HP 5530 manual Improve print quality, To improve print quality

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Improve print quality

NOTE: To avoid print quality problems, always turn the printer off using the On button, and wait until the On button light goes out before you pull the plug or turn off a power strip. This allows the printer to move the cartridges to a capped position, where they are protected from drying out.

To improve print quality

1.Make sure you are using original HP ink cartridges.

2.Check the printer software to make sure you have selected the appropriate paper type from the Media drop-down list and print quality from the Quality Settings drop-down list.

●In the printer software, click Print & Scan and then click Set Preferences to access the print properties.

3.Check the estimated ink levels to determine if the cartridges are low on ink. For more information, see Check the estimated ink levels on page 44. If the ink cartridges are low on ink consider replacing them.

For more information, see Check the estimated ink levels on page 44. If the ink cartridges are low on ink consider replacing them.

4.Align the cartridges.

To align the cartridges from the printer software

NOTE: Aligning the cartridges ensures the high-quality output. The HP All-in-One prompts you to align the cartridges every time you install a new cartridge. If you remove and reinstall the same ink cartridge, the HP All-in-One will not prompt you to align the ink cartridges. The HP All- in-One remembers the alignment values for that ink cartridge, so you do not need to realign the ink cartridges.

a.Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the paper tray.

b.Depending on your operating system, do one of the following to open the printer software:

●Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name.

●Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP ENVY 5530 series, and then click HP ENVY 5530 series.

c.In the printer software, click Print & Scan, and then click Maintain Your Printer to access the Printer Toolbox.

d.In Printer Toolbox, click Align Ink Cartridges on the Device Services tab. The printer prints an alignment sheet.

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Contents HP Envy 5530 e-All-in-One series Page Table of contents 103 HP Envy 5530 e-All-in-One series Help HP Envy 5530 e-All-in-One series Help Get to know the HP Envy 5530 series Printer parts Get to know the HP Envy 5530 series2Rear view of HP Envy 5530 e-All-in-One series Wireless button Opens the Wireless Summary menu Control panel and status lights5ePrint button To change the Auto-Off setting Auto-OffPrint Print photos from a memory card Print photosLoad photo paper To print a photo on photo paper To print a document Print documentsLoad paper To print on both sidesClick OK to print To print an envelope Print envelopesLoad envelopes Print Quick Forms To print Quick FormsPrint with HP wireless direct Print from a wireless-capable mobile devicePrint from a wireless-capable computer Select Connect New PrinterTips for printing from a computer Printer settings tipsTips for print success Tips for ink and paperTips for print success Print using the maximum dpi To print in Maximum dpi modePaper basics Photo printing Recommended papers for printingColorLok Business documentsEveryday printing Special projectsLoad media Load small-size paperLoad full-size paper Load envelopes Enww Order HP Paper Supplies Use Web Services EPrint from anywhere To ePrint a document from anywhereEPrint from anywhere Use HP Print Apps Use the HP Connected website Tips for using Web Services Tips for printing apps and using HP ePrintCopy and scan Copy documents Make a 1-sided copyMake a 2-sided copy Touch Black or Color Scan to a computer or memory card from the printer display Scan to a computer or memory cardPrepare the scan Scan from your computer Tips for copy and scan success Copy and scan Work with cartridges To check the ink levels from the printer software Check the estimated ink levelsTo check the ink levels from the control panel Locate the cartridge number in the printer software Order ink suppliesLocate the cartridge number on the printer Replace the cartridges To replace the cartridgesRelated topics Tips for working with cartridges on Use single-cartridge mode Exit single-cartridge modeCartridge warranty information Tips for working with cartridges Work with cartridges Connectivity PIN method Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS requires WPS routerPush Button PBC method Connect a new printer Traditional wireless connection requires routerTo connect the product with the Wireless Setup Wizard Change network settings Touch Advanced SettingsConnect wirelessly to the printer without a router To connect wirelessly to the printer without a routerChange from a USB connection to a wireless network Change from a USB connection to a wireless networkTips for setting up and using a networked printer To open the embedded Web server Open the embedded Web server via Wireless DirectAdvanced printer management tools for networked printers About cookiesAdvanced printer management tools for networked printers Connectivity Solve a problem Clear paper jam To clear a paper jam from the paper pathTo clear a paper jam from the duplexer To clear a paper jam from the paper tray To clear a paper jam from print zonePrevent paper jams Clear carriage jam Clean ink smear To clean ink smear from the printer displayTo align the cartridges from the printer software Improve print qualityTo improve print quality To print a diagnostics page from the printer software To align the cartridges from the printer displayTo clean the cartridges from the printer display To print a diagnostics page from the printer displayTo clean the cartridges from the printer software Ink cartridge problem To clean cartridge contactsClick here to go online for more information Unable to print Resolve print issuesTo verify that the printer is set as the default printer To verify that the printer is not paused or offlineWindows Vista To restart the print spoolerWindows To clear the print queue To check the power connection and reset the printerWindows XP Power connection to the printer Solve print problem Solve copy and scan problem Solve networking problem To check network configuration or print wireless test reportCheck cartridge access door Cartridge errors Windows softwareCartridge supply upgrade Printer failure Ink cartridge problemOlder generation cartridges Resolve printer failureRegister printer Support process If you have a problem, follow these stepsHP support HP support by phoneAdditional warranty options Phone support period Placing a callSolve a problem Technical information Hewlett-Packard Company notices Print specifications SpecificationsEnvironmental specifications Scan specificationsCopy specifications Cartridge yield Print resolutionPaper use Environmental product stewardship programEco-Tips PlasticsRecycling program Material safety data sheetsPower consumption HP inkjet supplies recycling programEnww To set the Sleep mode time Regulatory notices Regulatory model identification numberAppendix a Technical information Enww Products with wireless LAN devices FranceDeclaration of conformity Regulatory wireless statements Exposure to radio frequency radiation Enww Wireless notice to users in Japan Index

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