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1. Chapter 8 56 Apply an existing watermark Follow these steps to apply an existing watermark to a document 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Effects tab 3 Click a watermark in the Watermarks drop down list If you do not want to use one of the listed watermarks create a new watermark 4 Choose one of the following actions If you want the watermark to appear on the first page only select the First page only check box Ifyou want the watermark to appear on all printed pages leave the First page only check box clear 5 Print the document according to the instructions for the paper type Create or change a watermark Follow these steps to create or change a watermark 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Effects tab 3 Click the Edit button The Watermark Details dialog box appears 4 Choose one of the following actions Click the New button Select an existing watermark to change 5 Type the watermark message and then select the message angle and the font attributes 6 After you have set the watermark details click OK For instructions about applying watermarks follow the steps for applying an existing watermark to a document Use the What s This help to learn about the features that you see on the Printer Properties dialog box HP Deskjet 5900 series Printer software Use the Printer Properties dialog box to select printing options Use the What s This
2. When using AdobeRGB to print from a professional software program turn off the color management in the program and allow the printer software to manage the color space Use the AdobeRGB setting for photos that were originally created in the AdobeRGB color space Managed by Application Use this option to allow the program from which you are printing to manage the color of the photo ICM Image Color Management ICM is a Microsoft technology that helps ensure that a color image graphic or text object is printed as close as possible to its original color and helps keep its colors consistent and accurate 4 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Exif Print Exif Print Exchangeable Image File Format 2 2 is an international digital imaging standard that simplifies digital photography and enhances printed photos When a photo is taken with an Exif Print enabled digital camera Exif Print captures information such as exposure time type of flash and color saturation and stores it in the image file The HP Deskjet printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image specific enhancements to create outstanding photos To print Exif Print enhanced photos you must have the following items e A digital camera that supports Exif Print e Exif Print enabled photo software Follow these steps to print Exif Print enhanced photos 1 Open the photo in an application that allows editing such as HP
3. help to learn more about specific print settings View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge Download printer software updates for the latest features and improvements Printer Properties dialog box The printer is controlled by software that is installed on your computer Use the printer software also known as the printer driver to change the print settings for a document To change the print settings open the Printer Properties dialog box 9 Note The Printer Properties dialog box is also referred to as the Printing Ez Preferences dialog box Open the Printer Properties dialog box Follow these steps to open the Printer Properties dialog box 1 Open the file that you want to print 2 Click File then click Print and then click Properties or Preferences The Printer Properties dialog box appears Note The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on the Ez software program you are using What s This help Use the What s This help to learn about the features that you see on the Printer Properties dialog box What s This help Use What s This help to learn more about the available printing options 1 Move the cursor over the feature that you want to learn more about 2 Click the right mouse button The What s This box appears 3 Move the cursor over the What s This box and then click the left mouse button An explanation of the feature appears Ink St
4. If you receive an error message about a paper mismatch it indicates that the paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the In tray Follow these instructions to resolve the problem HP Deskjet 5900 series Print cartridge is in the wrong slot If you receive this error message the print cartridge is installed in the wrong side of the print cartridge cradle Always install the tri color print cartridge in the eft print cartridge cradle compartment Install the black or photo print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment Printing in ink backup mode When the printer detects that only one print cartridge is installed ink backup mode is initiated This printing mode lets you print with a single print cartridge but it slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts If you receive the ink backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the printer verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed Out of paper message Follow the appropriate steps for the condition that exists If the In tray contains paper 1 Verify the following A sufficient amount of paper is in the In tray at least ten sheets The In tray is not overly full The paper stack is touc
5. Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 3 Click the Paper Quality tab 4 Inthe Type is drop down list click More and then select the appropriate photo paper type 5 Inthe Print Quality drop down list click Normal Best or Maximum dpi 6 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image Store and handle photo paper Follow these instructions to maintain the quality of HP brand photo paper User s guide 25 Chapter 5 Storage e Keep unused photo paper in a plastic bag Store the packaged photo paper on a flat surface in a cool place e When you are ready to print remove only the paper that you plan to use immediately from the plastic bag When you have finished printing return any unused photo paper to the plastic bag e Do not leave unused photo paper in the paper tray The paper might start to curl which can reduce the quality of your photos Handling e Always hold photo paper by its edges Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce print quality e If the corners of the photo paper curl more than 10 mm 0 4 inch flatten the paper by putting it in the storage bag and then gently bending it in the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat Photo paper should be flat before it is printed on Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos use HP Everyday Pho
6. Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray 1 Out tray Raise the Out tray to load paper or other media Lower the Out tray before printing 12 HP Deskjet 5900 series To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray fully pull out the Out tray extension If you are printing in the FastDraft mode unfold the Out tray extension stop 1 Out tray extension 2 Out tray extension stop Fold the paper trays Follow these steps to fold the paper trays 1 Remove paper or other media from the paper trays 2 If the Out tray extension stop is raised lower it and then push it into the Out tray extension 3 Push the Out tray extension into the Out tray User s guide 13 Chapter 3 4 Raise the Out tray 5 Raise the In tray Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used with the printer 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge Use print cartridges The print cartridges can be used in the following ways e Everyday printing Use the black and tri color print cartridges for everyday print jobs e Quality color photos For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge in combination with the tri color print cartridge provides you with virtually grain free photos 14 HP Deskjet 5900 series
7. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges look for the print cartridge selection number You can find the selection number in three places e Selection number label Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing 1 Selection number label e Printer documentation For a list of print cartridge selection numbers see the reference guide that came with the printer e Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box For a list of print cartridge selection 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 cartridge installation page Ink backup mode Use the ink backup mode to operate the printer with only one print cartridge The ink backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle Ink backup mode output Printing in ink backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts Installed print cartridge Result Black print cartridge Colors print as grayscale Tri color print cartridge Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black Photo print cartridge Colors print as grayscale Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink backup E mode User s g
8. a color calibration if the colors in photos that are printed with the photo print cartridge consistently look incorrect Before performing a color calibration align the print cartridges and then reprint the photo If the color is still incorrect perform a color calibration To calibrate color 1 Load Letter or A4 plain white paper in the In tray 2 Verify that both a tri color print cartridge and a photo print cartridge are installed in the printer 3 Open the printer Toolbox 4 Click Calibrate Color 5 Click Start and then follow the onscreen instructions ES Note This feature might not be available in your operating environment Automatically clean print cartridges If your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if they contain ink streaks the print cartridges might be low on ink or might need to be cleaned If the print cartridges are not low on ink follow these steps to clean the print cartridges automatically 1 Open the printer Toolbox 2 Click Clean the Print Cartridges 3 Click Clean and then follow the onscreen instructions If your documents are still missing lines or dots after cleaning replace the print cartridges Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge ES Note This feature might not be available in your operating environment Print a test page Follow these instructions to print a test page 1 Open the
9. all the way to the left Place the iron on transfer paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down Push the paper into the printer until it stops HP Deskjet 5900 series 5 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack 6 Lower the Out tray Print Note If your software program includes an iron on transfer printing feature Ez follow the instructions that are provided with the software program Otherwise follow the instructions below 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Paper Quality tab and then specify the following print settings Size is An appropriate paper size Type is Click More and then select HP Iron on Transfer Print Quality Normal or Best Click the Advanced tab 4 Click Printer Features and then specify the following print setting Mirror Image On wm A Note Some iron on transfer software programs do not require you to print E a mirror image 5 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box User s guide 45 8 Printing tips Save time Use the Printing Shortcuts tab Set printer default settings for options that you often use Create print task quick sets for documents that you often print Set the order that the pages print Save money Use Fast economical printing Print multiple pages o
10. appropriate paper size 4 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear on the Printer Properties dialog box Labels To print labels use the Printing Shortcuts tab For great results use HP Address Labels User s guide 39 Chapter 7 Guidelines e Use only paper plastic or clear labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers Use only full sheets of labels Avoid using labels that are sticky wrinkled or pulling away from the protective backing e Do not exceed the In tray capacity 20 sheets of labels use only Letter or A4 size sheets Prepare to print Raise the Out tray and then remove all paper from the In tray Slide the paper guide all the way to the left Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them and then align the edges Place the label sheets in the In tray with the label side facing down Push the sheets into the printer until they stop Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the sheets DARON 7 Lower the Out tray Print Note If your software program includes a label printing feature follow the Ez instructions that are provided with the software program Otherwise follow the instructions below 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Printing Shortcuts tab 3 Inthe What do you want to do drop down list click General Everyday Printing and then specify
11. center or at angle 80 document prints slowly 91 envelope prints at angle 81 error messages 86 horizontal lines appear on photo 75 image prints at angle 82 incorrect print cartridge 72 ink smears 83 misprinted document 80 multiple pages print at once 71 out of paper message 87 paperjam 69 parts of the document are missing or in wrong place 80 photo printing problems 74 PictBridge problems 77 poor print quality 78 Power light is flashing 88 print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 74 HP Deskjet 5900 series Index print cartridge problem message 73 Print Cartridge Status light is flashing 89 printis faded 78 printer does not feed paper 70 printer ejects paper 70 printer is not printing 68 printer is stalled 72 printing in ink backup mode message 74 resume and print cartridge lights are flashing 71 90 Resume light is flashing 89 streaks and missing lines 78 streaks on photo 81 text and images are misaligned 80 too little ink on the page 79 too much ink on the page 79 unwanted border on photo 84 two sided printing 52 U updates download printer software 58 USB cable 92 connecting to the printer 17 WwW watermarks 55 What s This help 57 User s guide 99 100 HP Deskjet 5900 series
12. e Do not print borderless documents in ink backup mode Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer when printing borderless documents Streaks appear in a light portion of a photo If streaks appear in a light portion of a photo approximately 63 mm 2 5 inches from one of the long edges of the photo try the following solutions Install a photo print cartridge in the printer Rotate the image 180 e Open the Printer Properties dialog box click the Paper Quality tab and then set the Print Quality to Maximum dpi User s guide 81 Chapter 11 Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal lines appear on photos 1 Clean the print cartridges Reprint the photo 2 3 Ifthe lines still occur align the print cartridges 4 Reprint the photo Image is printed at an angle Verify that no problem exists with the source image For example if you are printing a scanned image verify that the image was not crooked when it was scanned If the problem is not caused by the source image follow these steps 1 Remove all paper from the In tray 2 Load the paper correctly in the In tray 3 Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the paper 4 Follow loading instructions for the paper type 82 HP Deskjet 5900 series Ink smears Follow these guidelines if ink smears appear on the back of the photos or if the paper sticks together Use an HP photo paper Verify that
13. information about clearing a paper jam see the paper jam page Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If the printer prints on multiple sheets at once follow these guidelines Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If the printer prints on multiple sheets at once check the following Paper weight The printer might print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is under the recommended paper weight Use paper that is within the recommended specifications For paper weight specifications see the reference guide that came with the printer Paper might be loaded improperly The printer might print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is loaded too far toward the back of the printer or if the paper guide is not positioned firmly against the paper Reload the paper into the In tray pushing the paper until you feel resistance and then slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack The printer might also print on multiple sheets at once if different paper types are loaded in the In tray For example photo paper might be mixed with plain paper Empty the In tray and load only the paper type that is appropriate for the document that you are printing Paper mismatch If you receive an error message about a paper mismatch it indicates that the paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the In tray You can continue printing with
14. ink backup mode if you do Ez not have a replacement print cartridge available 5 If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to flash after replacing the print cartridge visit HP Technical Support at www hp com support Printing in ink backup mode message When the printer detects that only one print cartridge is installed ink backup mode is initiated This printing mode lets you print with a single print cartridge but it slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts If you receive the ink backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the printer verify that the plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge When the protective piece of plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed 1 Remove plastic tape Print cartridge is in the wrong slot message If you receive this error message the print cartridge is installed in the wrong side of the print cartridge cradle Always install the tri color print cartridge in the eft print cartridge cradle compartment Install the black or photo print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment ES Note To easily identify the correct side of the cradle in which to install the print cartridge match the symbol on the print cartridge with the symbol above the print cartridge cradle Photos do not print correctly 74 Check the paper tray 1 Verify that the
15. is available Follow these steps to resize the document for a different paper size 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Effects tab 3 Select the Print document on check box and then click the target paper size in the drop down list The target paper size is the size of the paper on which you are printing not the size for which the document was formatted 4 Doone of the following Objective Action Shrink or enlarge the document to fit Select the Scale to fit check box on the target paper size Print the document at its original size Do not select the Scale to fit check on the selected paper size box 5 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Shrink or enlarge text and graphics Use this feature to shrink or enlarge printed text and graphics without changing the paper size Follow these steps to shrink or enlarge text and graphics 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Effects tab 3 Inthe of normal size box type the percentage by which you want to shrink or enlarge the text and graphics One hundred percent represents the actual size of the text and graphics Type a number less than 100 to shrink the text and graphics Type a number greater than 100 to enlarge the text and graphics 4 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Watermarks Watermarks appear as background printing on documents User s guide 55
16. of the paper 5 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Envelopes To print envelopes use the Paper Quality tab You can print a single envelope or multiple envelopes 34 HP Deskjet 5900 series Guidelines Avoid using envelopes that have the following features Clasps or windows Thick irregular or curled edges Shiny or embossed coatings Wrinkles tears or other damage Align the envelope edges before inserting the envelopes in the In tray Do not exceed the In tray capacity 10 envelopes Prepare to print 1 Raise the Out tray and then remove all paper from the In tray 2 Slide the paper guide all the way to the left 3 Place the envelopes in the In tray as far to the right as possible The side to be printed on should face down and the flap should be on the left 4 Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop 5 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the envelope stack 6 Lower the Out tray Print 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Paper Quality tab and then select the following print settings Size is An appropriate envelope size Type is Automatic or Plain paper 3 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Pro
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18. print on both sides of the paper Printing on both sides of the paper is not only economical but environmentally conscious as well Print a two sided document To print a two sided document follow these steps 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Printing Shortcuts tab 3 Inthe What do you want to do drop down list click Two sided Duplex Printing 4 Inthe Print On Both Sides drop down list click Manually 5 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK The printer prints the odd numbered pages first 6 After the odd numbered pages have been printed reload the printed pages with the printed side facing up 7 Click Continue to print the even numbered pages Create a bound two sided document Select the type of binding that you want for the two sided document and then follow the steps for that binding HP Deskjet 5900 series Book binding Tablet binding ES Note Book binding is the most common type of binding Book binding Follow these steps to print a two sided document with a book binding 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Printing Shortcuts tab 3 Inthe What do you want to do drop down list click Two sided Duplex Printing 4 Inthe Print On Both Sides drop down list click Manually 5 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK The printer prints the odd numbered pages first 6 After the odd numbere
19. printer Toolbox 2 Click the Print a Test Page button and then follow the onscreen instructions User s guide 63 Chapter 10 ES Note This feature might not be available in your operating environment View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that are installed in the printer 1 Open the printer Toolbox 2 Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab 9 Note Ifthe print cartridges were used before being installed in the printer the E estimated ink levels will not appear on the Estimated Ink Levels tab The Estimated Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information To view this information click the Print Cartridge Information button ES Note This feature might not be available in your operating environment Maintain the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist ink smudges will eventually appear on the printer case and adjacent surfaces To remove smudges stains or dried ink from the exterior of the printer use a soft cloth moistened with water When cleaning the printer keep these tips in mind Do not clean the interior of the printer Keep all fluids away from the interior Do not use household cleaners or detergent If a household cleaner or detergent has been used on the printer wipe the exterior surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with water e Do not lubricate the support rod that the print cartridge cradle us
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21. the following print settings Paper Type Automatic or Plain paper Paper Size An appropriate paper size 4 Click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Index cards and other small media 40 To print index cards and other small media use the Paper Quality tab HP Deskjet 5900 series Guidelines e Use only cards and small media that meet the paper size specifications for the printer For specifications see the reference guide that came with the printer e Do not exceed the In tray capacity 30 cards Prepare to print 1 Raise the Out tray and then remove all paper from the In tray 2 Slide the paper guide all the way to the left 3 Place the cards in the In tray as far to the right as possible The side to be printed on should face down and the short edge should point toward the printer 4 Push the cards into the printer until they stop 5 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the cards 6 Lower the Out tray Print 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Paper Quality tab and then specify the following print settings Size is An appropriate card size Type is Click More and then select an appropriate card type 3 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear on the Printer Properties dialog box Booklets
22. the mismatched paper by pressing the Resume button To cancel printing press the Cancel button To correct the paper mismatch change the paper size and type selections in the software program or the printer software or change the paper in the In tray In the software program follow these steps 1 Press the Cancel button 2 Open the File menu and then click Page Setup 3 On the Page Setup screen verify the selected paper size and type User s guide 71 Chapter 11 If the paper size and type match the paper in the In tray proceed to step 2 below If the size and type do not match select the matching paper size and type or change the paper in the In tray 4 Press the Resume button to continue printing In the printer software follow these steps 1 Press the Cancel button 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 3 On the Paper Quality tab verify that the selected paper size and type match the paper in the In tray If the size and type do not match select the matching paper size and type or change the paper in the In tray 4 Press the Resume button to continue printing Printer is stalled If the printer stalls while printing a document press the Resume button If the printer does not start printing again raise the printer cover and then disconnect the power cable from the back of the printer Caution First check for any loose or broken parts in the printer If you find loose or broken parts go to www hp co
23. to be serviced PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge enabled camera into the printer PictBridge port using a digital camera USB cable to print digital photographs User s guide 9 Chapter 3 10 1 Connection light 2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly the green Connection light is illuminated The printer Power light flashes and the Connection light remains lit solid when printing from the camera If the camera is not PictBridge compatible or is not in PictBridge mode the amber Error light flashes Print Cancel and Resume buttons The printer also has a Print Cancel button and a Resume button and light 1 Print Cancel button 2 Resume button and light Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job The Resume light flashes when an action is required such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam When the problem is solved press the Resume button to continue printing HP Deskjet 5900 series Paper trays For information about the paper trays select one of these topics Unfold the paper trays Follow 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 tray The In tray holds paper or other media User s guide 11 Chapter 3 1 In tray Paper guide Print on different sizes of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left Out tray
24. use a print task quick set 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box A Print Task Quick Sets drop down list appears at the top of most tabs 2 Go to Print Task Quick Sets on any tab where it appears 3 In the drop down list click the print task that you want to use 4 Click OK Note To restore default print settings click Default Print Settings in the Ez Print Task Quick Sets drop down list and then click OK Create a print task quick set Follow these steps to create a print task quick set 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Select the options that you want to include in the new print task 3 Go to Print Task Quick Sets on any tab where it appears 4 Type a name for the new print task in the Print Task Quick Sets drop down list and then click Save The print task quick set is added to the drop down list ES Note If you add more options to the print task rename the print task and then click OK User s guide 51 Chapter 8 Delete a print task quick set Follow these steps to delete a print task quick set 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box A Print Task Quick Sets drop down list appears at the top of most tabs Go to Print Task Quick Sets on any tab where it appears In the drop down list click the print task that you want to delete and then click Delete aN ES Note Some print task quick sets cannot be deleted Two sided printing 52 Use two sided printing also called duplexing to
25. visit www hp com hpinfo globalcitizenship environment recycle index html Energy consumption This printer was designed with energy conservation in mind Not only does this save natural resources but it also saves money without affecting the high performance of the printer The printer meets the Federal Energy Management Program FEMP requirements the US government energy savings initiative aimed at reducing power when the printer is turned OFF Energy consumption in standby mode See the reference guide for energy consumption specifications Energy consumption in off mode When the printer is off an amount of energy is still being consumed Energy consumption can be prevented by turning the printer power off then disconnecting the end of the printer power cord from the electrical source Print cartridge recovery Customers interested in recycling their genuine HP print cartridges can participate in HP s Planet Partner s Program for inkjet cartridges HP offers this program in more countries regions than any other inkjet cartridge manufacturer in the world This program is provided as a free service to HP customers as an environmentally sound solution for these products at end of life To participate simply follow the directions provided on HP s Web site at this address www hp com recycle This service is not available in all countries regions Customers may be asked for their name phone number and address Because HP s unique r
26. you continue to have problems Printer does not print 68 Verify the following Verify the following conditions if the printer is not printing The printer is connected to the power source The cable connections are secure The printer is turned on The print cartridges are the correct print cartridges for the printer and are properly installed The paper or other media is correctly loaded in the In tray The printer cover is closed The rear access door is attached Check the printer lights The printer lights indicate the printer status and alert you to potential problems For more information see Printer lights are on or flashing Check the printer cable connection If the printer cable is attached to a USB hub a printing conflict might exist Two methods are available for solving the conflict Attach the printer USB cable directly to your computer When printing do not use other USB devices that are attached to the hub HP Deskjet 5900 series Check the print queue The printer will not print if a print job is stalled in the print queue To resolve a print job that is stalled in the queue complete the following steps 1 ONDARRUN For Windows 2000 click Start click Settings and then click Printers For Windows XP click Start and then click Printers and Faxes Double click the name of the HP Deskjet printer Click the Printer menu and then click Pause Printing Click the Printer menu again and th
27. 12 P page order setting 49 paper ejects paper 70 paper guide 12 paperjam 69 paper trays folding paper trays 13 Intray 11 Out tray 12 unfolding paper trays 11 paper type selecting 50 photo brightening 22 photo paper storing and handling 25 photo print cartridge 22 photo printing borderless photos 18 photos with a border 20 saving money 26 photo printing problems colors are incorrect 75 part of photo is faded 75 97 verifying print settings 74 Photo projects 26 PhotoREt printing 23 Photos Online sharing 26 Other projects 26 Sharing 26 photos digital 22 PictBridge lights 9 PictBridge problems 77 postcard printing 38 poster printing 43 presentation printing 47 print cartridge is in the wrong slot message 74 print cartridge problem message 73 Print Cartridge Status lights 8 print cartridges aligning 62 cleaning automatically 63 cleaning manually 65 installing 59 maintaining 66 ordering information 64 photo print cartridge 22 recycling 95 replacing 15 selection numbers 59 storing 66 used with the printer 14 print preview 49 print quality 48 print settings advanced color settings 24 changing 57 default settings 47 print task quick sets 51 printer does not feed paper 70 printer features 6 printer is not printing 68 printer is stalled 72 printer lights are flashing 87 printer properties 57 printer software updates dowload 58 printer Toolbox 67 Printing Other photo projects 26 printi
28. Booklet printing automatically arranges and resizes the pages of a document so that when the document is folded into a booklet the page order is correct For example when a four page booklet is printed on both sides of the paper the pages are reordered and printed like this User s guide 41 Chapter 7 42 Guidelines Do not exceed the In tray capacity 100 sheets of paper Prepare to print 1 Raise the Out tray 2 Slide the paper guide all the way to the left 3 Place plain paper in the In tray pushing the paper into the printer until it stops 4 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack 5 Lower the Out tray Print 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Printing Shortcuts tab 3 Inthe What do you want to do drop down list click Booklet Printing 4 Inthe Print On Both Sides drop down list click one of the following binding options Left Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet 5 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK 6 When prompted reload the printed pages in the In tray as shown below HP Deskjet 5900 series 7 Click Continue to finish printing the booklet Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Posters For poster printing sections of the poster are automatically arranged on individual sheets that can be taped together Guidelines e After the sections of a po
29. HP Deskjet 5900 series User s guide Hewlett Packard Company notices The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice All rights reserved Reproduction adaptation or translation of this material is prohibited without prior written permission of Hewlett Packard except as allowed under copyright laws The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Acknowledgements Microsoft MS MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation TrueType is a U S trademark of Apple Computer Inc Adobe AdobeRGB and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Copyright 2005 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are used in this user s guide Terms The HP Deskjet printer is also referred to as the HP printer or printer Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other equipment For example Caution Do not touch the A print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts Touching these parts will result in clogs ink failure and bad electrical connections A Warning indicates possible harm to you
30. Y oooocicncccccccnoccccnccnnonooncnnnnnnonnnnnnnnno non nnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnncnnno 64 Remove ink from your skin and ClOthiN9 ooooonoicccccnnnnnnnnnincoconccnccnnnnnnnnanananoncnnnno 64 Manually clean print Cartridges oooooocccnnnnncnniccccooconccnnncoconnnnnano nn cnn nnnncnnnnnancnnnnnno 65 Maintain print cartridges ooonnnnnnnnnnnccccnnnnonnnnncnannnnnnnnn cnn rca nan nn nr r naar cnn nn nan nnnnnnnns 66 Printer Tolo a a a aa a a 67 Troubleshooting merren cose aiid eee co 68 Printer does Not PriNt eieiaeo cicle idas enanada iaioa 68 Pa per jamanii a 69 Paper problems rasiti eaa e ia iaa a aeei 70 Paper MisMatCh iii edie de eee 71 Printeris talle dc 72 Print cartridge problemSs 0 2 fences cen ii ia ia 72 Photos do not print Correctly c cccecceceeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneaesaeeeeeeeseeseeseneaeees 74 PictBridge pro eM a cst ecee cgacn nok noha did da deco eens 77 Print quiallityIS POMO 78 Documentis Misprinted cocinada 80 Problems with borderless dOCUMENES oooccococcconcooccncconannnononnnncnon ano n cnc nnnn nn nnrnnnnnnnnns 81 Error MESSAGES ueno ia da iso 86 Printer lights are on or flaShiNQ ooooonccnnnniccnnnnnacccccnnnacnnnnnnnrn cnn naar nn nc naar nr rnnnncn 87 Document prints slo WlY aia io 91 If you continue to have probleMS oooonocccnnonccccnnnonccncnononcnnnonan cnn nan nn nn n naar nr nn rnnncnnnns 91 HP Deskjet 5900 series Contents 12 Supplies ici A eee est 92 Papers a
31. aa a eaae taa a r ntsc 92 USB cables ici a e Sah ga a E egos 92 13 Sp ci CA ONS aer ces nai 93 Printer SPeCifiCAtiONS e e a aa aR AT aE aTa dada debio 93 14 Environmental informatioN ooooccccinncnccconcccccccccnonanonannnnnncnnnnncnnnnnnn nn ncnnncnnno 94 Environmental StateMent oooooconnccococccnccccccononcononccnncnncnanonno no ncnnncnnn can cnnannnncnncnnnc 94 Print cartridge TeCOVETY iii tt dd a aes 95 MINOX i ces ested cee Paap E E EE TE TEE E E A E O E E aet eee 97 User s guide 3 Welcome To find an answer to a question select one of the following topics Special features Get started Connect to the printer Print photos Print photos from a digital camera Print other documents Printing tips Printer software Maintenance Troubleshooting Supplies Specifications Environmental information HP Deskjet 5900 series 2 Special features Congratulations You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features User s guide Borderless printing Use the entire page surface when printing photos and brochures with the borderless printing feature Six ink upgradeable printing Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge purchased separately Ink backup mode Use ink backup mode to continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of ink Printing from a digital camera Print photos directly from a digital camera using the P
32. ace print cartridges make sure you have the correct print cartridges for your printer and then install them in the print cartridge cradle Print cartridge combinations For printing most documents use the tri color print cartridge and the black print cartridge When printing photos use the photo print cartridge along with the tri color print cartridge Always install the tri color print cartridge in the left side of the print cartridge cradle Install the black or photo print cartridge in the right side of the print cartridge cradle ES Note To easily identify the correct side of the cradle in which to install the print cartridge match the symbol on the print cartridge label with the symbol above the print cartridge cradle Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges look for the print cartridge selection number You can find the selection number in three places e Selection number label Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing User s guide 59 Chapter 10 1 Selection number label Printer documentation For a list of print cartridge selection numbers see the reference guide that came with the printer Print Cartridge Information dialog box For a list of print cartridge selection numbers open the printer Toolbox click the Estimated Ink Level tab and then click the Print Cartridge Information button EX Note This feature might not be available in your operating environme
33. act with the container Insert the print cartridge into the print cartridge protector Slide the print cartridge at a slight angle into the protector and snap it securely in place a Remove the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector Press down and back on the top of the protector to release the print cartridge Slide the print cartridge out of the protector p Caution Do not drop the print cartridge Dropping the print cartridge can damage it HP Deskjet 5900 series Printer Toolbox The printer Toolbox contains a number of useful tools to enhance the performance of the printer Use the printer Toolbox to perform the following tasks Set the auto off function Align the print cartridges Calibrate color Clean the print cartridges Print a test page View estimated ink levels Use the Toolbox Follow these instructions to use the printer Toolbox 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Services tab and then click the Service this device button ES Note This feature might not be available in your operating environment User s guide 67 11 Troubleshooting Printer does nat print Paper jam Paper problems Paper mismatch Printer is stalled Print cartridge problems Photos do not print correctly PictBridge problems Print quality is poor Document is misprinted Problems with borderless documents Error messages Printer lights are on or flashing Document prints slowly If
34. arranty date 3 Check the list of print cartridges that can be used in the printer a Open the printer Toolbox b Click the Estimated Ink Level tab c Click the Print Cartridge Information button and view the list of print cartridge selection numbers The reference guide that came with the printer also shows the print cartridge selection numbers 4 Check the warranty date on the print cartridge 5 Ifthe print cartridge has the wrong selection number or if the warranty date has expired install a new print cartridge 6 Close the printer cover If the Print Cartridge Status light stops flashing then the problem is fixed If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to flash visit HP Technical Support at www hp com support Print cartridge problem message If you receive a message about a problem with one of the print cartridges follow these steps 1 Raise the printer cover and remove the print cartridge that was named in the error message 2 Reinstall the print cartridge If the Print Cartridge Status light is not flashing the problem is solved If the Print Cartridge Status light is flashing go to the next step Manually clean the print cartridge 4 Reinsert the print cartridge in the printer and close the printer cover If the Print Cartridge Status light is still flashing the print cartridge is faulty and must be replaced w User s guide 73 Chapter 11 Note You can print with one print cartridge in
35. atus window The Ink Status window appears each time the printer prints a file The window displays the approximate ink level of each print cartridge To close the Ink Status window click Close User s guide 57 Chapter 9 ES Note This feature might not be available in your operating environment Print cartridge information and ordering For print cartridge information and to link to HP s Web site for ordering print cartridges click the Print Cartridge Information button Displaying the Ink Status window If you do not want the Ink Status window to appear when you print select the Do not show this again check box in the lower left corner of the window If you previously chose not to show the Ink Status window but now want it to appear when you print follow these steps 1 For Windows 2000 click Start and then click Settings For Windows XP click Start and then click Printers and Faxes A list that includes the printers installed on your computer appears 2 Highlight the printer name and then right click to display a list of options 3 Click Properties The printer properties dialog box appears Click the Device Settings tab For Display Ink Status Window click On and then click OK one Download printer software updates 58 Download the latest printer software update every few months to ensure you have the latest features and improvements 1 Make sure you are connected to the Internet 2 For Windows 2000 cli
36. b If the border appears above the tear off tab User s guide Align the print cartridges Verify that no problem exists with the source image For example if you are printing a scanned image verify that the image was not crooked when it was scanned 85 Chapter 11 Error messages 86 Out of paper message If you receive an out of paper message follow these guidelines There was an error writing to USB port The printer might not be receiving correct data from another USB device or USB hub Connect the printer directly to the USB port on the computer Two way communication cannot be established or Printer not responding The printer might not be able to communicate with the computer if the USB cable is too long If you receive this error message make sure that the USB cable is not greater than 5 meters approximately 16 feet 5 inches in length Incorrect print cartridge message The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are installed If you receive an incorrect print cartridge message follow these instructions Print cartridge problem message If you receive a message stating there is a problem with the print cartridge the print cartridge might be faulty Follow these instructions to resolve the problem Print cartridge carriage is stalled Follow these steps if the printer stalls while you are printing a document Paper detected does not match paper size or type selected
37. chnologies as appropriate 6 Click OK to print the photo If you printed on photo paper with a tear off tab remove the tab to make the document completely borderless Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Print photos with a border Follow these instructions to print photos with a white border Guidelines e For high quality results use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri color 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 Photoshop and assign the photo size Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to print the photo e Ifyou installed the HP Image Zone software you can use it to stitch together panoramic digital photos before printing them e Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat For information about preventing photo paper from curling see the photo paper storage instructions e Do not exceed the In tray capacity 30 sheets of photo paper Prepare to print Raise the Out tray Slide the paper guide all the way to the left Verify that the photo paper is flat Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack IAUN 20 HP Deskjet 5900 series Small photos 2 Large photos Note So
38. ck Start click Programs click HP and then click HP Software Update For Windows XP click Start click All Programs click HP and then click HP Software Update The HP Software Update window appears 3 Click Next HP Software Update searches the HP Web site for printer software updates Ifthe computer has the most recent version of the printer software installed No updates are available for your system at this time appears in the HP Software Update window If the computer does not have the most recent version of the printer software installed a software update appears in the HP Software Update window 4 Ifa software update is available select the check box beside the update name Click Install 6 Follow the onscreen instructions a Download HP Image Zone software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Image Zone software you might have installed on the computer For information about updating the HP Image Zone software see the HP Image Zone Help HP Deskjet 5900 series 10 Maintenance Install print cartridges Set the auto off feature Align the print cartridges Calibrate color Automatically clean print cartridges Print a test page View estimated ink levels Maintain the printer body Remove ink from your skin and clothing Manually clean print cartridges Maintain print cartridges Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to repl
39. d pages have been printed reload the printed pages with the printed side facing up 7 Click Continue to print the even numbered pages Tablet binding Follow these steps to print a two sided document with a tablet binding 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Finishing tab User s guide 53 Chapter 8 54 Select the following check boxes Print On Both Sides Manually Preserve Layout Flip Pages Up Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK The printer prints the odd numbered pages first After the odd numbered pages have been printed reload the printed pages with the printed side facing up according to the document orientation portrait or landscape Portrait Landscape Click Continue to print the even numbered pages HP Deskjet 5900 series Resize a document Use the printer software for either of these tasks e Print a document on a paper size different from the size for which it is formatted e Shrink or enlarge text and graphics on the printed page Print on a different paper size Use this feature to print a document that is formatted for one paper size on another paper size Doing this can be useful if you do not have the correct paper size available For example if you have created a document that is formatted for letter size paper but you do not have any letter size paper available you can print the document on another paper size that
40. e light is flashing Open the printer cover replace the print cartridge that you removed and then remove the other print cartridge Proceed to step 3 Ifthe light is off There is a problem with the print cartridge that you removed Proceed to step 3 3 Manually clean the print cartridge After cleaning the print cartridge reinsert it into the printer If the light continues to flash replace the print cartridge If the status and Resume lights are flashing The paper size or type selected in the software program or in the printer software does not match the paper in the In tray For information about resolving the mismatch see Paper mismatch HP Deskjet 5900 series Document prints slowly Multiple software programs are open The computer resources are insufficient for the printer to print at its optimum speed To increase printer speed close all unnecessary software programs when printing Complex documents graphics or photos are printing Documents containing graphics or photos print more slowly than text documents Best or maximum dpi print mode is selected The printer prints more slowly when Best or maximum dpi is selected as the print quality To increase the printer speed select a different print quality mode Printer is in ink backup mode The printer might print more slowly if it is in ink backup mode To increase the print speed use two print cartridges in the printer Printer software is outdated Outdated pri
41. ecycling processes are very sensitive to material contamination we cannot take back and recycle cartridges from other manufacturers The end products of the recycling process are used in the manufacture of new products and HP must ensure the composition of the material is consistent To do that we recycle only HP original cartridges This program does not extend to refilled cartridges Returned cartridges are separated for purification into raw materials for use in other industries to manufacture new products Examples of products made from recycled HP print cartridge materials include automobile parts trays used in microchip User s guide 95 Chapter 14 96 fabrication processes copper wire steel plates and the precious materials used in electronics Depending on the model HP is able to recycle up to 65 of the print cartridge by weight The remaining parts that cannot be recycled ink foam and composite parts are disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner HP Deskjet 5900 series Index A adaptive lighting 22 AdobeRGB 24 aligning print cartridges 62 auto off feature 62 automatic paper type sensor 16 B booklet printing 41 borderless printing guidelines 81 brightness 24 brochure printing 35 buttons Power button 8 Print Cancel button 10 Resume button 10 c cleaning print cartridges automatically 63 print cartridges manually 65 printer body 64 color calibration 63 color tone 24 ColorSmart sRGB 24 c
42. ee the reference guide that came with the printer e Verify that a black print cartridge is installed If the black text and images on your printouts are faded you might be printing with only the tri color print cartridge Insert a black print cartridge in addition to the tri color print cartridge for optimal black print quality 78 HP Deskjet 5900 series e Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges 1 Remove plastic tape e Consider selecting a higher print quality Blank pages print e The protective piece of plastic tape might still be attached to the print cartridges Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges 1 Remove plastic tape e The print cartridges might be out of ink Replace one or both empty print cartridges e The printer might be in direct sunlight Direct sunlight can adversely affect the Automatic Paper Type Sensor Move the printer out of direct sunlight e You might be trying to print a borderless document with only the black print cartridge installed When printing a borderless document always have the tri color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed Too much or too little ink appears on the page If too much or too little ink appears on the page follow these instructions Too much or too little ink appears on the page If too much or too little ink appears on the page try adju
43. en click Cancel all documents Click Yes Click the Printer menu and then click Resume Printing If there are still documents in the list restart the computer After restarting if there are still documents in the list repeat steps 1 6 If the printer still does not print 1 2 Select the topic below that best describes the problem Paperjam Out of paper message Printer ejects paper Printer is stalled If the printer still does not print shut down and then restart your computer Paper jam Follow these steps to remove a paper jam 1 2 3 4 User s guide Press the Resume button If the paper jam does not clear then go to the next step Turn off the printer Remove the rear access door Press the handle to the right and then pull out the door Remove any paper that is inside the printer by pulling it out from the back of the printer 69 Chapter 11 5 7 8 If you are printing labels verify that a label did not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer Replace the rear access door securely 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 Turn on the printer and then press the Resume button Reprint
44. er Quality tab and then specify the following print settings Size is An appropriate card size Type is Automatic or click More and then select an appropriate card type Print Quality Normal or Best 3 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box 38 HP Deskjet 5900 series Transparencies To print transparencies use the Printing Shortcuts tab For great results use HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film Guidelines Do not exceed the In tray capacity 30 transparencies Prepare to print 1 Raise the Out tray and then remove all paper from the In tray 2 Slide the paper guide all the way to the left 3 Place the transparencies in the In tray The side to be printed on should face down and the adhesive strip should face up and toward the printer 4 Carefully push the transparencies into the printer until they stop so that none of the adhesive strips catch on one another 5 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the transparencies 6 Lower the Out tray Print 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Printing Shortcuts tab 3 Inthe What do you want to do drop down list click Presentation Printing and then specify the following print settings Paper Type Automatic or click More and then select an appropriate transparency film Paper Size An
45. es dialog box 2 Click the Paper Quality tab and then click the Real Life Digital Photography button Use HP Real Life technologies Use the HP Real Life technologies dialog box to set these options 1 Automatic Red Eye Removal Click On to automatically remove or reduce red eye in the photo 2 Photo Brightening Automatically enhance colors and contrast for washed out photos Click Automatic to allow the printer software to intelligently brighten your photo focusing only on areas that need adjustment 3 Adaptive Lighting Adjust the exposure in dark areas of photos to bring out detail Click Automatic to allow the printer software to balance lightness and darkness automatically 4 SmartFocus Enhance the image quality and clarity of low resolution images such as those downloaded from the Internet Click On to allow the printer software to sharpen details in the image automatically 5 Sharpness Adjust the image sharpness to your preference Click Automatic to allow the printer software to set the level of sharpening for the image automatically 6 Smoothing Soften an image Click Automatic to allow the printer software to set the level of smoothing for the image automatically Note If you installed the HP Image Zone software you can use it to edit and Ez further enhance digital photos Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge when used in conjunction with the tri color print cartridge provides virtually grain free
46. es to slide back and forth Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth Remove ink from your skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from your skin and clothing Surface Remedy Skin Wash the area with an abrasive soap White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia Caution Always use cold water to remove ink from fabric Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric 64 HP Deskjet 5900 series Manually clean print cartridges If the printer is used in a dusty environment a small amount of debris can accumulate on the print cartridge contacts Gather cleaning supplies You will need the following items to clean the print cartridges e Distilled water tap water can contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridge e Cotton swabs or other soft lint free material that will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing as you clean Prepare to clean 1 Open the printer cover 2 Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to the right side of the printer and is idle and quiet 3 Remove the print cartridges and place them on a piece of paper with the copper strips facing up Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes Cleaning instructions 1 Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and
47. firmly against the edge of the cards 7 Lower the Out tray Print ES Note If your software program includes a greeting card printing feature follow the instructions that are provided with the software program Otherwise follow the instructions below 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box User s guide 37 Chapter 7 2 Click the Paper Quality tab and then specify the following print settings Size is An appropriate card size Type is Click More and then select an appropriate card type Print Quality Normal 3 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Postcards To print postcards use the Paper Quality tab Guidelines e Use only cards that meet the paper size specifications for the printer For specifications see the reference guide that came with the printer e Do not exceed the In tray capacity 30 cards Prepare to print 1 Raise the Out tray 2 Slide the paper guide all the way to the left 3 Place the cards in the In tray as far to the right as possible The side to be printed on should face down and the short edge should point toward the printer 4 Push the cards into the printer until they stop 5 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the cards 6 Lower the Out tray Print 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Pap
48. front of the printer using the USB cable supplied with your camera 3 Turn on your camera and then set it to PictBridge mode If you do not know how to set the camera to PictBridge mode see the documentation that came with the camera A Note When the camera is connected correctly the Connection light is Ez illuminated The Connection light blinks green when printing from the camera If the camera is not PictBridge compatible or is not in PictBridge mode the Error light flashes 1 Connection light 2 Error light After you successfully connect the camera to the printer you can print your photos Be sure the size of the paper loaded in the printer matches the setting on your User s guide 29 Chapter 6 camera Refer to the documentation that came with your camera for detailed information on printing from the camera 30 HP Deskjet 5900 series 7 Print other documents z E mail Letters Documents Envelopes Brochures Greeting cards Postcards Transparencies Labels Index cards Booklets Posters Iron on transfers Printing tips Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts with printing tips Printer software Learn about the printer software E mail To print an e mail use the Printing Shortcuts tab Guidelines Do not exceed the In tray capacity 100 sheets of plain paper Prepare to print 1 Raise the Out tray Slide the paper guide all the way to the
49. hapter 8 Before the document prints a preview appears 5 Doone of the following Click File and then click Print to HP Deskjet to print the document Click File and then click Cancel Printing to cancel the print job Adjust the print settings as needed before trying to print the document again Set a custom paper size Use the Custom paper size dialog box to print on a special paper size ES Note This feature is not available for all paper types Follow these steps to define a custom paper size 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Paper Quality tab 3 Click the Custom button The Custom paper size dialog box appears 4 Inthe Name drop down list click a custom paper size name 5 Type the paper dimensions in the Width and Length boxes The minimum and maximum dimensions appear beneath each of the boxes 6 Click the unit of measurement Inches or Millimeters Click Save to save the custom paper size 8 Click OK to exit the Custom Paper Size dialog box A Select a paper type To determine the paper type used for a printing job select Automatic to use the automatic paper type sensor or select a specific paper type Use the automatic paper type sensor Automatic is the default paper type setting When it is used the auto paper type sensor automatically selects the print settings that are appropriate for the media that you are printing particularly when HP paper and media are used Follow these s
50. hat do you want to do drop down list click Presentation Printing and then specify the following print settings Paper Type Automatic or Plain paper Paper Size An appropriate paper size Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Documents To print a draft or final document use the Printing Shortcuts tab Guidelines For draft documents use Fast economical printing Save paper with two sided printing Learn how to add a watermark to the document Do not exceed the In tray capacity 100 sheets of paper Prepare to print 1 2 3 4 User s guide Raise the Out tray Slide the paper guide all the way to the left Place plain paper in the In tray pushing the paper into the printer until it stops Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack 33 Chapter 7 N Legal paper extends over the edge of the In tray 5 Lower the Out tray Print 1 Open the Printer Properties box 2 Click the Printing Shortcuts tab 3 Inthe What do you want to do drop down list click General Everyday Printing and then specify the following print settings Paper Type Automatic or Plain paper Paper Size An appropriate paper size 4 Select the following print settings Print Quality Print On Both Sides if you want to print on both sides
51. hese settings causes the printed colors to differ from the colors that appear on your computer monitor To specify advanced color settings follow these steps 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Color tab and then click the Advanced Color Settings button The Advanced Color Settings dialog box appears 3 You can adjust the following settings Advanced color settings Adjust the Saturation Brightness and Color Tone to affect how overall colors are printed Specific color settings Adjust the Cyan Magenta Yellow and Black sliders to specify the level of each color that is used in printing Mo Note When you adjust color settings the changes are reflected in the Ez Preview box After specifying the color settings click OK Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK oe Color management 24 Color management defines the range of colors that can be printed The printer software translates the colors of your photo from the current color settings to the color management option that is selected HP Deskjet 5900 series Follow these steps to select a color management option 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Color tab 3 Click one of the following options in the Color Management drop down list ColorSmart sRGB ColorSmart sRGB is an appropriate option for most print jobs It is used for most Web based documents and current imaging devices AdobeRGB
52. hing the back of the In tray Slide the paper guide so it fits firmly against the edge of the paper 3 Press the Resume button to continue printing N If the In tray is empty 1 Load paper in the tray 2 Press the Resume button to continue printing Printer lights are on or flashing What the lights indicate The printer lights indicate the printer status User s guide 87 Chapter 11 1 Power light 2 Print Cartridge Status lights 3 Resume light Power light is flashing 1 Power light If the Power light is flashing the printer is preparing to print The light stops flashing when the printer has received all data 88 HP Deskjet 5900 series Resume light is flashing Resume light If the Resume light is flashing check the following conditions The printer might be out of paper Place paper in the In tray and then press the Resume button There might be a paper jam Follow these instructions to clear a paper jam The print cartridges are the correct print cartridges for the printer and are properly installed The printer might be stalled Follow these instructions to correct a stalled printer Print Cartridge Status light is on or flashing If a Print Cartridge Status light is on or flashing follow these guidelines All lights are flashing The printer might need to be restarted 1 Oi e ON Press the Power button to turn off the printer and then press the P
53. iate setting for most print jobs Back to front Prints the last page of the document last Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Use the printer software to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to fit on the printed page Follow these steps to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper 1 2 3 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Finishing tab In the Pages Per Sheet and Posters drop down list click the number of pages that you want to appear on each sheet of paper If you want a border to appear around each page image that is printed on the sheet of paper select the Print Page Borders check box In the Page Order Is drop down list click a layout for each sheet of paper Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Print preview Use the print preview function to view a printout on your computer before printing a document If the printout does not look correct you can cancel the print job and adjust the print settings as needed To preview a printed document follow these steps 1 2 3 4 User s guide Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Effects tab Select the Show print preview check box Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK 49 C
54. ictBridge port Panoramic printing Print panoramic photos with borders or without borders Real Life technologies HP Real Life technologies make it easy for you to get better photos Automatic red eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in shadows are just a few of the many technologies included Print Cartridge Status display Know when a print cartridge is low on ink by viewing the Print Cartridge Status lights Automatic paper type sensor Use the auto paper type sensor to optimize print quality for various papers HP Vivera Inks deliver true to life photo quality and exceptional fade resistance resulting in vivid colors that last HP Vivera Inks are specially formulated and scientifically tested for quality purity and fade resistance 3 Get started Printer features Buttons and lights Paper trays Print cartridges Ink backup mode Automatic paper type sensor Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient Buttons and lights Print Cartridge Status lights PictBridge port Paper trays Bh 0O iN 6 HP Deskjet 5900 series 1 Automatic paper type sensor 2 Print cartridges 3 Ink backup mode 1 USB port Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off cancel a print job and restart a job The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer User s guide Chapte
55. ides of the paper For more information see Two sided printing Click OK to print Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Print brochures with borders 1 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Printing Shortcuts tab HP Deskjet 5900 series 3 Inthe What do you want to do drop down list click Presentation Printing and then specify the following print settings Paper Type Click More and then select an appropriate brochure paper Do not select Automatic Paper Size An appropriate paper size Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print On Both Sides Manually For more information see Two sided printing 4 Click OK to print Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Greeting cards To print greeting cards use the Paper Quality tab For great results use HP Greeting Card Paper Guidelines e Unfold prefolded cards and then place them in the In tray e Do not exceed the In tray capacity 20 cards Prepare to print QOahwnsa Raise the Out tray and then remove all paper from the In tray Slide the paper guide all the way to the left Fan the edges of the greeting cards to separate them and then align the edges Place the greeting cards in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down Push the cards into the printer until they stop Slide the paper guide
56. ill occur align the print cartridges 4 Reprint the photo Part of the photo is faded If part of the photo is faded follow these guidelines Part of the photo is faded Fading might occur on the edges or near the edges of a photo User s guide 75 Chapter 11 76 Fading occurs on the edges of a photo Verify that the photo paper is not curled If the photo paper is curled place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it in the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat If the problem persists then use photo paper that is not curled For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling see Store and handle photo paper Fading occurs near the edges of a photo If fading occurs approximately 25 to 63 mm 1 0 to 2 5 inches from the edge of a photo try the following solutions e Install a photo print cartridge and a tri color print cartridge in the printer e Open the Printer Properties dialog box click the Paper Quality tab and then set the Print Quality to Maximum dpi e Rotate the image 180 HP Deskjet 5900 series 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
57. ing PhotoREt Achieve the highest printing resolution with maximum dpi Improve printed colors with the following software options Advanced color settings Color management Print an Exif Print formatted photo if you have Exif Print enabled software Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines e Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos Print borderless photos 18 Use borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper types and to print ona range of paper sizes from 4 x 6 inch photo paper to a 210 x 594 mm 8 5 x 23 4 inch custom photo size Guidelines e For high quality results use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri color print cartridge e Do not print borderless photos in ink backup mode Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer e Open the file in a software program such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop and assign the photo size Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to print the photo e Ifyou installed the HP Image Zone software you can use it to stitch together panoramic 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 about preventing photo paper from curling see the photo paper storage instructions e Do not exceed the In tray capacit
58. l impact and facilitate recycling The rugged design of the HP Deskjet printer assists in minimizing both packaging materials and damage rates Plastic parts All major plastics and plastic parts are marked according to international standards All plastic parts used in the printer housing and chassis are technically recyclable and all use a single polymer Product longevity To ensure the longevity of your HP Deskjet printer HP provides the following e Extended warranty Details can be found in the reference guide that came with your printer e Replacement parts and consumables are available for a limited period after production has stopped e Product take back To return this product to HP at the end of its useful life go to www hp com recycle To return empty print cartridges to HP see print cartridge recovery 4 Note The extended warranty and product take back options are not Ez available in all countries regions 94 HP Deskjet 5900 series Recycling information for the European Union Important recycling information for our customers in the European Union To preserve the environment this product must be recycled after its useful life as required by law The symbol below indicates that this product may not be disposed in the general trash Please return the product for proper recovery disposal to the authorized collection location nearest to you For more information regarding return and recycling of HP products generally please
59. left Place plain paper in the In tray pushing the paper into the printer until it stops Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack AUN User s guide 31 Chapter 7 5 Lower the Out tray Print 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Printing Shortcuts tab 3 Inthe What do you want to do drop down list click General Everyday Printing or Fast Economical Printing and then specify the following print settings Paper Type Automatic or Plain paper Paper Size An appropriate paper size 4 Click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Letters To print a letter use the Printing Shortcuts tab Guidelines e Learn how to add a watermark to the letter e For help printing on an envelope see envelopes e Do not exceed the In tray capacity 100 sheets of paper Prepare to print 1 Raise the Out tray 2 Slide the paper guide all the way to the left 3 Place the paper in the In tray pushing the paper into the printer until it stops 2 Note If you are using letterhead paper verify that the letterhead is facing Ez down and toward the interior of the printer 4 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack 32 HP Deskjet 5900 series 5 Lower the Out tray Print 1 2 3 4 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Printing Shortcuts tab In the W
60. m support or contact HP Support phone numbers are listed in the reference guide that came with the printer or at www hp com support If there are no loose or broken parts follow these steps 1 Check for and remove any obstacles such as packing tape or materials that prevent the print cartridges from moving back and forth 2 Make sure the print cartridges areinstalled securely in the print cartridge cradle 3 Make sure the tri color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle and the black or photo print cartridge is installed in the right side of the cradle 4 Check for and clear any paper jam 5 Lower the printer cover 6 Connect the power cable to the back of the printer and then turn on the printer If the Resume light is not flashing continue printing the document Ifthe Resume light is flashing press the Resume button If the light still flashes repeat the steps Print cartridge problems 72 Incorrect print cartridge The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are installed If you receive a print cartridge error message one or both of the print cartridges cannot be used in the printer A flashing Print Cartridge Status light indicates which print cartridge is incorrect To verify that you have the correct print cartridges 1 Open the printer cover HP Deskjet 5900 series 2 Read the selection number on the print cartridge label 1 Selection number 2 W
61. me panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the E In tray Lower the Out tray Print ES Note If your software program includes a photo printing feature follow the wm Oa User s guide instructions that are provided with the software program Otherwise follow these instructions Open the photo in an application that allows editing such as HP Image Zone or Adobe 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 white borders and then select the following options Print Quality Normal or Best 9 Note For maximum dpi quality go to the Paper Quality tab and Z then click Maximum dpi in the Print Quality drop down list Paper Type An appropriate photo paper type Paper Size An appropriate photo paper size Orientation Portrait or Landscape Set the HP Real Life technologies as appropriate Click OK to print the photo 21 Chapter 5 Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box HP Real Life technologies HP Real Life technologies make it easy for you to get better photos Automatic red eye removal and adaptive lighting to enhance detail in shadows are just a few of the technologies included Open HP Real Life technologies Follow these steps to open the HP Real Life technologies dialog box 1 Open the Printer Properti
62. n a single sheet of paper Print a two sided document Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos Enhance the quality of printouts Preview the document before printing it Print on a custom paper size Select the correct paper type Select the correct print quality Resize the document as needed Add a watermark Printing shortcuts The Printing Shortcuts tab makes it easy to set the printing options for the documents that you want to print Use the Printing Shortcuts tab for the following print tasks General everyday printing Photo printing borderless Photo printing with white borders Fast economical printing Presentation printing Two sided duplex printing Fast economical printing Use Fast economical printing to produce draft quality printouts quickly Follow these steps to use Fast economical printing 1 2 3 4 5 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Printing Shortcuts tab In the What do you want to do drop down list click Fast Economical Printing Specify the print settings that you want Click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features you see on the Printer Properties dialog box 46 HP Deskjet 5900 series General everyday printing Use General everyday printing to print documents quickly Documents E mail Presentation printing Use Presentation printing to print high quality documents including Letters Broch
63. n the Printer Properties and confirm the following options Tab Setting Finishing Orientation Verify the appropriate orientation Paper Quality Size is Verify the appropriate paper size Scale to fit Select this option to scale text and Effects a graphics to the paper If parts of the document are still missing the printer settings might be overridden by the software program print settings Select the appropriate print settings from within the software program HP Deskjet 5900 series Envelope is printed at an angle 1 Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer 2 Confirm that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the envelope 3 Reprint the envelope Document does not reflect the new print settings The printer settings might differ from the software program print settings Select the appropriate print settings within the software program Problems with borderless documents Borderless printing guidelines When printing borderless photos or brochures follow these guidelines e Verify that the paper size that is specified in the Paper Size drop down list on the Printing Shortcuts tab matches the size of the paper that is loaded in the In tray e Select the appropriate paper type in the Paper Type drop down list on the Printing Shortcuts tab e If printing in grayscale select Print in high quality grayscale on the Color Option drop down list on the Printing Shortcuts tab
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65. ng 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi 23 98 booklets 41 borderless photos 18 brochures 35 color management 24 custom paper size 50 digital photos 22 documents 33 e mails 31 envelopes 34 Exif Print 25 Fast economical 46 from a digital camera 28 general everyday printing 47 grayscale 47 greeting cards 37 high quality 23 index cards and small media 40 iron on transfers 44 labels 39 letters 32 maximum dpi 23 multiple pages on single sheet 49 PhotoREt 23 photos 18 photos with a border 20 postcards 38 posters 43 presentation printing 47 print preview 49 print quality 48 print settings 57 print task quick sets 51 resizing documents 55 selecting a paper type 50 setting the page order 49 tips 46 transparencies 39 two sided printing 52 watermarks 55 with one print cartridge 15 printing in ink backup mode message 74 Printing Shortcuts tab 46 printing tips 46 R Real Life technologies 22 recycling print cartridges 95 red eye removal 22 removing ink from skin and clothing 64 resizing documents 55 S saturation 24 settings 57 Sharing photos with family and friends 26 sharpness 22 SmartFocus 22 smoothing 22 T Terms and conventions in manual 2 test page printing 63 Toolbox 67 transparency printing 39 troubleshooting all lights are flashing 89 blank pages print 79 borderless printing guidelines 81 borderless printing problems 81 document does not reflect new print settings 81 document is printed off
66. nt Ink backup mode The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed For more information see Ink backup mode Installation instructions Follow these steps to install a print cartridge 1 2 3 4 60 Verify that the printer is turned on Load Letter or A4 plain white paper in the In tray Open the printer cover Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to the right side of the printer and is idle and quiet Press down on the print cartridge and then slide it out of the print cartridge cradle HP Deskjet 5900 series 6 Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward the printer 1 Remove plastic tape A Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts Touching these parts will result in clogs ink failure and bad electrical connections Do not remove the copper strips They are required electrical contacts 7 Slide the print cartridge at a slight upward angle into the cradle until the cartridge snaps into place User s guide 61 Chapter 10 8 Close the printer cover The printer automatically prints a calibration page For information about storing print cartridges see Maintain print cartridges For information about recycling empty print cartridges see Print cartridge recovery Warning Keep both ne
67. nter software might be installed For information about updating the printer software see the software update page Computer does not meet system requirements If your computer does not have enough RAM or a large amount of free space on the hard drive the printer processing time will be longer 1 Verify that the computer hard disk space RAM and processor speed meet the system requirements The system requirements are listed in the reference guide that came with the printer 2 Make space available on the hard drive by deleting unwanted files If you continue to have problems If you continue to have problems after investigating the troubleshooting topics shut down your computer and then restart it If you still have questions after restarting your computer visit HP Technical Support at www hp com support User s guide 91 12 Supplies e Paper e USB cables Paper To order media such as HP Premium Paper HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Iron On Paper or HP Greeting Cards go to www hp com Choose your country region and then select Buy or Shopping USB cables C6518A HP USB A B 2 meter cable 92 HP Deskjet 5900 series 13 Specifications Printer specifications Printer specifications See the reference guide that came with your printer for complete printer specifications including this information User s guide Types sizes and weights of paper and other printing media that can be used with your
68. ntout Verify that photo paper is not curled If the photo paper is curled place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it in the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat If the problem persists then use photo paper that is not curled For instructions about preventing photo paper from curling see Storing and handling photo paper Fading occurs near the edges of a photo If fading occurs approximately 25 to 63 mm 1 0 to 2 5 inches from the edge of a photo try the following solutions e Install a photo print cartridge in the printer e Open the Printer Properties dialog box click the Paper Quality tab and then set the Print Quality to Maximum dpi e Rotate the image 180 Photo has an unwanted border 84 The following conditions can create an unwanted border HP Deskjet 5900 series For most paper types If the photo has an unwanted border try one of the following solutions Align the print cartridges Open the Printer Properties dialog box click the Paper Quality tab and then verify that the selected paper size matches both the paper size that the photo is formatted for and the size of the paper that is loaded in the In tray Verify that no problem exists with the source image For example if you are printing a scanned image verify that the image was not crooked when it was scanned For photo paper with a tear off tab If the border appears below the tear off tab remove the ta
69. ower button to restart the printer Proceed to step 2 if the lights continue to flash Press the Power button to turn off the printer Disconnect the printer power cord from the electrical outlet Reconnect the printer power cord to the electrical outlet Press the Power button to turn on the printer Print Cartridge Status light is on or flashing The printer has two print cartridge status lights User s guide 89 Chapter 11 90 1 The left status light represents the tri color print cartridge which is installed in the left side of the print cartridge cradle 2 The right status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge One of these print cartridges is installed in the right side of the print cartridge cradle If the status light is on and not flashing e Check to see if a print cartridge is low on ink If a print cartridge is low on ink consider replacing the print cartridge e f neither print cartridge is low on ink press the Resume button If the Print Cartridge Status light remains on turn off and then turn on the printer If the status light is on and flashing Verify that the correct print cartridges are installed If you were printing a borderless document when the light started flashing follow the borderless printing guidelines Otherwise follow these steps 1 Raise the printer cover remove the print cartridge on the right and then lower the cover 2 Follow one of these steps Ifth
70. perties dialog box Brochures To print a borderless brochure use the Paper Quality tab To print a brochure with borders use the Printing Shortcuts tab For great results use HP brochure paper User s guide 35 Chapter 7 36 Guidelines Do not print borderless documents in ink backup mode Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer Open the file in a software program and assign the brochure size Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to print the brochure Do not exceed the In tray capacity 20 sheets of brochure paper Prepare to print 1 2 3 4 5 Raise the Out tray Slide the paper guide all the way to the left Place brochure paper in the In tray pushing the paper into the printer until it stops Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack Lower the Out tray Print borderless brochures 1 2 Ro 6 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Paper Quality tab and then specify the following print settings Size is An appropriate paper size Type is Click More and then select an appropriate brochure paper or other paper type Do not select Automatic ES Note Not all paper sizes and types are available for borderless printing Select the Borderless Printing check box Set the print quality to Best Click the Finishing tab set the orientation and then select Print on both sides to print on both s
71. photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down Verify that the photo paper is flat Slide the paper forward until it stops 3 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper Do not press the guide so firmly against the paper that the paper bends or curls N Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options HP Deskjet 5900 series Tab Setting Size is An appropriate paper size Paper Quality Type is An appropriate photo paper Print Quality Best or Maximum dpi Colors are tinted or incorrect If colors in photos appear tinted or incorrect follow these steps 1 Verify that neither print cartridge is low on ink If neither print cartridge is low on ink proceed to step 2 2 Align the print cartridges Reprint the photo 4 If colors are still tinted or incorrect calibrate the color Both a photo print cartridge and a tri color print cartridge must be installed for color calibration 5 Reprint the photo 6 If colors continue to appear tinted or incorrect open the Printer Properties dialog box click the Color tab and then click the Advanced Color Settings button 7 Adjust the colors by using the Advanced Color Settings dialog box w Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal lines appear on photos follow this procedure 1 Clean the print cartridges 2 Reprint the photo 3 If horizontal lines st
72. photos It offers exceptional fade resistance for photos that are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper 22 HP Deskjet 5900 series The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your printer Install the photo print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge remove the black print cartridge from the printer and then install the photo print cartridge in the right side of the print cartridge cradle Note To protect a print cartridge when it is not in the printer follow these Ez storage guidelines Use the photo print cartridge 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Printing Shortcuts tab 3 Inthe What do you want to do drop down list click either Photo Printing borderless or Photo Printing with white borders 4 Inthe Print Quality drop down list click Normal or Best Note For maximum dpi quality on the Paper Quality tab click Ez Maximum dpi in the Print Quality drop down list a In the Paper Type drop down list click the appropriate photo paper type 6 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Store the photo print cartridge Follow these guidelines when storing the photo print cartridge PhotoREt PhotoREt offers the best combination of print speed and quality for your image Follow these steps to print with PhotoREt technology 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Printing Shortcuts tab or the Paper Quality
73. printer Print speeds and resolutions Power requirements Computer operating system requirements 93 14 Environmental information e Environmental statement e Print cartridge recovery Environmental statement Hewlett Packard continuously improves the design processes of its deskjet printers to minimize the negative impact on the office environment and on the communities where printers are manufactured shipped and used Reduction and elimination Paper use The Print Cancel button allows the user to save paper by quickly canceling a print job as needed This equipment is suitable for using recycled papers in accordance with EN 12281 2002 Recycled paper All paper documentation for this printer is printed on recycled paper Ozone Ozone depleting chemicals such as CFCs have been eliminated from Hewlett Packard s manufacturing processes Recycling Design for recycling has been incorporated into this printer The number of materials has been kept to a minimum while ensuring proper functionality and reliability Dissimilar materials have been designed to separate easily Fasteners and other connections are easy to locate access and remove using common tools High priority parts have been designed to access quickly for efficient disassembly and repair Printer packaging The packaging materials for this printer have been selected to provide maximum protection for the least cost possible while attempting to minimize environmenta
74. r 3 Power button and light Print Cartridge Status lights PictBridge lights Resume button and light Print Cancel button OaD alO N 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 to turn the printer on and off Using a power strip surge protector or a wall mounted switch to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the print cartridges The lights are located in the center of the control panel HP Deskjet 5900 series 1 Print Cartridge Status lights 1 The left status light represents the tri color print cartridge which is installed in the left 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 2 The right status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge One of these 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
75. rint settings Select a print quality 48 Follow these steps to select a print quality 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Printing Shortcuts tab 3 Click one of the following options in the Print quality drop down list FastDraft Prints at the fastest printing speed while using the least amount of ink Fast Normal Prints more quickly than Normal mode and at a higher print quality than FastDraft Normal Provides the best balance between print quality and speed This is the appropriate setting for most documents Best Provides high quality printing Maximum dpi Provides the highest quality printing but requires longer to print than Best and requires a large amount of disk space ES Note Maximum dpi is available on the Paper Quality tab HP Deskjet 5900 series ES Note The print quality options that are available on the Printing Shortcuts tab vary depending on the type of document that you are printing Set the page order The page order determines the order in which your multipage documents print To set the page order follow these steps 1 2 3 4 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Advanced tab Click Document Options and then click Layout Options Click one of the following Page Order options Front to back Prints the first page of the document last This setting saves time because you do not have to reorder the printed pages It is the appropr
76. serial bus USB cable The computer 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 poster that came with the printer ES Note A USB cable might not be packaged with your printer Networking The printer can be connected to a network through a networked computer or by using an HP Jetdirect Print Server Connect through a networked computer The printer can be connected directly to a computer on a network and then shared with other computers on the network For instructions about sharing the printer on a network use the printer software CD and follow the onscreen network setup instructions Use an HP Jetdirect print server The 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 CD and the documentation that came with the print server ES Note HP Jetdirect print servers are not available in all countries regions User s guide 17 Print photos The printer software offers several features that make printing digital photos easier and 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 us
77. squeeze any excess water from the swab 2 Wipe the print cartridge copper contacts with the cotton swab Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles Touching the ink nozzles will result in clogs ink failure and bad electrical connections O 1 Ink nozzles do not touch 2 Copper contacts 3 Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on the swab 4 Insert the print cartridges in the printer and then close the printer cover User s guide 65 Chapter 10 Maintain print cartridges The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality e Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until they are needed Print cartridges should be stored at room temperatures 15 to 35 C or 59 to 95 F e Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer If the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge do not attempt to reattach it Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge Follow these instructions to store print cartridges Store print cartridges 66 When print cartridges are removed from the printer store them in an airtight plastic container or in the print cartridge protector that comes with the photo print cartridge If you store the print cartridge in an airtight plastic container make sure that the ink nozzles are face down but are not in cont
78. ster have been printed trim the edges of the sheets and tape the sheets together e Do not exceed the In tray capacity 100 sheets of paper Prepare to print 1 Raise the Out tray 2 Slide the paper guide all the way to the left 3 Place plain paper in the In tray pushing the paper into the printer until it stops 4 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack User s guide 43 Chapter 7 5 Lower the Out tray Print 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Paper Quality tab and then specify the following print settings Size is An appropriate paper size Type is Automatic or Plain paper 3 Click the Finishing tab and then specify the following print settings Pages Per Sheet and Posters Poster 2 x 2 Poster 3 x 3 Poster 4 x 4 or Poster 5x 5 Orientation Portrait or Landscape 4 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Use the What s This help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box Iron on transfers When printing iron on transfers use HP Iron on Transfers for great results 44 Guidelines When printing a mirror image the text and the pictures are horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen Do not exceed the In tray capacity 12 iron on transfers Prepare to print 1 2 3 Raise the Out tray and then remove all paper from the In tray Slide the paper guide
79. sting the ink volume and dry time or selecting a different paper type Adjust the ink volume and dry time 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Advanced tab User s guide 79 Chapter 11 w Click Document Options and then click Printer Features 4 Click Dry Time then select Change in the drop down list and then click the Change button A Dry Time slider appears Move the Dry Time slider toward Less or More Click OK 7 Click Ink Volume then select Change in the drop down list and then click the Change button An Ink Volume slider appears 8 Move the Ink Volume slider toward Light or Heavy oa 2 Note If you increase the ink volume move the Dry time slider toward Ez More to avoid smearing the ink 9 Click OK and then click OK again Select a specific paper type 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Paper Quality tab 3 Inthe Type is drop down list click an appropriate paper type Do not select Automatic 4 Click OK and then click OK again Document is misprinted 80 Text and images are misaligned If the text and images on your printouts are misaligned then align the print cartridges Document is printed off center or at an angle 1 Verify that the paper is correctly placed in the In tray 2 Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the paper 3 Reprint the document Parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place Ope
80. tBridge e PictBridge printing About PictBridge With a PictBridge enabled camera you do not need a computer to print digital photographs Just plug the camera into the printer s PictBridge port ES Note Do not plug other USB devices into the PictBridge port Ed Note When two PictBridge devices communicate they provide only the Ez services that they have in common For example some cameras might allow photos formatted as either TIFFs or JPEGs to be printed over a PictBridge connection but since the printer does not support TIFFs over a PictBridge connection only JPEGs can be printed When a camera is connected to the PictBridge port the default printer settings will print a 4 x 6 inch borderless photo with portrait orientation For detailed information on printing from the camera consult the documentation that came with your camera PictBridge printing In order to print photos directly from a digital camera you need the following items e A PictBridge compatible camera e A digital camera USB cable 28 HP Deskjet 5900 series Check the documentation that came with your camera to ensure that your camera supports PictBridge Follow these steps to print photos from a PictBridge compatible camera 1 Load photo paper into the printer For instructions about loading photo paper click one of the following options Print borderless photos Print photos with a border 2 Connect your camera to the PictBridge port on the
81. tab 2 3 Click Best in the Print Quality drop down list 4 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Maximum dpi The maximum dpi print quality setting offers 4800 x 1200 optimized dots per inch dpi printing User s guide 23 Chapter 5 The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is the highest quality resolution for this printer When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer software the tri color print cartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color and 1200 input dpi If a photo print cartridge is also installed the print quality is enhanced A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with the printer id Note Using maximum dpi increases the printing time and requires a large Ez amount of disk space Follow these steps to print in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Paper Quality tab 3 Inthe Type is drop down list click More and then select the appropriate photo paper type 4 Inthe Print Quality drop down list click Maximum dpi 5 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Note Use an HP premium photo paper when printing in the maximum dpi E mode to enhance color matching and detail in the photo Advanced color settings Use the Advanced color settings dialog box to adjust how printed colors appear in your photos Adjusting t
82. teps to use the auto paper type sensor 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Printing Shortcuts tab 3 Inthe Paper type drop down list click Automatic 4 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK ES Note Do not use the Automatic setting for high quality printouts Instead select a specific paper type Select a specific paper type When printing a higher quality document HP recommends that you select a specific paper type 50 HP Deskjet 5900 series Follow these steps to select a specific paper type 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box 2 Click the Printing Shortcuts tab 3 Inthe Paper type drop down list click an appropriate paper type 4 Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Print task quick sets Use print task quick sets to print with or save print settings that you use often If you frequently print on envelopes for example you can create a print task that contains the paper size print quality and orientation setting that you normally use for envelopes After creating the print task simply select it when printing on envelopes rather than setting each of the print settings separately ES Note The printer software can save up to 25 print task quick sets Create your own print task or use the specially designed print tasks that are available in the Print Task Quick Sets drop down list Use a print task quick set Follow these steps to
83. 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 e EXIF JPEG e 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 The camera has lost power is flashing Replace the camera batteries or connect it to a power supply User s guide 77 Chapter 11 continued State of the lights Task Connection light is on and the Error light flashes twice The camera has requested an unsupported command Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear the print cartridges might be low on ink or might need to be cleaned Print is faded e Verify that neither of the print cartridges is low on ink If a print cartridge is low on ink consider replacing the print cartridge For the correct part numbers s
84. the document reference guide for paper weight specifications ES Note If paper jams occur frequently try using a heavier paper See the Paper problems 70 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 HP Deskjet 5900 series document always have the tri color print cartridge and a black or photo print cartridge installed Out of paper message If an out of paper message appears follow these guidelines Paper jam For
85. the photo paper is not curled If the photo paper is curled place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat If the paper is not curled then follow these steps 1 2 3 4 OO 8 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Advanced tab Click Document Options and then click Printer Features Click Dry Time then select Change in the drop down list and then click the Change button A Dry Time slider appears Move the Dry Time slider toward More and then click OK Click Ink Volume then select Change in the drop down list and then click the Change button An Ink Volume slider appears Move the Ink Volume slider toward Light and then click OK ES Note The colors in the image might become lighter Click OK If the problem persists try the following steps 1 2 3 Remove the photo paper and then load plain paper in the In tray Press and hold down the Print Cancel button until the printer starts printing a self test page and then release the button Repeat step 2 until the self test page contains no ink smears Part of the photo is faded If part of the photo is faded follow these guidelines Photo has unwanted border If the photo has an unwanted border follow these guidelines Part of the photo is faded Fading can occur on different parts of a photo User s guide 83 Chapter 11 Fading occurs on the edges of a pri
86. to Paper and set the print quality to Normal HP Everyday Photo Paper is designed to create quality photos with less ink Note For higher quality photos use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set Ez the print quality to Best or Maximum dpi Other photo projects Share 26 The HP Image Zone software coordinates the functions of HP imaging devices scanners cameras printers and all in one devices Depending on the devices you have installed and their capabilities you can quickly and easily organize edit and share digital images Organize edit and share digital images in creative ways If you performed the default typical installation of the printer software you also installed the HP Image Zone software HP Image Zone lets you easily Print photos and digital images Transfer images from a camera or memory card View images as a slide show Edit images Create photo album pages and flyers Share photos with friends and family photos with friends and family If you performed the default typical installation of the printer software you also installed the HP Image Zone software If you have installed HP Image Zone see the HP Deskjet 5900 series HP Image Zone help to learn about how you can use the software to easily select and share images by e mail without the use of large file attachments User s guide 27 6 Print photos from a digital camera Learn how to print photos directly from a digital camera e About Pic
87. uide 15 Chapter 3 Exit ink backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit ink backup mode For instructions about installing a print cartridge see the print cartridge installation page Automatic paper type sensor The HP automatic paper type sensor detects the paper in your printer and then selects optimal print settings for that media The result is fewer mouse clicks to start printing and automatic optimal print quality on plain photo brochure and other high quality papers The sensor also checks the paper width to ensure it matches the size selected in the printer software If the widths are different the printer warns you so that you do not waste a sheet of paper When the auto paper type sensor is engaged the printer uses a red optical sensor light to scan the first page of a document and determine the best paper type setting and check paper width If the paper width is different from the printer software the printer 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 a paper type Caution Do not place the printer in direct sunlight Direct sunlight can interfere with the auto paper type sensor 16 HP Deskjet 5900 series USB Connect to the printer e USB e Networking The printer connects to the computer with a universal
88. ures Transparencies Print in grayscale Follow these steps to print in grayscale 1 2 3 4 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Printing Shortcuts tab In the What do you want to do drop down list click Fast Economical Printing In the Color Option drop down list click one of the following Print in high quality grayscale Use this option for photos and other high quality printouts Print in black only grayscale Use this option for fast economical printing Select any other print settings that you want and then click OK Set default settings for the printer The printer uses the default settings for all documents printed unless you open the Printer Properties dialog box and specify other settings To save time when printing set the printer default settings to options that you use often That way you do not have to specify the options every time you use the printer User s guide 47 Chapter 8 Follow these steps to change the default settings 1 Click the task tray icon al of 11 Af Aon LAS tiia 1 Task tray icon The Printer Properties dialog box appears 2 Select the options that you want to use as the default settings 3 Click OK A dialog box appears stating that the new settings will be used every time you print If you do not want to see this dialog box again select the Don t show me this message again check box 4 Click OK to save the new default p
89. ustom paper size 50 D default print settings 47 digital photos 22 document printing 33 document prints slowly complex documents are printing 91 ink backup mode 91 maximum dpi selected 91 multiple programs are open 91 printer software is outdated 91 system requirements 91 dpi maximum 23 duplexing 52 User s guide E e mail printing 31 energy consumption 95 envelope printing 34 environmental statement 94 error messages out of paper message 87 estimated ink level 64 Exif Print 25 F Fast economical printing 46 G general everyday printing 47 grayscale printing 47 greeting card printing 37 H Hewlett Packard Company notices 2 HP Image Zone software Downloading 58 HP Instant Share 26 l Image Zone software Downloading 58 In tray 11 incorrect print cartridge 72 index card printing 40 Ink Status window 57 ink removing ink from skin and clothing 64 ink backup mode 15 installing print cartridges 59 Instant Share 26 iron on transfer printing 44 L label printing 39 letter printing 32 lights all lights are flashing 89 PictBridge 9 Power light 8 Power light is flashing 88 Print Cartridge Status light 8 Print Cartridge Status light is flashing 89 resume and print cartridge lights are flashing 71 90 Resume light 10 Resume light is flashing 89 lowink 64 M maintenance print cartridges 66 printer body 64 maximum dpi 23 N networking 17 O Other photo projects 26 Outtray
90. w and used print cartridges out of the reach of children Set the auto off feature Select the auto off feature to automatically place the printer into idle mode after 30 minutes and to turn back on automatically when print jobs are sent to the printer Selecting auto off cancels the FEMP energy savings mode Follow these steps to activate the auto off feature 1 For Windows 2000 click Start click Settings and then click Printers For Windows XP click Start and then click Printers and Faxes A list that includes the printers installed on your computer appears 2 Highlight the printer name and then right click to display a list of options 3 Click Properties The Printer Properties dialog box appears 4 Click the Device Settings tab 5 To Activate the Hardware Auto off feature click On and then click OK ES Note This feature might not be available in your operating environment Align the print cartridges 62 The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is installed You can also align the print cartridges at other times to ensure optimal print quality To align print cartridges 1 Load Letter or A4 plain white paper in the In tray HP Deskjet 5900 series 2 Open the printer Toolbox 3 Click Align the Print Cartridges 4 Click Align and then follow the onscreen instructions ES Note This feature might not be available in your operating environment Calibrate color Perform
91. y 30 sheets of photo paper Prepare to print 1 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 HP Deskjet 5900 series If you are using photo paper with a tear off tab verify that the tab is pointing away from the printer 5 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper 1 Small photos 2 Large photos ES Note Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the In tray 6 Lower the Out tray Print 4 Note If your software program includes a photo printing feature follow the Ez instructions that are provided with the software program Otherwise follow these instructions 1 Open the photo in an application that allows editing such as HP Image Zone or Adobe Photoshop 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Printing Shortcuts tab 4 Inthe What do you want to do drop down list click Photo Printing borderless and then select the following options Print Quality Normal or Best wm User s guide 19 Chapter 5 Note For maximum dpi quality go to the Paper Quality tab and Ez then click Maximum dpi in the Print Quality drop down list Paper Type An appropriate photo paper type Paper Size An appropriate borderless photo paper size Orientation Portrait or Landscape 5 Set the HP Real Life te

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