HP 5400 manual Maximum dpi, Store and handle photo paper, Storage, Handling

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5.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

Maximum dpi

The maximum dpi print quality setting offers 4800 x 1200 optimized dots per inch (dpi) printing.

The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is the highest quality resolution for this printer. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer software, the tri-color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi).

If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is enhanced. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with the printer.

Note Using maximum dpi increases the printing time and requires a large amount of disk space.

Follow these steps to print in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode:

1.Open the Print dialog box.

2.Select the Paper Type/Quality pane.

3.In the Paper Type pull-down menu, click Photo Paper, and then click the appropriate photo paper type.

4.In the Quality pull-down menu, click Maximum dpi.

5.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.

Note Use an HP premium photo paper when printing in the maximum dpi mode to enhance color matching and detail in the photo.

Store and handle photo paper

Follow these instructions to maintain the quality of HP brand photo paper.

Storage

●Keep unused photo paper in a plastic bag. Store the packaged photo paper on a flat surface in a cool place.

●When you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you plan to use immediately from the plastic bag. When you have finished printing, return any unused photo paper to the plastic bag.

●Do not leave unused photo paper in the paper tray. The paper might start to curl, which can reduce the quality of your photos.

Handling

●Always hold photo paper by its edges. Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce print quality.

●If the corners of the photo paper curl more than 10 mm (0.4 inch), flatten the paper by putting it in the storage bag, and then gently bending it in the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat.

Photo paper should be flat before it is printed on.

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Contents Users guide Acknowledgements Hewlett-Packard Company noticesTerms and conventions Contents HP Deskjet 5400 series Welcome Special features Printer features Get startedPower button and light Buttons and lightsPrint Cancel and Resume buttons PictBridge lights Paper traysUnfold the paper trays Tray Paper guideOut tray Fold the paper trays Use print cartridges Print cartridgesReplace print cartridges Installed print Result Cartridge Ink-backup modeInk-backup mode output Exit ink-backup modeConnect through a networked computer Connect to the printerNetworking Use an HP Jetdirect print serverGuidelines Print photosPrint borderless photos Prepare to printPrint Print photos with a borderQuality Best or Maximum dpi Small photos Large photos HP Real Life technologies Open HP Real Life technologiesPhoto print cartridge Color optionsStorage Maximum dpiStore and handle photo paper HandlingSave money when printing photos About PictBridge Print photos from a digitalCamera PictBridge printingPrint borderless photos Print photos with a border Print other documents MailLetters Documents Envelopes Brochures Quality Normal or Best Greeting cardsPrint borderless brochures Print brochures with bordersPostcards Transparencies Quality Normal, Best, or Maximum dpiLabels Index cards and other small media Paper Size A4 or US LetterIron-on transfers Print Select a print quality Printing tipsSet the page order Resize a document Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paperSelect a paper type Print previewChapter Printer software Print settingsSetup dialog box Print dialog boxAdd a printer Set a default printerManage the printer Mac OS X Delete a printerView and change the status of a print job Mac OS X Click Add PrinterView and change the status of a print job Mac OS X Print cartridge combinations MaintenanceInstall print cartridges Selection numbersInk-backup mode Installation instructionsRemove plastic tape Calibrate color Set the auto-off featureAlign the print cartridges Calibrate print qualityView estimated ink levels Automatically clean print cartridgesPrint a test Maintain the printer bodyManually clean print cartridges Remove ink from your skin and clothingMaintain print cartridges Store print cartridgesHP Printer Utility Open the HP Printer UtilityHP Printer Utility panes Mac OS XVerify the following TroubleshootingPrinter does not print Check the printer lightsCheck the print queue Paper jamIf the printer still does not print Printer ejects paper Paper problemsPrinter does not feed paper Out-of-paper messagePrinter prints on multiple sheets at once Paper weightPrinter is stalled Printer prints on multiple sheets at oncePrint cartridge problem message Print cartridge problemsIncorrect print cartridge Print cartridge is in the wrong slot message Printing in ink-backup mode messagePhotos do not print correctly Check the paper trayColors are tinted or incorrect Check the printer settingsHorizontal lines appear on a photo Fading occurs on the edges of a photo Part of the photo is fadedPart of the photo is faded Fading occurs near 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 Too much or too little ink appears onProblems with borderless documents Document is misprintedStreaks appear in a light portion of a photo Image is printed at an angle Ink smearsPhoto has unwanted border For most paper types Photo has an unwanted borderFor photo paper with a tear-off tab Out-of-paper message Error messagesPrinting in ink-backup mode Out of paper messageIf the In tray is empty Power light is flashingPrinter lights are on or flashing What the lights indicateBoth lights are flashing Document prints slowlyResume light is flashing Multiple software programs are openIf you continue to have problems Paper SuppliesUSB cables Specifications Printer specificationsReduction and elimination Environmental informationEnvironmental statement RecyclingPrint cartridge recovery Chapter Index USB