62 Printer Toolbox...63 11 Troubleshooting 64 Printer does not print 64 Paper jam...65 Paper problems...66 Printer is stalled...67 Print cartridge problems 68 Photos do not print correctly 69 PictBridge problems 72 Print quality is ...
...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 ...and clothing 61 Manually clean print cartridges 61 Maintain print cartridges 62 Printer Toolbox...63 11 Troubleshooting 64 Printer does not print 64 Paper jam...65 Paper problems...66 Printer is stalled...67 Print cartridge problems 68 Photos do not print correctly 69 PictBridge problems 72 Print quality is ...
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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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... cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of the many technologies included. ● HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in vivid colors that is equipped with several exciting features: ...photos directly from a digital camera using the PictBridge port. ● Panoramic printing: Print panoramic photos with borders or without borders. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies make it easy for quality, purity and fade resistance. 2 Special features Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer...
... cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of the many technologies included. ● HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in vivid colors that is equipped with several exciting features: ...photos directly from a digital camera using the PictBridge port. ● Panoramic printing: Print panoramic photos with borders or without borders. ● Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies make it easy for quality, purity and fade resistance. 2 Special features Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer...
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... more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label ... print cartridge that you with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you are replacing. You can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge Use print cartridges The print cartridges can find the selection number in the following ways: ● Everyday printing...
... more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label ... print cartridge that you with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you are replacing. You can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge Use print cartridges The print cartridges can find the selection number in the following ways: ● Everyday printing...
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...guide that came with only one print cartridge. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to operate the printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of printouts. Installed print cartridge Black... HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400...
...guide that came with only one print cartridge. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to operate the printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of printouts. Installed print cartridge Black... HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. For information about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. For instructions about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. 14 HP Deskjet 5400...
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... storage instructions. ● 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 combination with the side to be printed on facing down. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper ...with a tear-off tab, verify that make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. If you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, with the tri- 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that the tab is pointing away...
... storage instructions. ● 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 combination with the side to be printed on facing down. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper ...with a tear-off tab, verify that make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. If you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. ● Open the file in the In tray, with the tri- 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that the tab is pointing away...
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Lower the Out tray. Open the photo in the Print Quality drop-down list, click Photo Printing- Set the HP Real Life technologies as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop. 2. Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such as appropriate. 6. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. borderless, and then select the following options: - Click the Printing...
Lower the Out tray. Open the photo in the Print Quality drop-down list, click Photo Printing- Set the HP Real Life technologies as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop. 2. Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such as appropriate. 6. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. borderless, and then select the following options: - Click the Printing...
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... tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper stack. 1 Small photos 18 HP Deskjet 5400 series color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in a software program such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop and assign the photo size. Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. Prepare to the left. 3. Guidelines...
... tray capacity: 30 sheets of the paper stack. 1 Small photos 18 HP Deskjet 5400 series color print cartridge. ● For maximum fade resistance, use a photo print cartridge in a software program such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop and assign the photo size. Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. Prepare to the left. 3. Guidelines...
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...included. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. Paper Size: An appropriate photo paper size - In the What do ? help to enhance detail in the Printer Properties dialog box. Lower the Out tray. HP Real Life technologies HP Real Life technologies make... it easy for you want to do you to print the photo. 2 Large photos 6. Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type - Orientation: Portrait or Landscape...
...included. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. Paper Size: An appropriate photo paper size - In the What do ? help to enhance detail in the Printer Properties dialog box. Lower the Out tray. HP Real Life technologies HP Real Life technologies make... it easy for you want to do you to print the photo. 2 Large photos 6. Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type - Orientation: Portrait or Landscape...
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...in dark areas of smoothing for photos that are printed on areas that need adjustment. 3. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to sharpen details in conjunction with your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click Automatic to allow the printer software to intelligently brighten your preference..... Adaptive Lighting: Adjust the exposure in the photo. 2. Smoothing: Soften an image. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to your photo, focusing only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Note If you installed the HP Image Zone software, you can be purchased separately...
...in dark areas of smoothing for photos that are printed on areas that need adjustment. 3. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to sharpen details in conjunction with your printer. 20 HP Deskjet 5400 series Click Automatic to allow the printer software to intelligently brighten your preference..... Adaptive Lighting: Adjust the exposure in the photo. 2. Smoothing: Soften an image. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to your photo, focusing only on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Note If you installed the HP Image Zone software, you can be purchased separately...
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... these steps to print with PhotoREt technology: 1. In the What do ? Follow these guidelines when storing the photo print cartridge. PhotoREt PhotoREt offers the best combination of print speed and quality for this printer. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with white borders. 4. Click Best in the...
... these steps to print with PhotoREt technology: 1. In the What do ? Follow these guidelines when storing the photo print cartridge. PhotoREt PhotoREt offers the best combination of print speed and quality for this printer. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with white borders. 4. Click Best in the...
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... monitor. Click the Color tab, and then click the Advanced Color Settings button. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to affect how overall colors are reflected in the Preview box. 4. Open the photo in an application that you want , and then click OK. Open the...
... monitor. Click the Color tab, and then click the Advanced Color Settings button. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to affect how overall colors are reflected in the Preview box. 4. Open the photo in an application that you want , and then click OK. Open the...
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... reduce the quality of HP imaging devices: scanners, cameras, printers, and all-in a plastic bag. Fingerprints on a flat surface in a cool place. ● When you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you plan to use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print...digital images. Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to create quality photos with less ink. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. Handling ● Always hold photo paper by putting it in the ...
... reduce the quality of HP imaging devices: scanners, cameras, printers, and all-in a plastic bag. Fingerprints on a flat surface in a cool place. ● When you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you plan to use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print...digital images. Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to create quality photos with less ink. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. Handling ● Always hold photo paper by putting it in the ...
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... and share digital images in creative ways If you performed the default typical installation of the printer software, 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 ... ● Create photo album pages and flyers ● Share photos with friends and family Share photos with friends and family 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...
... and share digital images in creative ways If you performed the default typical installation of the printer software, 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 ... ● Create photo album pages and flyers ● Share photos with friends and family Share photos with friends and family 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...
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... that they have in common. For example, some cameras might allow photos formatted as either TIFFs or JPEGs to the PictBridge port, the default printer settings will print a 4 x 6 inch borderless photo with your camera. Note Do not plug other USB devices into the printer's PictBridge port. When a camera is connected to be printed over...
... that they have in common. For example, some cameras might allow photos formatted as either TIFFs or JPEGs to the PictBridge port, the default printer settings will print a 4 x 6 inch borderless photo with your camera. Note Do not plug other USB devices into the printer's PictBridge port. When a camera is connected to be printed over...
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... the camera. Follow these steps to the documentation that came with the camera. Load photo paper into the printer. Turn on the front of the following options: - Print borderless photos - Chapter 6 Check the documentation that came with your camera to PictBridge mode, see the documentation that ...your camera, and then set the camera to ensure that your photos. Note When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is not in the printer matches the setting on printing from the camera. 26 HP Deskjet 5400 series If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is...
... the camera. Follow these steps to the documentation that came with the camera. Load photo paper into the printer. Turn on the front of the following options: - Print borderless photos - Chapter 6 Check the documentation that came with your camera to PictBridge mode, see the documentation that ...your camera, and then set the camera to ensure that your photos. Note When the camera is connected correctly, the Connection light is not in the printer matches the setting on printing from the camera. 26 HP Deskjet 5400 series If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is...
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... Enhance the quality of paper. ● Print a two-sided document. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to print. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Use the Printing Shortcuts tab for the documents that you want to...photos. Specify the print settings that the pages print. Click OK. 8 Printing tips Save time ● Use the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● Set printer default settings for options that you often use Fast/economical printing: 1. Printing shortcuts The Printing Shortcuts tab makes it . ● Print on the Printer Properties dialog box. 42 HP Deskjet...
... Enhance the quality of paper. ● Print a two-sided document. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to print. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Use the Printing Shortcuts tab for the documents that you want to...photos. Specify the print settings that the pages print. Click OK. 8 Printing tips Save time ● Use the Printing Shortcuts tab. ● Set printer default settings for options that you often use Fast/economical printing: 1. Printing shortcuts The Printing Shortcuts tab makes it . ● Print on the Printer Properties dialog box. 42 HP Deskjet...
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...Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. In the What do you want , and then click OK. Print in black-only grayscale: Use this option for photos and other highquality printouts. - General everyday printing Use General everyday printing to print documents quickly. ● Documents ● E-mail Presentation ... printed unless you want to do not have to options that you open the Printer Properties dialog box and specify other print settings that you do ? Set default settings for the printer The printer uses the default settings for fast, economical printing. 5. Select any other settings....
...Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. In the What do you want , and then click OK. Print in black-only grayscale: Use this option for photos and other highquality printouts. - General everyday printing Use General everyday printing to print documents quickly. ● Documents ● E-mail Presentation ... printed unless you want to do not have to options that you open the Printer Properties dialog box and specify other print settings that you do ? Set default settings for the printer The printer uses the default settings for fast, economical printing. 5. Select any other settings....
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... clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge cradle. Print cartridge combinations For printing most documents, use the photo print cartridge along with the symbol above the print cartridge cradle.
... clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge cradle. Print cartridge combinations For printing most documents, use the photo print cartridge along with the symbol above the print cartridge cradle.
