Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit Deskjet 5160 du fabricant HP
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user's guide To find an answer to a question, select a topic beneath the picture of your printer model: ● notices ● special features ● getting started ● connectivity ● printing ● main.
notices ● notices and acknowledgements ● terms and conventions ● accessibility.
notices and acknowledgements hewlett-packard company notices The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard (HP) makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are used in the user's guide . terms The HP Deskjet printer may be referred to as the HP printer or printer . symbols The > symbol guides you through a series of software steps. For example: Click File > Print .
Do not clean the interior of the printer..
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 Windows accessibility options and features.
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 cards using the borderless printing feature.
borderless printing Borderless printing lets you print to edges of certain paper types and a range of standard paper sizes from L size (89 x 127 mm) to Letter (8.5 x 11 in) and A4 (210 x 297 mm). The printer can also print on 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a tear-off tab.
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.
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.
ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode allows the printer to operate using only one print cartridge. It is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the cradle. For instructions on removing a print cartridge, click here . ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts.
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.
remove the plastic tape. 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. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts.
print cartridges These print cartridges can be used with the printer. ● black print cartridge ● tri-color print cartridge ● photo print cartridge 1. black print cartridge 2. tri-color print cartridge 3. photo print cartridge Not all print cartridges may be packaged with your printer.
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.
maintaining print cartridges The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: ● Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until they are needed. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperatures (15-35 degrees C or 59-95 degrees F).
Caution! Do not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge may damage it..
print cartridge recovery Customers interested in recycling their genuine HP print cartridges can participate in HP's empty print cartridge return and recycle program. HP offers this program in more countries/regions than any other print cartridge manufacturer in the world.
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.
1. Tabs : Click a tab to see its contents. 2. Print Task Quick Sets : See print task quick sets . 3. Preview : Shows how changes to the print settings affect the printout. 4. Buttons : ❍ OK : Saves and applies changes. ❍ Cancel : Closes the dialog box without saving the new settings.
● finishing tab ● effects tab ● basics tab ● 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.
print task quick sets Use print task quick sets to print with or save print settings you use often. For example, if you frequently print envelopes, you can create a print task that contains the paper size, print quality, and orientation setting you normally use for envelopes.
To restore default print settings, select Default Print Settings from the Print 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.
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.
paper/quality tab The Paper/Quality tab allows you to set these options: 1. Print Task Quick Sets : See print task quick sets . 2. Size is : Size of paper used. 3. Custom : See setting a custom paper size . 4. Source is : Select the tray from which you want to print.
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.
setting a custom paper size Use the 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.
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 .
printing digital photographs The printer has several features to enhance the quality of digital photographs. opening the hp digital photography options dialog box Follow these steps to open the hp Digital Photography Options dialog box: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
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.
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 .
two-sided printing Use one of the following methods to print two-sided documents: ● manual two-sided printing ● automatic two-sided printing (duplexing) manual two-sided printing Use manual two-sided printing if: ● The Two-Sided Printing Accessory is not attached to the printer.
3. Select Print on Both Sides . 4. Deselect the Automatic checkbox, then do one of the following: ❍ For book binding: Verify that Flip Pages Up is not selected.
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, wit.
❍ Tablet binding with landscape orientation: Reload the paper as shown below: 7. Click Continue to print the even-numbered pages. automatic two-sided printing (requires accessory) To print a two-sided document automatically, the Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer) must be attached to the printer.
2. Select Print on Both Sides . 3. Verify that the Automatic checkbox is selected. 4. Do one of the following: ❍ 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.
❍ For tablet binding: Select Flip Pages 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.
two-sided printing accessory (duplexer) The duplexer is a special hardware device that enables the printer to automatically print on both sides of a page. Using a duplexer with your printer has several advantages. It allows you to: ● Print on both sides of a page without manually reloading the page.
Do not discard the Rear Access Door. In order to print, the duplexer or the Rear Access Door must be attached to the printer. 2. Insert the duplexer in the back of the printer until both sides snap into place. Do not press the buttons on either side of the duplexer when installing it in the printer.
changing default settings Use the taskbar icon to change the printer's default print settings. The default print settings apply to all documents printed by the printer. 1. taskbar icon using the taskbar icon shortcut menu Follow these steps to change the printer's default settings: 1.
printing a booklet Booklet printing automatically arranges and resizes the pages of a document so when the document is folded into a booklet, the page order is correct.
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: ❍ Right Edge Binding : Places the binding on the right side of the booklet. ❍ Left Edge Binding : Places the binding on the left side of the booklet.
❍ To print on all pages in the booklet, leave Print On One Side unchecked. 7. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK . 8. When prompted, reload the paper in the In tray as shown below. 9. Click Continue to finish printing the booklet.
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: ❍ Right Edge Binding : Places the binding on the right side of the booklet. ❍ Left Edge Binding : Places the binding on the left side of the booklet.
❍ To leave every other page of the booklet blank, select Print On One Side . ❍ To print on all pages in the booklet, leave Print On One Side unchecked.
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 document on a single sheet of paper: 1.
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 drop- down list.
watermarks Watermarks appear 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.
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.
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.
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: ❍ Portrait : The printed page is longer than it is wide. ❍ Landscape : The printed page is wider than it is long.
❍ 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.
advanced features Printing photographs, transparencies, or documents with graphics may require you to set options on the Advanced Features dialog box. opening the advanced features dialog box Follow these steps to open the Advanced Features dialog box: 1.
Memory Mode..
color tab The Color tab allows you to set these options: 1. Print Task Quick Sets : See print task quick sets . 2. Print in Grayscale : Prints in shades of gray. ❍ High Quality : Uses the tri-color print cartridge and/or photo print cartridge to print high-quality grayscale.
digital photography technologies The printer software offers several technical features for printing digital photgraphs. ● PhotoREt ● 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi ● Exif Print ● Six-ink printing ● Color spaces PhotoREt printing PhotoREt offers the best combination of print speed and quality for your image.
Exif Print (Exchangeable Image File Format 2.2) is an international digital imaging standard that simplifies digital photography and enhances printed photographs.
color space Color space defines the range of colors that can be printed. The printer software translates the colors of your document from their current color space to the color space selected. The following color spaces are available: ● sRGB/sYCC ● Adobe RGB sRGB/sYCC sRGB/sYCC is an appropriate color space for most print jobs.
printing a screen image Use the HP Print Screen Utility to print the image displayed on your computer's monitor. configuring the hp print screen utility Follow these steps to configure the HP Print Screen Utility : 1. Go to printer utilities, then click print screen .
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.
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 f.
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.
1. connectivity 2. two-sided printing accessory (optional).
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. 1. print cancel button 2. print cartridge status light 3. resume button 4.
the printer on and off may cause printer failure..
printer lights are on or flashing what the lights indicate The printer lights indicate the printer status. 1. power light 2. resume light 3. print cartridge status light power light is flashing the printer is preparing to print The light stops flashing when the printer has received all data.
If neither print cartridge is low on ink, press the Resume button. If the Print Cartridge Status light remains on, turn off, then turn on the printer. if the light is on and flashing Verify that the correct print cartridges are installed. If you were printing a borderless document when the light started flashing, follow these guidelines .
paper jam follow these steps 1. Press the Resume button. 2. If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from the label sheet while passing through the printer.
4. Print the document. printer has a two-sided printing accessory 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.
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.
borderless printing problems When printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines: ● Verify that the paper size specified in the Size is drop-down list on the Paper/ Quality tab matches the size of the paper loaded in the In tray. ● Select the appropriate paper type in the Type is drop-down list on the Paper/ Quality tab.
If fading occurs approximately 1 to 2.5 inches from the edge of a photograph, try the following: ● Install a photo print cartridge in the printer. ● Open the Printer Properties dialog box, select the Paper Type/Quality tab, then set the Print Quality to Maximum dpi .
Follow these steps if the image is printed at an angle: 1. Remove all paper from the In tray. 2. Load the photo paper correctly in the In tray. 3. Verify that the paper guides fit firmly against the media. 4. Follow loading instructions for the media type.
If the border appears above the tear-of tab, then calibrate the printer . ink smears Follow these steps if ink smears appear on the back of the printouts, or the paper sticks together. 1. Open the Advanced Features dialog box. 2. Move the Dry Time slider toward More .
2. Press and hold down the Resume button until the printer starts printing a self- test page, then release the button. 3. Repeat step 2 until the self-test has no ink smears on the back of the paper.
storing and handling photo paper Follow these instructions to maintain the quality of your HP brand photo paper. storage ● Keep unused photo paper in a resealable plastic bag, in the box in which it was originally packaged. Store the packaged photo paper on a flat surface in a cool place.
calibrating print cartridges The printer automatically calibrates the print cartridges after a 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.
manually cleaning the print cartridges If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris may accumulate on the print cartridge contacts. gathering cleaning supplies You will need the following items to clean the print cartridges.
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.
removing ink 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 Wash the fabric in cold water using sudsy ammonia.
paper trays The printer has two paper trays: an In tray and an Out tray. 1. out tray 2. in tray in 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.
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.
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.
connectivity ● USB ● networking ❍ connecting via a networked computer ❍ using an hp jetdirect print server.
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.
networking Select the appropriate networking option: ● connecting via a networked computer ● using an hp jetdirect print server.
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.
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.
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 f.
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.
1. connectivity 2. duplexer (optional).
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. 1. print cancel button 2. print cartridge status light 3. resume button 4.
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paper trays For information about the paper tray, select one of the topics below: ● unfolding the paper tray ● in tray ● out tray ● 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.
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.
1. paper length guide in 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 Out tray.
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.
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.
envelopes guidelines ● Avoid using envelopes that: have clasps or windows; have thick, irregular, or curled edges; are shiny or embossed; are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged. ● Align the envelope edges before inserting them in the In tray. ● In tray capacity: Up to 20 envelopes preparing to print a single envelope 1.
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 settings , then click OK .
printing (hp deskjet 5150) Click the appropriate topic below to view an explanation of the printer software: ● print settings ● advanced features ● device status box Click the appropriate topic .
● banners ● iron-on transfers.
device status box The Device Status Box 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 or Printing .
printing a document basic printing instructions Follow these steps to print a document: 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File > Print . 3. Click OK to print with the printer's default print settings. setting printing options Follow these steps to change printing options: 1.
posters guidelines ● After the sections of a poster have been printed, trim the edges of the sheets, then tape the sheets together. ● In tray capacity: Up to 150 sheets preparing to 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.
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.
plain paper guidelines In tray capacity: Up to 150 sheets preparing to 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.
Paper/ Quality Size is : Appropriate paper size Type is : Plain Paper 2. Select any other desired print settings , then click OK ..
envelopes guidelines ● Avoid using envelopes that: have clasps or windows; have thick, irregular, or curled edges; are shiny or embossed; are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged. ● Align the envelope edges before inserting them in the In tray. ● In tray capacity: Up to 20 envelopes preparing to print 1.
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.
transparencies guidelines ● For great results, use HP brand inkjet transparency film. ● In tray capacity: Up to 20 sheets preparing to 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.
labels guidelines ● Use only paper labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. ● Use only full sheets of labels. ● Verify that the labels are not sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the protective backing. ● Do not use plastic or clear labels.
2. Select any other desired print settings , then click OK ..
index cards and other small media guidelines ● 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. ● For instructions on borderless printing, click here .
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 .
greeting cards guidelines ● Unfold pre-folded cards, then place them in the In tray. ● For great results, use HP Greeting Card Paper. ● In tray capacity: Up to 20 greeting cards preparing to 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.
2. Select any other desired print settings , then click OK ..
hagaki cards guidelines ● 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. ● For instructions on borderless printing, click here . ● In tray capacity: Up to 60 cards preparing to print 1.
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 .
photographs guidelines ● For outstanding results, use HP brand photo paper. ● For high-quality results, use a high-resolution print setting, install a photo print cartridge in the printer, and set the HP digital photography options .
❍ Large photographs : Place the photo paper in the In tray with the printable side down. 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.
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 .
banners guidelines ● Use HP banner paper for great results. ● Remove any perforated strips from the banner paper before loading it in the In tray. ● In tray capacity: Up to 20 continuous sheets preparing to print 1. Remove all paper from the In tray.
If your software program includes 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.
iron-on transfers guidelines ● Use HP Iron-on Transfers for great results. ● When printing a mirror image, the text and the pictures are horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen. ● In tray capacity: Up to 20 sheets preparing to print 1.
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 .
maintenance ● replacing print cartridges ● calibrating print cartridges ● calibrating color ● automatically cleaning print cartridges ● manually cleaning the print cartridges ● auto-on and.
calibrating color Perform a color calibration only if the colors in photographs printed with the photo print cartridge are consistently tinted. Before preforming a color calibration, calibrate the printer , then reprint your photograph. If the color is still tinted, then perform a color calibration.
automatically cleaning print cartridges If your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges may be low on ink or may need to be cleaned. Click here to check the print cartridge ink levels. If the print cartridges are not low on ink, follow these steps to clean the print cartridges automatically: 1.
maintaining the printer body Because the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the printer case and adjacent surfaces. To remove smudges, stains, and/or dried ink from the exterior of the printer, use a soft cloth moistened with water.
printer tools The printer software contains a number of useful tools to enhance the printer's performance. Use the printer tools to: ● View estimated ink levels. ● Clean the print cartridges. ● Calibrate the printer. ● Print a test page. ● Perform other functions as needed.
troubleshooting ● printer is not printing ● paper jam ● print quality is poor ● document is misprinted ● photos are not printing correctly ● borderless printing problems ● banners are no.
printer is not printing verify the following ● Printer is connected to the power source. ● Cable connections are secure. ● Printer is turned on. ● Print cartridges are correctly installed . ● Paper or other media is correctly loaded in the In tray.
if the printer still does not print Select the topic below that best describes the problem: ● paper jam ● out of paper message.
error messages out of paper message if the in tray is loaded 1. Verify the following: ❍ There is sufficient paper in the In tray (at least ten sheets). ❍ The In tray is not overly full. ❍ The paper stack is touching the back of the In tray. 2. Slide the paper guides so they fit firmly against the edges of the paper.
print quality is poor streaks and missing lines If your 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 ● Verify that a black print cartridge is installed.
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.
document is misprinted text and images are misaligned If the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then calibrate the printer. document is printed off-center or at an angle 1. Verify that the paper is correctly placed in the In tray. 2. Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the paper.
photos are not printing correctly check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: tab setting Paper/ Quality Size is : Appropriate size Type is : Photo Paper Print Quality : Best colors are tinted or incorrect If colors in photographs appear tinted or incorrect, follow these steps: 1.
Verify that photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the curl 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, click here .
banners are not printing correctly check the paper tray ● Unfold and refold the paper when several sheets feed into the printer at once. ● Confirm that the unattached edge of the banner paper stack is on top and facing the printer. ● Verify that the correct paper for banner printing is used.
printer is slow Several variables can slow the printer's performance. multiple software applications are open The computer does not have sufficient resources for the printer to print at its optimum speed. To increase printer speed, close all unnecessary software applications when printing.
hard drive, the printer processing time will 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 .
minimum system requirements Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements: Microsoft Windows XP Minimum processor speed: Pentium II 233 MHz Required RAM: 128 MB Required free hard disk sp.
automatic two-sided printing problems (if optional Two-Sided Printing Accessory is attached to printer) paper jam occurs inside the two-sided printing accessory See paper jam for instructions. option for two-sided printing cannot be selected Verify the following: ● The Two-Sided Printing Accessory (duplexer) is attached to the printer.
❍ Flip Pages Up is selected for binding along the top (tablet binding). ❍ Flip Pages Up is not selected for binding along the side (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.
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 .
specifications ● printer specifications ● minimum system requirements ● environmental statement ● print cartridge recovery.
printer specifications See the reference guide packaged with your printer for complete printer specifications, including: ● Types, sizes, and weights of paper and other printing media that can be us.
environmental statement Hewlett-Packard continuously improves the design processes of its deskjet printers to minimize the negative impact on the office environment and on the communities where printers are manufactured, shipped, and used.
The extended warranty and product take-back options are not available in all countries/regions. energy consumption This printer was designed with energy conservation in mind. Not only does this save natural resources, but it also saves money without affecting the high performance of the printer.
printing (hp deskjet 5160) Click the appropriate topic below to view an explanation of the printer software: ● print settings ● advanced features ● device status box Click the appropriate topic .
● posters ● banners ● iron-on transfers.
plain paper guidelines In 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: ❍ Letter, Executive, and A4: Pull out the paper length guide.
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.
transparencies guidelines ● For great results, use HP brand inkjet transparency film. ● In tray capacity: Up to 20 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, then pull out the paper length guide.
labels guidelines ● Use only paper labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers. ● Use only full sheets of labels. ● Verify that the labels are not sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the protective backing. ● Do not use plastic or clear labels.
Paper/ Quality Size is : Letter or A4 Type is : Plain Paper 2. Select any other desired print settings , then click OK ..
index cards and other small media guidelines ● 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. ● For instructions on borderless printing, click here .
2. Select any other desired print settings , then click OK ..
greeting cards guidelines ● Unfold pre-folded cards, then place them in the In tray. ● For great results, use HP Greeting Card Paper. ● In tray capacity: Up to 20 greeting cards preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray, then remove all paper from the In tray.
Paper/ Quality Size is : Appropriate card size Type is : Appropriate card type 2. Select any other desired print settings , then click OK ..
hagaki cards guidelines ● 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. ● For instructions on borderless printing, click here . ● In tray capacity: Up to 60 cards preparing to print 1.
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 .
photographs guidelines ● For outstanding results, use HP brand photo paper. ● For high-quality results, use a high-resolution print setting, install a photo print cartridge in the printer, and set the HP digital photography options .
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.
posters guidelines ● After the sections of a poster have been printed, trim the edges of the sheets, then tape the sheets together. ● In tray capacity: Up to 150 sheets preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray, then remove all paper from the In tray.
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.
banners guidelines ● Use HP banner paper for great results. ● Remove any perforated strips from the banner paper before loading it in the In tray. ● In tray capacity: Up to 20 continuous sheets preparing to print 1. Raise the Out tray, then remove all paper from the In tray.
If your software program includes 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.
iron-on transfers guidelines ● Use HP Iron-on Transfers for great results. ● When printing a mirror image, the text and the pictures are horizontally reversed from what appears on the computer screen. ● In tray capacity: Up to 20 sheets preparing to print 1.
If your software program includes an iron-on transfer printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instructions below.
user's guide other languages The User's Guide information is available in Adobe Acrobat format in the following languages. Select from the choices below:.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté HP Deskjet 5160 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du HP Deskjet 5160 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation HP Deskjet 5160, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le HP Deskjet 5160 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le HP Deskjet 5160, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du HP Deskjet 5160.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le HP Deskjet 5160. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei HP Deskjet 5160 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
