Ink-backup mode output | HP 5740 - Color Inkjet specification

Ink-backup mode

Use the ink-backup mode to operate the printer with only one print cartridge. The ink- backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle.

●Ink-backup mode output

●Exiting ink-backup mode

Ink-backup mode output

Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts.

Installed print cartridge

Black print cartridge

Tri-color print cartridge

Photo print cartridge

Result

Colors print as grayscale.

Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.

Colors print as grayscale.

Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode.

Exiting ink-backup mode

Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit ink-backup mode.

For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page.

Automatic Paper-Type Sensor

The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor automatically selects the print settings that are appropriate for the media that is being printed on, particularly when HP paper and media are being used.

For more information, see How the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor works.

How the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor works

When the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is engaged, the printer uses a red optical sensor light to scan the first page of a document and determine the best paper-type setting. After the paper-type setting is determined, the document is printed.

For more information, see Using the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor.

Caution Do not place the printer in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can interfere with the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor.

User's Guide

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HP 5740 - Color Inkjet manual Automatic Paper-Type Sensor, Ink-backup mode output, Exiting ink-backup mode

Contents

Users Guide Hewlett-Packard Company notices AccessibilityAcknowledgements Terms and conventions Contents Paper jams and other paper problems HP Deskjet 5700 series printer Special features Getting started Printer features Chapter Buttons and lights Print Cancel and Resume buttons Power button and lightPrint Cancel button Resume button and light Print Cartridge Status lights Unfolding the paper trays Paper trays Out tray Tray Folding the paper trays Print cartridges Using print cartridgesReplacing print cartridges Everyday printing Chapter Selection number label Ink-backup mode output Ink-backup modeExiting ink-backup mode Automatic Paper-Type Sensor Connecting through a networked computer Connecting to the printerUsing an HP Jetdirect print server Networking Print a borderless photo Printing photos Preparing to print Printing borderless photosGuidelines Print Quality Best or Maximum dpi Printing Printing photos with a border Printing HP digital photography options Using HP digital photography optionsOpening HP digital photography options Select the Digital Photography panel Using the photo print cartridge Installing the photo print cartridgePhoto print cartridge Storing the photo print cartridge Color settings Maximum dpi Saving money when printing photos Handling Storing and handling photo paperStorage Save time Printing tipsSave money Enhance the quality of printouts Setting the print order Select Print Both Sides Two-sided printing Tablet binding with landscape orientation Users Guide Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Selecting a print quality Resizing a document Selecting a specific paper type Using the Automatic Paper-Type SensorSelecting a paper type Printing other documents Mail Letters Documents Print quality Two-sided printing Envelopes Printing borderless brochures Brochures Print Quality Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi Printing brochures with borders Greeting cards Postcards Printing Print Quality Normal or Best Transparencies Paper Size A4 or US Letter Labels Index cards and other small media Booklets Printing Posters Multiple Pages Per Sheet Menu Tiling Tiling Size 2, 3, or Iron-on transfers Paper Size A4 or US Letter Printer software Print settingsSetup dialog box Choosing the printer Print dialog boxManaging the printer Setting the printer as your default printer Viewing and changing the status of a print job Using the Print Status dialog boxChecking the status of the printer Opening the Print Status dialog box Printing from the computer desktop Installing print cartridges MaintenancePrint cartridge combinations Selection numbers Installation instructions Ink-backup mode Users Guide Aligning print cartridges Setting the auto-on and auto-off featureCalibrating color Auto-on Calibrating print quality Automatically cleaning the print cartridgesViewing estimated ink levels Select the Calibrate Print Quality panel Removing ink from your skin and clothing Maintaining the printer bodySurface Remedy Preparing to clean Manually cleaning print cartridgesGathering cleaning supplies Maintaining print cartridges Cleaning instructions Storing print cartridges Opening the HP Inkjet Toolbox Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox HP Inkjet Toolbox panels Printer is not printing TroubleshootingVerify the following Check the printer lights If the printer still does not print Check the printer cable connection Paper jams Paper jams and other paper problems Printer prints on multiple sheets at once Paper weightPrinter does not feed paper Paper might be loaded improperly Out-of-paper message Printer ejects paper Photos are not printing correctly Check the printer settingsReload the paper tray Colors are tinted or incorrect Fading occurs on the edges of a photo Horizontal lines appear on a photoPart of the photo is faded Fading occurs near the edges of a photo Streaks and missing lines Print quality is poorPrint is faded Blank pages print Too much or too little ink appears on Document is misprinted Document does not reflect the new print settingsText and images are misaligned Document is printed off-center or at an angle Streaks appear in a light portion of a photo Problems with borderless documentsBorderless printing guidelines Image is printed at an angle Fading occurs on the edges of a printout Ink smears For most paper types Photo has an unwanted border For photo paper with a tear-off tab Problem with the print cartridge message Error messagesIf the In tray contains paper If the In tray is empty What the lights indicate Power light is flashingPrinter lights are on or flashing Print Cartridge Status light is on or flashing Resume light is flashingPrinter might be out of paper Paper jam might exist If the light is on and flashing All lights are flashing Document prints slowly If you continue to have problems Paper Supplies HP Premium Plus Photo Paper with tear-off tab HP Premium Photo Paper, Matte with tear-off tab USB cables Printer specifications Specifications Reduction and elimination Environmental informationRecycling Energy consumption Print cartridge recovery Index Recycling 102