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Question posted by rusty10113 on April 22nd, 2012

Deskjet Won't Print In Color

it only prints in black and white, not color, both cartridges are full and properly installed

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HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 4

...feature. For example: Warning! terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are used print cartridges out of the reach of software steps. Touching these parts will result in the ... about the selected option. terms The HP Deskjet printer may be referred to as the HP printer or printer. Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. dialog box....
HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 7

You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with a photo print cartridge. q Print screen: Prints the image displayed on and Auto-off: Enable the auto-off feature to place the printer into a low-power, energy-efficient mode after it has been idle for 30 minutes. q Digital photo printing: Enhanced digital photo printing capabilities. q Auto-on your computer's monitor...
HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 11

...only this print cartridge is not a true black. exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. For instructions on removing a print cartridge, click here. ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode allows the printer to exit ink-backup mode. photo print cartridge Colors are printed as grayscale, black is grayed...
HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 14

... number HP Deskjet black 56 c6656 5100 Series (except HP tri-color 57 c6657 Deskjet 5168) photo 58 c6658 HP Deskjet 5168 Please refer to the graphic instructions located under the printer cover, or the hardcopy reference guide that was included with your printer. q black print cartridge q tri-color print cartridge q photo print cartridge 1. For installation instructions, click...
HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 53

... of the printout. Reducing the ink volume reduces the color quality. 2. Using this option may require you to set these steps to print the document under normal conditions. The Maximum dpi print quality mode is not available when the printer is in Low advanced features Printing photographs, transparencies, or documents with graphics may reduce the...
HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 55

...For Photocopy or Fax: Uses the black print cartridge to print grayscale. Color Space: See digital photography technologies. Brightness: Adjusts the lightness or darkness of printed colors. 6. Color Tone: Adjusts the warmth or coolness of printed colors. 5. r Black Print Cartridge Only: Uses the black print cartridge to print grayscale suitable for photocopying and faxing. 3. Saturation...
HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 56

... in the printer driver, the tri-color printcartridge prints in 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. Select Best from the Paper Type drop-down list. 4. Select the appropriate photo paper type from the Print Quality drop-down list. 5. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is the highest quality resolution for this printer. printing Exif Print-enhanced photographs...
HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 57

.... 3. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. A photo print cartridge may be purchased separately if it in six-ink color print mode: 1. six-ink color printing Use six-ink color printing to automatically perform image specific enhancements, resulting in outstanding photographs. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this...
HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 58

... these steps to use the Adobe RGB color space: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. color space Color space defines the range of your document from a professional application using Adobe RGB, turn off the color management in another color space, then printed colors may appear more vivid. The following : r An...
HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 61

Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a printer feature: q buttons and lights q paper trays q print cartridges q ink-backup mode For a description of the printer features and the optional Two-Sided Printing Accessory, click here. getting started (hp deskjet 5150) For an overview of the optional Two-Sided Printing Accessory, click here.
HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 67

... light started flashing, follow these guidelines. Open the printer's top cover, remove the black or photo print cartridge, then close the cover. 2. Go to be restarted 1. all lights are installed. Proceed to step 2 if the lights continue to flash, replace the print cartridge. Otherwise, follow these steps: 1. If the print cartridge status light continues to flash. 2. Reconnect the...
HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 71

...paper loaded in the In tray. Always have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. If the problem persists, ... photograph is faded fading occurs on the Color tab. borderless printing problems When printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines: q ...the size of a printout q Do not print borderless documents in the printer. q Select the appropriate paper type in the...
HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 74

... appears above the tear-of the printouts, or the paper sticks together. 1. The colors in the In tray. ink smears Follow these steps if ink smears appear on the back of tab, then calibrate the printer. Remove the borderless printing media, then load plain paper in the image may become lighter. 4. Move the...
HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 77

...You can also calibrate the print cartridges at other times to printer maintenance. 3. Click Calibrate Printer. 4. Load a stack of plain white paper in the In tray. 2. To calibrate print cartridges: 1. Go to ensure optimal print quality. calibrating print cartridges The printer automatically calibrates the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is installed. Click Calibrate, then follow...
HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 89

Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a printer feature: q buttons and lights q paper trays q print cartridges q ink-backup mode For a description of the printer features and the optional Two-Sided Printing Accessory, click here. getting started (hp deskjet 5160) For an overview of the optional Two-Sided Printing Accessory, click here.
HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 101

printing (hp deskjet 5150) Click the appropriate topic below to view an explanation of the printer software: q print settings q advanced features q device status box Click the appropriate topic below to view instructions on printing functions: q printing a document q changing default settings q printing digital photographs q digital photography technologies q two-sided printing q print task quick ...
HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 128

... color is installed in the printer. 3. Load plain white paper in photographs printed with the photo print cartridge are consistently tinted. calibrating color Perform a color calibration only if the colors in the In tray. 2. Before preforming a color calibration, calibrate the printer, then reprint your photograph. Verify that a photo print cartridge is still tinted, then perform a color...
HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 136

... of plastic tape may still be attached to the print cartridges. For the correct part numbers, see print cartridges. Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. blank pages print q The protective piece of ink. If the black text and images on your printed pages are faded, you may be printing using only the tri-color print cartridge. print quality is poor streaks and missing lines If...
HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 150

...print cartridges to a minimum while ensuring proper functionality and reliability. Ozone: Ozone-depleting chemicals such as CFCs have been designed to access quickly for efficient disassembly and repair. High priority parts have been eliminated from HewlettPackard's manufacturing processes. The rugged design of the HP Deskjet printer assists in accordance with your HP Deskjet printer...
HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 152

printing (hp deskjet 5160) Click the appropriate topic below to view an explanation of the printer software: q print settings q advanced features q device status box Click the appropriate topic below to view instructions on printing functions: q printing a document q changing default settings q printing digital photographs q digital photography technologies q two-sided printing q print task quick ...

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