HP Deskjet 5900 Series
HP Deskjet 5900 seriesUser's guide
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Contents12345678User's guideWelcome.4Special features.5Get started.6Printer features.6Buttons and lights.7Paper trays.11Print cartridges.14Ink-backup mode.15Automatic paper-type sensor.16Connect to the printer.17USB.17Networking.17Print photos.18Print borderless photos.18Print photos with a border.20HP Real Life technologies.22Photo print cartridge.22PhotoREt.23Maximum dpi.23Advanced color settings. 24Color management.24Exif Print.25Store and handle photo paper.25Save money when printing photos.26Other photo projects.26Share photos with friends and family.26Print photos from a digital camera. 28About PictBridge.28PictBridge printing.28Print other es.34Brochures.35Greeting x cards and other small media.40Booklets.41Posters.43Iron-on transfers.44Printing tips.46Printing shortcuts.461
Fast/economical printing.46General everyday printing. 47Presentation printing.47Print in grayscale.47Set default settings for the printer.47Select a print quality.48Set the page order.49Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.49Print preview.49Set a custom paper size.50Select a paper type.50Print task quick sets.51Two-sided printing.52Resize a document .55Watermarks.559 Printer software.57Printer Properties dialog box.57What's This? help.57Ink Status window.57Download printer software updates.5810 Maintenance.59Install print cartridges.59Set the auto-off feature.62Align the print cartridges.62Calibrate color.63Automatically clean print cartridges.63Print a test page.63View estimated ink levels. 64Maintain the printer body.64Remove ink from your skin and clothing.64Manually clean print cartridges.65Maintain print cartridges.66Printer Toolbox.6711 Troubleshooting.68Printer does not print.68Paper jam.69Paper problems.70Paper mismatch.71Printer is stalled.72Print cartridge problems. 72Photos do not print correctly.74PictBridge problems.77Print quality is poor.78Document is misprinted.80Problems with borderless documents.81Error messages.86Printer lights are on or flashing.87Document prints slowly.91If you continue to have problems.912HP Deskjet 5900 series
Contents12 Supplies.92Paper.92USB cables.9213 Specifications.93Printer specifications.9314 Environmental information.94Environmental statement.94Print cartridge recovery. 95Index.97User's guide3
1WelcomeTo find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics: 4Special featuresGet startedConnect to the printerPrint photosPrint photos from a digital cameraPrint other documentsPrinting tipsPrinter ationsEnvironmental informationHP Deskjet 5900 series
2Special featuresCongratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped withseveral exciting features: User's guideBorderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos andbrochures with the borderless printing feature.Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo printcartridge (purchased separately).Ink-backup mode: Use ink-backup mode to continue printing with one printcartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of ink.Printing from a digital camera: Print photos directly from a digital camera usingthe PictBridge port.Panoramic printing: Print panoramic photos with borders or without borders.Real Life technologies: HP Real Life technologies make it easy for you to getbetter photos. Automatic red-eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detailin shadows are just a few of the many technologies included.Print Cartridge Status display: Know when a print cartridge is low on ink byviewing the Print Cartridge Status lights.Automatic paper-type sensor: Use the auto paper-type sensor to optimize printquality for various papers.HP Vivera Inks deliver true-to-life photo quality and exceptional fade resistanceresulting in vivid colors that last. HP Vivera Inks are specially-formulated andscientifically tested for quality, purity and fade resistance.5
3Get started Printer featuresButtons and lightsPaper traysPrint cartridgesInk-backup modeAutomatic paper-type sensorPrinter featuresThe printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient.61Buttons and lights2Print Cartridge Status lights3PictBridge port4Paper traysHP Deskjet 5900 series
1Automatic paper-type sensor2Print cartridges3Ink-backup mode1USB portButtons and lightsUse the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart ajob. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer.User's guide7
Chapter 31Power button and light2Print Cartridge Status lights3PictBridge lights4Resume button and light5Print Cancel buttonPower button and lightUse the Power button to turn the printer on and off. It can take a few seconds for theprinter to turn on after you press the Power button.1Power buttonThe Power light flashes when the printer is processing.Caution Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using apower strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer onand off might cause printer failure.Print Cartridge Status lightsThe Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the print cartridges. The lightsare located in the center of the control panel.8HP Deskjet 5900 series
11.2.Print Cartridge Status lightsThe left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in theleft side of the print cartridge cradle.– The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is low on ink.– The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced.The right status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge. One ofthese print cartridges is installed in the right side of the print cartridge cradle.– The light is on and solid when the black or photo print cartridge is low on ink.– The light flashes when the black or photo print cartridge needs to be serviced.PictBridge lightsPlug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the printer PictBridge port using a digitalcamera USB cable to print digital photographs.User's guide9
Chapter 31Connection light2Error lightWhen the camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is illuminated.The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printingfrom the camera. If the camera is not PictBridge-compatible or is not in PictBridgemode, the amber Error light flashes.Print Cancel and Resume buttonsThe printer also has a Print Cancel button and a Resume button and light.1Print Cancel button2Resume button and lightPressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job.The Resume light flashes when an action is required, such as loading paper orclearing a paper jam. When the problem is solved, press the Resume button tocontinue printing.10HP Deskjet 5900 series
Paper traysFor information about the paper trays, select one of these topics.Unfold the paper traysFollow these steps to unfold the paper trays:1.Lower the In tray.2.Lower the Out tray.3.Pull out the Out-tray extension.In trayThe In tray holds paper or other media.User's guide11
Chapter 31In trayPaper guidePrint on different sizes of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left.Out trayPrinted pages are deposited in the Out tray.1Out trayRaise the Out tray to load paper or other media. Lower the Out tray before printing.12HP Deskjet 5900 series
To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, fully pull out the Out-tray extension. Ifyou are printing in the FastDraft mode, unfold the Out-tray extension stop.1Out-tray extension2Out-tray extension stopFold the paper traysFollow these steps to fold the paper trays:1.2.Remove paper or other media from the paper trays.If the Out-tray extension stop is raised, lower it and then push it into the Out-trayextension.3.Push the Out-tray extension into the Out tray.User's guide13
Chapter 34.Raise the Out tray.5.Raise the In tray.Print cartridgesThree print cartridges can be used with the printer.1Black print cartridge2Tri-color print cartridge3Photo print cartridgeUse print cartridgesThe print cartridges can be used in the following ways: 14Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday printjobs.Quality color photos: For more vibrant colors when printing color photographsor other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photoprint cartridge. The photo print cartridge, in combination with the tri-color printcartridge, provides you with virtually grain-free photos.HP Deskjet 5900 series
Replace print cartridgesWhen 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 arereplacing.1 Selection number labelPrinter documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see thereference guide that came with the printer.Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridgeselection 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 cartridgeinstallation page.Ink-backup modeUse the ink-backup mode to operate the printer with only one print cartridge. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridgecradle.Ink-backup mode outputPrinting in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts.Installed printcartridgeResultBlack print cartridgeColors print as grayscale.Tri-color print cartridgeColors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.Photo print cartridgeColors print as grayscale.Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backupmode.User's guide15
Chapter 3Exit ink-backup modeInstall two print cartridges in the printer to exit ink-backup mode.For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installationpage.Automatic paper-type sensorThe HP automatic paper-type sensor detects the paper in your printer, and thenselects optimal print settings for that media. The result is fewer mouse clicks to startprinting, and automatic optimal print quality on plain, photo, brochure and other highquality papers. The sensor also checks the paper width to ensure it matches the sizeselected in the printer software. If the widths are different, the printer warns you sothat you do not waste a sheet of paper.When the auto paper-type sensor is engaged, the printer uses a red optical sensorlight to scan the first page of a document and determine the best paper-type settingand check paper width. If the paper width is different from the printer software, theprinter warns you and gives you the opportunity to stop printing. If the width matches,the printer determines the paper-type setting and the page is printed.For more information about using the automatic paper-type setting, see Select apaper type.Caution Do not place the printer in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight caninterfere with the auto paper-type sensor.16HP Deskjet 5900 series
4Connect to the printer USBNetworkingUSBThe printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. Thecomputer must be running Windows 98 or later to use a USB cable.For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup posterthat came with the printer.Note A USB cable might not be packaged with your printer.NetworkingThe printer can be connected to a network through a networked computer or by usingan HP Jetdirect Print ServerConnect through a networked computerThe printer can be connected directly to a computer on a network and then sharedwith other computers on the network.For instructions about sharing the printer on a network, use the printer software CDand follow the onscreen network setup instructions.Use an HP Jetdirect print serverThe printer can be connected to a network by using an HP Jetdirect print server.For instructions about using an HP Jetdirect print server, see the printer software CDand the documentation that came with the print server.Note HP Jetdirect print servers are not available in all countries/regions.User's guide17
5Print photosThe printer software offers several features that make printing digital photos easierand improve photo quality.Learn how to perform the following tasks: Print a borderless photo.Print a photo with a border.Use HP Real Life technologies to touch up photos.Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos.Get the best combination of speed and quality by using PhotoREt.Achieve the highest printing resolution with maximum dpi.Improve printed colors with the following software options:– Advanced color settings– Color managementPrint an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have Exif Print-enabled software.Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage andhandling guidelines.Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos.Print borderless photosUse borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper types and to print on arange of paper sizes—from 4 x 6 inch photo paper to a 210 x 594 mm (8.5 x 23.4inch) custom photo size.Guidelines For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. Always have two printcartridges installed in the printer. Open the file in a software program such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshopand assign the photo size. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size onwhich you want to print the photo. If you installed the HP Image Zone software, you can use it to stitch togetherpanoramic digital photos before printing them. For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information aboutpreventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of photo paper.Prepare to print1. Raise the Out tray.2. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.3. Verify that the photo paper is flat.4. Place the photo paper in the In tray, with the side to be printed on facing down.18HP Deskjet 5900 series
5.If you are using photo paper with a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is pointing awayfrom the printer.Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.1Small photos2Large photosNote Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of theIn tray.6.Lower the Out tray.PrintNote If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow theinstructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, followthese instructions.1.2.3.4.User's guideOpen the photo in an application that allows editing, such as HP Image Zone orAdobe Photoshop.Open the Printer Properties dialog box.Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.In the What do you want to do? drop-down list, click Photo Printingborderless, and then select the following options:– Print Quality: Normal or Best19
Chapter 5Note For maximum dpi quality, go to the Paper/Quality tab, andthen click Maximum dpi in the Print Quality drop-down list.5.6.– Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type– Paper Size: An appropriate borderless photo paper size– Orientation: Portrait or LandscapeSet the HP Real Life technologies as appropriate.Click OK to print the photo.If you printed on photo paper with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to make thedocument completely borderless.Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that appear in the PrinterProperties dialog box.Print photos with a borderFollow these instructions to print photos with a white border.Guidelines For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tricolor print cartridge. For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. Open the file in a software program such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshopand assign the photo size. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size onwhich you want to print the photo. If you installed the HP Image Zone software, you can use it to stitch togetherpanoramic digital photos before printing them. Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information aboutpreventing photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of photo paper.Prepare to print1. Raise the Out tray.2. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.3. Verify that the photo paper is flat.4. Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down.5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack.20HP Deskjet 5900 series
1Small photos2Large photosNote Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of theIn tray.6.Lower the Out tray.PrintNote If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow theinstructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, followthese instructions.1.2.3.4.Open the photo in an application that allows editing, such as HP Image Zone orAdobe Photoshop.Open the Printer Properties dialog box.Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.In the What do you want to do? drop-down list, click Photo printing-with whiteborders, and then select the following options:– Print Quality: Normal or BestNote For maximum dpi quality, go to the Paper/Quality tab, andthen click Maximum dpi in the Print Quality drop-down list.5.6.User's guide– Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type– Paper Size: An appropriate photo paper size– Orientation: Portrait or LandscapeSet the HP Real Life technologies as appropriate.Click OK to print the photo.21
Chapter 5Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that appear in the PrinterProperties dialog box.HP Real Life technologiesHP Real Life technologies make it easy for you to get better photos. Automatic redeye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in shadows are just a few of thetechnologies included.Open HP Real Life technologiesFollow these steps to open the HP Real Life technologies dialog box:1.2.Open the Printer Properties dialog box.Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then click the Real Life Digital Photographybutton.Use HP Real Life technologiesUse the HP Real Life technologies dialog box to set these options:1.2.3.4.5.6.Automatic Red-Eye Removal: Click On to automatically remove or reduce redeye in the photo.Photo Brightening: Automatically enhance colors and contrast for washed-outphotos. Click Automatic to allow the printer software
4 Resume button and light 5 Print Cancel button Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. Caution Always use the Power button
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Hewlett-Packard. STEP 5: Installing the Printer Software In a Windows Environment To install the printer software, you need 8 MB of RAM with Microsoft Windows 95 or 4 MB of RAM with Windows 3.1 installed in your computer. Refer to page 15, "Hardware Compatibility" for hardware requirements. Note:The HP DeskJet 400 series printer is not
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