HP Professional 5100 Guía de usuario

user's guide To find an answer to a question, select a topic beneath the picture of your printer model: ● notices ● special features ●

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 com

4. Slide the paper guides firmly against the envelopes.5. Lower the Out tray.printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the fo

printing (hp deskjet 5150)Click the appropriate topic below to view an explanation of the printer software:● print settings ● advanced feature

● banners ● iron-on transfers

device status boxThe Device Status Box appears each time the printer prints a file. The following items are displayed:1. Ink Levels: Approximate ink

printing a documentbasic printing instructionsFollow these steps to print a document:1. Open the file you want to print.2. Click File > Print.3.

postersguidelines● After the sections of a poster have been printed, trim the edges of the sheets, then tape the sheets together. ● In tray ca

tab settingPaper/Quality Size is: Appropriate sizeType is: Plain PaperFinishing Poster Printing: 2 x 2, 3 x 3, 4 x 4, or 5 x 5Basics Orientation: Appr

plain paperguidelinesIn tray capacity: Up to 150 sheetspreparing to print1. Remove all paper from the In tray.2. Slide the paper width guide all the

Paper/Quality Size is: Appropriate paper sizeType is: Plain Paper2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK.

envelopesguidelines● Avoid using envelopes that: have clasps or windows; have thick, irregular, or curled edges; are shiny or embossed; are wrinkl

ink-backup modeInk-backup mode allows the printer to operate using only one print cartridge. It is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from th

printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following:tab settingPaper/Quality Size is: Appropriate envelope sizeType is: Pla

transparenciesguidelines● For great results, use HP brand inkjet transparency film.● In tray capacity: Up to 20 sheetspreparing to print1. Re

labelsguidelines● Use only paper labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers.● Use only full sheets of labels.● Verify that

2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK.

index cards and other small mediaguidelines● Use only cards and small media that meet the printer's paper size specifications. For specificat

printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following:tab settingPaper/Quality Size is: Appropriate paper sizeType is: Approp

greeting cardsguidelines● Unfold pre-folded cards, then place them in the In tray.● For great results, use HP Greeting Card Paper.● In tra

2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK.

hagaki cardsguidelines● Use only cards and small media that meet the printer's paper size specifications. For specifications, see the referen

printing1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following:tab settingPaper/Quality Size is: An available hagaki or borderless hag

replacing print cartridgesBefore buying replacement print cartridges, verify the correct part numbers.The printer can operate with only one print cart

photographsguidelines● For outstanding results, use HP brand photo paper.● For high-quality results, use a high-resolution print setting, inst

❍ 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. R

Paper/Quality Size is: Appropriate photo paper sizeType is: Appropriate HP photo paper typePrint Quality: Normal, Best, or Maximum dpihp Digital Photo

bannersguidelines● Use HP banner paper for great results.● Remove any perforated strips from the banner paper before loading it in the In tray

If your software program includes a banner printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instru

iron-on transfersguidelines● Use HP Iron-on Transfers for great results.● When printing a mirror image, the text and the pictures are horizont

1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following:tab settingPaper/Quality Size is: Appropriate paper sizeType is: hp iron-on tran

maintenance● replacing print cartridges ● calibrating print cartridges ● calibrating color ● automatically cleaning print cartridges ●

calibrating colorPerform a color calibration only if the colors in photographs printed with the photo print cartridge are consistently tinted.Before p

automatically cleaning print cartridgesIf your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges may be lo

remove the plastic tape.Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink fai

maintaining the printer bodyBecause the printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear on the printer case and a

printer toolsThe printer software contains a number of useful tools to enhance the printer's performance.Use the printer tools to:● View esti

troubleshooting● printer is not printing ● paper jam ● print quality is poor ● document is misprinted ● photos are not printing co

printer is not printingverify the following● Printer is connected to the power source.● Cable connections are secure.● Printer is turned o

if the printer still does not printSelect the topic below that best describes the problem:● paper jam ● out of paper message

error messagesout of paper messageif the in tray is loaded1. Verify the following:❍ There is sufficient paper in the In tray (at least ten sheets

print quality is poorstreaks and missing linesIf your printed pages are missing lines or dots or if streaks appear, the print cartridges may be low on

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 slid

document is misprintedtext and images are misalignedIf the text and images on your printouts are misaligned, then calibrate the printer.document is pr

photos are not printing correctlycheck the printer propertiesOpen the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options:tab settingPaper/

print cartridges These print cartridges can be used with the printer. ● black print cartridge ● tri-color print cartridge ● photo print ca

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 th

banners are not printing correctlycheck the paper tray● Unfold and refold the paper when several sheets feed into the printer at once.● Confir

printer is slowSeveral variables can slow the printer's performance.multiple software applications are openThe computer does not have sufficient

hard drive, the printer processing time will be longer.1. Verify that the computer's hard disk space, RAM, and processor speed meet system requi

minimum system requirementsYour computer must meet the following minimum requirements:Microsoft Windows XPMinimum processor speed: Pentium II 233 MHzR

automatic two-sided printing problems(if optional Two-Sided Printing Accessory is attached to printer) paper jam occurs inside the two-sided printing

❍ Flip Pages Up is selected for binding along the top (tablet binding).❍ Flip Pages Up is not selected for binding along the side (book bindin

if you continue to have problemsIf you continue to have problems after investigating the troubleshooting topics, shut down, then restart your computer

specifications● printer specifications ● minimum system requirements ● environmental statement ● print cartridge recovery

printer specificationsSee the reference guide packaged with your printer for complete printer specifications, including:● Types, sizes, and weight

For print cartridge ink capacity, see the information included in the print cartridge packaging. For great performance from your HP printer, use only

environmental statementHewlett-Packard continuously improves the design processes of its deskjet printers to minimize the negative impact on the offic

The extended warranty and product take-back options are not available in all countries/regions.energy consumptionThis printer was designed with energ

printing (hp deskjet 5160)Click the appropriate topic below to view an explanation of the printer software:● print settings ● advanced feature

● posters ● banners ● iron-on transfers

plain paperguidelinesIn tray capacity: Up to 150 sheetspreparing to print1. Raise the Out tray, then remove all paper from the In tray.2. Slide the

1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following:tab settingPaper/Quality Size is: Appropriate paper sizeType is: Plain Paper2.

transparenciesguidelines● For great results, use HP brand inkjet transparency film.● In tray capacity: Up to 20 sheetspreparing to print1. Ra

labelsguidelines● Use only paper labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers.● Use only full sheets of labels.● Verify that

Paper/Quality Size is: Letter or A4Type is: Plain Paper2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK.

index cards and other small mediaguidelines● Use only cards and small media that meet the printer's paper size specifications. For specificat

maintaining print cartridgesThe following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality:● Keep all print cartrid

2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK.

greeting cardsguidelines● Unfold pre-folded cards, then place them in the In tray.● For great results, use HP Greeting Card Paper.● In tra

Paper/Quality Size is: Appropriate card sizeType is: Appropriate card type2. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK.

hagaki cardsguidelines● Use only cards and small media that meet the printer's paper size specifications. For specifications, see the referen

Paper/Quality Size is: An available hagaki or borderless hagaki card sizeType is: An available hagaki paper typePrint Quality: Normal or Best2. Selec

photographsguidelines● For outstanding results, use HP brand photo paper.● For high-quality results, use a high-resolution print setting, inst

5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.6. Lower the Out tray.printing If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follo

postersguidelines● After the sections of a poster have been printed, trim the edges of the sheets, then tape the sheets together. ● In tray ca

tab settingPaper/Quality Size is: Appropriate sizeType is: Plain PaperFinishing Poster Printing: 2 x 2, 3 x 3, 4 x 4, or 5 x 5Basics Orientation: Appr

bannersguidelines● Use HP banner paper for great results.● Remove any perforated strips from the banner paper before loading it in the In tray

Caution! Do not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge may damage it.

If your software program includes a banner printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the instru

iron-on transfersguidelines● Use HP Iron-on Transfers for great results.● When printing a mirror image, the text and the pictures are horizont

If your software program includes an iron-on transfer printing feature, follow the instructions provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow

user's guide other languages The User's Guide information is available in Adobe Acrobat format in the following languages. Select from the c

print cartridge recoveryCustomers interested in recycling their genuine HP print cartridges can participate in HP's empty print cartridge return

print settingsThe printer is controlled by software installed on your computer. Use the printer software, known as the printer driver, to change the p

notices ● notices and acknowledgements ● terms and conventions ● accessibility

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 a

● finishing tab ● effects tab ● basics tab ● color tab Printer features, and instructions on how to use them, are subject to change.

print task quick setsUse print task quick sets to print with or save print settings you use often.For example, if you frequently print envelopes, you

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 qu

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 qu

paper/quality tabThe Paper/Quality tab allows you to set these options: 1. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets.2. Size is: Size of pape

the most amount of ink and requires a large amount of disk space.9. hp Digital Photography: See printing digital photographs.10. Printing Tips: Prin

setting a custom paper sizeUse the Custom Paper Size dialog box to print on a special paper size.defining a custom paper sizeFollow these steps to def

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

printing digital photographsThe printer has several features to enhance the quality of digital photographs.opening the hp digital photography options

notices and acknowledgementshewlett-packard company noticesThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.Hewlett-Pack

images.5. Sharpness: Adjust image sharpness to preference. Click Automatic to allow the printer driver to automatically sharpen the image.6. Smoothi

finishing tabThe 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-

two-sided printingUse one of the following methods to print two-sided documents:● manual two-sided printing ● automatic two-sided printing (du

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

1. landscape 2. portrait5. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK.The printer prints the odd-numbered pages first.6. Once the odd-n

❍ Tablet binding with landscape orientation: Reload the paper as shown below: 7. Click Continue to print the even-numbered pages.automatic two-s

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

❍ For tablet binding: Select Flip Pages Up. 1. landscape 2. portrait6. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK.After the first sid

two-sided printing accessory (duplexer)The duplexer is a special hardware device that enables the printer to automatically print on both sides of a pa

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

terms and conventionsThe following terms and conventions are used in the user's guide.termsThe HP Deskjet printer may be referred to as the HP pr

changing default settingsUse the taskbar icon to change the printer's default print settings. The default print settings apply to all documents p

printing a bookletBooklet printing automatically arranges and resizes the pages of a document so when the document is folded into a booklet, the page

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:❍ Ri

❍ 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 prom

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:❍

❍ 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 unc

printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paperThe printer software allows you to print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper. Th

effects tabThe Effects tab allows you to set the following options: 1. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets.2. Print Document On: Prints

watermarksWatermarks appear as background printing on documents.applying an existing watermark to a documentFollow these steps to apply an existing wa

Only unchecked.5. Print the document according to the instructions for the paper type.creating or changing a watermarkFollow these steps to create or

Do not clean the interior of the printer.

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? dialo

basics tabThe Basics tab allows you to set the following options: 1. Print Task Quick Sets: See print task quick sets.2. Orientation: Specify the pa

❍ Collate: Prints each copy of the document in its entirety when printing multiple copies.5. Print Preview: Select to view the layout of a docume

advanced featuresPrinting photographs, transparencies, or documents with graphics may require you to set options on the Advanced Features dialog box.o

Memory Mode.

color tabThe 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

digital photography technologiesThe printer software offers several technical features for printing digital photgraphs.● PhotoREt ● 4800 x 120

Exif Print (Exchangeable Image File Format 2.2) is an international digital imaging standard that simplifies digital photography and enhances printed

color space Color space defines the range of colors that can be printed. The printer software translates the colors of your document from their curren

printing a screen imageUse the HP Print Screen Utility to print the image displayed on your computer's monitor.configuring the hp print screen ut

accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of features that make it accessible for people with disabilities. visual The printer software is acces

auto-on and auto-off featureauto-onAuto-on is a default feature of the printer. The printer automatically turns on when you print a file.auto-offEnabl

getting started (hp deskjet 5150) For an overview of the printer features and the optional Two-Sided Printing Accessory, click here.Click the appropri

printer featuresThe HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1. buttons and lights 2. paper trays 1. print cart

1. connectivity 2. two-sided printing accessory (optional)

buttons and lightsUse the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job. The printer lights give you visual cu

the printer on and off may cause printer failure.

printer lights are on or flashingwhat the lights indicateThe printer lights indicate the printer status. 1. power light 2. resume light 3. print cartr

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.

paper jamfollow these steps1. Press the Resume button.2. If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from the label shee

4. Print the document.printer has a two-sided printing accessory attached1. Press the buttons on the left and right sides of the Two-Sided Printing

special featuresCongratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features:● Borderless printing: U

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

borderless printing problemsWhen printing borderless printouts, follow these guidelines:● Verify that the paper size specified in the Size is drop

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.

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. Ve

If the border appears above the tear-of tab, then calibrate the printer. ink smearsFollow these steps if ink smears appear on the back of the printou

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

storing and handling photo paperFollow these instructions to maintain the quality of your HP brand photo paper.storage● Keep unused photo paper in

calibrating print cartridgesThe printer automatically calibrates the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is installed. You can also calibrate

manually cleaning the print cartridgesIf the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris may accumulate on the print cartridge co

1. clean only the copper contactsRepeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on a clean swab.3. Insert the print cartridges in the prin

borderless printingBorderless 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

removing ink from skin and clothingFollow these instructions to remove ink from skin and clothing:to remove ink from... do this...skinWash the affecte

paper traysThe printer has two paper trays: an In tray and an Out tray. 1. out tray 2. in trayin trayThe In tray holds paper or other media to be prin

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 extensionWhen p

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,

connectivity● USB ● networking ❍ connecting via a networked computer ❍ using an hp jetdirect print server

USBThe 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.

networkingSelect the appropriate networking option:● connecting via a networked computer ● using an hp jetdirect print server

connecting via a networked computerThe printer can be connected directly to a computer on a network and then shared with other computers on the networ

using an hp jetdirect print serverThe printer can be connected to a network with an HP Jetdirect Print Server.For instructions on using an HP Jetdirec

getting started (hp deskjet 5160) For an overview of the printer features and the optional Two-Sided Printing Accessory, click here.Click the appropri

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 p

printer featuresThe HP printer has several features to make printing easier and more efficient. 1. buttons and lights 2. paper trays 3. single enve

1. connectivity 2. duplexer (optional)

buttons and lightsUse the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job. The printer lights give you visual cu

paper traysFor information about the paper tray, select one of the topics below:● unfolding the paper tray ● in tray ● out tray ● Fold

in trayThe In tray holds paper and other media to be printed. 1. in traypaper width guideAdjust the paper width guide to print on different sizes of

1. paper length guidein tray extensionTo print on large paper, such as legal paper, pull out the paper length guide to the edge of the In tray, then

1. out tray extensionWhen printing in FastDraft mode, pull out the Out tray extension, expand the Out tray extension, then unfold the Out tray extens

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 sto

envelopesguidelines● Avoid using envelopes that: have clasps or windows; have thick, irregular, or curled edges; are shiny or embossed; are wrinkl