Ink-backup mode, Replace print cartridges | HP 5900 specification

Replace print cartridges

When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number. You can find the selection number in three places:

●Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing.

1 Selection number label

●Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with the printer.

●Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button.

If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode.

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

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

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

	Installed print	Result
	cartridge	Result
	cartridge
	Black print cartridge	Colors print as grayscale.
	Tri-color print cartridge	Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.
	Photo print cartridge	Colors print as grayscale.

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

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Contents

Users guide Terms and conventions Hewlett-Packard Company noticesAcknowledgements Contents HP Deskjet 5900 series Users guide Welcome Special features Get started Printer features Buttons and lights Print Cartridge Status lights Power button and light PictBridge lights Print Cancel and Resume buttons Tray Paper traysUnfold the paper trays Out tray Paper guide Fold the paper trays Use print cartridges Print cartridges Ink-backup mode output Ink-backup modeInstalled print Result Cartridge Replace print cartridges Automatic paper-type sensor Exit ink-backup mode Networking Connect to the printerConnect through a networked computer Use an HP Jetdirect print server Print borderless photos Print photosGuidelines Prepare to print Print Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print photos with a border Click OK to print the photo Open HP Real Life technologies HP Real Life technologiesPhoto print cartridge Maximum dpi PhotoREt Color management Advanced color settings Store and handle photo paper Exif Print Share photos with friends and family Save money when printing photosOther photo projects Users guide Camera Print photos from a digitalAbout PictBridge PictBridge printing Print borderless photos Print photos with a border Chapter Mail Print other documents Letters Save paper with two-sided printing Documents Print Quality Envelopes Type is Automatic or Plain paper Brochures Click the Printing Shortcuts tab Print borderless brochuresPrint brochures with borders Greeting cards Print Quality Normal Postcards Labels Transparencies Index cards and other small media Booklets Left Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Posters Iron-on transfers Print Fast/economical printing Printing tipsPrinting shortcuts General everyday printing Set default settings for the printerPresentation printing Print in grayscale Select a print quality Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Set the page orderPrint preview Click Document Options, and then click Layout Options Select a paper type Set a custom paper sizeUse the automatic paper-type sensor Select a specific paper type Create a print task quick set Print task quick setsUse a print task quick set Delete a print task quick set Two-sided printingPrint a two-sided document Create a bound two-sided document Book binding Portrait Landscape Print On Both Sides Manually Preserve Layout Flip Pages Up Watermarks Resize a documentPrint on a different paper size Objective Action Create or change a watermark Apply an existing watermark Printer Properties dialog box Printer softwareWhats This? help Ink Status window Download printer software updates Install print cartridges MaintenancePrint cartridge combinations Selection numbers Installation instructions Ink-backup mode Remove plastic tape Align the print cartridges Set the auto-off feature Print a test Automatically clean print cartridgesCalibrate color Maintain the printer body View estimated ink levelsRemove ink from your skin and clothing Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab Gather cleaning supplies Manually clean print cartridgesPrepare to clean Cleaning instructions Store print cartridges Maintain print cartridges Use the Toolbox Printer Toolbox Printer does not print TroubleshootingVerify the following Check the printer lights If the printer still does not print Paper jamCheck the print queue Printer ejects paper Paper problemsPrinter does not feed paper Paper mismatch Incorrect print cartridge Print cartridge problemsPrinter is stalled Click the Estimated Ink Level tab Print cartridge problem message Photos do not print correctly Printing in ink-backup mode messagePrint cartridge is in the wrong slot message Check the paper tray Part of the photo is faded Tab SettingHorizontal lines appear on a photo Fading occurs near the edges of a photo Fading occurs on the edges of a photo PictBridge lights are flashing State of the lights PictBridge problemsImages in a connected digital camera do not print Print is faded Print quality is poorStreaks and missing lines Too much or too little ink appears on Adjust the ink volume and dry timeBlank pages print Tab Finishing Paper/Quality Effects Setting Click Document Options, and then click Printer FeaturesDocument is misprinted Text and images are misaligned Document does not reflect the new print settings Problems with borderless documentsEnvelope is printed at an angle Borderless printing guidelines Image is printed at an angle Photo has unwanted border Ink smears Fading occurs on the edges of a printout Photo has an unwanted border For photo paper with a tear-off tab For most paper types Error messages Printer lights are on or flashing Power light is flashing All lights are flashing Resume light is flashingPrint Cartridge Status light is on or flashing If the status and Resume lights are flashing If the status light is on and not flashingIf the status light is on and flashing Document prints slowly If you continue to have problems USB cables SuppliesPaper Printer specifications Specifications Environmental statement Environmental information Print cartridge recovery Chapter Index HP Deskjet 5900 series USB 100