Hp Deskjet 5943 Photo Printer User Manual

HP Deskjet 5900 seriesUser's guide

1 Print Cartridge Status lights1. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in theleft side of the print cart

1 Connection light2 Error lightWhen the camera is connected correctly, the green Connection light is illuminated.The printer Power light flashes and t

Paper traysFor information about the paper trays, select one of these topics.Unfold the paper trays Follow these steps to unfold the paper trays:1. Lo

1 In trayPaper guidePrint on different sizes of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left.Out tray Printed pages are deposited in

To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, fully pull out the Out-tray extension. Ifyou are printing in the Fast draft mode, unfold the Out-tr

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 pri

Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number.You can find the selection number in three places

Exit ink-backup modeInstall two print cartridges in the printer to exit ink-backup mode.For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the p

4Connect to the printer● USB● NetworkingUSB The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.For instructions about connec

5Print photos The printer software offers several features that make printing digital photos easierand improve photo quality.Learn how to perform the

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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 edg

Print photos with a border Follow these instructions to print photos with a white border.Guidelines● For high-quality results, use a photo print car

1 Small photos2 Large photosNote Some panoramic paper sizes might extend beyond the edge of theIn tray.6. Lower the Out tray.Print1. Open the Page Set

Open HP Real Life technologiesFollow these steps to open HP Digital Photography Real Life technologies:1. Open the Print dialog box.2. Select the Real

Note To protect a print cartridge when it is not in the printer, follow thesestorage guidelines.Use the photo print cartridge1. Open the Print dialog

– Application Managed Colors: Use this option to allow the program fromwhich you are printing to manage the color of the photo.– AdobeRGB: Use the Ado

Handling● Always hold photo paper by its edges. Fingerprints on photo paper can reduceprint quality.● If the corners of the photo paper curl more than

6Print photos from a digitalcamera Learn how to print photos directly from a digital camera:● About PictBridge● PictBridge printingAbout PictBridgeWi

Check the documentation that came with your camera to ensure that your camerasupports PictBridge.Follow these steps to print photos from a PictBridge-

camera. Refer to the documentation that came with your camera for detailedinformation on printing from the camera.User's guide 27

Contents1 Welcome...32 Special features..

7Print other documentsE-mail Letters Documents EnvelopesBrochures Greeting cards Postcards Transparencies Labels Index cards Iron-on transfers Printi

5. Lower the Out tray.Print1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,and orientation options.2. Open the Print d

5. Lower the Out tray.Print1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,and orientation options.2. Open the Print d

2 Legal paper (extends over the edge of the In tray)5. Lower the Out tray.Print1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size,

6. Lower the Out tray.Print1. If necessary, open the Page Setup dialog box and set the paper size, scaling,and orientation options.2. Open the Print d

Print borderless brochures1. Open the Page Setup dialog box.2. Click the appropriate borderless paper size in the Paper Size menu.3. Click OK.4. Open

7. Lower the Out tray.Print1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:– Paper Size: The appropriate card size– Orientat

6. Lower the Out tray.Print1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:– Paper Size: The appropriate card size– Orientat

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 guid

7. Lower the Out tray.Print1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:– Paper Size: A4 or US Letter– Orientation: The a

9 Printer software...43Print settings ...

6. Lower the Out tray.Print1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:– Paper Size: The appropriate card size– Orientat

6. Lower the Out tray.Print1. Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following setting:Paper Size: A4 or US Letter2. Click OK.3. Open the

8Printing tips Save timeSet the order that the pages print.Save money● Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper

Note The reverse page order feature is only available in Mac OS X 10.3 andlater.Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Use the printer softwa

Resize a document Use this feature to shrink or enlarge printed text and graphics without changing thepaper size.To shrink or enlarge text and graph

9Printer 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 (

6. Save as PDF: Convert the document to Adobe PDF format.7. Fax: Send the document as a fax.Note The Fax option is available only in Mac OS X 10.3 and

Manage the printer (Mac OS X 10.2) Use Print Center to manage the printer. Managing the printer includes the followingtasks:● Add a printer● Set a de

View and change the status of a print job (Mac OS X 10.2) When printing a document with background printing, use Print Center to view thestatus of th

10Maintenance● Install print cartridges● Set the auto-off feature● Align the print cartridges● Calibrate color● Automatically clean print cartridges●

1WelcomeTo find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics:● Special features● Get started● Connect to the printer● Print photos● Pri

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.1 Remove plastic tapeCaution Do not touch the print

Set the auto-off featureSelect the auto-off feature to automatically place the printer into idle mode after 30minutes and to turn back on automaticall

If your documents are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the printcartridges.Caution Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Unne

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

Maintain print cartridges The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent printquality:● Keep all print cartridges i

HP Printer Utility The HP Printer Utility contains tools to perform the following tasks:● Print a test page.● Clean the print cartridges.● View estim

11Troubleshooting● Printer does not print● Paper jam● Paper problems● Paper mismatch● Printer is stalled● Print cartridge problems● Photos do not prin

Check the print queueThe 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

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 th

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

Out-of-paper messageIf an out-of-paper message appears, follow these guidelines.Paper jamFor information about clearing a paper jam, see the paper jam

5. Select the Paper Type/Quality pane.6. In the Paper Type pull-down menu, click the specific paper type.7. Select any other print settings that you w

1 Selection number2 Warranty date3. Check the list of print cartridges that can be used in the printer.Open the HP Printer Utility, and then select th

If you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed inthe printer, verify that the plastic tape has been removed from ea

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

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

● 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 came

State of the lights TaskConnection light is on and the Error lightflashes twiceThe camera has requested anunsupported command.Print quality is poor St

● Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the printcartridges.1 Remove plastic tape● Consider selecting a higher print

Note If you increase the ink volume, move the Dry time slider towardMore to avoid smearing the ink.5. Click Print.Document is misprinted Text and imag

3Get started● Printer features● Buttons and lights● Paper trays● Print cartridges● Ink-backup mode● Automatic paper-type sensorPrinter featuresThe pri

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 fadedIf part of the photo is faded, follow these guidelines.Photo has unwanted borderIf the photo has an unwanted border, follow

If fading occurs approximately 25 to 63 mm (1.0 to 2.5 inches) from the edge of aphoto, try the following solutions:If fading occurs approximately 25

If the border appears above the tear-off tab:● Align the print cartridges.● Verify that no problem exists with the source image. For example, if you a

"Printing in ink-backup mode"When the printer detects that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode isinitiated. This printing

1 Power light2 Print Cartridge Status lights3 Resume lightPower light is flashing 1 Power lightIf the Power light is flashing, the printer is prepa

Resume light is flashing 1 Resume lightIf the Resume light is flashing, check the following conditions:● The printer might be out of paper.Place pap

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 statu

Document prints slowly Multiple software programs are open The computer resources are insufficient for the printer to print at its optimum speed.To in

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, c

12Supplies● Paper● USB cablesPaperTo order media such as HP Premium Paper, HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film,HP Iron-On Paper, or HP Greeting Cards,

13Specifications● Printer specificationsPrinter specificationsSee the reference guide that came with your printer for complete printerspecifications,

14Environmental information● Environmental statement● Print cartridge recoveryEnvironmental statement Hewlett-Packard continuously improves the design

Recycling information for the European UnionImportant recycling information for our customers in the European Union: Topreserve the environment, this

fabrication processes, copper wire, steel plates, and the precious materials used inelectronics. Depending on the model, HP is able to recycle up to 6

IndexAadding the printer 44, 45AdobeRGB 22aligning print cartridges 50auto-off feature 50automatic paper type sensor15Bborderless printing guidelines6

print cartridge problemmessage 60Print Cartridge Status lights 7print cartridgesaligning 50cleaning automatically 50cleaning manually 52installing 47m

1 Power button and light2 Print Cartridge Status lights3 PictBridge lights4 Resume button and light5 Print Cancel buttonPower button and light Use t