HP 5740 - Color Inkjet manual Setting the auto-on and auto-off feature, Aligning print cartridges

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Chapter 9

Setting the auto-on and auto-off feature

Follow these instructions to use the printer auto-on and auto-off feature.

Auto-on

Auto-on is a default feature of the printer. The printer automatically turns on when you print a file or raise the printer cover.

Auto-off

The auto-off feature places the printer in a low-power, energy-efficient mode after it has been idle for 30 minutes.

Follow these steps to activate the auto-off feature:

1Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox.

2Select the Configuration panel.

3Follow the onscreen instructions.

Aligning print cartridges

The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is installed. You can also align the print cartridges at other times to ensure optimal print quality.

To align the print cartridges, follow these steps:

1Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray.

2Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox.

3Select the Calibrate panel.

4Click the Align button, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

Calibrating color

Perform a color calibration only if the colors in photographs that are printed with the photo print cartridge are consistently tinted.

Before performing a color calibration, align the print cartridges, and then reprint your photograph. If the color is still tinted, perform a color calibration.

To calibrate color, follow these steps:

1Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray.

2Verify that a photo print cartridge is installed in the printer.

3Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox.

4Select the Calibrate Color panel.

5Follow the onscreen instructions.

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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