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user's guide To find an answer to a question, select a topic beneath the picture of your printer model: q notices q special features q getting started q connectivity q printing q maintenance q troubleshooting q specifications q notices q special features q getting started q connectivity q printing - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 2
notices q notices and acknowledgements q terms and conventions q accessibility - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 3
in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard (HP) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including as allowed under copyright laws. acknowledgements Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, Windows, and XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. TrueType is a - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 4
HP printer or printer. symbols The > symbol guides you through a series of software steps. For example: Click File > Print. cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to other equipment. For example: Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 5
Do not clean the interior of the printer. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 6
software also supports Windows accessibility options such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. The printer doors, buttons, paper trays, and paper guides can be operated by users with limited strength and reach. support For more details about the accessibility of this product and HP - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 7
the printer software to print up to 16 pages on a single sheet of paper. q Print Cancel Button: Cancel print jobs at the touch of a button. q Optional Two-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase a Two-Sided Printing Accessory to print two-sided documents automatically. HP Deskjet 5150 series printer HP - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 8
on 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a tear-off tab. guidelines q Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. q Open the file in a software application and assign the image size. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 9
4. Select the appropriate paper type in the Type is drop-down list. 5. Click the Borderless Auto Fit checkbox to automatically resize the image to print without a border. The Borderless Auto Fit option is only available for photo paper types. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 10
6. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. If you printed on photo paper with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to make the document completely borderless. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 11
as grayscale, black is grayed and is not a true black. It is recommended that you do not use the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. exiting ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. For instructions on installing a print cartridge, click here. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 12
replacing print cartridges Before buying replacement print cartridges, verify the correct part numbers. The printer can operate with only one print cartridge installed. For more information click here. To replace a print cartridge: 1. Load a stack of plain white paper in the In tray. 2. Press the - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 13
parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts. 1. remove plastic tape 7. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the bottom and facing toward the printer, then slide the print cartridge - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 14
HP Deskjet black 56 c6656 5100 Series (except HP tri-color 57 c6657 Deskjet 5168) photo 58 c6658 HP Deskjet 5168 Please refer to the graphic instructions located under the printer cover, or the hardcopy reference guide that was included with your printer. For installation instructions - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 15
For print cartridge ink capacity, see the information included in the print cartridge packaging. For great performance from your HP printer, use only genuine, factory-filled HP print cartridges. Caution! Damage that is directly attributable to modified or refilled HP print cartridges is specifically - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 16
print cartridges The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: degrees F). q 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 - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 17
Caution! Do not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge may damage it. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 18
is provided as a free service to HP customers as an environmentally sound at www.hp.com/recycle. Because HP's unique HP must ensure the composition of the material is consistent. To do that, we recycle only HP from recycled HP print cartridge . Depending on the model, HP is able to recycle up - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 19
print settings The printer is controlled by software installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document. To change the print settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box. displaying the printer properties dialog box - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 20
settings affect the printout. 4. Buttons: r OK: Saves and applies changes. r Cancel: Closes the dialog box without saving the new settings. r Help: Offers instructions for using the What's This? help feature. An Apply button may also appear. The Apply button saves changes to the settings without - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 21
q finishing tab q effects tab q basics tab q color tab Printer features, and instructions on how to use them, are subject to change. This document was released for publishing before all of the printer features were determined. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 22
in the Print Task Quick Sets drop-down list. using a print task quick set Follow these steps to use a print task quick set: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the print task you want to use from the drop-down list. 3. Click OK. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 23
Task Quick Sets drop-down list, and click OK. creating 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 you want to include in the new print task. 3. Enter a name for the new print task in the Print - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 24
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the print task you want to delete from the drop-down list, then click Delete. Some print task quick sets cannot be deleted. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 25
the tray from which you want to print. Select Upper Tray to print from the printer's In tray. 5. Type is: Type of paper used. 6. Minimize Margins: Select to print closer to the bottom edge of the page. This feature may cause ink to smear on certain paper types. 7. Borderless Auto Fit: Select to fit - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 26
the most amount of ink and requires a large amount of disk space. 9. hp Digital Photography: See printing digital photographs. 10. Printing Tips: Printing ideas. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 27
Custom Paper Size dialog box to print on a special paper size. defining a custom paper size 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 is displayed. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 28
4. Select a custom paper size name from the Name drop-down list. 5. Enter the paper dimensions in the Width and Length boxes. The minimum and maximum paper dimensions appear beneath each of the boxes. 6. Select the unit of measurement: Inches or Millimeters. 7. Click Save to save the custom paper - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 29
Enhancement: Adjust contrast to preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically balance the contrast. 3. Digital Flash: Lighten dark images. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically balance lightness and darkness. 4. SmartFocus: Click On to allow the - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 30
images. 5. Sharpness: Adjust image sharpness to preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically sharpen the image. 6. Smoothing: Adjust distortion to preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically smooth the image. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 31
finishing tab The Finishing tab allows you to set these options: 1. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets. 2. Print on Both Sides: See two-sided printing. 3. Booklet Layout is: See printing a booklet. 4. Pages per Sheet: See printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. 5. Poster - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 32
Two-Sided Printing Accessory is not attached to the printer. q You want to print on a media type not supported by the Two-Sided Printing Accessory. printing instructions Follow these steps to print a two-sided document manually: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Finishing tab - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 33
3. Select Print on Both Sides. 4. Deselect the Automatic checkbox, then do one of the following: r For book binding: Verify that Flip Pages Up is not selected. 1. landscape 2. portrait r For tablet binding: Select Flip Pages Up. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 34
1. landscape 2. portrait 5. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. The printer prints the odd-numbered pages first. 6. Once the odd-numbered pages have printed, reload the paper, with the printed side facing up, according to the - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 35
types. For a list of supported media types, see the documentation that came with the accessory. Use manual two-sided printing to print on an unsupported media type. printing instructions Follow these steps to print a two-sided document automatically: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Select - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 36
2. Select Print on Both Sides. 3. Verify that the Automatic checkbox is selected. 4. Do one of the following: r To automatically resize each page to match the document's onscreen layout: Select Preserve Layout. Not selecting this option may result in unwanted page breaks. r To not resize each page - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 37
Up. 1. landscape 2. portrait 6. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. After the first side of the page is printed, the printer pauses while the ink dries. Once the ink is dry, the paper is pulled back into the duplexer and the reverse side of the page is printed. Do not remove - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 38
Using a duplexer with your printer has several advantages. It allows you to: q Print on both sides of a page without manually reloading the page. q Print your printer, it can be purchased separately from an authorized HP dealer. The duplexer is not available in all countries/regions. installing the - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 39
both sides snap into place. Do not press the buttons on either side of the duplexer when installing it in the printer. Use the buttons only when removing the duplexer from the printer. printing with the duplexer For instructions on printing a two-sided document with the duplexer, click here. For - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 40
. 1. taskbar icon using the taskbar icon shortcut menu Follow these steps to change the printer's default settings: 1. Click the taskbar icon. The Printer Properties dialog box appears. 2. Select the options you want to use as the default settings. 3. Click OK. A dialog box appears stating that - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 41
and resizes the pages of a document so when the document is folded into a booklet, the page order is correct. For the appropriate instructions, select one of the following topics: q printing a booklet q printing a booklet using the two-sided printing accessory printing a booklet Follow these steps - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 42
3. Select Print on Both Sides. 4. Verify that Automatic is not selected. 5. Select a binding option in the Booklet Layout is drop-down list: r Right Edge Binding: Places the binding on the right side of the booklet. r Left Edge Binding: Places the binding on the left side of the booklet. 6. Do one - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 43
these steps to print a booklet using the Two-Sided Printing Accessory: The Two-Sided Printing Accessory is optional. For more information, click here. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Finishing tab. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 44
3. Select Print on Both Sides. 4. Select Automatic. 5. Select Preserve Layout. 6. Select a binding option in the Booklet Layout is drop-down list: r Right Edge Binding: Places the binding on the right side of the booklet. r Left Edge Binding: Places the binding on the left side of the booklet. 7. Do - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 45
r To leave every other page of the booklet blank, select Print On One Side. r To print on all pages in the booklet, leave Print On One Side unchecked. 8. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 46
printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper The printer software allows you 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 - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 47
effects tab The Effects tab allows you to set the following options: 1. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets. 2. Print Document On: Prints a document on a paper size different than the paper size for which it is formatted. Select the target paper size from the dropdown list. 3. Scale to - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 48
as background printing on documents. applying an existing watermark to a document Follow these steps to apply an existing watermark to a document: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Effects tab. 3. Select a watermark from the Watermarks drop-down list. If you do not want to use - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 49
Only unchecked. 5. Print the document according to the instructions for the paper type. creating or changing 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 - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 50
To find more information about options on each tab screen, point to an option and click the right mouse button to display the What's This? dialog box. Click What's This? to view more information about the selected item. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 51
basics tab The Basics tab allows you to set the following options: 1. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets. 2. Orientation: Specify the page layout: r Portrait: The printed page is longer than it is wide. r Landscape: The printed page is wider than it is long. r Mirror Image: Reverses - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 52
r Collate: Prints each copy of the document in its entirety when printing multiple copies. 5. Print Preview: Select to view the layout of a document before it prints. 6. Advanced Features: See advanced features. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 53
these steps to open the Advanced Features dialog box: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Basics tab, then click the Advanced dialog box to set these options: 1. Ink Volume: Adjusts the amount of ink printed on a page. Reducing the ink volume reduces the color quality. 2. Dry - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 54
Memory Mode. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 55
cartridge to print grayscale suitable for photocopying and faxing. 3. Saturation: Adjusts the intensity of printed colors. 4. Brightness: Adjusts the lightness or darkness of printed colors. 5. Color Tone: Adjusts the warmth or coolness of printed colors. 6. Color Space: See digital photography - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 56
printer software offers several technical features for printing digital photgraphs. q PhotoREt q 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi q Exif Print q Six-ink in the printer driver, the tri-color printcartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 57
camera that supports Exif Print q Exif Print-enabled photo software q HP Deskjet printer software that supports Exif Print q Windows 98, 2000 your product. Follow these steps to print in six-ink color print mode: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Paper/Quality tab. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 58
software to manage the color space. Follow these steps to use the Adobe RGB color space: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Paper/Quality tab, the select the following: r An HP photo paper from the Type is drop-down list. r Best or Maximum dpi from the Print Quality drop - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 59
Start with Windows: Sets the utility to start when Windows is started. r Capture screen: Prints the screen image. r Orientation: Toggles between landscape and portrait mode. 3. Click OK. printing instructions Follow these steps to print a screen image: 1. Verify that the HP printer is your computer - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 60
auto-on and auto-off feature auto-on Auto-on is a default feature of the printer. The printer automatically turns on when you print a file. auto-off Enable the auto-off feature to place the printer in a low-power, energy-efficient mode after it has been idle for 30 minutes. Follow these steps to - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 61
getting started (hp deskjet 5150) For an overview of the printer features and the optional Two-Sided Printing Accessory, click here. Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a printer feature: q buttons and lights q paper trays q print cartridges q ink-backup mode For a description of - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 62
printer features The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1. buttons and lights 2. paper trays 1. print cartridges 2. ink-backup mode - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 63
1. connectivity 2. two-sided printing accessory (optional) - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 64
a print cartridge needs service. resume button and light 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. power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 65
the printer on and off may cause printer failure. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 66
paper 1. Place paper in the In tray. 2. Press the Resume button on the front of the printer. there may be a paper jam Follow these instructions to clear a paper jam. print cartridge status light is on or flashing if the light is on and not flashing Check to see if a print cartridge is low on - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 67
cartridge. Go to step 3. r If the light is off: There is a problem with the print cartridge you removed. Go to step 3. 3. Manually clean the print cartridge. After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer. If the print cartridge status light continues to flash, replace the print - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 68
not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer. if the paper jam is not cleared printer does not have a two-sided printing accessory attached printer has a two-sided printing accessory attached printer does not have a two-sided printing accessory attached 1. Push the two - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 69
attached 1. Press the buttons on the left and right sides of the Two-Sided Printing Accessory, then remove it from the printer. 2. Remove any paper in the back of the printer. If the paper jam is cleared, proceed to step 3 below. If the paper jam is not cleared, proceed to step 1 below - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 70
Do not press the buttons on either side of the duplexer when installing it in the printer. Use the buttons only when removing the duplexer from the printer. 4. Press the Resume button. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 71
Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. part of the photograph is faded until the paper lies flat. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is not curled. For instructions on preventing photo paper from curling, - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 72
the image 180 degrees. streaks appear in a light portion of a printout If streaks appear in a light portion approximately 2.5 inches from one of the long edges of a photograph, try the following: q Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. q Rotate the image 180 degrees. image is printed - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 73
paper guides fit firmly against the media. 4. Follow loading instructions for the media type. printout has an unwanted border for most photo paper types If the printout has an unwanted border, then calibrate the printer. If printing a two-sided document, print the document manually - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 74
together. 1. Open the Advanced Features dialog box. 2. Move the Dry Time slider toward More. 3. Move the Ink Volume slider toward Light. The colors in the image may become lighter. 4. Click OK. If the problem persists: 1. Remove the borderless printing media, then load plain paper in the In tray. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 75
2. Press and hold down the Resume button until the printer starts printing a selftest page, then release the button. 3. Repeat step 2 until the self-test has no ink smears on the back of the paper. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 76
storing and handling photo paper Follow these instructions to maintain the quality of your HP brand photo paper. storage q Keep unused photo paper to the plastic bag. q Do not leave unused photo paper in the printer's paper tray. The paper may start to curl, which can reduce the quality of your - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 77
new print cartridge is installed. You can also calibrate the print cartridges at other times to ensure optimal print quality. To calibrate print cartridges: 1. Load a stack of plain white paper in the In tray. 2. Go to printer maintenance. 3. Click Calibrate Printer. 4. Click Calibrate, then follow - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 78
manually cleaning the print cartridges If the printer ink on your hands or clothing as you clean. preparing to clean 1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer, then raise the printer cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes. cleaning instructions 1. Lightly moisten a cotton - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 79
1. clean only the copper contacts Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab. 3. Insert the print cartridges in the printer, then close the printer cover. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 80
from skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from skin and clothing: to remove ink from... do this... skin Wash the affected area with an abrasive soap. white fabric Wash the fabric in cold water using chlorine bleach. color fabric - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 81
tray The In tray holds paper or other media to be printed. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edges of the media on which you are printing. 1. in tray 2. paper width guide 3. paper length guide out tray Printer pages are deposited in the Out tray. Raise the Out tray to load most paper - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 82
Replace the Out tray before printing. To prevent paper from falling out of the Out tray, pull out the Out tray extension. 1. out tray extension When printing in FastDraft mode, pull out the Out tray extension, then unfold the Out tray extension stop. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 83
1. out tray extension 2. out tray extension stop Do not unfold the Out tray extension stop when printing on legal paper. After the print job finishes, fold the Out tray extension stop, then push the Out tray extension into the Out tray. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 84
connectivity q USB q networking r connecting via a networked computer r using an hp jetdirect print server - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 85
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 on connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that came with the printer. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 86
networking Select the appropriate networking option: q connecting via a networked computer q using an hp jetdirect print server - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 87
connecting via 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 on sharing the printer on a network, use the printer software CD and follow the onscreen network setup instructions. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 88
using an hp jetdirect print server The printer can be connected to a network with an HP Jetdirect Print Server. For instructions on using an HP Jetdirect Print Server, use the printer software CD and the documentation that came with the print server. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 89
getting started (hp deskjet 5160) For an overview of the printer features and the optional Two-Sided Printing Accessory, click here. Click the appropriate topic below for a description of a printer feature: q buttons and lights q paper trays q print cartridges q ink-backup mode For a description of - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 90
printer features The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1. buttons and lights 2. paper trays 3. single envelope slot 1. print cartridges 2. ink-backup mode - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 91
1. connectivity 2. duplexer (optional) - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 92
a print cartridge needs service. resume button and light 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. power button and light The Power button turns the printer on and off - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 93
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about the paper tray, select one of the topics below: q unfolding the paper tray q in tray q out tray q Folding the paper tray The HP deskjet 5160 series printer is not available in all countries/ regions. unfolding the paper tray Follow these steps to unfold the paper tray: 1. Lower the In tray - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 95
in tray The In tray holds paper and other media to be printed. 1. in tray paper width guide Adjust the paper width guide to print on different sizes of paper. 1. paper width guide paper length guide Adjust the paper length guide to print on different sizes of paper. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 96
tray extension To print on large paper, such as legal paper, pull out the paper length guide to the edge of the In tray, then pull out the In tray extension. 1. in tray extension out tray Printed pages are deposited in the - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 97
1. out tray extension When printing in FastDraft mode, pull out the Out tray extension, expand the Out tray extension, then unfold the Out tray extension stop. 1. out tray extension 2. out tray extension stop Do not unfold the Out tray extension stop when printing on legal paper. Only unfold the Out - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 98
2. Raise the Out tray. 3. If necessary, push in the In tray extension. 4. Push the paper length guide into the interior of the printer until it stops. 5. Raise the In tray. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 99
have clasps or windows; have thick, , into the single envelope slot. 2. Push the envelope into the printer until it stops. preparing to print a stack of envelopes 1. Raise 2. Slide the paper width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper length guide. 3. Place the envelopes, with - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 100
4. Slide the paper guides firmly against the envelopes. 5. Lower the Out tray. printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab setting Paper/ Quality Size is: Appropriate envelope size Type is: Plain Paper 2. Select any other desired print - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 101
printing (hp deskjet 5150) Click the appropriate topic below to view an explanation of the printer software: q print settings q advanced features q device status box Click the appropriate topic below to view instructions on printing functions: q printing a document q changing default settings q - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 102
q banners q iron-on transfers - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 103
appears each time the printer prints a file. The following items are displayed: 1. Ink Levels: Approximate ink level of each print cartridge. 2. Device Status: The status of the printer. For example, Spooling a print job, click Cancel Print. To close the Device Status Box, click Close Window. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 104
box appears. The path to the Printer Properties dialog box may vary depending on the software program. 3. Specify the print settings shown below: r Select the Paper/Quality tab to choose paper options, borderless printing, and print quality, or to access the HP digital photography options. If you - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 105
print 1. Remove all paper from the In tray. 2. Slide the paper width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper length guide. 3. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. printing 1. Open the - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 106
tab setting Paper/ Quality Size is: Appropriate size Type is: Plain Paper Finishing Poster Printing: 2 x 2, 3 x 3, 4 x 4, or 5 x 5 Basics Orientation: Appropriate orientation 2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 107
paper from the In tray. 2. Slide the paper width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper length guide. 3. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 1. letter paper 2. legal paper printing - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 108
Paper/ Quality Size is: Appropriate paper size Type is: Plain Paper 2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 109
q Avoid using envelopes that: have clasps or windows; have thick, irregular, or curled edges; are guide. 3. Place the envelopes, with the printable side down and the flap to the left, in the right side of the In tray. Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop. 4. Slide the paper guides - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 110
printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab setting Paper/ Quality Size is: Appropriate envelope size Type is: Plain Paper 2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 111
until they stop so that none of the adhesive strips catch on one another. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edge of the transparencies. printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab Paper/ Quality setting Type is: Appropriate transparency film - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 112
ink will not dry on these labels. q In tray capacity: Up to 20 sheets preparing to print 1. Remove all paper from the In tray. 2. Slide the paper width guide into the printer until they stop. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edge of the sheets. printing 1. Open the Printer Properties - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 113
2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 114
cards and other small media guidelines q Use only cards and small media that meet the printer's paper size specifications. For specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer. q For instructions on borderless printing, click here. q In tray capacity: Up to 60 cards preparing to - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 115
printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab setting Paper/ Quality Size is: Appropriate paper size Type is: Appropriate paper type Print Quality: Normal or Best 2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 116
they stop. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. printing If your software program includes a greeting card printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 117
2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 118
hagaki cards guidelines q Use only cards and small media that meet the printer's paper size specifications. For specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer. q For instructions on borderless printing, click here. q In tray capacity: Up to 60 cards preparing to print 1. Remove - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 119
printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab setting Paper/ Quality Size is: An available hagaki or borderless hagaki card size Type is: An available hagaki paper type Print Quality: Normal or Best 2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 120
install a photo print cartridge in the printer, and set the HP digital photography options. q For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. q For instructions width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper length guide. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 121
. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Replace the Out tray. printing If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 122
Paper/ Quality Size is: Appropriate photo paper size Type is: Appropriate HP photo paper type Print Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi hp Digital Photography: Desired photo enhancement options 2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 123
left, then pull out the paper length guide. Do not unfold the Out tray extension stop. 3. Place the banner paper in the In tray so that the unattached edge is on top of the paper stack pointing toward the printer. 1. unattached edge 4. Slide the paper width guide firmly against the paper. printing - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 124
a banner printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab setting Paper/ Quality Size is: Letter or A4 Type is: hp banner paper 2. Select any other - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 125
In tray with the printable side down. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. printing If your software program includes an iron-on transfer printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 126
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab setting Paper/ Quality Size is: Appropriate paper size Type is: hp iron-on transfer Print Quality: Normal or Best Basics Orientation: Mirror Image 2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 127
q calibrating print cartridges q calibrating color q automatically cleaning print cartridges q manually cleaning the print cartridges q auto-on and auto-off feature q maintaining print cartridges q storing and handling photo paper q maintaining the printer body q removing ink from skin and clothing - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 128
is still tinted, then perform a color calibration. To calibrate color: 1. Load plain white paper in the In tray. 2. Verify that a photo print cartridge is installed in the printer. 3. Go to printer maintenance. 4. Click Calibrate Color. 5. Click Calibrate, then follow the onscreen instructions. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 129
. If the print cartridges are not low on ink, follow these steps to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1. Go to printer maintenance. 2. Click Clean Cartridges. 3. Click Clean, then follow the onscreen instructions. If your printouts are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 130
ink from the exterior of the printer, use a soft cloth moistened with water. When cleaning your printer, keep these tips in mind: q Do not clean the interior of the printer on the printer, wipe the printer's exterior surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with water. q Do not lubricate the support rod - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 131
tools The printer software contains a number of useful tools to enhance the printer's performance. Use the printer tools to: q View estimated ink levels. q Clean the print cartridges. q Calibrate the printer. q Print a test page. q Perform other functions as needed. To access the tools, click - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 132
troubleshooting q printer is not printing q paper jam q print quality is poor q document is misprinted q photos are not printing correctly q borderless printing problems q banners are not printing correctly q error messages q printer lights are on or flashing q printer is slow q automatic two-sided - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 133
installed. q Paper or other media is correctly loaded in the In tray. q Printer's top cover is closed. q Rear Access Door or optional duplexer is attached. check the printer lights The printer lights indicate printer status and alert you to potential problems. For more information, see printer - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 134
if the printer still does not print Select the topic below that best describes the problem: q paper jam q out of paper message - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 135
of the In tray. 2. Slide the paper guides so they fit firmly against the edges of installing the software. Uninstall, then reinstall, the software. To uninstall the software, click here. the error message 'two-way communication cannot be established' or 'printer not responding' appears The printer - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 136
printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges may be low on ink or may need to be cleaned. print is faded q Verify that a black print cartridge is installed. If the black text and images on your printouts are faded, you may be printing using only - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 137
1. Open the Advanced Features dialog box. 2. Move the Ink Volume slider toward Light or Heavy. If you increase the ink volume, move the Dry Time slider toward More to avoid smearing the ink. 3. Click OK, then click OK again. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 138
the envelope before loading it in the printer. 2. Confirm that the paper guides fit firmly against the envelope. 3. Reprint the envelope. printout does not reflect new print settings The printer's default settings may differ from the software application's print settings. Select the appropriate - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 139
colors are still tinted or incorrect, calibrate the color. A photo print cartridge must be installed for color calibration. 4. Reprint the photograph. 5. If colors are still tinted or incorrect, then open the Printer Properties dialog box, select the Color tab, then do the following: r If the colors - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 140
. For instructions on preventing photo paper from curling, click here. fading occurs near the edges of a printout If fading occurs approximately 1 to 2.5 inches from the edge of a photograph, try the following: q Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. q Open the Printer Properties dialog - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 141
Size is: Appropriate banner size Type is: hp banner paper check the software q Verify that the software application you are using prints banners. Not all software applications print banners. q If gaps appear at the ends of the sheets, verify that the printer software is operating correctly. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 142
for the printer to print at its optimum speed. To increase printer speed, close all unnecessary software applications when printer speed, select a different print quality mode. printer driver is outdated An outdated printer driver may be installed. For information about updating the printer driver - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 143
be longer. 1. Verify that the computer's hard disk space, RAM, and processor speed meet system requirements. 2. Free up space on the hard drive. printer is in ink-backup mode The printer may print more slowly if it is in ink-backup mode. To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in the - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 144
processor speed: Pentium 150 MHz Required RAM: 32 MB Required free hard disk space: 175 MB* Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Minimum processor speed: Pentium II 133 MHz Required RAM: 64 MB Required free hard disk space: 175 MB* * If you are printing photographs, or printing very high resolution - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 145
jam for instructions. option for two-sided printing cannot be selected Verify the following: q The Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer) is attached to the printer. q The duplexer is enabled in the printer software. q The media type and size selected in the Paper/Quality tab are supported by the - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 146
(book binding). For more information, see two-sided printing. paper size changes when the two-sided printing option is selected The paper size is not supported by the duplexer. See the documentation that came with the duplexer for a list of - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 147
if you continue to have problems If you continue to have problems after investigating the troubleshooting topics, shut down, then restart your computer. If you still have problems after restarting your computer, go to HP customer support at www.hp.com/support. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 148
specifications q printer specifications q minimum system requirements q environmental statement q print cartridge recovery - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 149
printer specifications See the reference guide packaged with your printer for complete printer specifications, including: q Types, sizes, and weights of paper and other printing media that can be used with your printer q Print speeds and resolutions q Power requirements - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 150
use a single polymer. Product longevity: To ensure the longevity of your HP Deskjet printer, HP provides the following: q Extended warranty: Details can be found in the reference guide that came with your printer. q Replacement parts and consumables are available for three (3) years after production - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 151
of energy-efficient office products. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered service mark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR in standby mode: See the reference guide for energy consumption specifications. Energy consumption in off-mode: When the printer is off, an amount of - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 152
printing (hp deskjet 5160) Click the appropriate topic below to view an explanation of the printer software: q print settings q advanced features q device status box Click the appropriate topic below to view instructions on printing functions: q printing a document q changing default settings q - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 153
q posters q banners q iron-on transfers - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 154
tray capacity: Up to 150 sheets preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray, then remove all paper from the In tray. 2. Slide the paper width guide all the way to the left. 3. Do one of the following according to the paper size: r Letter, Executive, and A4: Pull out the paper length - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 155
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab setting Paper/ Quality Size is: Appropriate paper size Type is: Plain Paper 2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 156
so that none of the adhesive strips catch on one another. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edge of the transparencies. 6. Lower the Out tray. printing 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab Paper/ Quality setting Type is: Appropriate transparency - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 157
printers. q Use only full sheets of labels. q Verify that the labels are not sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the protective backing. q Do not use plastic or clear labels. The ink sheets into the printer until they stop. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the edge of the sheets. 6. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 158
Paper/ Quality Size is: Letter or A4 Type is: Plain Paper 2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 159
cards and other small media guidelines q Use only cards and small media that meet the printer's paper size specifications. For specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer. q For instructions on borderless printing, click here. q In tray capacity: Up to 60 cards preparing to - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 160
2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 161
. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Lower the Out tray. printing If your software program includes a greeting card printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 162
Paper/ Quality Size is: Appropriate card size Type is: Appropriate card type 2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 163
hagaki cards guidelines q Use only cards and small media that meet the printer's paper size specifications. For specifications, see the reference guide that came with the printer. q For instructions on borderless printing, click here. q In tray capacity: Up to 60 cards preparing to print 1. Raise - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 164
Paper/ Quality Size is: An available hagaki or borderless hagaki card size Type is: An available hagaki paper type Print Quality: Normal or Best 2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 165
install a photo print cartridge in the printer, and set the HP digital photography options. q For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and install a photo print cartridge in the printer. q For instructions width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper length guide. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 166
5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 6. Lower the Out tray. printing If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 167
remove all paper from the In tray. 2. Slide the paper width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper length guide. 3. Place plain paper in the In tray, pushing the paper into the printer until it stops. 4. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper. 5. Lower the Out tray. printing - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 168
tab setting Paper/ Quality Size is: Appropriate size Type is: Plain Paper Finishing Poster Printing: 2 x 2, 3 x 3, 4 x 4, or 5 x 5 Basics Orientation: Appropriate orientation 2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 169
then pull out the paper length guide. Do not unfold the Out tray exension stop. 3. Place the banner paper in the In tray so that the unattached edge is on top of the paper stack and pointing toward the printer. 1. unattached edge 4. Slide the paper width guide firmly against the paper. 5. Lower the - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 170
a banner printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab setting Paper/ Quality Size is: Letter or A4 Type is: hp banner paper 2. Select any other - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 171
iron-on transfers guidelines q Use HP Iron-on Transfers for great results. q When printing a mirror image, then remove all paper from the In tray. 2. Slide the paper width guide all the way to the left, then pull out the paper length guide. 3. Place the iron-on transfer paper in the In tray with the - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 172
provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab setting Paper/ Quality Size is: Appropriate paper size Type is: hp iron-on transfer Print Quality: Normal or Best Basics Orientation - HP Deskjet 5100 | HP Deskjet 5100 Series printer - (English) User Guide - Page 173
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