Product prints meaningless characters | HP D5400 manual

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sure the other end of the USB cable is plugged into a USB port on your computer. After the cable is connected properly, turn off the product and then on again.

If the connections are secure, and nothing has printed several minutes after you sent a print job to the product, check the status of the product. In the HP Photosmart Software, click Settings, and then click Status.

Cause: The computer was not communicating with the product. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.

Solution 10: Reset the product

Solution: Turn off the product, and then unplug the power cord. Plug the power cord back in, and then press the On button to turn on the product.

Cause: The product experienced an error.

Troubleshooting

The product prints meaningless characters

Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. Solutions are listed in order, with the most likely solution first. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved.

•Solution 1: Reset the product

•Solution 2: Print a previously saved version of the document

Solution 1: Reset the product

Solution: Turn off the product and your computer for 60 seconds, then turn them both on and try printing again.

Cause: There was no available memory in the product. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.

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HP D5400 manual Product prints meaningless characters, Solution 10 Reset the product

Contents

Windows Help Contents Technical information HP warranty and support HP Photosmart D5400 Printer series Help Helpseries HP Photosmart at a glance HP Photosmart overview Label Icon Name and Description Control panel features Use the HP Photosmart Software Overview Find more information Setup Guide Find more information Computer connection information To enable printer sharing on a Windows computerSupported connection types Use printer sharing Computer connection information How do I? How do Choose papers for printing Load paperRecommended papers for printing HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper HP Premium Photo Paper HP Premium Plus Photo PaperHP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Paper Papers to avoid Load paperHP Premium Presentation Paper Papers to avoid for all print jobs To load full-size paper Load full-size paper Load paper Related topics Load up to 13 x 18 cm 5 x 7 inch photo paper To load postcards, Hagaki or index cards in the photo tray Load postcards, Hagaki, or index cards Related topics To load envelopes Load envelopes Load other types of paper Load a CD/DVD To load a regular-size 120 mm CD/DVD on the CD/DVD tray To load a small-size 80 mm CD/DVD on the CD/DVD tray Load paper Avoid paper jams Related topics Print from your computer Print from a software applicationTo print from a software application Change the print settings for the current job Make the HP Photosmart the default printerSet the paper size To set the paper size View the print resolution Set the paper type for printingTo set the paper type for printing Change the print speed or quality To view the print resolutionChange the page orientation To select a print speed or quality Scale the document size Change the saturation, brightness, or color tonePreview your print job To change the default print settings Change the default print settingsPrinting shortcuts To preview your print job Delete printing shortcuts Create printing shortcutsTo create a printing shortcut Click the Printing Shortcuts tab Perform special print jobs Print a borderless imageTo print a borderless image To print a photo on photo paper Print a photo on photo paper Print using Maximum dpi Print onto a CD/DVD To print in Maximum dpi mode Print on both sides To print directly onto a CD/DVDTo print on both sides Print a multiple-page document as a booklet Left-edge binding for left-to-right languages To print a multiple-page document as a booklet To print multiple pages on a single sheet Print multiple pages on a single sheet To print a multiple-page document in reverse order Print a multiple-page document in reverse order Print on transparencies Reverse an image for iron-on transfersTo reverse an image for iron-on transfers To print on transparencies To print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes Print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes Print a poster Expand Document Options, and then expand Printer FeaturesPrint a Web To print a poster To print a Web Stop a print jobTo stop a print job from the product To stop a print job from the computer Insert a memory card or storage device Use the photo features To insert a memory card Print photos To print your photos Print photos from the control panel Print camera-selected Dpof photos Print photos from the HP Photosmart SoftwarePress Print Photos To print photos Save photos to your computer To print camera-selected photos using the Dpof standardEdit photos To save photos Edit photos using your computer Share photos using HP Photosmart SoftwareRemove red eye To turn off automatic red eye removal To share photos Photos Maintain the HP Photosmart Work with ink cartridgesInformation on ink cartridges and the print head Check the estimated ink levels To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software Replace the ink cartridgesPrinter Toolbox appears Click the Estimated Ink Level tab To replace the ink cartridges Maintain the HP Photosmart Shop for ink supplies on To clean the print head from the HP Photosmart Software Clean the print headAlign the print head To align the printer from the HP Photosmart Software Print and evaluate a self-test report Click the Device Services tab Click Align the PrinterRemove ink from your skin and clothing To print a self-test report Turn off the HP Photosmart Clean the HP Photosmart To order ink cartridges from your desktop Shop for ink supplies Shop for ink supplies Setup troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting common setup issues View the Readme file Product will not turn on Solution Solution 2 Reset the product Solution 3 Press the On button more slowlySolution 4 Contact HP to replace the power supply Solution 5 Contact HP support for service Solution 3 Press the On button to turn on the product After setting up the product, it does not printSolution 4 Load paper in the input tray Display shows the wrong language Wrong measurements are showing in menus on the display To set your language and country/region Minimum System Checks screen appears To start the installation from a Windows computerRed X appears on the USB connect prompt To retry the USB connection Received a message that an Unknown Error has occurred To uninstall the software and reset the productTo uninstall the software completely Click Selective Startup Enter More information about the Disk Cleanup utility To run the Disk Cleanup utilityTo install the software Click the check box next to Do not show this message again Uninstall and reinstall the software To uninstall and reinstall the softwareRegistration screen does not appear Clear paper jams Paper jams To clear a paper jam from the rear door Information on paper Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors Print quality troubleshooting Solution 3 Check the paper type Solution 2 Check the paper loaded in the input tray Solution 5 Check the print settings Solution 4 Check the ink levels Solution 6 Align the printer Solution 7 Clean the print headSolution 8 Contact HP support Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely Solution 2 Check the ink cartridges Solution 3 Check the print settings Solution 4 Check the paper typeSolution 5 Clean the print head Solution 6 Contact HP support Solution 1 Check the paper typeSolution 2 Use a higher print quality setting Solution 3 Rotate the image Solution 1 Make sure the paper is loaded correctlyPrintouts have horizontal streaks or lines Solution 3 Align the printer Solution 4 Clean the print headSolution 5 Contact HP support Solution 1 Check the print settings Solution 2 Check the paper typePrintouts are faded or have dull colors Solution 3 Clean the print head Solution 4 Contact HP supportPrintouts seem blurry or fuzzy Solution 2 Use a higher quality image Solution 3 Print the image in a smaller sizeSolution 4 Align the printer Solution 2 Make sure only one type of paper is loaded Printouts are slanted or skewedPrintouts have vertical streaks Solution 1 Print on a page of plain paper Solution 3 Ensure that the rear door is securely installedTo remove excess ink using plain paper Solution 2 Wait while the ink dries Solution 2 Make sure the paper is loaded correctly Solution 1 Reset the productSolution 4 Clean the rollers Paper is not picked up from the input tray To clean the rollers Solution 5 Service the productText edges are jagged Solution 2 Align the printer Solution 1 Use TrueType or OpenType fonts Solution 1 Check the ink levels Print troubleshootingSolution 3 Contact HP support Product prints slowly Solution 1 Load the stack of envelopes correctly Solution 2 Check the envelope typeEnvelopes print incorrectly Solution 1 Turn on the product Solution 3 Tuck the flaps to avoid paper jamsSolution 2 Load paper in the input tray Product is not responding Solution 4 Check the printer driver status Solution 3 Select the correct printerSolution 6 Remove all cancelled print jobs from the queue To check the printer driver status Solution 8 Make sure the print carriage can move freely Solution 7 Clear the paper jam Product prints meaningless characters Solution 10 Reset the product Solution 2 Print a previously saved version of the document Nothing happens when I try to print Solution 4 Check the printer driver status Print troubleshooting 107 Solution 1 Check the printer margins Margins are not printing as expectedPages in my document came out in the wrong order To check your margin settings Solution 2 Verify the paper size settingSolution 3 Load the stack of paper correctly Text or graphics are cut off at the edge Solution 1 Check the margin settings Solution 3 Load the stack of papers correctly Solution 2 Check the layout of the documentSolution 4 Try printing with borders To preview the print layout Blank page came out while printing Memory card troubleshooting Solution 1 Insert the memory card properly Product does not read the memory card or storage deviceMy memory card no longer works in my digital camera Solution 3 Remove the additional memory card Solution 4 Reformat the memory card in your digital cameraPhoto light next to the memory card slots is blinking Solution 2 Remove the additional memory card Solution 1 Remove and reinsert the memory cardSolution 1 Install the HP Photosmart software To install the HP Photosmart Software Solution 3 Turn on the computer Solution 2 Turn on the product Solution 1 Set the camera to PictBridge mode CD/DVD print troubleshootingSolution 2 Save the photos in a supported file format Solution 3 Select photos on the camera for printing Product does not detect the CD/DVD holder Solution 1 Push the CD/DVD holder into the CD/DVD tray Solution 2 Remove the CD/DVD holder from the storage area Solution 3 Place the CD/DVD on the CD/DVD holderSolution 4 Load the next disc on the CD/DVD holder Solution 2 Load a CD/DVD with the printable side up Solution 1 Load a CD/DVD on the CD/DVD holderProduct does not detect a CD/DVD on the holder Product stalled while printing a CD/DVD Solution 2 Load a new CD/DVD with the printable side up Solution 1 Change the software settingsProduct is printing on a non-printable area of my disc Design is not centered on my disc Product reports a CD/DVD size mismatch error Solution 1 Use inkjet printable discsInk on the CD/DVD is not drying CD/DVD holder is stuck in the storage area Errors Product messagesCarriage blocked Solution 2 Close the CD/DVD tray Carriage jamCarriage stall Mechanism error Solution 1 Clear the paper jamFirmware revision mismatch CD/DVD tray open CD/DVD tray misalignedInsert CD/DVD holder Open CD/DVD tray Solution 2 Load the next CD/DVD on the CD/DVD holder CD/DVD holder not found CD/DVD not foundUnable to print Solution 1 Print a self test report Solution 3 Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable Solution 2 Clear the print queueTo clear the print queue To disconnect and reconnect the USB cable To verify the print driver To verify that the product is set as the default printer Solution 6 Clear the print queue manually Solution 5 Check if the printer is paused or offlineTo check if the printer is paused or offline To clear the print queue manually To stop and restart the print spooler Solution 7 Stop and restart the print spoolerTo verify the software application To print from Notepad Missing HP Photosmart Software Error reading or writing the file File messagesUnreadable files. NN files could not be read Solution 2 Print photos from the computer Solution 1 Reinsert the memory cardPhotos not found File not found Solution 2 Reformat the memory card in your digital camera Solution 1 Reinsert the memory card in the productMemory card error General user messages Solution 2 Remove the memory card and reinsert it correctly Solution 1 Remove all but one memory cardSolution 3 Push the memory card all the way forward Disconnected Card access error Use only one card at a timeCard is inserted incorrectly Card is damaged Card is not fully insertedCD/DVD is upside down Paper messages CD/DVD printing problemCD/DVD size mismatch Cannot load paper from input tray Out of paper Solution 1 Replace the rear door Solution 5 Clean the rollers Paper jam or misfeed Solution 6 Contact HP support for service Wrong paper width Paper mismatch Power and connection messages Product not foundCommunication test failed Solution 2 Connect the product to the computer Improper shutdownTwo-way communication lost Ink cartridge and print head messages Alignment failed Solution 1 Load plain white paper Calibration error Solution 2 Contact HP support Cannot print Solution 1 Print a self-test report To clear the print carriage Solution 2 Remove objects blocking the path If the print carriage is stuck in the middle If the print carriage is stuck on the left side To clear a paper jam from the rear door Power connection Power cord and adaptor Power outlet Cartridges in wrong slot General printer error Incompatible print head Incompatible ink cartridges Solution 1 Install the ink cartridges correctly Ink cartridge problemTo make sure the ink cartridges are properly installed Ink alert Troubleshooting To clean the electrical contacts Solution 2 Clean the electrical contacts Wipe the contacts with a dry swab or lint-free cloth Solution 3 Close the print carriage latch Solution 4 Replace the ink cartridge Solution 1 Clean the sensorSensor failure Original HP ink depleted To clean the sensor in the product Solution 2 Clean the sensor window on the cartridges To clean the sensor window on the ink cartridgesTo remove the ink cartridges Solution 3 Replace the ink cartridge Ink system failure Ink service capacity warning Solution 1 Install all five ink cartridges Install ink cartridges Troubleshooting Install print head and cartridges To reinstall the print head Solution 1 Install the print head and cartridges To remove the ink cartridges Remove the print head by lifting it up Clean the print head To clean the print head To reinsert the ink cartridges Low on ink Original HP ink depleted Non-HP cartridge Solution 1 Reinstall the print head and cartridges Previously used genuine HP cartridgePrint head appears to be missing or damaged To remove the ink cartridges Troubleshooting To clean the print head To reinsert the ink cartridges Solution 1 Reinstall the print head Print head problem Reinstall the print head Troubleshooting To clean the print head Troubleshooting Clean the electrical contacts in the product Printer preparation needed Sensor issue Problem with printer preparation Solution 2 Clean the sensor windows on the ink cartridges To remove the ink cartridges Solution 1 Insert all ink cartridges To make sure the ink cartridges are properly installed Troubleshooting Solution 3 Clean the ink cartridge contacts Ink window Electrical contacts Solution 4 Contact HP support Sensor failure Solution 2 Clean the sensor windows on the ink cartridges To remove the ink cartridges Solution 3 Contact HP support Warranty HP warranty and support Support process After the phone support period Phone support period Placing a call HP Korea customer support Remove the control panel faceplate Secure the ink system Pack the HP Photosmart Technical information Specifications Paper use Type Paper weight Input tray Output tray† Plastics Material safety data sheetsRecycling program HP inkjet supplies recycling program Απόρριψη άχρηστων συσκευών στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση Regulatory model identification number Regulatory notices Vcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan FCC statement Noise emission statement for Germany Toxic and hazardous substance tableDeclaration of conformity European Economic Area HP Photosmart D5400 Printer series declaration of conformity Index Symbols/Numerics 218 219 220