HP 5900 manual Paper mismatch

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document, always have the tri-color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed.

Out-of-paper message

If an out-of-paper message appears, follow these guidelines.

Paper jam

For information about clearing a paper jam, see the paper jam page.

Printer prints on multiple sheets at once

If the printer prints on multiple sheets at once, follow these guidelines.

Printer prints on multiple sheets at once

If the printer prints on multiple sheets at once, check the following:

Paper weight

The printer might print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is under the recommended paper weight. Use paper that is within the recommended specifications. For paper weight specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer.

Paper might be loaded improperly

The printer might print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is loaded too far toward the back of the printer or if the paper guide is not positioned firmly against the paper. Reload the paper into the In tray, pushing the paper until you feel resistance, and then slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack.

The printer might also print on multiple sheets at once if different paper types are loaded in the In tray. For example, photo paper might be mixed with plain paper. Empty the In tray and load only the paper type that is appropriate for the document that you are printing.

Paper mismatch

If you receive an error message about a paper mismatch, it indicates that the paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the In tray.

You can continue printing with the mismatched paper by pressing the Resume button. To cancel printing, press the Cancel button.

To correct the paper mismatch, change the paper size and type selections in the software program or the printer software, or change the paper in the In tray.

In the software program, follow these steps:

1.Press the Cancel button.

2.Open the File menu, and then click Page Setup.

3.On the Page Setup screen, verify the selected paper size and 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 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 cartridgesInk-backup mode output Ink-backup modeInstalled print Result Cartridge Replace print cartridgesAutomatic paper-type sensor Exit ink-backup modeNetworking Connect to the printerConnect through a networked computer Use an HP Jetdirect print serverPrint borderless photos Print photosGuidelines Prepare to printPrint 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 Camera Print photos from a digitalAbout PictBridge PictBridge printingPrint 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 General everyday printing Set default settings for the printerPresentation printing Print in grayscaleSelect a print quality Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Set the page orderPrint preview Click Document Options, and then click Layout OptionsSelect a paper type Set a custom paper sizeUse the automatic paper-type sensor Select a specific paper typeUse a print task quick set Print task quick setsCreate a print task quick set Delete a print task quick set Two-sided printingPrint a two-sided document Create a bound two-sided documentBook binding Portrait Landscape Print On Both Sides Manually Preserve Layout Flip Pages UpWatermarks Resize a documentPrint on a different paper size Objective ActionCreate or change a watermark Apply an existing watermarkPrinter Properties dialog box Printer softwareWhats This? help Ink Status windowDownload printer software updates Install print cartridges MaintenancePrint cartridge combinations Selection numbersInstallation instructions Ink-backup modeRemove plastic tape Align the print cartridges Set the auto-off featureCalibrate color Automatically clean print cartridgesPrint a test Maintain the printer body View estimated ink levelsRemove ink from your skin and clothing Click the Estimated Ink Levels tabGather cleaning supplies Manually clean print cartridgesPrepare to clean Cleaning instructionsStore print cartridges Maintain print cartridgesUse the Toolbox Printer ToolboxPrinter does not print TroubleshootingVerify 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 Click the Estimated Ink Level tab Print cartridge problem messagePhotos do not print correctly Printing in ink-backup mode messagePrint 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 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 Tab Finishing Paper/Quality Effects Setting Click Document Options, and then click Printer FeaturesDocument is misprinted Text and images are misalignedDocument does not reflect the new print settings Problems with borderless documentsEnvelope is printed at an angle Borderless printing guidelinesImage 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