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... ...5 Paper basics ...8 Load media ...11 Load original ...15 Open the HP printer software (Windows) ...16 Sleep mode ...17 Accessibility ...18 3 Print ...19 Print photos ...20 Print documents ...22 Print on both sides (duplexing) ...23 Print using Near Field Communication (NFC) ...24 Print with AirPrint ...25 Tips for print success ...27 4 Use Web Services ...29 What are Web Services...
... ...5 Paper basics ...8 Load media ...11 Load original ...15 Open the HP printer software (Windows) ...16 Sleep mode ...17 Accessibility ...18 3 Print ...19 Print photos ...20 Print documents ...22 Print on both sides (duplexing) ...23 Print using Near Field Communication (NFC) ...24 Print with AirPrint ...25 Tips for print success ...27 4 Use Web Services ...29 What are Web Services...
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... networked printers 89 Tips for setting up and using a networked printer 91 9 Solve a problem ...92 Jams and paper-feed issues ...93 Ink cartridge issues ...98 Printing issues ...100 Copy issues ...108 Scan issues ...109 Fax issues ...110 Network and connection issues ...119 Printer hardware issues ...121...
... networked printers 89 Tips for setting up and using a networked printer 91 9 Solve a problem ...92 Jams and paper-feed issues ...93 Ink cartridge issues ...98 Printing issues ...100 Copy issues ...108 Scan issues ...109 Fax issues ...110 Network and connection issues ...119 Printer hardware issues ...121...
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Learn how to use your HP Officejet 5740 series ● Get started on page 2 ● Print on page 19 ● Use Web Services on page 29 ● Copy and scan on page 39 ● Fax on page 47 ● Work with cartridges on page 72 ● Connect Your Printer on page 81 ● Technical information on page 124 ● Solve a problem on page 92 ENWW 1 1 How do I?
Learn how to use your HP Officejet 5740 series ● Get started on page 2 ● Print on page 19 ● Use Web Services on page 29 ● Copy and scan on page 39 ● Fax on page 47 ● Work with cartridges on page 72 ● Connect Your Printer on page 81 ● Technical information on page 124 ● Solve a problem on page 92 ENWW 1 1 How do I?
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...to select menu options, or scroll through the menu items. Near Field Communication (NFC) button: Indicates the area where you can print. ● Slow blinking light indicates that wireless is not connected to the message on the printer. Control panel and status lights...6 7 Name and Description Wireless light: Indicates the status of the printer wireless connection. ● Solid blue light indicates that is displayed when you can print documents and images from a mobile device (such as a smartphone or tablet) by touching the device on , but the printer is on the printer....
...to select menu options, or scroll through the menu items. Near Field Communication (NFC) button: Indicates the area where you can print. ● Slow blinking light indicates that wireless is not connected to the message on the printer. Control panel and status lights...6 7 Name and Description Wireless light: Indicates the status of the printer wireless connection. ● Solid blue light indicates that is displayed when you can print documents and images from a mobile device (such as a smartphone or tablet) by touching the device on , but the printer is on the printer....
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ePrint icon: Opens the Web Services Summary menu, where you can view and print photos, or reprint a printed photo. Photo : Opens the Photo menu where you can check ePrint status details, change fax settings. HP Printables: Provides a quick and easy way to perform maintenance functions. Help :... Opens the Help menu where you can send a fax, or change ePrint settings, or print an Info page. Near Field Communication (NFC) button:...
ePrint icon: Opens the Web Services Summary menu, where you can view and print photos, or reprint a printed photo. Photo : Opens the Photo menu where you can check ePrint status details, change fax settings. HP Printables: Provides a quick and easy way to perform maintenance functions. Help :... Opens the Help menu where you can send a fax, or change ePrint settings, or print an Info page. Near Field Communication (NFC) button:...
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...and status lights 7 Ethernet icon: Shows that an Ethernet network connection exists and also provides easy access to replace cartridges until the print quality becomes unacceptable. Ink icon: Shows estimated ink levels by default, the printer control panel display shows (Wireless). You can also...for the Auto Answer function, fax logs, and the fax sound volume. Displays a warning symbol if the ink level is connected to avoid possible printing delays. NOTE: (Ethernet) and (Wireless) will not be displayed at the same time. Showing the Ethernet icon or the wireless icon depends ...
...and status lights 7 Ethernet icon: Shows that an Ethernet network connection exists and also provides easy access to replace cartridges until the print quality becomes unacceptable. Ink icon: Shows estimated ink levels by default, the printer control panel display shows (Wireless). You can also...for the Auto Answer function, fax logs, and the fax sound volume. Displays a warning symbol if the ink level is connected to avoid possible printing delays. NOTE: (Ethernet) and (Wireless) will not be displayed at the same time. Showing the Ethernet icon or the wireless icon depends ...
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...low cost, using paper designed for easy handling. All papers with the ColorLok logo are printing. HP Premium Plus Photo Paper delivers exceptional results with the ColorLok logo for longer lasting documents. ● HP Photo Value Packs 8 Chapter 2 Get started ENWW It resists water, smears, fingerprints, ...is designed to a storeprocessed photo. glossy or soft-gloss (satin matte). Get sharp, crisp images when you want the best print quality, HP recommends using paper Recommended papers for framing, displaying, or gifting your best photos and special photo projects. It is best to ...
...low cost, using paper designed for easy handling. All papers with the ColorLok logo are printing. HP Premium Plus Photo Paper delivers exceptional results with the ColorLok logo for longer lasting documents. ● HP Photo Value Packs 8 Chapter 2 Get started ENWW It resists water, smears, fingerprints, ...is designed to a storeprocessed photo. glossy or soft-gloss (satin matte). Get sharp, crisp images when you want the best print quality, HP recommends using paper Recommended papers for framing, displaying, or gifting your best photos and special photo projects. It is best to ...
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... reproductions and business graphics for presentation, proposals, reports, and newsletters. Everyday printing All the papers listed for everyday printing feature ColorLok Technology for longer lasting documents. ● HP Office Paper HP Office Paper is acid-free for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid ... with your photos are long lasting and vivid, print after print. Great for two-sided use . It is a high-quality multifunction paper. It is suitable for newsletters, reports, and flyers. ● HP Printing Paper HP Printing Paper is opaque enough for twosided color usage with...
... reproductions and business graphics for presentation, proposals, reports, and newsletters. Everyday printing All the papers listed for everyday printing feature ColorLok Technology for longer lasting documents. ● HP Office Paper HP Office Paper is acid-free for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid ... with your photos are long lasting and vivid, print after print. Great for two-sided use . It is a high-quality multifunction paper. It is suitable for newsletters, reports, and flyers. ● HP Printing Paper HP Printing Paper is opaque enough for twosided color usage with...
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... faster than ordinary plain papers. Media that is loaded correctly. ● Do not overload the tray or document feeder. ● To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printing problems, avoid loading the following guidelines. ● Load only one type of paper at a time into a tray or document feeder. ● When loading...
... faster than ordinary plain papers. Media that is loaded correctly. ● Do not overload the tray or document feeder. ● To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printing problems, avoid loading the following guidelines. ● Load only one type of paper at a time into a tray or document feeder. ● When loading...
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To load small-size paper 1. Load paper. ● Insert a stack of photo paper into the photo tray print side down. ● Slide the photo paper forward until it stops. 3. To load full-size paper 1. ENWW Load media 11 Change or retain the paper ...
To load small-size paper 1. Load paper. ● Insert a stack of photo paper into the photo tray print side down. ● Slide the photo paper forward until it stops. 3. To load full-size paper 1. ENWW Load media 11 Change or retain the paper ...
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● Insert a stack of paper into the paper tray with the short edge forward and the print side down. ● Slide the paper forward until it stops. ● Slide the paper-width guides inward until they stop at the edges of the paper tray. 3. To load legal paper 1. Load paper. 12 Chapter 2 Get started ENWW Push the paper tray back in. 4. Pull out the paper tray, slide the paper-width guides outward, and then remove any previously loaded media. 2. Unlock and open the front side of the paper. 3. Change or retain the paper settings on the printer display.
● Insert a stack of paper into the paper tray with the short edge forward and the print side down. ● Slide the paper forward until it stops. ● Slide the paper-width guides inward until they stop at the edges of the paper tray. 3. To load legal paper 1. Load paper. 12 Chapter 2 Get started ENWW Push the paper tray back in. 4. Pull out the paper tray, slide the paper-width guides outward, and then remove any previously loaded media. 2. Unlock and open the front side of the paper. 3. Change or retain the paper settings on the printer display.
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... the paper. 4. Load envelopes ● Insert one or more envelopes in . 5. Change or retain the paper settings on the left side and facing up. The print side should be on the printer display. ENWW Load media 13 ● Insert a stack of paper into the paper tray with the short edge forward...
... the paper. 4. Load envelopes ● Insert one or more envelopes in . 5. Change or retain the paper settings on the left side and facing up. The print side should be on the printer display. ENWW Load media 13 ● Insert a stack of paper into the paper tray with the short edge forward...
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Load the original print side down on the scanner glass 1. Slide paper-width guides inward until they stop at the edge of the glass. 3. Lift the scanner lid. 2. Slide paper-width guides outwards. 2. ENWW Load original 15 To load an original in the document feeder. 3. Load original print-side up in the document feeder 1. Close the scanner lid. Load original To load original on the right front corner of paper.
Load the original print side down on the scanner glass 1. Slide paper-width guides inward until they stop at the edge of the glass. 3. Lift the scanner lid. 2. Slide paper-width guides outwards. 2. ENWW Load original 15 To load an original in the document feeder. 3. Load original print-side up in the document feeder 1. Close the scanner lid. Load original To load original on the right front corner of paper.
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3 Print Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. This section contains the following topics: ● Print photos ● Print documents ● Print on specific types of paper, or use special features. Change the settings manually only when you want to change print quality, print on both sides (duplexing) ● Print using Near Field Communication (NFC) ● Print with AirPrint ● Tips for print success ENWW 19
3 Print Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. This section contains the following topics: ● Print photos ● Print documents ● Print on specific types of paper, or use special features. Change the settings manually only when you want to change print quality, print on both sides (duplexing) ● Print using Near Field Communication (NFC) ● Print with AirPrint ● Tips for print success ENWW 19
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..., Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Click the button that you want to the Properties dialog box. 6. To print photos from the photo tray. This can safely remove a USB flash drive only when the USB port light is loaded into the slot. Touch... (Edit) to change brightness, crop, or rotate the selected photo, or touch (Print Settings) to begin printing. Click OK to return to print and touch Continue. 3. Select the appropriate options. ● On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation. ●...
..., Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Click the button that you want to the Properties dialog box. 6. To print photos from the photo tray. This can safely remove a USB flash drive only when the USB port light is loaded into the slot. Touch... (Edit) to change brightness, crop, or rotate the selected photo, or touch (Print Settings) to begin printing. Click OK to return to print and touch Continue. 3. Select the appropriate options. ● On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation. ●...
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... your printer is selected. 4. If you have loaded the correct paper and set the paper size on page 11. 2. a. Basic: automatically focuses the image; To print a photo from one application to the image. - Choose the appropriate paper size in the tray. Select any other... print settings you want, and then click Print. From the pop-up menu. ENWW Print photos 21 Load paper in the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose Paper Type/Quality, and then choose the following options...
... your printer is selected. 4. If you have loaded the correct paper and set the paper size on page 11. 2. a. Basic: automatically focuses the image; To print a photo from one application to the image. - Choose the appropriate paper size in the tray. Select any other... print settings you want, and then click Print. From the pop-up menu. ENWW Print photos 21 Load paper in the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose Paper Type/Quality, and then choose the following options...
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...type from the Paper Size drop-down list in the Tray Selection area, and then select the appropriate print quality in the Quality Settings area. ● Click Advanced to begin printing. Make sure your printed documents are available for the options can vary from the options provided. Locations for a USB connected printer...aligned within the margins of the paper, make sure that you have loaded the correct paper and set the paper size on the Print dialog, click Show Details. NOTE: If you change the Paper Size ensure that you have selected the correct language and region. Click...
...type from the Paper Size drop-down list in the Tray Selection area, and then select the appropriate print quality in the Quality Settings area. ● Click Advanced to begin printing. Make sure your printed documents are available for the options can vary from the options provided. Locations for a USB connected printer...aligned within the margins of the paper, make sure that you have loaded the correct paper and set the paper size on the Print dialog, click Show Details. NOTE: If you change the Paper Size ensure that you have selected the correct language and region. Click...
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... appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down list. From your printer is selected. 3. Make sure your software, select Print. 2. To print on both sides (duplexing) 23 ENWW Print on both sides of binding you have loaded the correct paper and set the paper size on the printer control panel to... appropriate options. ● On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation, and select Flip on Long Edge or Flip on Short Edge from the Print on Both Sides drop-down list. ● On the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper type from the pop-up menu. 3. NOTE: After...
... appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down list. From your printer is selected. 3. Make sure your software, select Print. 2. To print on both sides (duplexing) 23 ENWW Print on both sides of binding you have loaded the correct paper and set the paper size on the printer control panel to... appropriate options. ● On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation, and select Flip on Long Edge or Flip on Short Edge from the Print on Both Sides drop-down list. ● On the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper type from the pop-up menu. 3. NOTE: After...
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NOTE: This feature is turned on in the printer. 24 Chapter 3 Print ENWW To use this area to print-no additional setup required. Print using Near Field Communication (NFC) With near field communication (NFC), you can quickly print documents and images from a mobile device (such as a smartphone or tablet) just by touching the device on the front of the printer, near the printer control panel, and then touch your mobile device to this feature, make sure your mobile device supports NFC and make sure NFC is available with some models of the printer. Look for on the printer.
NOTE: This feature is turned on in the printer. 24 Chapter 3 Print ENWW To use this area to print-no additional setup required. Print using Near Field Communication (NFC) With near field communication (NFC), you can quickly print documents and images from a mobile device (such as a smartphone or tablet) just by touching the device on the front of the printer, near the printer control panel, and then touch your mobile device to this feature, make sure your mobile device supports NFC and make sure NFC is available with some models of the printer. Look for on the printer.
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Use AirPrint to print wirelessly to the printer from an iPad (iOS 4.2), iPhone (3GS or later), or iPod touch (third generation or later) in the following : ● The printer and the Apple device must be connected to www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting . ● Load paper that matches ...the paper settings of the printer. ENWW Print with AirPrint, go to the same network as your AirPrint enabled device. Print with AirPrint Printing using AirPrint and about which HP products are compatible with AirPrint 25 For more information about using Apple's AirPrint is...
Use AirPrint to print wirelessly to the printer from an iPad (iOS 4.2), iPhone (3GS or later), or iPod touch (third generation or later) in the following : ● The printer and the Apple device must be connected to www.hp.com/go/mobileprinting . ● Load paper that matches ...the paper settings of the printer. ENWW Print with AirPrint, go to the same network as your AirPrint enabled device. Print with AirPrint Printing using AirPrint and about which HP products are compatible with AirPrint 25 For more information about using Apple's AirPrint is...
