HP Deskjet 5850 Color Inkjet Printer - Manual (Page 204)

photos are not printing correctly
check the paper trays
1. Verify that the photo paper is placed in the In tray with the printable side down.
2. Slide the paper forward until it stops.
3. Slide the paper guides firmly against the paper.
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. Calibrate the print cartridges.
2. Reprint the photograph.
3. If colors are still tinted or incorrect, calibrate the color .
A photo print cartridge must be installed for color calibration.
4. Reprint the photograph.
5. If colors are still tinted or incorrect, then open the Printer Properties dialog
box, select the Color tab, then do the following:
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If the colors are too yellow, move the Color Tone slider towards Cooler .
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If the colors are too blue, move the Color Tone slider towards Warmer .
6. Reprint the photograph.
7. If colors are still tinted or incorrect, calibrate the print cartridges.
part of the photograph is faded
fading occurs on the edges of a printout