HP 5900 manual Set a custom paper size, Select a paper type, Use the automatic paper-type sensor

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Before the document prints, a preview appears.

5.Do one of the following:

–Click File and then click Print to HP Deskjet to print the document.

–Click File and then click Cancel Printing to cancel the print job. Adjust the print settings as needed before trying to print the document again.

Set a custom paper size

Use the Custom paper size dialog box to print on a special paper size.

Note This feature is not available for all paper types.

Follow these steps to define a custom paper size:

1.Open the Printer Properties dialog box.

2.Click the Paper/Quality tab.

3.Click the Custom button.

The Custom paper size dialog box appears.

4.In the Name drop-down list, click a custom paper size name.

5.Type the paper dimensions in the Width and Length boxes.

The minimum and maximum dimensions appear beneath each of the boxes.

6.Click the unit of measurement: Inches or Millimeters.

7.Click Save to save the custom paper size.

8.Click OK to exit the Custom Paper Size dialog box.

Select a paper type

To determine the paper type used for a printing job, select Automatic to use the automatic paper-type sensor or select a specific paper type.

Use the automatic paper-type sensor

Automatic is the default paper-type setting. When it is used, the auto paper-type sensor automatically selects the print settings that are appropriate for the media that you are printing, particularly when HP paper and media are used.

Follow these steps to use the auto paper-type sensor:

1.Open the Printer Properties dialog box.

2.Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.

3.In the Paper type drop-down list, click Automatic.

4.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.

Note Do not use the Automatic setting for high-quality printouts. Instead, select a specific paper type.

Select a specific paper type

When printing a higher-quality document, HP recommends that you select a specific paper type.

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Contents Users guide Acknowledgements Hewlett-Packard Company noticesTerms and conventions Contents HP Deskjet 5900 series Users guide Welcome Special features Printer features Get startedButtons and lights Power button and light Print Cartridge Status lightsPictBridge lights Print Cancel and Resume buttons Unfold the paper trays Paper traysTray Paper guide Out trayFold the paper trays Print cartridges Use print cartridgesInk-backup mode Ink-backup mode outputInstalled print Result Cartridge Replace print cartridgesExit ink-backup mode Automatic paper-type sensorConnect to the printer NetworkingConnect through a networked computer Use an HP Jetdirect print serverPrint photos Print borderless photosGuidelines Prepare to printPrint Print photos with a border Orientation Portrait or LandscapeClick OK to print the photo Photo print cartridge HP Real Life technologiesOpen HP Real Life technologies PhotoREt Maximum dpiAdvanced color settings Color managementExif Print Store and handle photo paperOther photo projects Save money when printing photosShare photos with friends and family Users guide Print photos from a digital CameraAbout PictBridge PictBridge printingPrint borderless photos Print photos with a border Chapter Print other documents MailLetters Documents Save paper with two-sided printingEnvelopes Print QualityBrochures Type is Automatic or Plain paperPrint brochures with borders Print borderless brochuresClick the Printing Shortcuts tab Greeting cards Postcards Print Quality NormalTransparencies LabelsIndex cards and other small media Booklets Left Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Posters Iron-on transfers Print Printing shortcuts Printing tipsFast/economical printing Set default settings for the printer General everyday printingPresentation printing Print in grayscaleSelect a print quality Set the page order Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paperPrint preview Click Document Options, and then click Layout OptionsSet a custom paper size Select a paper typeUse the automatic paper-type sensor Select a specific paper typeUse a print task quick set Print task quick setsCreate a print task quick set Two-sided printing Delete a print task quick setPrint a two-sided document Create a bound two-sided documentBook binding Print On Both Sides Manually Preserve Layout Flip Pages Up Portrait LandscapeResize a document WatermarksPrint on a different paper size Objective ActionApply an existing watermark Create or change a watermarkPrinter software Printer Properties dialog boxWhats This? help Ink Status windowDownload printer software updates Maintenance Install print cartridgesPrint cartridge combinations Selection numbersInk-backup mode Installation instructionsRemove plastic tape Set the auto-off feature Align the print cartridgesCalibrate color Automatically clean print cartridgesPrint a test View estimated ink levels Maintain the printer bodyRemove ink from your skin and clothing Click the Estimated Ink Levels tabManually clean print cartridges Gather cleaning suppliesPrepare to clean Cleaning instructionsMaintain print cartridges Store print cartridgesPrinter Toolbox Use the ToolboxTroubleshooting Printer does not printVerify the following Check the printer lightsCheck 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 Print cartridge problem message Click the Estimated Ink Level tabPrinting in ink-backup mode message Photos do not print correctlyPrint cartridge is in the wrong slot message Check the paper trayHorizontal lines appear on a photo Tab SettingPart of the photo is faded Fading occurs on the edges of a photo Fading occurs near 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 Click Document Options, and then click Printer Features Tab Finishing Paper/Quality Effects SettingDocument is misprinted Text and images are misalignedProblems with borderless documents Document does not reflect the new print settingsEnvelope is printed at an angle Borderless printing guidelinesImage is printed at an angle Ink smears Photo has unwanted borderPhoto has an unwanted border Fading occurs on the edges of a printoutFor most paper types For photo paper with a tear-off tabError 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 If you continue to have problems Document prints slowlyPaper SuppliesUSB cables Specifications Printer specificationsEnvironmental information Environmental statementPrint cartridge recovery Chapter Index HP Deskjet 5900 series USB 100