HP 5400 Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper, Select a paper type, Resize a document

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Note The reverse page order feature is only available in Mac OS X 10.3 and later.

Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper

Use the printer software to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper. The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to fit on the printed page.

Follow these steps to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper:

1.Open the Print dialog box.

2.Select the Layout pane.

3.In the Pages per Sheet menu, select the number of pages that you want to appear on each sheet of paper.

4.In the Layout Direction menu, select the relevant option for arranging the pages on a single sheet.

5.If you want a border to appear around each page image, select the border type from the Border menu.

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

Select a paper type

Follow these steps to select a paper type:

1.Open the Print dialog box.

2.Select the Paper Type/Quality pane.

3.In the Paper Type pull-down menu, click the specific paper type.

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

Resize a document

Use this feature to shrink or enlarge printed text and graphics without changing the paper size.

To shrink or enlarge text and graphics:

1.Open the Page Setup dialog box.

2.In the Scale box, type the percentage by which you want to shrink or enlarge the document.

Type a number from 25 to 99 to reduce a document image.

Type a number from 101 to 400 to enlarge a document image.

3.Click OK, and then print the document.

Print preview

Use the print preview function to view a printout on your computer before printing a document. If the preview does not look correct, you can cancel the print job and adjust the print settings as needed.

To preview a printed document, follow these steps:

1.Open the Print dialog box.

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Contents Users guide Hewlett-Packard Company notices AcknowledgementsTerms and conventions Contents HP Deskjet 5400 series Welcome Special features Get started Printer featuresButtons and lights Power button and lightPrint Cancel and Resume buttons Paper trays PictBridge lightsUnfold the paper trays Paper guide TrayOut tray Fold the paper trays Print cartridges Use print cartridgesReplace print cartridges Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup modeInk-backup mode output Installed print Result CartridgeUse an HP Jetdirect print server Connect to the printerNetworking Connect through a networked computerPrepare to print Print photosPrint borderless photos GuidelinesPrint photos with a border PrintQuality Best or Maximum dpi Small photos Large photos Open HP Real Life technologies HP Real Life technologiesColor options Photo print cartridgeHandling Maximum dpiStore and handle photo paper StorageSave money when printing photos PictBridge printing Print photos from a digitalCamera About PictBridgePrint borderless photos Print photos with a border Mail Print other documentsLetters Documents Envelopes Brochures Print brochures with borders Greeting cardsPrint borderless brochures Quality Normal or BestPostcards Quality Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi TransparenciesLabels Paper Size A4 or US Letter Index cards and other small media Iron-on transfers Print Printing tips Select a print qualitySet the page order Print preview Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paperSelect a paper type Resize a documentChapter Print dialog box Print settingsSetup dialog box Printer softwareDelete a printer Set a default printerManage the printer Mac OS X Add a printerClick Add Printer View and change the status of a print job Mac OS XView and change the status of a print job Mac OS X Selection numbers MaintenanceInstall print cartridges Print cartridge combinationsInstallation instructions Ink-backup modeRemove plastic tape Calibrate print quality Set the auto-off featureAlign the print cartridges Calibrate colorMaintain the printer body Automatically clean print cartridgesPrint a test View estimated ink levelsRemove ink from your skin and clothing Manually clean print cartridgesStore print cartridges Maintain print cartridgesOpen the HP Printer Utility HP Printer UtilityMac OS X HP Printer Utility panesCheck the printer lights TroubleshootingPrinter does not print Verify the followingPaper jam Check the print queueIf the printer still does not print Out-of-paper message Paper problemsPrinter does not feed paper Printer ejects paperPrinter prints on multiple sheets at once Paper weightPrinter is stalled Printer prints on multiple sheets at oncePrint cartridge problems Print cartridge problem messageIncorrect print cartridge Check the paper tray Printing in ink-backup mode messagePhotos do not print correctly Print cartridge is in the wrong slot messageCheck the printer settings Colors are tinted or incorrectHorizontal lines appear on a photo Fading occurs near the edges of a photo Part of the photo is fadedPart of the photo is faded Fading occurs on the edges of a photoPictBridge problems Images in a connected digital camera do not printPictBridge lights are flashing State of the lights Print quality is poor Streaks and missing linesPrint is faded Too much or too little ink appears on Blank pages printDocument is misprinted Problems with borderless documentsStreaks appear in a light portion of a photo Ink smears Image is printed at an anglePhoto has unwanted border Photo has an unwanted border For most paper typesFor photo paper with a tear-off tab Out of paper message Error messagesPrinting in ink-backup mode Out-of-paper messageWhat the lights indicate Power light is flashingPrinter lights are on or flashing If the In tray is emptyMultiple software programs are open Document prints slowlyResume light is flashing Both lights are flashingIf you continue to have problems Supplies PaperUSB cables Printer specifications SpecificationsRecycling Environmental informationEnvironmental statement Reduction and eliminationPrint cartridge recovery Chapter Index USB