HP manual HP Deskjet 5400 series

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	Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10.2)	41
	View and change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.3)	41
	View and change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2)	42
10	Maintenance	43
	Install print cartridges	43
	Set the auto-off feature	46
	Align the print cartridges	46
	Calibrate color	46
	Calibrate print quality	46
	Automatically clean print cartridges	47
	Print a test page	47
	View estimated ink levels	47
	Maintain the printer body	47
	Remove ink from your skin and clothing	48
	Manually clean print cartridges	48
	Maintain print cartridges	49
	HP Printer Utility	50
11	Troubleshooting	52
	Printer does not print	52
	Paper jam	53
	Paper problems	54
	Printer is stalled	55
	Print cartridge problems	56
	Photos do not print correctly	57
	PictBridge problems	60
	Print quality is poor	61
	Document is misprinted	63
	Problems with borderless documents	63
	Error messages	68
	Printer lights are on or flashing	69
	Document prints slowly	70
	If you continue to have problems	71
12	Supplies	72
	Paper	72
	USB cables	72
13	Specifications	73
	Printer specifications	73
14	Environmental information	74
	Environmental statement	74
	Print cartridge recovery	75
Index		77

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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 Ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode outputInstalled print Result Cartridge Exit ink-backup modeConnect to the printer NetworkingConnect through a networked computer Use an HP Jetdirect print serverPrint photos Print borderless photosGuidelines 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 optionsMaximum dpi Store and handle photo paperStorage HandlingSave money when printing photos Print photos from a digital CameraAbout PictBridge PictBridge printingPrint borderless photos Print photos with a border Print other documents MailLetters Documents Envelopes Brochures Greeting cards Print borderless brochuresQuality Normal or Best 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 Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Select a paper typeResize a document Print previewChapter Print settings Setup dialog boxPrinter software Print dialog boxSet a default printer Manage the printer Mac OS XAdd a printer 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 Maintenance Install print cartridgesPrint cartridge combinations Selection numbersInk-backup mode Installation instructionsRemove plastic tape Set the auto-off feature Align the print cartridgesCalibrate color Calibrate print qualityAutomatically clean print cartridges Print a testView estimated ink levels 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 XTroubleshooting Printer does not printVerify the following Check the printer lightsCheck the print queue Paper jamIf the printer still does not print Paper problems Printer does not feed paperPrinter ejects paper Out-of-paper messagePaper weight Printer is stalledPrinter prints on multiple sheets at once Printer prints on multiple sheets at oncePrint cartridge problem message Print cartridge problemsIncorrect print cartridge Printing in ink-backup mode message Photos do not print correctlyPrint cartridge is in the wrong slot message Check the paper trayColors are tinted or incorrect Check the printer settingsHorizontal lines appear on a photo Part of the photo is faded Part of the photo is fadedFading occurs on the edges of a photo 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 Error messages Printing in ink-backup modeOut-of-paper message Out of paper messagePower light is flashing Printer lights are on or flashingIf the In tray is empty What the lights indicateDocument prints slowly Resume light is flashingBoth lights are flashing Multiple software programs are openIf you continue to have problems Paper SuppliesUSB cables Specifications Printer specificationsEnvironmental information Environmental statementReduction and elimination RecyclingPrint cartridge recovery Chapter Index USB