HP 5700 Series User Manual

HP Deskjet 5700 SeriesUser's Guide

1 Print Cancel button2 Resume button and lightPrint Cancel button Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job.Resume button and lig

Print Cartridge Status lights 8print cartridgesaligning 63cleaning automatically 64cleaning manually 65installing 60maintaining 66ordering information

1 The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in theleft side of the print cartridge cradle.– The light is on a

3 Pull out the Out tray extension.In tray The In tray holds paper or other media.Adjust the paper guide to print on different sizes of media.1 In tra

1 Out trayRaise 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, pull

4 Raise the Out tray.5 Raise the In tray.Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used with the printer.1 Black print cartridge2 Tri-color print

Using print cartridgesThe print cartridges can be used in the following ways:Everyday printingUse the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyda

● Ink-backup mode output● Exiting ink-backup modeInk-backup mode outputPrinting in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printo

4Connecting to the printer● USB● NetworkingUSB The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. Thecomputer must be runni

5Printing photos The printer software offers several features that make printing digital photos easier andimprove photo quality.Learn how to perform

If you are using photo paper with a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is pointing awayfrom the printer.5 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge

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Printing photos with a border ● Guidelines● Preparing to print● PrintingGuidelines● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combina

2 On the Printing Shortcuts tab, select Photo printing-with white borders, andthen select the following options:– Print quality: Normal, Best, or Maxi

1 Red eye removal: Click On to remove or reduce red-eye in the photo.2 Contrast enhancement: Adjust the contrast to your preference. Click Automaticto

The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with yourprinter.● Installing the photo print cartridge● Using the photo p

The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is the highest quality resolution for this printer. When4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer software, t

4 After specifying the color settings, click OK.5 Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.Color management Color management

Exif Print Exif Print (Exchangeable Image File Format 2.2) is an international digital imagingstandard that simplifies digital photography and enhanc

Note For higher-quality photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the printquality to Best or Maximum dpi.User's Guide 25

6Printing other documentsE-mail Letters Documents Envelopes Brochures Greeting cards Postcards Transparencies Labels Index cardsBooklets Posters Iron-

5 Lower the Out tray.Printing1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2 On the Printing Shortcuts tab, select General everyday printing or Fast/econom

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5 Lower the Out tray.Printing1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2 On the Printing Shortcuts tab, select Presentation printing, and then specify

1 Letter or A4 paper5 Lower the Out tray.Printing1 Open the Printer Properties box.2 On the Printing Shortcuts tab, select General everyday printing,

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

5 Lower the Out tray.Printing borderless brochures1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2 Click the Paper/Quality tab.3 Select a paper size in the

● Preparing to print● PrintingGuidelines● Unfold prefolded cards, and then place them in the In tray.● For great results, use HP Greeting Card Paper.●

Guidelines● Use only cards that meet the paper size specifications for the printer. Forspecifications, see the reference guide that came with the prin

Preparing to print1 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 transpa

Preparing to print1 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 Fan the edges of

The side to be printed on should face down and the short edge should point towardthe printer.4 Push the cards into the printer until they stop.5 Slide

GuidelinesDo not exceed the In tray capacity: 100 sheets of paper.Preparing to print1 Raise the Out tray.2 Slide the paper guide all the way to the le

Selecting a print quality ... 44Setting the page order ...

● Preparing to print● PrintingGuidelines● After the sections of a poster have been printed, trim the edges of the sheets andtape the sheets together.●

Use the What’s This? help to learn about the features that appear in the PrinterProperties dialog box.Iron-on transfers ● Guidelines● Preparing to pr

PrintingNote If your software program includes an iron-on transfer printing feature, follow theinstructions that are provided with the software progra

7Printing tips Save time● Use the Printing Shortcuts tab.● Set printer default settings for options that you often use.● Create print task quick sets

Use the Printing Shortcuts tab for the following print tasks:● General everyday printing● Photo printing–borderless● Photo printing–with white borders

Presentation printing Use Presentation printing to print high-quality documents, including:● Letters● Brochures● TransparenciesPrinting in grayscale

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 th

3 Select one of the following options:– Front to back: prints the first page of the document last. This setting savestime because you do not have to r

3 In the Pages Per Sheet drop-down list, select the number of pages that you wantto appear on each sheet of paper.4 If you want a border to appear aro

4 Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.Before the document prints, a preview appears.5 Do one of the following:– Select Fi

1HP Deskjet 5700 series printerTo find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics:● Special features● Getting started● Connecting to

4 In the Name drop-down list, select a custom paper size name.5 Type the paper dimensions in the Width and Length boxes.The minimum and maximum dimens

Selecting a specific paper typeWhen printing a higher-quality document, HP recommends that you select a specificpaper type.Follow these steps to selec

3 Click OK.Note To restore default print settings, select Default Print Settings in the Print TaskQuick Sets drop-down list, and then click OK.Creatin

Two-sided printing Use two-sided printing, also called duplexing, to print on both sides of the paper.Printing on both sides of the paper is not onl

3 In the Print on both sides drop-down list, select Manually.4 Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.The printer prints the

3 Select the following check boxes:– Print on both sides– Flip pages up4 Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.The printer

2 Landscape6 Click Continue to print the even-numbered pages.Resizing a document Use the printer software for either of these tasks:● Print a docume

3 Click Print document on, and then select the target paper size in the drop-downlist.The target paper size is the size of the paper on which you are

One hundred percent represents the actual size of the text and graphics. Type anumber less than 100 to shrink the text and graphics. Type a number gre

Creating or changing a watermarkFollow these steps to create or change a watermark:1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2 Click the Effects tab.3

2Special featuresCongratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped withseveral exciting features:● Borderless printing: Use t

8Printer software● Use the Printer Properties dialog box to select printing options.● Use the What’s This? help to learn more about specific print set

The following items appear:1 Ink levels: the approximate ink level of each print cartridge.2 Device status: the status of the printer. For example, Sp

9Maintenance● Installing print cartridges● Setting the auto-on and auto-off feature● Aligning print cartridges● Calibrating color● Calibrating print q

1 Selection number label● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see thereference guide that came with the printer.●

6 Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully removethe plastic tape.Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles

Auto-onAuto-on is a default feature of the printer. The printer automatically turns on when youprint a file or raise the printer cover.Auto-offUse the

Follow these steps to calibrate print quality:1 Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray.2 Verify that a both black and a tri-color print c

Caution Always use cold water to remove ink from fabric. Warm or hot watercan set the ink into the fabric.Manually cleaning print cartridges If the

1 Ink nozzles (do not touch)2 Copper contacts3 Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on the swab.4 Insert the print cartridges in t

Removing the print cartridge from the print cartridge protectorPress down and back on the top of the protector to release the print cartridge. Slide t

3Getting started● Printer features● Buttons and lights● Paper trays● Print cartridges● Ink-backup mode● Automatic Paper-Type SensorPrinter featuresThe

Viewing estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that areinstalled in the printer:1 O

10Troubleshooting● Printer is not printing● Paper jams and other paper problems● Photos are not printing correctly● Print quality is poor● Document is

If the printer still does not print1 Select the topic below that best describes the problem:– Paper jam– Out-of-paper message– Printer ejects paper2 I

6 Turn on the printer, and then press the Resume button.7 Print the document.Note If paper jams occur frequently, try using a heavier paper. See the r

● Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the printcartridges.● If you are printing a borderless document and the Resum

6 If colors continue to appear tinted or incorrect, open the Printer Properties dialogbox, click the Color tab, and then click the Advanced color sett

Fading occurs on the edges of a photoVerify that the photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in aplastic bag and gent

● Too much or too little ink appears on the pageNote For help with photo print quality, see Photos are not printing correctlyStreaks and missing lines

● The printer might be in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can adversely affect theAutomatic Paper-Type Sensor. Move the printer out of direct sunligh

Parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place Open the Printer Properties and confirm the following options:TabSettingBasics Orienta

1 Automatic Paper-Type Sensor2 Print cartridges3 Ink-backup mode1 USB portButtons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off,

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) fromone of the long edg

Image is printed at an angle Verify that no problem exists with the source image. For example, if you are printing ascanned image, verify that the ima

Part of the photo is faded● Fading occurs on the edges of a printout● Fading occurs near the edges of a photoFading occurs on the edges of a printoutV

Photo has an unwanted border ● For most paper types● For photo paper with a tear-off tabFor most paper typesIf the photo has an unwanted border, try o

Error messages ● Out-of-paper message● Other error messagesOut-of-paper message ● If the In tray contains paper● If the In tray is emptyIf the In tr

Uninstall, and then reinstall, the software.“Two-way communication cannot be established” or “Printer not responding”The printer might not be able to

Power light is flashing 1 Power lightIf the Power light is flashing, the printer is preparing to print. The light stops flashingwhen the printer ha

1 The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in theleft side of the print cartridge cradle.2 The right status

Document prints slowly ● Multiple software programs are open● Complex documents, graphics, or photos are printing● Best or maximum dpi print mode is s

The system requirements are listed in the reference guide that came with theprinter.2 Make space available on the hard drive by deleting unwanted file

1 Control panel2 Power button and light3 Print Cancel button4 Print Cartridge Status lights5 Resume button and lightPower button and light Use the P

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11Supplies● Paper● USB cablesPaper This list is subject to change. Go to the HP Web site at www.hp.com/support for an updated list.HP Bright White Ink

C6832A A4, 20 sheets (Europe)Q1786A A4, 50 sheets (Europe)Q1951A A4, 20 sheets (Asia Pacific)Q1933A A4, 20 sheets (Japan)HP Premium Plus Photo Paper (

C6039AC Letter, 15 sheets (Canada)C6979AC Letter, 50 sheets (Canada)Q2519A A4, 20 sheets (Europe)C7040A A4, 50 sheets (Europe)HP Premium Photo Paper,

HP Advanced Photo Paper, Glossy (with tear-off tab)Q5508A 4x6 in, 20 sheets (U.S.)Q5509A 4x6 in, 60 sheets (U.S.)HP Matte Greeting Cards, White, Quart

12Specifications● Printer specificationsPrinter specificationsSee the reference guide that came with your printer for complete printer specifications,

13Environmental information● Environmental statement● Print cartridge recoveryEnvironmental statement Hewlett-Packard continuously improves the design

Print cartridge recovery Customers interested in recycling their genuine HP print cartridges can participate in HP’s PlanetPartner’s Program for ink

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IndexAaccessibility 2AdobeRGB 23aligning print cartridges 63auto-on/auto-off feature 62Automatic Paper-TypeSensor 14Bbooklet printing 36borderless pri