HP 5400 manual Printer is stalled, Printer prints on multiple sheets at once, Paper weight

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Printer prints on multiple sheets at once

If the printer prints on multiple sheets at once, follow these guidelines.

Printer prints on multiple sheets at once

If the printer prints on multiple sheets at once, check the following:

Paper weight

The printer might print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is under the recommended paper weight. Use paper that is within the recommended specifications. For paper weight specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer.

Paper might be loaded improperly

The printer might print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is loaded too far toward the back of the printer or if the paper guide is not positioned firmly against the paper. Reload the paper into the In tray, pushing the paper until you feel resistance, and then slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack.

The printer might also print on multiple sheets at once if different paper types are loaded in the In tray. For example, photo paper might be mixed with plain paper. Empty the In tray and load only the paper type that is appropriate for the document that you are printing.

Printer is stalled

If the printer stalls while printing a document, press the Resume button. If the printer does not start printing again, raise the printer cover, and then disconnect the power cable from the back of the printer.

Caution First, check for any loose or broken parts in the printer. If you find loose or broken parts, go to www.hp.com/support or contact HP. Support phone numbers are listed in the reference guide that came with the printer or at www.hp.com/support.

If there are no loose or broken parts, follow these steps:

1.Check for and remove any obstacles, such as packing tape or materials, that prevent the print cartridges from moving back and forth.

2.Make sure the print cartridges are installed securely in the print cartridge cradle.

3.Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle and the black or photo print cartridge is installed in the right side of the cradle.

4.Check for and clear any paper jam.

5.Lower the printer cover.

6.Connect the power cable to the back of the printer, and then turn on the printer.

If the Resume light is not flashing, continue printing the document.

If the Resume light is flashing, press the Resume button. If the light still flashes, repeat the steps.

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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 Ink-backup mode output Ink-backup modeInstalled print Result Cartridge Exit ink-backup modeNetworking Connect to the printerConnect through a networked computer Use an HP Jetdirect print serverPrint borderless photos Print photosGuidelines Prepare to printPrint 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 cartridgeStore and handle photo paper Maximum dpiStorage HandlingSave money when printing photos Camera Print photos from a digitalAbout PictBridge PictBridge printingPrint borderless photos Print photos with a border Mail Print other documentsLetters Documents Envelopes Brochures Print borderless brochures Greeting cardsQuality Normal or Best Print brochures with bordersPostcards Quality Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi TransparenciesLabels Paper Size A4 or US Letter Index cards and other small mediaIron-on transfers Print Printing tips Select a print qualitySet the page order Select a paper type Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paperResize a document Print previewChapter Setup dialog box Print settingsPrinter software Print dialog boxManage the printer Mac OS X Set a default printerAdd a printer Delete 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 Install print cartridges MaintenancePrint cartridge combinations Selection numbersInstallation instructions Ink-backup modeRemove plastic tape Align the print cartridges Set the auto-off featureCalibrate color Calibrate print qualityPrint a test Automatically clean print cartridgesView estimated ink levels Maintain the printer bodyRemove 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 panes Printer does not print Troubleshooting Verify the following Check the printer lightsPaper jam Check the print queueIf the printer still does not print Printer does not feed paper Paper problemsPrinter ejects paper Out-of-paper messagePrinter is stalled Paper weightPrinter prints on multiple sheets at once Printer prints on multiple sheets at oncePrint cartridge problems Print cartridge problem messageIncorrect print cartridge Photos do not print correctly Printing in ink-backup mode messagePrint cartridge is in the wrong slot message Check the paper trayCheck the printer settings Colors are tinted or incorrectHorizontal 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 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 Printing in ink-backup mode Error messagesOut-of-paper message Out of paper messagePrinter lights are on or flashing Power light is flashingIf the In tray is empty What the lights indicateResume light is flashing Document prints slowlyBoth lights are flashing Multiple software programs are openIf you continue to have problems Supplies PaperUSB cables Printer specifications SpecificationsEnvironmental statement Environmental informationReduction and elimination RecyclingPrint cartridge recovery Chapter Index USB