PictBridge problems | HP 5900 guide

PictBridge problems

Images in a connected digital camera do not print

There are several reasons why images in a connected digital camera do not print:

●The digital camera is not PictBridge-compatible.

●The digital camera is not in PictBridge mode.

●The images are not in a supported format.

●You did not select any photos on the camera for printing.

Check the documentation that came with your camera to ensure it supports PictBridge.

If the camera does support PictBridge, make sure the camera is set to PictBridge mode. For instructions on setting the camera to PictBridge mode, see the documentation that came with the camera.

Verify that the digital camera is saving photos in a file format that the PictBridge transfer feature supports:

●EXIF/JPEG

●JPEG

Before you connect the digital camera to the PictBridge port on the printer, select some photos on the camera for printing.

PictBridge lights are flashing
State of the lights	Task

Connection light and the Error light are flashing

The printer has lost connection with the camera while printing.

Check the USB connection.

Connection light is on and the Error light is flashing

The camera has lost power.

Replace the camera batteries or connect it to a power supply.

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Contents

Users guide Acknowledgements Hewlett-Packard Company noticesTerms and conventions 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 Unfold the paper trays Paper traysTray Out tray Paper guide Fold the paper trays Use print cartridges Print cartridges Replace print cartridges Ink-backup modeInk-backup mode output Installed print Result Cartridge Automatic paper-type sensor Exit ink-backup mode Use an HP Jetdirect print server Connect to the printerNetworking Connect through a networked computer Prepare to print Print photosPrint borderless photos Guidelines Print Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print photos with a border Click OK to print the photo Photo print cartridge HP Real Life technologiesOpen HP Real Life technologies Maximum dpi PhotoREt Color management Advanced color settings Store and handle photo paper Exif Print Other photo projects Save money when printing photosShare photos with friends and family Users guide PictBridge printing Print photos from a digitalCamera About PictBridge 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 Print brochures with borders Print borderless brochuresClick the Printing Shortcuts tab 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 Printing shortcuts Printing tipsFast/economical printing Print in grayscale Set default settings for the printerGeneral everyday printing Presentation printing Select a print quality Click Document Options, and then click Layout Options Set the page orderPrint multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Print preview Select a specific paper type Set a custom paper sizeSelect a paper type Use the automatic paper-type sensor Use a print task quick set Print task quick setsCreate a print task quick set Create a bound two-sided document Two-sided printingDelete a print task quick set Print a two-sided document Book binding Portrait Landscape Print On Both Sides Manually Preserve Layout Flip Pages Up Objective Action Resize a documentWatermarks Print on a different paper size Create or change a watermark Apply an existing watermark Ink Status window Printer softwarePrinter Properties dialog box Whats This? help Download printer software updates Selection numbers MaintenanceInstall print cartridges Print cartridge combinations Installation instructions Ink-backup mode Remove plastic tape Align the print cartridges Set the auto-off feature Calibrate color Automatically clean print cartridgesPrint a test Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab View estimated ink levelsMaintain the printer body Remove ink from your skin and clothing Cleaning instructions Manually clean print cartridgesGather cleaning supplies Prepare to clean Store print cartridges Maintain print cartridges Use the Toolbox Printer Toolbox Check the printer lights TroubleshootingPrinter does not print Verify the following Check the print queue Paper jamIf the printer still does not print Printer does not feed paper Paper problemsPrinter ejects paper Paper mismatch Printer is stalled Print cartridge problemsIncorrect print cartridge Click the Estimated Ink Level tab Print cartridge problem message Check the paper tray Printing in ink-backup mode messagePhotos do not print correctly Print cartridge is in the wrong slot message Horizontal lines appear on a photo Tab SettingPart of the photo is faded Fading occurs near the edges of a photo Fading occurs on the edges of a photo Images 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 Blank pages print Adjust the ink volume and dry timeToo much or too little ink appears on Text and images are misaligned Click Document Options, and then click Printer FeaturesTab Finishing Paper/Quality Effects Setting Document is misprinted Borderless printing guidelines Problems with borderless documentsDocument does not reflect the new print settings Envelope is printed at an angle 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 Print Cartridge Status light is on or flashing Resume light is flashingAll lights are flashing If the status light is on and flashing If the status light is on and not flashingIf the status and Resume lights are flashing Document prints slowly If you continue to have problems Paper SuppliesUSB cables Printer specifications Specifications Environmental statement Environmental information Print cartridge recovery Chapter Index HP Deskjet 5900 series USB 100