HP Deskjet 5740 Color Inkjet Printer - Manual (Page 77)

Photos are not printing correctly
● Reload the paper tray
● Check the printer settings
● Colors are tinted or incorrect
● Horizontal lines appear on a photo
● Part of the photo is faded
Reload the paper tray
1 Place the photo paper in the In tray with the side to be printed on facing down.
Verify that the photo paper is flat.
2 Slide the paper forward until it stops.
3 Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
Do not press the guide so firmly against the paper that the paper bends or curls.
Check the printer settings
1 Open the Page Setup dialog box.
2 In the Page Attributes panel, verify the following settings:
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Paper Size: The appropriate paper size
– Orientation: The appropriate orientation
3 Open the Print dialog box.
4 In the Paper Type/Quality panel, verify the following settings:
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Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type
– Quality: Best or Maximum dpi
5 Use the HP digital photography options for photo enhancement.
Colors are tinted or incorrect
If colors in photos appear tinted or incorrect, follow these steps:
1
Align the print cartridges.
2 Reprint the photo.
3 If colors are still tinted or incorrect, calibrate the color .
Both a photo print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge must be installed for color
calibration.
4 Reprint the photo.
5 If colors continue to appear tinted or incorrect, open the Print dialog box, select the
Paper Type/Quality panel, and then select Color Options.
6 Adjust the colors.
Here are some guidelines to follow:
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If the colors are too yellow, move the Color Tone slider toward Cooler.
– If the colors are too blue, move the Color Tone slider toward Warmer.
7 Reprint the photo.
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