HP 5700 manual Problems with borderless documents, Envelope is printed at an angle

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

Open the Printer Properties and confirm the following options:

Tab

Basics

Paper/Quality

Effects

Finishing

Setting

Orientation: Verify the appropriate orientation. Size is: Verify the appropriate paper size.

Scale to fit: Select this option to scale text and graphics to the paper.

Poster printing: Verify that Off is selected.

If parts of the document are still missing, the printer settings might be overridden by the software program print settings. Select the appropriate print settings from within the software program.

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.

Problems with borderless documents

●Borderless printing guidelines

●Streaks appear in a light portion of a photo

●Horizontal lines appear on a photo

●Image is printed at an angle

●Ink smears

●Part of the photo is faded

●Photo has an unwanted border

Borderless printing guidelines

When printing borderless photos or brochures, follow these guidelines:

●Verify that the paper size that is specified in the Paper size drop-down list on the Printing Shortcuts tab matches the size of the paper that is loaded in the In tray.

●Select the appropriate paper type in the Paper type drop-down list on the Printing Shortcuts tab.

●If printing in grayscale, select High quality under Print in grayscale on the Color tab.

●Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer when printing borderless documents.

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Contents Users Guide Hewlett-Packard Company notices AccessibilityAcknowledgements Contents HP Deskjet 5700 Series HP Deskjet 5700 series printer Special features Getting started Printer featuresButtons and lights Print Cancel and Resume buttons Power button and lightPrint Cartridge Status lights Print Cancel buttonResume button and light Unfolding the paper trays Paper traysOut tray TrayFolding the paper trays Three print cartridges can be used with the printer Print cartridgesEveryday printing Ink-backup modeUsing print cartridges Replacing print cartridgesAutomatic Paper-Type Sensor Ink-backup mode outputExiting ink-backup mode Installed print Result CartridgeNetworking Connecting to the printerConnecting through a networked computer Using an HP Jetdirect print serverPreparing to print Printing photosPrinting borderless photos GuidelinesOrientation Portrait or Landscape PrintingPrinting photos with a border HP digital photography options Using HP digital photography optionsOpening HP digital photography options Photo print cartridge Maximum dpi Installing the photo print cartridgeUsing the photo print cartridge PhotoREtUsing advanced color settings Color management Storage Saving money when printing photosExif Print Storing and handling photo paperUsers Guide Mail Printing other documentsPaper type Automatic or Plain paper LettersSave paper with two-sided printing DocumentsPrint Quality EnvelopesType is Automatic or Plain paper BrochuresPrinting borderless brochures Greeting cardsPrinting brochures with borders Print quality Normal PostcardsPrint quality Normal or Best TransparenciesLabels Index cards and other small media Booklets Left edge booklet Right edge booklet PostersType is Automatic or Plain paper Iron-on transfers Type is HP Iron-on Transfer Print quality Normal or Best Save money Printing tipsPrinting shortcuts Save timeGeneral everyday printing Fast/economical printingPresentation printing Setting default settings for the printerPrinting in grayscale Selecting a print quality Setting the page orderPrinting multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Print preview Setting a custom paper size Selecting a paper type Using the Automatic Paper-Type SensorPrint task quick sets Using a print task quick setSelecting a specific paper type Deleting a print task quick set Creating a print task quick setBinding type Two-sided printingBook binding Tablet binding Print on both sides Flip pages up Printing on a different paper size Resizing a documentObjective Action Shrinking or enlarging text and graphicsApplying an existing watermark WatermarksCreating or changing a watermark Device Status window Using What’s This? helpPrinter software Printer Properties dialog boxUsers Guide Selection numbers MaintenanceInstalling print cartridges Print cartridge combinationsInstallation instructions Ink-backup modeSetting the auto-on and auto-off feature Auto-on Aligning print cartridgesCalibrating color Calibrating print qualityMaintaining the printer body Automatically cleaning print cartridgesRemoving ink from your skin and clothing Cleaning instructions Manually cleaning print cartridgesGathering cleaning supplies Preparing to cleanStoring print cartridges Maintaining print cartridgesPrinter Toolbox Using the ToolboxPrinting a test Click the Estimated Ink Level tab Viewing estimated ink levelsCheck the printer lights TroubleshootingPrinter is not printing Verify the followingIf the printer still does not print Paper jams and other paper problemsPaper jams Printer ejects paper Paper weightPrinter prints on multiple sheets at once Printer does not feed paperCheck the printer properties Photos are not printing correctlyOut-of-paper message Reload the paper trayPart of the photo is faded Horizontal lines appear on a photoFading occurs on the edges of a photo Print quality is poorFading occurs near the edges of a photo Print is faded Streaks and missing linesBlank pages print Document is printed off-center or at an angle Document is misprintedToo much or too little ink appears on Text and images are misalignedEnvelope is printed at an angle Problems with borderless documentsDocument does not reflect the new print settings Tab Basics Paper/Quality Effects Finishing SettingStreaks appear in a light portion of a photo Image is printed at an angle Click the Advanced features buttonInk smears Fading occurs on the edges of a printout For most paper types Photo has an unwanted borderFor photo paper with a tear-off tab Other error messages Error messagesWhat the lights indicate Printer lights are on or flashingPrinter might be out of paper Power light is flashingResume light is flashing Print Cartridge Status light is on or flashingIf the light is on and not flashing All lights are flashingIf the light is on and flashing Document prints slowly If you continue to have problems Chapter Paper SuppliesHP Premium Plus Photo Paper with tear-off tab HP Premium Photo Paper, Matte with tear-off tab USB cables Printer specifications SpecificationsEnergy consumption Environmental informationReduction and elimination RecyclingPrint cartridge recovery Chapter Index USB