HP 5740 - Color Inkjet manual Document is misprinted, Text and images are misaligned

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Chapter 10

Document is misprinted

●Text and images are misaligned

●Document is printed off-center or at an angle

●Parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place

●Envelope is printed at an angle

●Document does not reflect the new print settings

Text and images are misaligned

If the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then align the print cartridges.

Document is printed off-center or at an angle

1Verify that the paper is correctly placed in the In tray.

2Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the paper.

3Reprint the document.

Parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place

1Open the Page Setup dialog box and verify the following settings:

–Paper Size: Select the appropriate paper size.

–Scaling (%): Select this feature to scale text or graphics to fit on the paper.

–Orientation: Verify the appropriate orientation.

2Open the Print dialog box.

3Select the Layout panel.

4If Tiling is selected and you are not printing a poster, click Multiple Pages per Sheet, and then click 1 (Normal) in the Pages Per Sheet box.

Envelope is printed at an angle

1Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer.

2Confirm that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the envelope.

3Reprint the envelope.

Document does not reflect the new print settings

The printer settings might differ from the software program print settings. Select the appropriate print settings within the software program.

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Contents Users Guide Accessibility Hewlett-Packard Company noticesAcknowledgements Terms and conventionsContents Paper jams and other paper problems HP Deskjet 5700 series printer Special features Printer features Getting startedChapter Buttons and lights Power button and light Print Cancel and Resume buttonsPrint Cancel button Resume button and lightPrint Cartridge Status lights Paper trays Unfolding the paper traysTray Out trayFolding the paper trays Using print cartridges Print cartridgesReplacing print cartridges Everyday printingChapter Selection number label Ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode outputExiting ink-backup mode Automatic Paper-Type SensorConnecting to the printer Connecting through a networked computerUsing an HP Jetdirect print server NetworkingPrinting photos Print a borderless photoPrinting borderless photos GuidelinesPreparing to print Printing Print Quality Best or Maximum dpiPrinting photos with a border Printing Using HP digital photography options HP digital photography optionsOpening HP digital photography options Select the Digital Photography panelInstalling the photo print cartridge Using the photo print cartridgePhoto print cartridge Storing the photo print cartridgeColor settings Saving money when printing photos Maximum dpiStoring and handling photo paper StorageHandling Printing tips Save timeSave money 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 Using the Print Status dialog box Viewing and changing the status of a print jobChecking the status of the printer Opening the Print Status dialog boxPrinting from the computer desktop Maintenance Installing print cartridgesPrint cartridge combinations Selection numbersInk-backup mode Installation instructionsUsers Guide Setting the auto-on and auto-off feature Aligning print cartridgesCalibrating color Auto-onAutomatically cleaning the print cartridges Calibrating print qualityViewing estimated ink levels Select the Calibrate Print Quality panelMaintaining the printer body Removing ink from your skin and clothingSurface 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 Troubleshooting Printer is not printingVerify the following Check the printer lightsCheck the printer cable connection If the printer still does not printPaper jams and other paper problems Paper jamsPaper weight Printer prints on multiple sheets at oncePrinter does not feed paper Paper might be loaded improperlyPrinter ejects paper Out-of-paper messageCheck the printer settings Photos are not printing correctlyReload the paper tray 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 quality is poor Streaks and missing linesPrint is faded Blank pages printToo much or too little ink appears on Document does not reflect the new print settings Document is misprintedText and images are misaligned 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 Error messages Problem with the print cartridge messageIf the In tray contains paper If the In tray is emptyPower light is flashing Printer lights are on or flashingWhat the lights indicate Resume light is flashing Print Cartridge Status light is on or flashingPrinter might be out of paper 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 specificationsEnvironmental information Reduction and eliminationRecycling Energy consumptionPrint cartridge recovery Index Recycling 102