HP 5740 - Color Inkjet Connecting to the printer, Networking, Using an HP Jetdirect print server

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4 Connecting to the printer

●USB

●Networking

USB

The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (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 in two ways:

●It can be shared through a networked computer

●It can be connected by using an HP Jetdirect Print Server

Connecting 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, click Control Panels on the Apple menu, and then click USB Printer Sharing.

Using 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 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 AccessibilityHewlett-Packard Company notices Terms and conventionsContents Paper jams and other paper problems HP Deskjet 5700 series printer Special features Printer features Getting startedChapter Buttons and lights Print Cancel button Power button and lightPrint Cancel and Resume buttons Resume button and lightPrint Cartridge Status lights Paper trays Unfolding the paper traysTray Out trayFolding the paper trays Replacing print cartridges Using print cartridgesPrint cartridges Everyday printingChapter Selection number label Exiting ink-backup mode Ink-backup modeInk-backup mode output Automatic Paper-Type SensorUsing an HP Jetdirect print server Connecting to the printerConnecting through a networked computer NetworkingPrinting photos Print a borderless photoPrinting borderless photos GuidelinesPreparing to print Printing Print Quality Best or Maximum dpiPrinting photos with a border Printing Opening HP digital photography options Using HP digital photography optionsHP digital photography options Select the Digital Photography panelPhoto print cartridge Installing the photo print cartridgeUsing the photo print cartridge Storing the photo print cartridgeColor settings Saving money when printing photos Maximum dpiStoring and handling photo paper StorageHandling Save money Printing tipsSave time Enhance the quality of printoutsSetting the print order Two-sided printing Select Print Both SidesTablet binding with landscape orientation Users Guide Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Selecting a print quality Resizing a document Using the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor Selecting a paper typeSelecting a specific paper type Printing other documents Mail Letters Documents Print quality Two-sided printing Envelopes Brochures Printing borderless brochuresPrinting brochures with borders Print Quality Normal, Best, or Maximum dpiGreeting cards Postcards Printing Transparencies Print Quality Normal or BestLabels Paper Size A4 or US LetterIndex cards and other small media Booklets Printing Posters Multiple Pages Per Sheet Menu Tiling Tiling Size 2, 3, or Iron-on transfers Paper Size A4 or US Letter Print settings Setup dialog boxPrinter software Print dialog box Managing the printerChoosing the printer Setting the printer as your default printer Checking the status of the printer Using the Print Status dialog boxViewing and changing the status of a print job Opening the Print Status dialog boxPrinting from the computer desktop Print cartridge combinations MaintenanceInstalling print cartridges Selection numbersInk-backup mode Installation instructionsUsers Guide Calibrating color Setting the auto-on and auto-off featureAligning print cartridges Auto-onViewing estimated ink levels Automatically cleaning the print cartridgesCalibrating print quality Select the Calibrate Print Quality panelSurface Maintaining the printer bodyRemoving ink from your skin and clothing RemedyManually cleaning print cartridges Gathering cleaning suppliesPreparing to clean Cleaning instructions Maintaining print cartridgesStoring print cartridges Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox Opening the HP Inkjet ToolboxHP Inkjet Toolbox panels Verify the following TroubleshootingPrinter is not printing Check the printer lightsCheck the printer cable connection If the printer still does not printPaper jams and other paper problems Paper jamsPrinter does not feed paper Paper weightPrinter prints on multiple sheets at once Paper might be loaded improperlyPrinter ejects paper Out-of-paper messageReload the paper tray Check the printer settingsPhotos are not printing correctly Colors are tinted or incorrectHorizontal lines appear on a photo Part of the photo is fadedFading occurs on the edges of a photo Fading occurs near the edges of a photo Print is faded Print quality is poorStreaks and missing lines Blank pages printToo much or too little ink appears on Text and images are misaligned Document does not reflect the new print settingsDocument is misprinted Document is printed off-center or at an angleProblems with borderless documents Borderless printing guidelinesStreaks appear in a light portion of a photo Image is printed at an angle Ink smears Fading occurs on the edges of a printoutPhoto has an unwanted border For most paper typesFor photo paper with a tear-off tab If the In tray contains paper Error messagesProblem with the print cartridge message If the In tray is emptyPower light is flashing Printer lights are on or flashingWhat the lights indicate Printer might be out of paper Resume light is flashingPrint Cartridge Status light is on or flashing Paper jam might existAll lights are flashing If the light is on and flashingIf you continue to have problems Document prints slowlySupplies PaperHP Premium Plus Photo Paper with tear-off tab HP Premium Photo Paper, Matte with tear-off tab USB cables Specifications Printer specificationsRecycling Environmental informationReduction and elimination Energy consumptionPrint cartridge recovery Index Recycling 102