HP OMNIBOOK 5700 User Manual
HP Deskjet 5700 Series
User's Guide
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Terms and conventions
The following terms and conventions
are used in this user’s guide.
Terms
The HP Deskjet printer is also referred
to as the HP printer or printer.
Cautions and warnings
A Caution indicates possible damage
to the HP Deskjet printer or to other
equipment. For example:
Warning Keep both new
and used print cartridges out
of the reach of children.
Accessibility
Your HP printer provides a number of
features that make it accessible for
people with disabilities.
Visual
The printer software is accessible for
users with visual impairments or low
vision through the use of your operating
system's accessibility options and
features. The printer software also
supports most assistive technology
such as screen readers, Braille
readers, and voice-to-text applications.
For users who are color blind, colored
buttons and tabs that are used in the
software and on the HP printer have
simple text or icon labels that convey
the appropriate action.
Mobility
For users who have mobility
impairments, the printer software
functions can be completed through
keyboard commands. The software
also supports accessibility options such
as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys,
and MouseKeys. The printer doors,
buttons, front-loading paper trays, and
paper guides can be operated by users
who have limited strength and reach.
Support
More details about HP's commitment to
accessibility are available at
www.hp.com/accessibility.
For operating system accessibility
information, visit the Apple web site at
www.apple.com/disability.
Caution Do not touch the
print cartridge ink nozzles or
copper contacts. Touching
these parts will result in clogs,
ink failure, and bad electrical
connections.
A Warning indicates possible harm to
you or to others. For example:
Contents
1 HP Deskjet 5700 series printer............................................................................3
2 Special features....................................................................................................4
3 Getting started......................................................................................................5
Printer features ......................................................................................................5
Buttons and lights ..................................................................................................7
Paper trays ..........................................................................................................10
Print cartridges ....................................................................................................13
Ink-backup mode .................................................................................................15
Automatic Paper-Type Sensor .............................................................................15
4 Connecting to the printer...................................................................................16
USB .....................................................................................................................16
Networking ...........................................................................................................16
5 Printing photos...................................................................................................17
Printing borderless photos ...................................................................................18
Printing photos with a border ...............................................................................20
HP digital photography options ............................................................................22
Photo print cartridge ............................................................................................24
Using color options ..............................................................................................25
CMYK settings .....................................................................................................26
Advanced color management ..............................................................................27
Maximum dpi .......................................................................................................28
Saving money when printing photos ....................................................................28
Storing and handling photo paper ........................................................................29
6 Printing tips.........................................................................................................30
Save time .............................................................................................................30
Save money .........................................................................................................30
Enhance the quality of printouts ..........................................................................30
Setting the page order .........................................................................................31
Printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper ..............................................32
Selecting a print quality ........................................................................................ 33
Resizing a document ...........................................................................................34
Selecting a paper type .........................................................................................35
7 Printing other documents..................................................................................36
E-mail ..................................................................................................................37
Letters .................................................................................................................38
Documents ..........................................................................................................39
Envelopes ............................................................................................................41
Brochures ............................................................................................................42
Greeting cards .....................................................................................................44
Postcards .............................................................................................................45
Transparencies ....................................................................................................47
Labels ..................................................................................................................48
Index cards and other small media ......................................................................49
Iron-on transfers ..................................................................................................50
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8 Printer software..................................................................................................52
Print settings ........................................................................................................52
Page Setup dialog box ........................................................................................52
Print dialog box ....................................................................................................53
Managing the printer (Mac OS 10.3) ...................................................................54
Managing the printer (Mac OS 10.2 and earlier) ..................................................57
9 Maintenance........................................................................................................58
Installing print cartridges ......................................................................................58
Setting the auto-on and auto-off feature ..............................................................61
Aligning print cartridges .......................................................................................61
Calibrating color ...................................................................................................61
Calibrating print quality ........................................................................................62
Automatically cleaning the print cartridges ..........................................................62
Viewing estimated ink levels ................................................................................62
Maintaining the printer body ................................................................................63
Removing ink from your skin and clothing ...........................................................63
Manually cleaning print cartridges .......................................................................64
Maintaining print cartridges ..................................................................................65
Using the HP Inkjet Toolbox ................................................................................67
10 Troubleshooting.................................................................................................70
Printer is not printing ............................................................................................70
Paper jams and other paper problems ................................................................. 72
Photos are not printing correctly ..........................................................................75
Print quality is poor ..............................................................................................78
Document is misprinted .......................................................................................80
Problems with borderless documents ..................................................................81
Error messages ...................................................................................................86
Printer lights are on or flashing ............................................................................87
Document prints slowly ........................................................................................90
If you continue to have problems .........................................................................90
11 Supplies...............................................................................................................91
Paper ...................................................................................................................91
USB cables ..........................................................................................................94
12 Specifications ....................................................................................................95
Printer specifications ...........................................................................................95
13 Environmental information................................................................................96
Environmental statement .....................................................................................96
Print cartridge recovery ........................................................................................ 97
Index...........................................................................................................................98
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To find an answer to a question, select one of the following topics:
● Special features
● Getting started
● Connecting to the printer
● Printing photos
● Printing other documents
● Printing tips
● Printer software
● Maintenance
● Troubleshooting
● Supplies
● Specifications
● Environmental information
● Trademark and copyright information
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Special features
Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with
several exciting features:
● Borderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos and
brochures with the borderless printing feature.
● Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge
(purchased separately).
● Digital photo printing: Use the printer’s digital photo printing capabilities for your
photos.
● Ink-backup mode: Continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print
cartridge has run out of ink.
● Print Cartridge Status display: Know when a print cartridge is low on ink by
viewing the
● Automatic Paper-Type Sensor: Use the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor for great-
looking printouts.
Print Cartridge Status lights.
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Getting started
● Printer features
● Buttons and lights
● Paper trays
● Print cartridges
● Ink-backup mode
● Automatic Paper-Type Sensor
Printer features
The HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient.
1
Buttons and lights
Print Cartridge Status lights
2
3 Paper trays
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Automatic Paper-Type Sensor
2 Print cartridges
3
Ink-backup mode
1 USB port
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Buttons and lights
Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart a
job. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer.
The printer buttons are located on the control panel on the front of the printer.
1 Control panel
2 Power button and light
3 Print Cancel button
4 5 Print Cartridge Status lights
Resume button and light
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Power button and light
Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. It can take a few seconds for the
printer to turn on after you press the Power button.
1 Power button
The Power light flashes when the printer is processing.
Caution Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using a
power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and
off might cause printer failure.
Print Cancel and Resume buttons
The printer also has a Print Cancel button and a Resume button and light.
1 Print Cancel button
2 Resume button and light
Print Cancel button
Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job.
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.
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Print Cartridge Status lights
The Print Cartridge Status lights indicate the status of the print cartridges. The lights are
located in the center of the control panel.
1 Print Cartridge Status lights
1 The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the
left side of the print cartridge cradle.
– The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is low on ink.
– The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced.
2 The right status light represents the black or the photo print cartridge. One of these
print cartridges is installed in the right side of the print cartridge cradle.
– The light is on and solid when the black or photo print cartridge is low on ink.
– The light flashes when the black or photo print cartridge needs to be serviced.
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Paper trays
For information about the paper trays, select one of the topics below:
● Unfolding the paper trays
● In tray
● Out tray
● Folding the paper trays
Unfolding the paper trays
Follow these steps to unfold the paper trays:
1 Lower the In tray.
2 Lower the Out tray.
3 Pull out the Out tray extension.
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In tray
Out tray
The In tray holds paper or other media.
Adjust the paper guide to print on different sizes of media.
1 In tray
2 Paper guide
Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray.
1 Out tray
Raise 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 out the Out-tray extension. If you
are printing in the FastDraft mode, unfold the Out-tray extension stop.
1 2 Out-tray extension
Out-tray extension stop
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Folding the paper trays
Follow these steps to fold the paper trays:
Remove paper or other media from the paper trays.
1
If the Out-tray extension stop is raised, lower it and then push it into the Out-tray
2
extension.
3 Push the Out-tray extension into the Out tray.
4 Raise the Out tray.
5 Raise the In tray.
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Print cartridges
Three print cartridges can be used with the printer.
1 Black print cartridge
2 Tri-color print cartridge
3 Photo print cartridge
For information about printing with the print cartridges, see Using print cartridges.
For information about buying new print cartridges, see
Using print cartridges
The print cartridges can be used in the following ways:
Everyday printing
Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print jobs.
Replacing print cartridges.
Quality color photos
For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents,
remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. The photo print
cartridge, in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you with virtually
grain-free photos.
Replacing print cartridges
When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number.
You can find the selection number in three places:
● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are
replacing.
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1 Selection number label
● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the
reference guide that came with the printer.
● HP Inkjet Toolbox: Open the HP Inkjet Toolbox and then select the Supplies
panel.
If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode.
For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge
installation page.
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Ink-backup mode
Use the ink-backup mode to operate the printer with only one print cartridge. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge
cradle.
● Ink-backup mode output
● Exiting ink-backup mode
Ink-backup mode output
Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts.
Installed print cartridge
Black print cartridge Colors print as grayscale.
Tri-color print cartridge
Photo print cartridge Colors print as grayscale.
Note HP does not recommend using 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 about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation
page.
Automatic Paper-Type Sensor
The Automatic Paper-Type Sensor automatically selects the print settings that are
appropriate for the media that is being printed on, particularly when HP paper and
media are being used.
For more information, see How the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor works.
How the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor works
When the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor is engaged, the printer uses a red optical
sensor light to scan the first page of a document and determine the best paper-type
setting. After the paper-type setting is determined, the document is printed.
For more information, see Using the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor.
Result
Colors print but black is grayed and is not
a true black.
Caution Do not place the printer in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight can interfere
with the Automatic Paper-Type Sensor.
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Connecting to the printer
● USB
● Networking
USB
The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster
that came with the printer.
Note A USB cable might not be packaged with your printer.
Networking
The printer can be connected to a network in two ways:
● It can be shared through a networked computer
● It can be connected by using an HP Jetdirect Print Server
Connecting through 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 about sharing the printer on a network, open System Preferences and
then double-click Sharing.
Using an HP Jetdirect print server
The printer can be connected to a network by using an HP Jetdirect print server.
For instructions about using an HP Jetdirect print server, see the documentation that
came with the print server.
Note HP Jetdirect print servers are not available in all countries/regions.
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Printing photos
The printer software offers several features that make printing digital photos easier and
improve photo quality.
Learn how to perform the following tasks:
● Print a borderless photo.
● Print a photo with a border.
● Use the HP digital photography options to touch up photos.
● Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos.
● Achieve the highest printing resolution with Maximum dpi.
● Improve printed colors with the following software options:
– Color options
– CMYK settings
– Advanced color management
● Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling
guidelines.
● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos.
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Printing borderless photos
● Guidelines
● Preparing to print
● Printing
Guidelines
● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color
print cartridge.
● Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. Always have two print
cartridges installed in the printer.
● Open the file in a software program and assign the photo size. Ensure that the size
corresponds to the paper size on which you want to print the photo.
● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.
● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of photo paper.
Preparing to print
1 Raise the Out tray.
2 Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
3 Verify that the photo paper is flat.
4 Place the photo paper in the In tray, with the side to be printed on facing down.
If you are using photo paper with a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is pointing away
from the printer.
5 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack.
1
Small photos
2 Large photos
6 Lower the Out tray.
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Printing
Follow these steps to print a borderless photo:
Open the Page Setup dialog box.
1
2
Click the appropriate borderless paper size in the Paper Size list, and then click OK.
Open the Print dialog box.
3
4
Select the Paper Type/Quality panel and then select the following settings:
– Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type
– Quality: Best or Maximum dpi
Click the Digital Photo tab, and then set the HP digital photography options as
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appropriate.
6 Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.
If you printed on photo paper that has a tear-off tab, remove the tab to make the
document completely borderless.
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Printing photos with a border
● Guidelines
● Preparing to print
● Printing
Guidelines
● For high-quality results, use a photo print cartridge in combination with the tri-color
print cartridge.
● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.
● Do not exceed the In tray capacity: 30 sheets of photo paper.
Preparing to print
1 Raise the Out tray.
2 Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
3 Verify that the photo paper is flat.
4 Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down.
5 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper stack.
1
Small photos
2 Large photos
6 Lower the Out tray.
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Printing
1 Open the Page Setup dialog box, and then select the following settings:
– Paper Size: The appropriate paper size
– Orientation: The appropriate orientation
Click OK.
2
3
Open the Print dialog box.
4
Select the Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select the following settings:
– Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type
– Quality: Best or Maximum dpi
Click the Digital Photo tab, and then set the HP digital photography options as
5
appropriate.
6 Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.
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HP digital photography options
The printer has several features to enhance the quality of digital photos.
● Opening HP digital photography options
● Using HP digital photography options
Opening HP digital photography options
Follow these steps to open the digital photography options:
Open the Print dialog box.
1
2 Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.
3 Click the Digital Photo tab.
Using HP digital photography options
Use the Digital Photo tab to set these options:
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Options Menu: Select from the following options:
● Red eye removal: Click On to remove or reduce red-eye in the photograph.
● Digital Flash: Adjust the exposure in dark areas to bring out detail. Click
Automatic to allow the printer software to balance lightness and darkness
automatically.
● Contrast enhancement: Adjust the contrast to your preference. Click Automatic
to allow the printer software to balance the contrast automatically.
● Smart Focus: Enhance the image quality and clarity. Click On to allow the printer
software to focus images automatically.
● Smoothing: Soften an image. Click Automatic to allow the printer software to
smooth the image automatically.
● Sharpness: Adjust the image sharpness to your preference. Click Automatic to
allow the printer software to sharpen the image automatically.
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Photo print cartridge
The photo print cartridge, when used in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge,
provides virtually grain-free photos. It offers exceptional fade resistance for photos that
are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.
The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your
printer.
● Installing the photo print cartridge
● Using the photo print cartridge
● Storing the photo print cartridge
Installing the photo print cartridge
To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and
then
install the photo print cartridge in the right side of the print cartridge cradle.
Note To protect a print cartridge when it is not in the printer, follow these storage
guidelines.
Using the photo print cartridge
1 Open the Print dialog box.
2 Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.
3 Click the appropriate photo paper type in the Paper Type drop-down list.
4 In the Quality drop-down list, click Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi.
5 Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.
Storing the photo print cartridge
Follow these guidelines when storing the photo print cartridge.
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Using color options
Adjusting the color options causes the printed colors to differ from the colors that
appear on your computer monitor.
Follow these steps to set color options:
Open the Print dialog box.
1
Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.
2
3
Verify that ColorSmart/sRGB is selected in the Color drop-down list.
4
Click the Color Options tab.
5 Adjust the Saturation, Brightness, and Color Tone to affect how overall colors
are printed.
6 Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.
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CMYK settings
Follow these steps to specify the CMYK settings:
Open the Print dialog box.
1
2 Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.
3 Click the CMYK Settings tab.
4 Adjust the Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black sliders to specify the level of each
color that is used in printing.
5 Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.
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Advanced color management
Color management defines the range of colors that can be printed. The printer software
translates the colors of your document from their current color settings to the colormanagement option that is selected.
Follow these steps to select a color-management option:
1 Open the Print dialog box.
2
Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.
3
In the Color drop-down list, click one of the following options:
– AdobeRGB: When using AdobeRGB to print from a professional software
program, turn off color management in the program and allow the printer
software to manage the color space. Use the AdobeRGB setting for
documents or photos that were originally created in the AdobeRGB color
space.
– Managed by application: Use this option to allow the program from which you
are printing to manage the color of the document.
4 Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.
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Maximum dpi
The maximum dpi print quality setting offers 4800 x 1200 optimized dots per inch (dpi)
printing.
The 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is the highest quality resolution for this printer. When
4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer software, the tri-color print cartridge
prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode (up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color
and 1200-input dpi). If a
enhanced. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with
the printer.
Note Using Maximum dpi increases the printing time and requires a large amount of
disk space.
Follow these steps to print in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode:
1 Open the
2 Select the Paper Type/Quality panel.
3 In the Paper Type drop-down list, click Photo Paper, and then click the
appropriate photo paper type.
4 In the Quality drop-down list, click Maximum dpi.
5 Select any other print settings that you want, and then click Print.
Note Use an HP premium photo paper when printing in the Maximum dpi mode to
enhance color matching and detail in the photo.
photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is
Print dialog box.
Saving money when printing photos
To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semigloss and set the
HP Everyday Photo Paper, Semi-gloss is designed to create quality photos with less
ink.
Note For higher-quality photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo paper and set the print
quality to Best or
print quality to Normal.
Maximum dpi.
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