HP 5900 manual Download printer software updates

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Print cartridge information and ordering

For print cartridge information and to link to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button.

Displaying the Ink Status window

If you do not want the Ink Status window to appear when you print, select the Do not show this again check box in the lower-left corner of the window.

If you previously chose not to show the Ink Status window but now want it to appear when you print, follow these steps:

1.For Windows 2000, click Start, and then click Settings. For Windows XP, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes.

A list that includes the printers installed on your computer appears.

2.Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to display a list of options.

3.Click Properties.

The printer properties dialog box appears.

4.Click the Device Settings tab.

5.For Display Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK.

Download printer software updates

Download the latest printer software update every few months to ensure you have the latest features and improvements:

1.Make sure you are connected to the Internet.

2.For Windows 2000, click Start, click Programs, click HP, and then click HP Software Update. For Windows XP, click Start, click All Programs, click HP, and then click HP Software Update.

The HP Software Update window appears.

3.Click Next.

HP Software Update searches the HP Web site for printer software updates.

–If the computer has the most recent version of the printer software installed, No updates are available for your system at this time appears in the HP Software Update window.

–If the computer does not have the most recent version of the printer software installed, a software update appears in the HP Software Update window.

4.If a software update is available, select the check box beside the update name.

5.Click Install.

6.Follow the onscreen instructions.

Download HP Image Zone software

Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Image Zone software you might have installed on the computer. For information about updating the HP Image Zone software, see the HP Image Zone Help.

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Contents Users guide Hewlett-Packard Company notices AcknowledgementsTerms 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 Paper trays Unfold the 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 HP Real Life technologies Photo print cartridgeOpen HP Real Life technologies PhotoREt Maximum dpiAdvanced color settings Color managementExif Print Store and handle photo paperSave money when printing photos Other photo projectsShare 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 borderless brochures Print brochures with bordersClick 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 tips Printing shortcutsFast/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 typePrint task quick sets Use a print task quick setCreate 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 cartridgesAutomatically clean print cartridges Calibrate colorPrint 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 lightsPaper jam Check the print queueIf the printer still does not print Paper problems Printer does not feed paperPrinter ejects paper Paper mismatch Print cartridge problems Printer is stalledIncorrect 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 trayTab Setting Horizontal lines appear on a photoPart of the photo is faded Fading occurs on the edges of a photo Fading occurs near the edges of a photoPictBridge problems Images in a connected digital camera do not printPictBridge lights are flashing State of the lights Print quality is poor Streaks and missing linesPrint is faded Adjust the ink volume and dry time Blank pages printToo 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 Resume light is flashing Print Cartridge Status light is on or flashingAll lights are flashing If the status light is on and not flashing If the status light is on and flashingIf the status and Resume lights are flashing If you continue to have problems Document prints slowlySupplies PaperUSB cables Specifications Printer specificationsEnvironmental information Environmental statementPrint cartridge recovery Chapter Index HP Deskjet 5900 series USB 100