HP Deskjet 5900 series User's guide
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Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 User's guide Welcome................................................................................................................4 Special features....................................................................................................5 Get started.............................................................................................................6 Printer features..........................................................................................
Fast/economical printing.......................................................................................46 General everyday printing..................................................................................... 47 Presentation printing.............................................................................................47 Print in grayscale..................................................................................................47 Set default settings for the printer............
Contents 12 Supplies...............................................................................................................92 Paper....................................................................................................................92 USB cables...........................................................................................................92 13 Specifications.....................................................................................................
1 Welcome To find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● 4 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).
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.
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.
Chapter 3 1 Power button and light 2 Print Cartridge Status lights 3 PictBridge lights 4 Resume button and light 5 Print Cancel button Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. Caution Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off.
1 1. 2. Print Cartridge Status lights 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. 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.
Chapter 3 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.
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.
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 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.
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. 2. Remove paper or other media from the paper trays. If the Out-tray extension stop is raised, lower it and then push it into the Out-tray extension. 3. Push the Out-tray extension into the Out tray.
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: ● ● 14 Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print jobs.
Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number. You can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 1 ● ● Selection number label Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with the printer.
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 highquality papers.
4 Connect to the printer ● ● USB Networking USB The printer connects to the computer with a universal 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. Note A USB cable might not be packaged with your printer.
5 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 using PhotoREt. Achieve the highest printing resolution with maximum dpi.
5. If you are using photo paper with a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is pointing away from the printer. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 1 Small photos 2 Large photos Note Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the In tray. 6. Lower the Out tray. Print Note If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these instructions. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Chapter 5 Note For maximum dpi quality, go to the Paper/Quality tab, and then click Maximum dpi in the Print Quality drop-down list. 5. 6. – Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type – Paper Size: An appropriate borderless photo paper size – Orientation: Portrait or Landscape Set the HP Real Life technologies as appropriate. Click OK to print the photo. If you printed on photo paper with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to make the document completely borderless.
1 Small photos 2 Large photos Note Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of the In tray. 6. Lower the Out tray. Print Note If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these instructions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 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.
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 redeye 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. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
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 storage guidelines. Use the photo print cartridge 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2.
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.
Follow these steps to select a color management option: 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Color tab. 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.
Chapter 5 Storage ● Keep unused photo paper in a plastic bag. Store the packaged photo paper on a flat surface in a cool place. ● 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. ● 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 ● Always hold photo paper by its edges.
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.
6 Print photos from a digital camera Learn how to print photos directly from a digital camera: ● ● About PictBridge 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. Note Do not plug other USB devices into the PictBridge port. Note When two PictBridge devices communicate, they provide only the services that they have in common.
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. 2. 3. 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 Connect your camera to the PictBridge port on the front of the printer using the USB cable supplied with your camera.
Chapter 6 camera. Refer to the documentation that came with your camera for detailed information on printing from the camera.
7 Print other documents E-mail Letters Documents Brochures Greeting cards Postcards Transparencies Labels Index cards Booklets Posters Iron-on transfers Envelopes 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.
Chapter 7 5. Lower the Out tray. Print 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. In the 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.
5. Lower the Out tray. Print 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. In the What 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 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.
Chapter 7 5. 1 Letter or A4 paper 2 Legal paper (extends over the edge of the In tray) Lower the Out tray. Print 1. Open the Printer Properties box. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. In the 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.
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.
Chapter 7 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. Raise the Out tray. 2. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left. 3.
3. 4. In the 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. Click OK to print. Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box.
Chapter 7 2. 3. 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 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.
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. 5. 6.
Chapter 7 Guidelines ● 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. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 20 sheets of labels (use only Letter or A4-size sheets). 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.
Guidelines ● 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. ● 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.
Chapter 7 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. In the What do you want to do? drop-down list, click Booklet Printing.
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 ● After the sections of a poster have been printed, trim the edges of the sheets and tape the sheets together. ● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 100 sheets of paper. Prepare to print 1. Raise the Out tray. 2.
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 5 x 5 – Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 4. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
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, follow the instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
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 on a single sheet of paper. Print a two-sided document. Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos.
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 Brochures Transparencies Print in grayscale Follow these steps to print in grayscale: 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.
Chapter 8 Follow these steps to change the default settings: 1. Click the task tray icon. 1 2. 3. 4. Task tray icon The Printer Properties dialog box appears. Select the options that you want to use as the default settings. 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. Click OK to save the new default print settings.
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. 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Advanced tab. Click Document Options, and then click Layout Options.
Chapter 8 5. Before the document prints, a preview appears. Do one 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. Note This feature is not available for all paper types. Follow these steps to define a custom paper size: 1.
Follow these steps to select a specific paper type: 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. In the Paper type drop-down list, click an appropriate paper type. 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.
Chapter 8 Delete a print task quick set Follow these steps to delete a print task quick set: 1. 2. 3. 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. Note Some print task quick sets cannot be deleted.
Book binding Tablet binding 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. In the What do you want to do? drop-down list, click Two-sided (Duplex) Printing. In the Print On Both Sides drop-down list, click Manually. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Chapter 8 3. 4. 5. 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 6. 54 Click Continue to print the even-numbered pages.
Resize a document Use the printer software for either of these tasks: ● ● Print a document on a paper size different from the size for which it is formatted. 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.
Chapter 8 Apply an existing watermark Follow these steps to apply an existing watermark to a document: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Effects tab. 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. 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.
9 Printer software ● ● ● ● Use the Printer Properties dialog box to select printing options. Use the What's This? 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.
Chapter 9 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.
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 replace print cartridges, make sure you have the correct print cartridges for your printer, and then install them i
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. Note This feature might not be available in your operating environment.
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 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.
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 new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children.
2. 3. 4. Open the printer Toolbox. Click Align the Print Cartridges. Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Note This feature might not be available in your operating environment. Calibrate color Perform 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.
Chapter 10 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. 2. Open the printer Toolbox. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. Note If the print cartridges were used before being installed in the printer, the estimated ink levels will not appear on the Estimated Ink Levels tab.
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. ● ● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridge) 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.
Chapter 10 Maintain print cartridges The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● ● 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). Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer.
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. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Services tab, and then click the Service this device button.
11 Troubleshooting ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Printer does not 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 you continue to have problems Printer does not print Verify the following Verify the following conditions if the printer is not printing: ● ● ● ● ●
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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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 then click Cancel all documents.
Chapter 11 5. 6. 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. 7. 8.
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 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.
Chapter 11 4. 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. Press the Resume button to continue printing. In the printer software, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the Cancel button. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. On the Paper/Quality tab, verify that the selected paper size and type match the paper in the In tray.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Read the selection number on the print cartridge label. 1 Selection number 2 Warranty date 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. Check the warranty date on the print cartridge.
Chapter 11 Note You can print with one print cartridge in ink-backup mode if you do 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.
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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Verify that neither print cartridge is low on ink. If neither print cartridge is low on ink, proceed to step 2. Align the print cartridges. Reprint the photo. If colors are still tinted or incorrect, calibrate the color.
Chapter 11 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.
PictBridge problems Images in a connected digital camera do not print There are several reasons why images in a connected digital camera do not print: ● ● ● ● The digital camera is not PictBridge-compatible. The digital camera is not in PictBridge mode. The images are not in a supported format. You did not select any photos on the camera for printing. Check the documentation that came with your camera to ensure it supports PictBridge.
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 ● Verify that neither of the print cartridges is low on ink. If a print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge.
● Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. 1 ● Remove plastic tape Consider selecting a higher print quality. Blank pages print ● 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 The print cartridges might be out of ink. Replace one or both empty print cartridges. The printer might be in direct sunlight.
Chapter 11 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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 Less or More. 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 or Heavy.
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.
Chapter 11 Horizontal lines appear on a photo If light or dark horizontal lines appear on photos: 1. 2. 3. 4. Clean the print cartridges. Reprint the photo. If the lines still occur, align the print cartridges. 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. 2. 3. 4.
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 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. 5. 6. 7. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Advanced tab.
Chapter 11 Fading occurs on the edges of a printout 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.
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.
Chapter 11 Error messages 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.
"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 left 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.
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.
Resume light is flashing 1 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.
Chapter 11 1. 2. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. 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 ● Check to see if a print cartridge is low on ink. If a print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge.
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.
12 Supplies ● ● Paper 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.
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 printer Print speeds and resolutions Power requirements Computer operating system requirements 93
14 Environmental information ● ● Environmental statement 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.
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 visit www.
Chapter 14 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.
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 custom paper size 50 D default print settings 47 digital photos 22 document printing 33 docum
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 cartridg
Index print cartridge problem message 73 Print Cartridge Status light is flashing 89 print is 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 print
100 HP Deskjet 5900 series
