HP Photosmart overview, HP Photosmart at a glance | HP D5400

2 HP Photosmart overview

Use the HP Photosmart to print photos from a memory card or print directly on the surface of specially coated CDs and DVDs. You can access many HP Photosmart functions directly from the control panel, without turning on your computer.

This section contains the following topics:

•The HP Photosmart at a glance

•Control panel features

•Use the HP Photosmart Software

The HP Photosmart at a glance

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Description

Color graphics display (also referred to as the display)

Control panel

Memory card slots and Photo light

Front USB port

Output tray

Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender)

CD/DVD holder storage area

CD/DVD holder

Main input tray (also referred to as the input tray)

Photo tray

CD/DVD tray

Ink cartridge access door

Overview

The HP Photosmart at a glance

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Contents

Windows Help Contents HP warranty and support Technical information HP Photosmart D5400 Printer series Help Helpseries HP Photosmart overview HP Photosmart at a glance Control panel features Label Icon Name and Description Use the HP Photosmart Software Overview Setup Guide Find more information Find more information Supported connection types To enable printer sharing on a Windows computerComputer connection information Use printer sharing Computer connection information How do I? How do Recommended papers for printing Load paperChoose papers for printing HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Plus Photo PaperHP Premium Photo Paper HP Premium Inkjet Paper HP Premium Presentation Paper Load paperPapers to avoid Papers to avoid for all print jobs Load full-size paper To load full-size paper Load paper Load up to 13 x 18 cm 5 x 7 inch photo paper Related topics Load postcards, Hagaki, or index cards To load postcards, Hagaki or index cards in the photo tray Related topics Load envelopes To 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 Set the paper size Make the HP Photosmart the default printerChange the print settings for the current job To set the paper size View the print resolution Set the paper type for printingTo set the paper type for printing Change the page orientation To view the print resolutionChange the print speed or quality To select a print speed or quality Scale the document size Change the saturation, brightness, or color tonePreview your print job Printing shortcuts Change the default print settingsTo change the default print settings To preview your print job To create a printing shortcut Create printing shortcutsDelete printing shortcuts Click the Printing Shortcuts tab Perform special print jobs Print a borderless imageTo print a borderless image Print a photo on photo paper To print a photo on photo paper Print using Maximum dpi To print in Maximum dpi mode Print onto a CD/DVD Print on both sides To print directly onto a CD/DVDTo print on both sides Print a multiple-page document as a booklet To print a multiple-page document as a booklet Left-edge binding for left-to-right languages Print multiple pages on a single sheet To print multiple pages on a single sheet Print a multiple-page document in reverse order To print a multiple-page document in reverse order To reverse an image for iron-on transfers Reverse an image for iron-on transfersPrint on transparencies To print on transparencies Print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes To print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes Print a Web Expand Document Options, and then expand Printer FeaturesPrint a poster To print a poster To stop a print job from the product Stop a print jobTo print a Web To stop a print job from the computer Use the photo features Insert a memory card or storage device Print photos To insert a memory card Print photos from the control panel To print your photos Press Print Photos Print photos from the HP Photosmart SoftwarePrint camera-selected Dpof photos To print photos Edit photos To print camera-selected photos using the Dpof standardSave photos to your computer To save photos Remove red eye Share photos using HP Photosmart SoftwareEdit photos using your computer 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 Printer Toolbox appears Click the Estimated Ink Level tab Replace the ink cartridgesTo check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software To replace the ink cartridges Maintain the HP Photosmart Shop for ink supplies on Align the print head Clean the print headTo clean the print head from the HP Photosmart Software To align the printer from the HP Photosmart Software Remove ink from your skin and clothing Click the Device Services tab Click Align the PrinterPrint and evaluate a self-test report To print a self-test report Clean the HP Photosmart Turn off the HP Photosmart Shop for ink supplies To order ink cartridges from your desktop Shop for ink supplies Troubleshooting common setup issues TroubleshootingSetup troubleshooting View the Readme file Solution Product will not turn on 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 4 Load paper in the input tray After setting up the product, it does not printSolution 3 Press the On button to turn on the product Display shows the wrong language To set your language and country/region Wrong measurements are showing in menus on the display Red X appears on the USB connect prompt To start the installation from a Windows computerMinimum System Checks screen appears 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 Enter Click Selective Startup To install the software To run the Disk Cleanup utilityMore information about the Disk Cleanup utility 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 Paper jams Clear paper jams Information on paper To clear a paper jam from the rear door Print quality troubleshooting Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors Solution 2 Check the paper loaded in the input tray Solution 3 Check the paper type Solution 4 Check the ink levels Solution 5 Check the print settings Solution 6 Align the printer Solution 7 Clean the print headSolution 8 Contact HP support Solution 2 Check the ink cartridges Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 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 To remove excess ink using plain paper Solution 3 Ensure that the rear door is securely installedSolution 1 Print on a page of plain paper Solution 2 Wait while the ink dries Solution 4 Clean the rollers Solution 1 Reset the productSolution 2 Make sure the paper is loaded correctly Paper is not picked up from the input tray To clean the rollers Solution 5 Service the productText edges are jagged Solution 1 Use TrueType or OpenType fonts Solution 2 Align the printer Solution 3 Contact HP support Print troubleshootingSolution 1 Check the ink levels Product prints slowly Solution 1 Load the stack of envelopes correctly Solution 2 Check the envelope typeEnvelopes print incorrectly Solution 2 Load paper in the input tray Solution 3 Tuck the flaps to avoid paper jamsSolution 1 Turn on the product Product is not responding Solution 6 Remove all cancelled print jobs from the queue Solution 3 Select the correct printerSolution 4 Check the printer driver status To check the printer driver status Solution 7 Clear the paper jam Solution 8 Make sure the print carriage can move freely Solution 10 Reset the product Product prints meaningless characters Nothing happens when I try to print Solution 2 Print a previously saved version of the document 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 Solution 1 Check the margin settings Text or graphics are cut off at the edge Solution 4 Try printing with borders Solution 2 Check the layout of the documentSolution 3 Load the stack of papers correctly To preview the print layout Memory card troubleshooting Blank page came out while printing 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 1 Install the HP Photosmart software Solution 1 Remove and reinsert the memory cardSolution 2 Remove the additional memory card To install the HP Photosmart Software Solution 2 Turn on the product Solution 3 Turn on the computer Solution 2 Save the photos in a supported file format CD/DVD print troubleshootingSolution 1 Set the camera to PictBridge mode Solution 3 Select photos on the camera for printing Solution 1 Push the CD/DVD holder into the CD/DVD tray Product does not detect the CD/DVD holder 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 Product does not detect a CD/DVD on the holder Solution 1 Load a CD/DVD on the CD/DVD holderSolution 2 Load a CD/DVD with the printable side up Product stalled while printing a CD/DVD Product is printing on a non-printable area of my disc Solution 1 Change the software settingsSolution 2 Load a new CD/DVD with the printable side up Design is not centered on my disc Ink on the CD/DVD is not drying Solution 1 Use inkjet printable discsProduct reports a CD/DVD size mismatch error 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 Solution 2 Load the next CD/DVD on the CD/DVD holder Open CD/DVD tray CD/DVD holder not found CD/DVD not foundUnable to print Solution 1 Print a self test report To clear the print queue Solution 2 Clear the print queueSolution 3 Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable To disconnect and reconnect the USB cable To verify that the product is set as the default printer To verify the print driver To check if the printer is paused or offline Solution 5 Check if the printer is paused or offlineSolution 6 Clear the print queue manually To clear the print queue manually To verify the software application Solution 7 Stop and restart the print spoolerTo stop and restart the print spooler To print from Notepad Missing HP Photosmart Software Error reading or writing the file File messagesUnreadable files. NN files could not be read Photos not found Solution 1 Reinsert the memory cardSolution 2 Print photos from the computer File not found Memory card error Solution 1 Reinsert the memory card in the productSolution 2 Reformat the memory card in your digital camera General user messages Solution 3 Push the memory card all the way forward Solution 1 Remove all but one memory cardSolution 2 Remove the memory card and reinsert it correctly 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 CD/DVD size mismatch CD/DVD printing problemPaper messages Cannot load paper from input tray Solution 1 Replace the rear door Out of paper Solution 5 Clean the rollers Solution 6 Contact HP support for service Paper jam or misfeed Paper mismatch Wrong paper width 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 Solution 1 Load plain white paper Alignment failed Solution 2 Contact HP support Calibration error Solution 1 Print a self-test report Cannot print Solution 2 Remove objects blocking the path To clear the print carriage If the print carriage is stuck on the left side If the print carriage is stuck in the middle To clear a paper jam from the rear door Power connection Power cord and adaptor Power outlet General printer error Cartridges in wrong slot Incompatible ink cartridges Incompatible print head To make sure the ink cartridges are properly installed Ink cartridge problemSolution 1 Install the ink cartridges correctly Ink alert Troubleshooting Solution 2 Clean the electrical contacts To 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 service capacity warning Ink system failure Install ink cartridges Solution 1 Install all five ink cartridges Troubleshooting Install print head and cartridges Solution 1 Install the print head and cartridges To reinstall the print head 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 Non-HP cartridge Original HP ink depleted 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 Print head problem Solution 1 Reinstall the print head Reinstall the print head Troubleshooting To clean the print head Troubleshooting Clean the electrical contacts in the product Printer preparation needed Problem with printer preparation Sensor issue 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 HP warranty and support Warranty Support process Phone support period Placing a call After the phone support period HP Korea customer support Secure the ink system Remove the control panel faceplate Pack the HP Photosmart Specifications Technical information Type Paper weight Input tray Output tray† Paper use Recycling program Material safety data sheetsPlastics HP inkjet supplies recycling program Απόρριψη άχρηστων συσκευών στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση Regulatory notices Regulatory model identification number FCC statement Vcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan Noise emission statement for Germany Toxic and hazardous substance tableDeclaration of conformity European Economic Area HP Photosmart D5400 Printer series declaration of conformity Symbols/Numerics Index 218 219 220