HP 5900 manual Connect to the printer, Networking, Connect through a networked computer

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4 Connect to the printer

●USB

●Networking

USB

The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. The computer must be running Windows 98 or later to use a USB cable.

For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that came with the printer.

Note A USB cable might not be packaged with your printer.

Networking

The printer can be connected to a network through a networked computer or by using an HP Jetdirect Print Server

Connect through a networked computer

The printer can be connected directly to a computer on a network and then shared with other computers on the network.

For instructions about sharing the printer on a network, use the printer software CD and follow the onscreen network setup instructions.

Use an HP Jetdirect print server

The printer can be connected to a network by using an HP Jetdirect print server.

For instructions about using an HP Jetdirect print server, see the printer software CD and the documentation that came with the print server.

Note HP Jetdirect print servers are not available in all countries/regions.

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Contents Users guide Acknowledgements Hewlett-Packard Company noticesTerms and conventions Contents HP Deskjet 5900 series Users guide Welcome Special features Get started Printer featuresButtons and lights Print Cartridge Status lights Power button and lightPictBridge lights Print Cancel and Resume buttons Unfold the paper trays Paper traysTray Out tray Paper guideFold the paper trays Use print cartridges Print cartridgesReplace print cartridges Ink-backup modeInk-backup mode output Installed print Result CartridgeAutomatic paper-type sensor Exit ink-backup modeUse an HP Jetdirect print server Connect to the printerNetworking Connect through a networked computerPrepare to print Print photosPrint borderless photos GuidelinesPrint Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print photos with a borderClick OK to print the photo Photo print cartridge HP Real Life technologiesOpen HP Real Life technologies Maximum dpi PhotoREtColor management Advanced color settingsStore and handle photo paper Exif PrintOther photo projects Save money when printing photosShare photos with friends and family Users guide PictBridge printing Print photos from a digitalCamera About PictBridgePrint borderless photos Print photos with a border Chapter Mail Print other documentsLetters Save paper with two-sided printing DocumentsPrint Quality EnvelopesType is Automatic or Plain paper BrochuresPrint brochures with borders Print borderless brochuresClick the Printing Shortcuts tab Greeting cards Print Quality Normal PostcardsLabels TransparenciesIndex cards and other small media Booklets Left Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Posters Iron-on transfers Print Printing shortcuts Printing tipsFast/economical printing Print in grayscale Set default settings for the printerGeneral everyday printing Presentation printingSelect a print quality Click Document Options, and then click Layout Options Set the page orderPrint multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Print previewSelect a specific paper type Set a custom paper sizeSelect a paper type Use the automatic paper-type sensorUse a print task quick set Print task quick setsCreate a print task quick set Create a bound two-sided document Two-sided printingDelete a print task quick set Print a two-sided documentBook binding Portrait Landscape Print On Both Sides Manually Preserve Layout Flip Pages UpObjective Action Resize a documentWatermarks Print on a different paper sizeCreate or change a watermark Apply an existing watermarkInk Status window Printer softwarePrinter Properties dialog box Whats This? helpDownload printer software updates Selection numbers MaintenanceInstall print cartridges Print cartridge combinationsInstallation instructions Ink-backup modeRemove plastic tape Align the print cartridges Set the auto-off featureCalibrate color Automatically clean print cartridgesPrint a test Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab View estimated ink levelsMaintain the printer body Remove ink from your skin and clothingCleaning instructions Manually clean print cartridgesGather cleaning supplies Prepare to cleanStore print cartridges Maintain print cartridgesUse the Toolbox Printer ToolboxCheck the printer lights TroubleshootingPrinter does not print Verify the followingCheck the print queue Paper jamIf the printer still does not print Printer does not feed paper Paper problemsPrinter ejects paper Paper mismatch Printer is stalled Print cartridge problemsIncorrect print cartridge Click the Estimated Ink Level tab Print cartridge problem messageCheck the paper tray Printing in ink-backup mode messagePhotos do not print correctly Print cartridge is in the wrong slot messageHorizontal lines appear on a photo Tab SettingPart of the photo is faded Fading occurs near the edges of a photo Fading occurs on the edges of a photoImages in a connected digital camera do not print PictBridge problemsPictBridge lights are flashing State of the lights Streaks and missing lines Print quality is poorPrint is faded Blank pages print Adjust the ink volume and dry timeToo much or too little ink appears on Text and images are misaligned Click Document Options, and then click Printer FeaturesTab Finishing Paper/Quality Effects Setting Document is misprintedBorderless printing guidelines Problems with borderless documentsDocument does not reflect the new print settings Envelope is printed at an angleImage is printed at an angle Photo has unwanted border Ink smearsFading occurs on the edges of a printout Photo has an unwanted borderFor photo paper with a tear-off tab For most paper typesError messages Printer lights are on or flashing Power light is flashing Print Cartridge Status light is on or flashing Resume light is flashingAll lights are flashing If the status light is on and flashing If the status light is on and not flashingIf the status and Resume lights are flashing Document prints slowly If you continue to have problemsPaper SuppliesUSB cables Printer specifications SpecificationsEnvironmental statement Environmental informationPrint cartridge recovery Chapter Index HP Deskjet 5900 series USB 100