HP 5400 manual Image is printed at an angle, Ink smears

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Image is printed at an angle

Verify that no problem exists with the source image. For example, if you are printing a scanned image, verify that the image was not crooked when it was scanned.

If the problem is not caused by the source image, follow these steps:

1.Remove all paper from the In tray.

2.Load the paper correctly in the In tray.

3.Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the paper.

4.Follow loading instructions for the paper type.

Ink smears

Follow these guidelines if ink smears appear on the back of the photos, or if the paper sticks together:

●Use an HP photo paper.

●Verify that the photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat.

If the paper is not curled, then follow these steps:

1.Open the Print dialog box.

2.Select the Paper Type/Quality pane.

3.Click the Ink tab.

4.Move the Ink Density slider toward Light.

Note The colors in the image might become lighter.

5.Click Print.

If the problem persists, try the following steps:

1.Remove the photo paper, and then load plain paper in the In tray.

2.Press and hold down the Print Cancel button until the printer starts printing a self- test page, and then release the button.

3.Repeat step 2 until the self-test page contains no ink smears.

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Contents Users guide Acknowledgements Hewlett-Packard Company noticesTerms and conventions Contents HP Deskjet 5400 series Welcome Special features Get started Printer featuresButtons and lights Power button and lightPrint Cancel and Resume buttons PictBridge lights Paper traysUnfold the paper trays Paper guide TrayOut tray Fold the paper trays Use print cartridges 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 Print photos with a borderQuality 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 mediaIron-on transfers Print Select a print quality Printing tipsSet 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 followingCheck the print queue Paper jamIf 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 problem message Print cartridge problemsIncorrect print cartridge Check the paper tray Printing in ink-backup mode messagePhotos do not print correctly Print cartridge is in the wrong slot messageColors are tinted or incorrect Check the printer settingsHorizontal 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 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 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 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 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 Paper SuppliesUSB cables Printer specifications SpecificationsRecycling Environmental informationEnvironmental statement Reduction and eliminationPrint cartridge recovery Chapter Index USB