Me 2000

ISO 9296
(LWAd) 5.2 Bels (A) (LpAm) ( )

Mac OS X 10.1

[52 dB (A)] 39.4 dB (A)

145 mm x

g/m90 g/m90 g/mg/mg/m2

168.6 mm x

40 80% RH ( 70
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(216 x 279 mm) (216 x 356 mm) (184 x 267 mm) A4 (210 x 297 mm) A5 (148 x 210 mm) B5 JIS (182 x 257 mm) 10 (120 x 235 mm) (90 x 205 mm) (105 x 241 mm) A2 (111 x 146 mm) DL (110 x 220 mm) C6 (114 x 162 mm)
76 x 127 mm 102 x 152 mm 127 x 203 mm Ax 148.5 mm 100 x 148 mm mm mm (216 x 279 mm) A4 (210 x 297 mm)
(216 x 279 mm) A4 (210 x 297 mm)
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english

Edition 1 March 2003 Copyright 2003 Hewlett-Packard Company

notice

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard 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. Hewlett-Packard will not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company.

acknowledgements

Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Mac, Macintosh, AppleTalk, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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the hp deskjet 5100 series printer
Thank you for buying an HP Deskjet 5100 series printer! Your printer box contains the following items:
printer setup posters this reference guide printer software CD
5. power supply (some power supplies may have an additional power cord) 6. black print cartridge 7. tri-color print cartridge

If any of these items is missing from the box, talk to your HP dealer or contact the HP Product Support Center. See the setup poster for additional items that might come with your printer.

whats in this guide?

This reference guide contains the following information about your printer:
connectivity. 3 finding information. 4 printer operation. 6 installation troubleshooting. 7 hp support. 10 hp printer limited warranty statement. 11 product specifications. 13 regulatory notices. back cover
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connectivity

This printer has several connectivity options: USB cable Network

network

The printer can be connected to a network in one of two ways: The printer can be connected directly to a computer on a network and then shared with other computers on the network. The printer can be connected to a network with an HP Jetdirect Print Server (such as the HP 175x, HP 310x, or HP 380x), which must be purchased separately. All print server models are not available in all countries/regions.

USB cable

Purchase a Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 full-speed compliant cable. Use with Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP, and/or Macintosh computer systems.
The USB cable should not exceed 3 m (10 ft.) in length.
For instructions on connecting the printer to a network with an HP print server, use the printer software CD and follow the onscreen network setup instructions.
Use an HP Jetdirect External Print Server to connect the printer to a network that supports an AppleTalk or a TCP/IP connection. The HP Jetdirect External Print Server must be purchased separately and is not available in all countries/regions.
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finding information

In addition to this reference guide, several documents are included with the HP printer.

setup poster

The setup poster offers printer software and hardware setup information and installation troubleshooting.

printer assistant

Use Printer Assistant to: View printer documentation, productivity solutions, and additional troubleshooting support Access HP support, shopping links to printer supplies and other HP products, printer and software utilities To view the onscreen users guide from Printer Assistant:

1. Double-click the hp printer assistant

onscreen users guide

To view the onscreen users guide:
english 1. Double-click the HP Director icon on

your computer desktop.

icon on your computer desktop.
2. Click the Help icon. 2. Click users guide.
The HP Photo & Imaging Help screen appears.
3. Click the appropriate HP Deskjet help
The read me offers known software compatibility issues with the Windows operating system. To access the read me, click Start > Programs > Hewlett-Packard > [HP Deskjet printer] > read me
icon from the Contents tab. The Accessing the Onscreen Users Documentation screen appears.
4. Click the onscreen users documentation button.
The onscreen users guide appears within Printer Assistant.
Note: If you do not see the HP Director icon on your desktop, you can access the onscreen user's guide by clicking on the Printer Assistant icon.
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users guides in PDF format The users guide is also available in Arabic and Hebrew in PDF format if you have a computer with the Arabic or Hebrew language set. Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or later is required to view the users guide.
1. Double-click the HP Printer Assistant
An HTML browser is required to view the onscreen users guide. The users guide is designed to be optimally viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later.
1. Insert the printer software CD into the
2. Click users guide. 3. Select users guide is available in other languages at the bottom of the screen.

computers CD-ROM drive.

The HP Deskjet screen is displayed.
2. Double-click the HP Deskjet icon on
the desktop to open the contents of the CD.
3. Select the Users Manuals folder for

your language.

4. Double-click the users guide HTML file
to display the users guide.
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printer operation

For complete information on printer subjects, see the onscreen users guide.

buttons and light

Power button The Power button turns the printer on and off. The light on the Power button stays lit when the printer is printing or ready to print. Pressing the Cancel button cancels the current print job.

Print Cancel button

Print Cartridge Status light
The Print Cartridge Status light turns on or flashes when a print cartridge needs service.

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.

print cartridges

The following print cartridges can be used with the printer:
printer model HP Deskjet 5100 Series print cartridge

black tri-color photo

selection number 58

product number

Not all print cartridges may be packaged with your printer. For information on replacing or maintaining print cartridges, see the onscreen users guide. For information on installing print cartridges, see the setup poster.
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installation troubleshooting
Use the information in this section if you have problems setting up your HP printer. If you need help after the printer is set up, see the onscreen users guide (see page page 4).

problem

The installation program does not start automatically when the CD is inserted.

possible causes

Autorun is disabled. The computer cannot find the autorun.exe program on the CDROM.

solution

1. Insert the printer software CD into the computers CD-ROM drive. Be careful to position the CD correctly. 2. Select Start > Run, then click Browse. 3. Browse to the HPPP CD-ROM icon, then click Open. 4. Select Setup, then click Open. The setup.exe file appears in the Run dialog box. 5. Click OK. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the printer software.
The printer software seemed to install correctly, but the printer name does not appear when File > Print is selected. The printer is not shown in the Printers folder on the Control Panel.

possible cause

Printer driver failed to install.
1. Insert the printer software CD into the computers CD-ROM drive. Be careful to position the CD correctly. 2. Select the Remove All option. 3. Close any virus protection or firewall protection programs or other software programs that are running on the computer.
Note: To close your anti-virus software, follow the manufacturers instructions for disabling the software.
4. Reinstall the printer software: Insert the printer software CD into the CD-ROM drive, Follow the onscreen instructions. 5. After the installation is finished, reactivate your virus protection or firewall protection programs.

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The New Hardware Wizard did not finish.
The Plug and Play operation did not complete.
1. Cancel the New Hardware Wizard. 2. Remove the printer software CD from the CD-ROM drive. 3. Re-insert the printer software CD into the computers CD-ROM drive. a. If nothing happens, select Start > Run, then click Browse. b. Browse to the HPPP CD-ROM icon, then click Open. c. Select Setup, then click Open. The setup.exe file appears in the Run dialog box. d. Click OK. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the printer software.
When I tried installing the printer software the installation stopped. When I tried installing again, the New Hardware Wizard was gone and the USB port was not available.
Operating system terminated the installation before it was complete.
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When I connect a USB cable between the printer and my computer, an Unknown Device message appears.
Note: This is not a problem in Windows 2000. Proceed with the software installation.
Static electricity has built up in the cable between the printer and your computer. You may have a defective USB cable. Your computer may not have the latest BIOS support for USB (contact your computer vendor).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. Unplug the printer from its power cord. Wait approximately 30 seconds. Plug the power cord into the printer. Ensure the USB cable is firmly plugged into the printer. 6. If Unknown Device continues to appear in the New Hardware Found dialog box (and you are not using Windows 2000), replace the USB cable.
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hp support

support process
Follow these steps to troubleshoot the printer:
1. Search the users guide on your
placing a call Call HP support while in front of the computer and printer. Be prepared to provide the following: The printer's model number (located on the label on the front of the printer) The printer's serial number (located on the bottom of the printer) The computers operating system The version of the printer driver Messages displayed at the time the situation occurred Answers to these questions:
Has this situation happened

computer (see page 4).

2. Visit www.hp.com/support to:
Check for software updates. Access online support pages. Send HP an email message for answers to your questions.

english 3. Call HP support.
Support options and availability vary by product, country/region, and language.
before? Can you re-create it?

hp support by phone

free phone support period
One year of free phone support is available to North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America (including Mexico). To determine the duration of free phone support in Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa, please refer to www.hp.com/support. For a list of support phone numbers, see the inside front cover of this guide. Standard phone company charges apply.
Did you add any new hardware or
software on your computer around the time this situation began?
after the free phone support period
After the free phone support period, help is available from HP at an additional cost. Contact your HP dealer or call the support phone number for your country/region for support options.
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hp printer limited warranty statement

hp product

Software Accessories Ink cartridges Printer peripheral hardware (see below for details)
duration of limited warranty
90 days 90 days 90 days 1 year 5. If HP receives, during the applicable warranty period, notice of a defect in any product which is covered by HPs warranty, HP shall either repair or replace the product, at HPs option. 6. If HP is unable to repair or replace, as applicable, a defective product which is covered by HPs warranty, HP shall, within a reasonable time after being notified of the defect, refund the purchase price for the product. 7. HP shall have no obligation to repair, replace, or refund until the customer returns the defective product to HP. 8. Any replacement product may be either new or like-new, provided that it has functionality at least equal to that of the product being replaced. 9. HP products may contain remanufactured parts, components, or materials equivalent to new in performance. 10. HPs Limited Warranty Statement is valid in any country where the covered HP product is distributed by HP. Contracts for additional warranty services, such as on-site service, may be available from any authorized HP service facility in countries where the product is distributed by HP or by an authorized importer.

A. extent of limited warranty
1. Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to the enduser customer that the HP products specified above will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the duration specified above, which duration begins on the date of purchase by the customer. 2. For software products, HPs limited warranty applies only to a failure to execute programming instructions. HP does not warrant that the operation of any product will be uninterrupted or error free. 3. HPs limited warranty covers only those defects that arise as a result of normal use of the product, and does not cover any other problems, including those that arise as a result of: a. Improper maintenance or modification; b. Software, media, parts, or supplies not provided or supported by HP; c. Operation outside the products specifications; d. Unauthorized modification or misuse. 4. For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP ink cartridge or a refilled ink cartridge does not affect either the warranty to the customer or any HP support contract with the customer. However, if printer failure or damage is attributable to the use of a non-HP or refilled ink cartridge, HP will charge its standard time and materials charges to service the printer for the particular failure or damage.
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B. limitations of warranty
TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, NEITHER HP NOR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS MAKES ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
C. limitations of liability
1. To the extent allowed by local law, the remedies provided in this Warranty Statement are the customers sole and exclusive remedies. 2. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, EXCEPT FOR THE OBLIGATIONS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, IN NO EVENT SHALL HP OR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND WHETHER ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
c. Grant the customer additional warranty rights, specify the duration of implied warranties which the manufacturer cannot disclaim, or allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties. 3. FOR CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND, THE TERMS IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLY PERMITTED, DO NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT, OR MODIFY, AND ARE IN ADDITION TO, THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THE HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS.

D. local law

1. This Warranty Statement gives the customer specific legal rights. The customer may also have other rights which vary from state to state in the United States, from province to province in Canada, and from country to country elsewhere in the world. 2. To the extent that this Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local law, this Warranty Statement shall be deemed modified to be consistent with such local law. Under such local law, certain disclaimers and limitations of this Warranty Statement may not apply to the customer. For example, some states in the United States, as well as some governments outside the United States (including provinces in Canada), may: a. Preclude the disclaimers and limitations in this Warranty Statement from limiting the statutory rights of a consumer (e.g., the United Kingdom); b. Otherwise restrict the ability of a manufacturer to enforce such disclaimers or limitations; or
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product specifications

black text print speed *
FastDraft: Up to 19 pages per minute

power requirements

mixed text with color graphics print speed*
FastDraft: Up to 14 pages per minute *These are approximate figures. Exact speed varies with system configuration, software program, and document complexity.

power module

0950-4401 0950-4404

input voltage

100 to 240 Vac (+/- 10%) 120 to 127 Vac (+/- 10%)

input frequency

50 to 60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz) 60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)

memory

8 MB built-in RAM

power consumption

2 watts maximum when off 4 watts maximum when not printing 22 watts maximum average when printing

alignment

Skew: .006 mm/mm (.006 in/in) on plain paper .010 mm/mm (.010 in/in) on HP Transparency films: .006 mm/mm (.006 in/in) on cards

software compatibility

MS Windows compatible (98, Me, 2000, and XP) Macintosh OS 8.6, 9.X, and OS X v10.1+
declared noise emissions in accordance with ISO 9296
Best Mode: Sound power level: LWAd: 5.2 Bels (A) [52 dB (A)] Sound pressure level: LpAm (bystander positions): 39.4 dB (A)

printer dimensions

5150 series: 448.8 mm wide x 145 mm high x 370.5 mm deep 5160 series: 448.8 mm wide x 168.6 mm high x 247 mm deep
media weights (printer only)

Paper:

printer weight
5.2 kg (11.7 lb) without cartridges

operating environment

Maximum operating conditions: Temperature: 5 to 40 degrees C or 41 to 104 degrees F Humidity: 20 to 80 percent RH non-condensing Storage conditions: Temperature: -40 to 70 degrees C, or -40 to 158 degrees F
Letter: 60 to 90 g/m (16 to 24 lb) Legal: 75 to 90 g/m (20 to 24 lb) Envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m (20 to 24 lb) Cards: Up to 200 g/m (110 lb index max) Photo: Up to 280 g/m
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media size

paper:
Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) Legal 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in) Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 in) Ax 297 mm Ax 210 mm B5 JIS 182 x 257 mm envelopes: No. x 235 mm No. x 205 mm No. x 241 mm (4.12 x 9.5 in) Invitation Ax 146 mm (4.38 x 5.75 in) DL 110 x 220 mm (4.33 x 8.66 in) Cx 162 mm (4.49 x 6.38in) index/greeting cards: 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 in) 102 x 152 mm (4 x 6 in) 127 x 203 mm (5 x 8 in) A6 Cards: 105 x 148.5 mm Hagaki: 100 x 148 mm custom size: Width 77 to 215 mm (3.0 to 8.5 in) Length 127 to 355 mm (5.0 to 14 in) labels: Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) Ax 297 mm transparencies: Letter 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in) Ax 297 mm For a complete list of supported media sizes, see the printer software.
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regulatory notices

hewlett-packard company
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Hewlett-Packard Company may cause harmful interference, and void your authority to operate this equipment. Use of a shielded data cable is required to comply with the Class B limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For further information, contact: Hewlett-Packard Company Manager of Corporate Product Regulations 3000 Hanover Street Palo Alto, Ca 94304 (650) 857-1501
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, can cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

regulatory model identification number
For regulatory identification purposes, this product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The Regulatory Model Number for your product is VCVRA-0203. This regulatory number should not be confused with the marketing name (HP Deskjet 5150, HP Deskjet 5650) or product number (c6490a, c8962a, etc.).

LED indicator statement

The display LEDs meet the requirements of EN 60825-1.
Printed on minimum 50% recycled fiber and 30% postconsumer waste. Copyright 2003 Hewlett-Packard Company

*C8989-90003*

C8989-90003 Printed in [country] 03/2003

Borderless printing: Use the entire page surface when printing photos and cards using the borderless printing feature. Print screen: Prints the image displayed on your computer's monitor at the touch of a button. Six-ink upgradeable printing: Enhance photo printing with a photo print cartridge. Digital photo printing: Enhanced digital photo printing capabilities. Ink-backup mode: Ink-backup mode lets you continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of ink. Auto-on and Auto-off: Enable the auto-off feature to place the printer into a low-power, energy-efficient mode after it has been idle for 30 minutes. The printer turns on automatically when you print a file. Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper: Use the printer software to print up to 16 pages on a single sheet of paper. Print Cancel Button: Cancel print jobs at the touch of a button. Optional Two-Sided Printing Accessory: Purchase a Two-Sided Printing Accessory to print two-sided documents automatically.
HP Deskjet 5150 series printer
HP Deskjet 5160 series printer
All printer models are not available in all countries/regions.

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.

guidelines

Do not print borderless documents in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. Open the file in a software application and assign the image size. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to print the image.

printing

Follow these steps to print a borderless document: 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Select one of the borderless paper sizes from the Size is drop-down list. Verify that the paper size you select matches the size of the paper loaded in the In tray.
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.

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.
All print cartridges are not available in all countries/ regions.
print cartridge selection
printer model print cartridge black tri-color photo selection number 58 product number c6656 c6657 c6658
HP Deskjet 5100 Series (except HP Deskjet 5168)

HP Deskjet 5168

Please refer to the graphic instructions located under the printer cover, or the hardcopy reference guide that was included with your printer.
For installation instructions, click here. For storage instructions, click here. For recycling instructions, click here.
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.
Caution! Damage that is directly attributable to modified or refilled HP print cartridges is specifically excluded from the HP printer's warranty coverage.
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). Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer. If the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge.

storing print cartridges

When print cartridges are removed from the printer, store them in a print cartridge protector or an airtight plastic container. A print cartridge protector comes with the photo print cartridge. If you store the print cartridge in an airtight plastic container, make sure that the ink nozzles face down but are not in contact with the container.
inserting the print cartridge into the print cartridge protector
Slide the print cartridge at a slight angle into the protector, and snap it securely in place.
removing the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector
Press down and back on the top of the protector to release the cartridge. Slide the cartridge out of the protector.
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. This program is provided as a free service to HP customers as an environmentally sound solution for these products at end-of-life. It is not available in all countries/regions. To participate, simply request postage-paid return envelopes or bulk boxes via the Web at www.hp.com/recycle. Because HP's unique recycling processes are very sensitive to material contamination, we cannot take back and recycle cartridges from other manufacturers. The end products of the recycling process are used in the manufacture of new products, and HP must ensure the composition of the material is consistent. To do that, we recycle only HP original cartridges. This program does not extend to refilled cartridges. Returned cartridges are separated for purification into raw materials for use in other industries to manufacture new products. Examples of products made from recycled HP print cartridge materials include automobile parts, trays used in microchip fabrication processes, copper wire, steel plates, and the precious materials used in electronics. Depending on the model, HP is able to recycle up to 65% of the print cartridge by weight. The remaining parts that cannot be recycled (ink, foam, and composite parts) are disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.

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.
displaying the printer properties dialog box
Follow these steps to display the Printer Properties dialog box: 1. Open the file you want to print. 2. Click File > Print, then select Properties. The Printer Properties dialog box appears.
The path to the Printer Properties dialog box may vary depending on the software program.
using the printer properties dialog box
The Printer Properties dialog box has several tools that make it easy to use.

buttons and menus

The Printer Properties dialog box has the following features:
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. Help: Offers instructions for using the What's This? help feature.
An Apply button may also appear. The Apply button saves changes to the settings without closing the dialog box.
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. Click What's This? to view more information about the selected item.

paper/quality tab

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. After creating the print task, simply select it when printing envelopes rather that setting each of the print settings separately. Create your own print task or use the specially designed print tasks available in the Print Task Quick Sets drop-down list.

using the advanced features dialog box
Use the Advanced Features dialog box to set these options:
1. Ink Volume: Adjusts the amount of ink printed on a page. Reducing the ink volume reduces the color quality. 2. Dry Time: Provides extra drying time for slow-drying printouts. 3. Low Memory Mode: Allows a document to be printed from a computer that does not have enough memory or disk space to print the document under normal conditions. Using this option may reduce the quality of the printout. The Maximum dpi print quality mode is not available when the printer is in Low

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. Black Print Cartridge Only: Uses the black print cartridge to print grayscale. Optimize For Photocopy or Fax: Uses the black print cartridge to print grayscale suitable for photocopying and faxing.
3. Saturation: Adjusts the intensity of printed colors. 4. Brightness: Adjusts the lightness or darkness of printed colors. 5. Color Tone: Adjusts the warmth or coolness of printed colors. 6. Color Space: See digital photography technologies.
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. Follow these steps to print with PhotoREt technology: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Select Best from the Print Quality drop-down list. 4. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK.
4800 x 1200 optimized dpi
4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is the highest quality resolution for this printer. When 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi is selected in the printer driver, the tri-color printcartridge prints in the 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode. If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is enhanced. A photo print cartridge may be purchased separately if it is not included with your printer. Follow these steps to print in 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi mode: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Paper/Quality tab. 3. Select the appropriate photo paper type from the Paper Type drop-down list. 4. Select Maximum dpi from the Print Quality drop-down list. 5. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK.

Adobe RGB is an emerging color space that offers more colors than sRGB/sYCC, but which only works for images. When printing from a professional application using Adobe RGB, turn off the color management in the application and allow the printer software to manage the color space. Follow these steps to use the Adobe RGB color space: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Paper/Quality tab, the select the following:
An HP photo paper from the Type is drop-down list. Best or Maximum dpi from the Print Quality drop-down list.
3. Select the Color tab. 4. Select Adobe RGB from the Color Space drop-down list. 5. Select any other desired print settings, then click OK. If the the Adobe RGB color space is used for an image which was created in another color space, then printed colors may appear more vivid.

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. 2. Select the following configuration options as desired:
Unload/Load HP Print Screen: Activates or deactivates the utility. Start with Windows: Sets the utility to start when Windows is started. Capture screen: Prints the screen image. Orientation: Toggles between landscape and portrait mode.
Follow these steps to print a screen image: 1. Verify that the HP printer is your computer's default printer. 2. Load either Letter or A4 paper in the In tray. 3. Do one of the following:
To print the entire desktop: Press the Print Screen key on the keyboard. To print only the active window: Press the Alt key and the Print Screen key simultaneously.
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. Follow these steps to activate the auto-off feature: 1. Go to printer maintenance. 2. Click Configure the Printer. 3. Click Configure. 4. Select Activate the Hardware Auto-off feature. 5. Click Apply, then click OK.

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 feature:
buttons and lights paper trays print cartridges ink-backup mode
For a description of the optional Two-Sided Printing Accessory, click here.

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. ink-backup mode
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. power button

print cancel button

Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job.
print cartridge status symbol and light
The Print Cartridge Status light turns on or flashes when a print cartridge needs service.

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.

power button and light

The Power button turns the printer on and off. It may take a few seconds for the printer to turn on after pressing the 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 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.

resume light is flashing

the printer may be out of paper

1. Place paper in the In tray. 2. Press the Resume button on the front of the printer.

there may be a paper jam

Follow these instructions to clear a paper jam.
print cartridge status light is on or flashing
if the light is on and not flashing
Check to see if a print cartridge is low on ink. If a print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge.
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. Otherwise, follow these steps: 1. Open the printer's top cover, remove the black or photo print cartridge, then close the cover. 2. Do one of the following:
If the light is flashing: Open the top cover, replace the print cartridge you removed, then remove the tri-color print cartridge. Go to step 3. If the light is off: There is a problem with the print cartridge you removed. Go to step 3.
3. Manually clean the print cartridge. After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer. If the print cartridge status light continues to flash, replace the print cartridge.

all lights are flashing

the printer may need to be restarted
1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer, then press the Power button to restart the printer. Proceed to step 2 if the lights continue to flash. 2. Press the Power button to turn off the printer. 3. Disconnect the printer's power cord from the electrical outlet. 4. Reconnect the printer's power cord to the electrical outlet. 5. Press the Power button to turn on the printer.

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.
if the paper jam is not cleared
printer does not have a two-sided printing accessory attached printer has a two-sided printing accessory attached
printer does not have a two-sided printing accessory attached
1. Push the two latch handles on the printer's Rear Access Door toward each other, then remove the door.
2. Remove the paper jam from the back of the printer, then replace the Rear Access Door.
3. Press the Resume button.

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. If the paper jam is not cleared, proceed to step 1 below. 1. Press the button on top of the Two-Sided Printing Accessory, then lower the access door.

for photo paper with a tear-off tab
If the border appears below the tear-off tab, then remove the tab.
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. 3. Move the Ink Volume slider toward Light.
The colors in the image may become lighter.
4. Click OK. If the problem persists: 1. Remove the borderless printing media, then load plain paper in the In tray.
2. Press and hold down the Resume button until the printer starts printing a selftest 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. When you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you plan to use immediately. When you have finished printing, return any unused photo paper to the plastic bag. Do not leave unused photo paper in the printer's paper tray. The paper may start to curl, which can reduce the quality of your photographs.

handling

Always hold photo paper by the edges. Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce print quality. If the corners of the photo paper curl more than 10 mm or 3/8 inch, flatten the paper by putting it in the resealable storage bag, then rolling the bag on a table edge until the paper is flat. Photo paper should be flat before printing.
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. Load a stack of plain white paper in the In tray. 2. Go to printer maintenance. 3. Click Calibrate Printer. 4. Click Calibrate, then follow the onscreen instructions.
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.
Distilled water (tap water may contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridge) Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will not stick to the print cartridge
Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing as you clean.

preparing to clean

1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer, then raise the printer cover. 2. Remove the print cartridges and place them on a piece of paper with the nozzle plate facing up.

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
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)
1. buttons and lights 2. paper trays 3. single envelope slot
1. connectivity 2. duplexer (optional)
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 may cause printer failure.
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. Lower the In tray.
2. Pull out the paper length guide to the edge of the In tray. 3. Lower the Out tray.
4. Pull out the Out tray extension.
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

Printed pages are deposited in the Out tray.

1. out tray

To prevent paper from falling out of the tray, pull out the 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.
Do not unfold the Out tray extension stop when printing on legal paper. Only unfold the Out tray extension stop when printing in FastDraft mode on other types of media.

Folding the paper tray

Follow these steps to fold the paper tray: 1. Fold the Out tray extension stop, collapse the Out tray extension, then push the Out tray extension into its storage slot.

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

banners

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
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.
Do not unfold the Out tray extension stop.
3. Place the banner paper in the In tray so that the unattached edge is on top of the paper stack pointing toward the printer.

1. unattached edge

4. Slide the paper width guide firmly against the paper.
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 Paper/ Quality setting Size is: Letter or A4 Type is: hp banner paper

iron-on transfers

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
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 the iron-on transfer paper in the In tray with the printable side down. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
4. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.
If your software program includes an iron-on transfer 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 Paper/ Quality Basics setting Size is: Appropriate paper size Type is: hp iron-on transfer Print Quality: Normal or Best Orientation: Mirror Image

maintenance

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replacing print cartridges calibrating print cartridges calibrating color automatically cleaning print cartridges manually cleaning the print cartridges auto-on and auto-off feature maintaining print cartridges storing and handling photo paper maintaining the printer body removing ink from skin and clothing printer tools

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. To calibrate color: 1. Load plain white paper in the In tray. 2. Verify that a photo print cartridge is installed in the printer. 3. Go to printer maintenance. 4. Click Calibrate Color. 5. Click Calibrate, then follow the onscreen instructions.
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. Go to printer maintenance. 2. Click Clean Cartridges. 3. Click Clean, then follow the onscreen instructions. If your printouts are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridges.
Caution! Clean print cartridges only when it is necessary. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge.
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. When cleaning your printer, keep these tips in mind:
Do not clean the interior of the printer. Keep all fluids away from the interior. Do not use household cleaners or detergent. In the event that a household cleaner or detergent is used on the printer, wipe the printer's exterior surfaces with a soft cloth moistened with water. Do not lubricate the support rod that the print cartridge cradle uses to slide back and forth. Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth.

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.
To access the tools, click here.

troubleshooting

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printer is not printing paper jam print quality is poor document is misprinted photos are not printing correctly borderless printing problems banners are not printing correctly error messages printer lights are on or flashing printer is slow automatic two-sided printing problems if you continue to have problems

the error message 'there was an error writing to LPT1' appears
The printer is connected to the computer with a USB cable, but the cable may not have been attached before installing the software. Uninstall, then reinstall, the software. To uninstall the software, click here.
the error message 'two-way communication cannot be established' or 'printer not responding' appears
The printer may not be able to communicate with the computer if the USB cable is too long. If you receive this error message, ensure the USB cable is not greater than five meters (approximately 16 feet, five inches) in length.

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. If the black text and images on your printouts are faded, you may be printing using only the tri-color print cartridge. Insert a black print cartridge, in addition to the tri-color print cartridge, for optimal black print quality.
Verify that neither of the print cartridges is low on ink. If a print cartridge is low on ink, consider replacing the print cartridge. For the correct part numbers, see print cartridges.
Verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges.

1. plastic tape

Consider selecting a higher print quality.

blank pages print

The protective piece of plastic tape may still be attached to the print cartridges. Verify that the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridges. The print cartridges may be out of ink. Replace one or both empty print cartridges.
too much or too little ink appears on the page
adjust the ink volume and dry time
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.
3. Click OK, then click OK again.

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. 3. Reprint the document.
parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place
Open the Printer Properties and confirm the following options: tab Basics Paper/ Quality Effects Finishing setting Orientation: Verify the appropriate orientation Size is: Verify the appropriate paper size Scale to Fit: Select to scale text and graphics to the paper Poster Printing: Verify that Off is selected

Extended warranty: Details can be found in the reference guide that came with your printer. Replacement parts and consumables are available for three (3) years after production has stopped. Product take-back: To return this product to HP at the end of its useful life, go to www.hp.com/recycle. To return empty print cartridges to HP, see print cartridge recovery.
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. This product qualifies for the ENERGY STAR Program. ENERGY STAR is a voluntary program established to encourage the development of energy-efficient office products.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered service mark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Hewlett-Packard Company has determined that this product meets ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy consumption in standby mode: See the reference guide for energy consumption specifications. Energy consumption in off-mode: When the printer is off, an amount of energy is still being consumed. Energy consumption can be prevented by turning the printer power off, then disconnecting the end of the printer power cord from the electrical source.
printing (hp deskjet 5160)
Click the appropriate topic below to view instructions for printing on various types of media:
plain paper envelopes transparencies labels index cards and other small media greeting cards hagaki cards photographs
posters banners iron-on transfers
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. Legal: Pull out the paper length guide, then pull out the In tray extension.
4. Place the paper in the In tray. 5. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.

1. plain paper

6. Lower the Out tray.
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then select the following: tab Paper/ Quality setting Size is: Appropriate paper size Type is: Plain Paper
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. 3. Place the transparencies in the In tray, with the printable side down and the adhesive strip facing up and toward the printer.