Paper problems, Printer does not feed paper | HP 5900 specification

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If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer.

5.Replace the rear access door securely.

6.If the paper jam cannot be removed from the back of the printer, raise the printer cover, remove the paper jam from the front of the printer, and then lower the cover.

Caution Remove the paper jam carefully as it is possible to damage the printer when removing paper from the front.

7.Turn on the printer, and then press the Resume button.

8.Reprint the document.

Note If paper jams occur frequently, try using a heavier paper. See the reference guide for paper weight specifications.

Paper problems

Printer does not feed paper

Try one or more of the following solutions:

●Reduce the number of sheets in the In tray.

●Remove the paper from the In tray, and then reload it.

●Use a different type of paper.

Printer ejects paper

If the printer ejects the paper, try one of the following solutions:

●Move the printer away from direct sunlight. The printer might have been placed in direct sunlight, which can affect the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor.

●Select a paper type other than Automatic.

●If you are performing a color calibration, install both the tri-color and the photo print cartridges.

●If you are printing a borderless document and the Resume and Print Cartridge Status lights are flashing, follow the borderless printing guidelines.

●Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges.

●If you are printing a borderless document and the Resume light and a Print Cartridge Status light are flashing, you might be trying to print a borderless document with only the black print cartridge installed. When printing a borderless

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Contents

Users guide Hewlett-Packard Company notices AcknowledgementsTerms and conventions Contents HP Deskjet 5900 series Users guide Welcome Special features Printer features Get started Buttons and lights Power button and light Print Cartridge Status lights PictBridge lights Print Cancel and Resume buttons Paper trays Unfold the paper traysTray Paper guide Out tray Fold the paper trays Print cartridges Use print cartridges Ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode outputInstalled print Result Cartridge Replace print cartridges Exit ink-backup mode Automatic paper-type sensor Connect to the printer NetworkingConnect through a networked computer Use an HP Jetdirect print server Print photos Print borderless photosGuidelines Prepare to print Print Print photos with a border Orientation Portrait or Landscape Click OK to print the photo HP Real Life technologies Photo print cartridgeOpen HP Real Life technologies PhotoREt Maximum dpi Advanced color settings Color management Exif Print Store and handle photo paper Save money when printing photos Other photo projectsShare photos with friends and family Users guide Print photos from a digital CameraAbout PictBridge PictBridge printing Print borderless photos Print photos with a border Chapter Print other documents Mail Letters Documents Save paper with two-sided printing Envelopes Print Quality Brochures Type is Automatic or Plain paper Print borderless brochures Print brochures with bordersClick the Printing Shortcuts tab Greeting cards Postcards Print Quality Normal Transparencies Labels Index cards and other small media Booklets Left Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Posters Iron-on transfers Print Printing tips Printing shortcutsFast/economical printing Set default settings for the printer General everyday printingPresentation printing Print in grayscale Select a print quality Set the page order Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paperPrint preview Click Document Options, and then click Layout Options Set a custom paper size Select a paper typeUse the automatic paper-type sensor Select a specific paper type Print task quick sets Use a print task quick setCreate a print task quick set Two-sided printing Delete a print task quick setPrint a two-sided document Create a bound two-sided document Book binding Print On Both Sides Manually Preserve Layout Flip Pages Up Portrait Landscape Resize a document WatermarksPrint on a different paper size Objective Action Apply an existing watermark Create or change a watermark Printer software Printer Properties dialog boxWhats This? help Ink Status window Download printer software updates Maintenance Install print cartridgesPrint cartridge combinations Selection numbers Ink-backup mode Installation instructions Remove plastic tape Set the auto-off feature Align the print cartridges Automatically clean print cartridges Calibrate colorPrint a test View estimated ink levels Maintain the printer bodyRemove ink from your skin and clothing Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab Manually clean print cartridges Gather cleaning suppliesPrepare to clean Cleaning instructions Maintain print cartridges Store print cartridges Printer Toolbox Use the Toolbox Troubleshooting Printer does not printVerify the following Check the printer lights Paper jam Check the print queueIf the printer still does not print Paper problems Printer does not feed paperPrinter ejects paper Paper mismatch Print cartridge problems Printer is stalledIncorrect print cartridge Print cartridge problem message Click the Estimated Ink Level tab Printing in ink-backup mode message Photos do not print correctlyPrint cartridge is in the wrong slot message Check the paper tray Tab Setting Horizontal lines appear on a photoPart of the photo is faded Fading occurs on the edges of a photo Fading occurs near the edges of a photo PictBridge 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 Adjust the ink volume and dry time Blank pages printToo much or too little ink appears on Click Document Options, and then click Printer Features Tab Finishing Paper/Quality Effects SettingDocument is misprinted Text and images are misaligned Problems with borderless documents Document does not reflect the new print settingsEnvelope is printed at an angle Borderless printing guidelines Image is printed at an angle Ink smears Photo has unwanted border Photo has an unwanted border Fading occurs on the edges of a printout For most paper types For photo paper with a tear-off tab Error messages Printer lights are on or flashing Power light is flashing Resume light is flashing Print Cartridge Status light is on or flashingAll lights are flashing If the status light is on and not flashing If the status light is on and flashingIf the status and Resume lights are flashing If you continue to have problems Document prints slowly Supplies PaperUSB cables Specifications Printer specifications Environmental information Environmental statement Print cartridge recovery Chapter Index HP Deskjet 5900 series USB 100