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The print carriage moves to the center of the product. NOTE: Wait until the print carriage stops moving before proceeding. 3. Locate the ink cartridge that is indicated in the error message, and then press the tab on the ink cartridge to release it from the slot. 4. Hold the ink cartridge by its sides with the bottom pointing up and locate the electrical contacts on the ink cartridge. The electrical contacts are four small rectangles of copper or gold-colored metal on the bottom of the ink cartridge. 1 Ink window 2 Electrical contacts 5. Wipe the contacts with a dry swab or lint-free cloth. CAUTION: Be careful not to move any ink or other debris onto the clear plastic ink window next to the contacts. Errors 161 Troubleshooting

Section	Page
Contents	2
HP Photosmart D5400 Printer series Help	4
HP Photosmart overview	6
The HP Photosmart at a glance	6
Control panel features	7
Use the HP Photosmart Software	8
Find more information	10
Computer connection information	12
Supported connection types	12
Use printer sharing	12
How do I?	14
Load paper	16
Choose papers for printing	16
Recommended papers for printing	16
Papers to avoid	18
Load paper	18
Load full-size paper	19
Load up to 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) photo paper	21
Load postcards, Hagaki, or index cards	22
Load envelopes	24
Load other types of paper	25
Load a CD/DVD	26
Avoid paper jams	30
Print from your computer	32
Print from a software application	32
Make the HP Photosmart the default printer	33
Change the print settings for the current job	33
Set the paper size	33
Set the paper type for printing	34
View the print resolution	34
Change the print speed or quality	35
Change the page orientation	35
Scale the document size	36
Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone	36
Preview your print job	36
Change the default print settings	37
Printing shortcuts	37
Create printing shortcuts	38
Delete printing shortcuts	38
Perform special print jobs	39
Print a borderless image	39
Print a photo on photo paper	40
Print using Maximum dpi	41
Print onto a CD/DVD	42
Print on both sides of the page	43
Print a multiple-page document as a booklet	44
Print multiple pages on a single sheet	46
Print a multiple-page document in reverse order	47
Reverse an image for iron-on transfers	48
Print on transparencies	48
Print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes	49
Print a poster	50
Print a Web page	50
Stop a print job	51
Use the photo features	52
Insert a memory card or storage device	52
Print photos	53
Print photos from the control panel	54
Print photos from the HP Photosmart Software	55
Print camera-selected (DPOF) photos	55
Save photos to your computer	56
Edit photos	56
Remove red eye	57
Edit photos using your computer	57
Share photos using HP Photosmart Software	57
Maintain the HP Photosmart	60
Work with ink cartridges	60
Information on ink cartridges and the print head	60
Check the estimated ink levels	61
Replace the ink cartridges	62
Clean the print head	65
Align the print head	65
Remove ink from your skin and clothing	66
Print and evaluate a self-test report	66
Clean the HP Photosmart	67
Turn off the HP Photosmart	67
Shop for ink supplies	68
Troubleshooting	70
View the Readme file	70
Setup troubleshooting	70
The product will not turn on	71
After setting up the product, it does not print	74
Uninstall and reinstall the software	80
Paper jams	81
Information on paper	82
Print quality troubleshooting	83
Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors	83
Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely	87
The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print	89
Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines	90
Printouts are faded or have dull colors	92
Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy	93
Printouts are slanted or skewed	95
Ink streaks on the back of the paper	96
Paper is not picked up from the input tray	97
The text edges are jagged	98
The product prints slowly	100
Print troubleshooting	100
Envelopes print incorrectly	101
The product is not responding	102
The product prints meaningless characters	105
Nothing happens when I try to print	106
The margins are not printing as expected	109
Text or graphics are cut off at the edge of the page	111
A blank page came out while printing	113
Memory card troubleshooting	113
The product does not read the memory card or storage device	114
The Attention light blinks when I insert my memory card or storage device	115
The photos on the memory card do not transfer to my computer	116
Photos in a connected digital camera with PictBridge do not print	118
CD/DVD print troubleshooting	118
The product does not detect the CD/DVD holder	119
The product does not detect a CD/DVD on the holder	121
The product is printing on a non-printable area of my disc	122
The ink on the CD/DVD is not drying	123
Errors	124
Product messages	124
Carriage blocked	124
Mechanism error	126
Insert CD/DVD holder	127
Unable to print	129
Missing HP Photosmart Software	135
File messages	136
Photos not found	137
File corrupted	137
General user messages	138
Memory card error	138
Card access error	140
Paper messages	142
Out of paper	143
Power and connection messages	147
Communication test failed	147
Two-way communication lost	148
Ink cartridge and print head messages	149
Alignment failed	150
Calibration error	151
Carriage stall	152
Incompatible ink cartridges	158
Ink cartridge problem	159
Sensor failure - Original HP ink depleted	164
Install ink cartridges	169
Install print head and cartridges	171
Print head appears to be missing or damaged	179
Print head problem	184
Sensor issue	191
Ink cartridge is missing, incorrectly installed, or not intended for your product	194
Sensor failure	200
HP warranty and support	204
Warranty	204
Ink cartridge warranty information	204
Support process	205
Before you call HP support	205
HP support by phone	206
Phone support period	206
Placing a call	206
After the phone support period	206
Additional warranty options	206
HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan)	207
HP Korea customer support	207
Prepare the product for shipment	208
Secure the ink system	208
Remove the control panel faceplate	208
Pack the HP Photosmart	209
Technical information	210
Specifications	210
Environmental product stewardship program	211
Paper use	211
Plastics	212
Material safety data sheets	212
Recycling program	212
HP inkjet supplies recycling program	212
Energy Star® notice	212
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union	213
Regulatory notices	214
Regulatory model identification number	214
FCC statement	215
Notice to users in Korea	215
VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan	215
Notice to users in Japan about the power cord	216
Noise emission statement for Germany	216
Toxic and hazardous substance table	216
Declaration of conformity (European Economic Area)	216
HP Photosmart D5400 Printer series declaration of conformity	217