HP 5400 series - Manual

3 Get started ● Printer features ● Buttons and lights ● Paper trays ● Print cartridges ● Ink-backup mode Printer features The printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1 Buttons and lights 2 PictBridge port 3 Paper trays 1 Print cartridges 2 Ink-backup mode User's guid...

PictBridge lights Plug a PictBridge-enabled camera into the printer PictBridge port using a digitalcamera USB cable to print digital photographs. 1 Connection light2 Error light When the camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is illuminated.The printer Power light flashes and the ...

Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge2 Tri-color print cartridge3 Photo print cartridge Use print cartridges The print cartridges can be used in the following ways: ● Everyday printing : Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday...

4 Connect to the printer ● USB ● Networking USB The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup posterthat came with the printer. Note A USB cable might not be packaged with your printer. Netwo...

5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that make printing digital photos easierand improve photo quality.Learn how to perform the following tasks: ● Print a borderless photo . ● Print a photo with a border . ● Use HP Real Life technologies to touch up photos. ● Use the photo pri...

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 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2. Choose the appropriate borderless paper size in the Paper Size menu, and then click OK . 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Sele...

Print 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: – Paper Size : The appropriate paper size – Orientation : The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK . 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane, and then select the following settings: – Paper Ty...

Photo print cartridge The photo print cartridge, when used in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge,provides virtually grain-free photos. It offers exceptional fade resistance for photosthat are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if...

5. Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print . Maximum dpi The maximum dpi print quality setting offers 4800 x 1200 optimized dots per inch (dpi)printing.The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is the highest quality resolution for this printer. When4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selec...

Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and setthe 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 the print q...

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 digitalphotographs. Just plug the camera into the printer's PictBridge port. ...

7 Print other documents E-mail Letters Documents Envelopes Brochures Greeting cards Postcards Transparencies Labels Index cards 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 print...

5. Lower the Out tray. Print 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, and orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 4. In the Paper Type pull-down menu, click Plain Paper . 5. Select any other print settings that...

5. Lower the Out tray. Print 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, and orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 4. In the Paper Type pull-down menu, click Plain Paper . 5. In the Quality pull-down menu, selec...

2 Legal paper (extends over the edge of the In tray) 5. Lower the Out tray. Print 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, and orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 4. In the Paper Type pull-down menu, click ...

6. Lower the Out tray. Print 1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling, and orientation options. 2. Open the Print dialog box. 3. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 4. In the Paper Type pull-down menu, click Plain Paper . 5. Select any other print settings that...

Print borderless brochures 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2. Click the appropriate borderless paper size in the Paper Size menu. 3. Click OK . 4. Open the Print dialog box. 5. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane, and then specify the following settings: – Paper Type : The appropriate brochure pap...

7. Lower the Out tray. Print 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: – Paper Size : The appropriate card size – Orientation : The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK . 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane, and then specify the followi...

6. Lower the Out tray. Print 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: – Paper Size : The appropriate card size – Orientation : The appropriate orientation Note To print a borderless card, select the borderless photo size that matches the card size. 2. Click OK . 3. ...

4. Carefully push the transparencies into the printer until they stop, so that none ofthe 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. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size,...

7. Lower the Out tray. Print 1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings: – Paper Size : A4 or US Letter – Orientation : The appropriate orientation 2. Click OK . 3. Open the Print dialog box. 4. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane. 5. In the Paper Type pull-down menu, c...

8 Printing tips Save time Set the order that the pages print. Save money ● Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper . ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos. Enhance the quality of printouts ● Select the correct paper type . ● Select the correct print quality...

Note The reverse page order feature is only available in Mac OS X 10.3 and later. Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Use the printer software to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet ofpaper. The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to fiton...

9 Printer software ● Print settings ● Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10.3) ● Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10.2) ● View and change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.3) ● View and change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2) Print settings The printer is controlled by software that is installed...

10 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Set the auto-off feature ● Align the print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Calibrate print quality ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from your skin and clothing ● ...

5. Click Calibrate , and then follow the onscreen instructions. Automatically clean print cartridges If your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the printcartridges might be low on ink or might need to be cleaned. If the print cartridges are not low on ink, follo...

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 clothmoistene...

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. 1 Ink nozzles (do not touch)2 Copper contacts 3. Repeat this process until no ink residu...

Remove the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector Press down and back on the top of the protector to release the print cartridge. Slidethe print cartridge out of the protector. Caution Do not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge can damage it. HP Printer Utility The HP ...

Mac OS X 10.3 1. In Finder, click Applications , click Utilities , and then double-click Printer Setup Utility . 2. Select the printer, and then click Utility . The HP Printer Utility appears. Mac OS X 10.2 1. In Finder, click Applications , click Utilities , and then double-click Print Center . 2. ...

11 Troubleshooting ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● 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 o...

Check the print queue The printer will not print if a print job is stalled in the print queue. To resolve a print jobthat is stalled in the print queue, check the status of the print queue for either Mac OS X 10.3 or Mac OS X 10.2 . If the printer still does not print 1. Select the topic below that ...

6. If the paper jam cannot be removed from the back of the printer, raise the printercover, 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. Turn on the ...

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 o...

Print cartridge problems Incorrect print cartridge The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are installed. If you receivea print cartridge error message, one or both of the print cartridges cannot be used inthe printer.To verify that you have the correct print cartridges:1. Open ...

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 Resume light continues to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HPTechnical Support at www.hp.com/support . Printing in ink-backup mode message When the pri...

3. If horizontal lines still occur, perform a print quality calibration . A black and a tri-color print cartridge must be installed for print quality calibration. 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 Fadi...

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 ...

State of the lights Task Connection light is on and the Error lightflashes twice The camera has requested anunsupported command. Print quality is poor Streaks and missing lines If your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridgesmight be low on ink or might need...

Document is misprinted 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 agains...

Photo has an unwanted border The following conditions can create an unwanted border. For most paper types If the photo has an unwanted border, try one of the following solutions: ● Align the print cartridges . ● Verify that no problem exists with the source image. For example, if you areprinting a s...

Error messages Out of paper message If you receive an out of paper message, follow these guidelines . Print cartridge problem message The Resume light flashes when a print cartridge is low on ink, improperly installed, ormalfunctioning.For instructions about correcting the problem, see Print cartrid...

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. 1 Power light 2 Resume light Power light is flashing 1 Power light If the Power light is flas...

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 cartrid...

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 printquality. To increase the printer speed, select...

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. USB cables C6518A HP USB A–B 2-meter cable 72 HP Deskjet 5400 se...

13 Specifications ● Printer specifications Printer specifications See the reference guide that came with your printer for complete printerspecifications, including this information: ● Types, sizes, and weights of paper and other printing media that can be usedwith your printer ● Print speeds and res...

14 Environmental information ● Environmental statement ● Print cartridge recovery Environmental statement Hewlett-Packard continuously improves the design processes of its deskjet printers tominimize the negative impact on the office environment and on the communitieswhere printers are manufactured,...

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 asrequired by law. The symbol below indicates that this product may not be disposed inthe general tra...

Index A adding the printer 40, 41aligning print cartridges 46auto-off feature 46 B borderless printing guidelines63brochure printing 28buttons Power button 6Print Cancel button 7Resume button 7 C calibrating print quality 46cleaning print cartridgesautomatically 47print cartridges manually 48printer...