reviewer’s guide
hp deskjet 5650/5652
professional
photo quality
Welcome
Welcome to the Reviewer’s Guide for the new HP Deskjet 5650 series color inkjet printer. This guide
was developed to help explain the key features and benefits of the printer, as well as how to operate
your test unit and evaluate its performance.
The HP Deskjet 5650 series color inkjet printer is the next generation of the HP Deskjet 5550 series
introduced in 2002. This latest version provides home and business users with professional photoquality color, laser-quality black text, fast speeds, and time-saving convenience features. Photo
enthusiasts will appreciate additional capabilities, from borderless photo printing to optional six-ink
color printing, included HP Photo & Imaging software, and Exif Print 2.2 support.
With its full-featured, professional performance, the HP Deskjet 5650 handles a variety of printing
needs, from brochures, newsletters, and correspondence to photos, cards, and educational and creative
projects. Optional automatic two-sided printing, a 250-sheet plain paper tray, and Ethernet and wireless
networking options allow for expanded printing capabilities as customers’ needs grow.
The HP Deskjet 5650 comes in two models: the HP Deskjet 5650 and the HP Deskjet 5652. Both models
feature borderless photo printing, fast, professional performance, and optional networking. The HP Deskjet
5652 includes an automatic duplexer for automatic two-sided printing.
Finding information
The following items included with your evaluation unit provide a variety of information: HP Deskjet
5650 Reviewer’s Guide and Tip Sheet—highlight key features and benefits of the printer, how to
operate your test unit, and evaluate its performance. Setup Poster—illustrates how to set up the printer
and install the printer software. HP Deskjet 5600 Series Reference Guide—an overview that provides
installation, troubleshooting, and warranty information. Onscreen User’s Guide—an electronic
reference document that provides detailed installation and use information. HP Printer Release
Notes—list hardware and software compatibility with the printer.
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Company information
Corporate Headquarters:
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Contents
Welcome .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Finding information ............................................................................................................................................................................. 1
Contacts ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Evaluation unit return information ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Company information......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Key features of the HP Deskjet 5650 color inkjet printer ................................................................................................. 4
What’s NEW! ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 5-7
Flexible border printing ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Quick sets ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Minimize margins......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Print quality selector button .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Booklet printing ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Watermarks .................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Robust paper handling ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Automatic two-sided printing accessory ............................................................................................................................ 8
Optional 250-sheet plain paper tray .................................................................................................................................... 8
Network-capable ................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Ethernet ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
802.11b ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Easy photo printing using HP Photo & Imaging software ............................................................................................ 10
Professional photo quality ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
PhotoREt IV .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Adobe RGB .................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Exif Print ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
NEW calibrate color option ................................................................................................................................................... 12
HP digital photography options ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Existing HP technologies .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Installation and setup .................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Evaluating the HP Deskjet 5650 color inkjet printer ........................................................................................................ 17
General evaluation guidelines .............................................................................................................................................. 17
Selecting print settings ........................................................................................................................................................... 17
Appendix
Appendix A: Evaluating print quality ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Appendix B: Evaluating print performance (speed) ............................................................................................................. 20
Appendix C: HP customer support ............................................................................................................................................. 23
Appendix D: Technical specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 24
Appendix E: Supplies & accessories ........................................................................................................................................... 25
HP and the HP logo are property of Hewlett-Packard Company. All other brands and their products are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective holders. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Key features of the HP Deskjet 5650 color inkjet printer
The new HP Deskjet 5650 series color inkjet printer delivers fast, professional performance and innovative
convenience features:
Improved speeds—print up to 21 pages per
minute in black text, up to 15 pages per minute in
color—a 20 percent improvement over its
predecessor, the HP Deskjet 5550 series.
NEW! Flexible border printing—print with or
without borders on standard-size photo and
brochure papers up to 8.5 x 11 inches.
NEW! Print quality selector button—select
print quality settings simply and directly from the
printer front panel
Easy photo printing—included HP Photo &
Imaging software for capturing, personalizing, and
sharing images; new quick-set print settings streamline printing
Optional 250-sheet plain paper tray1—increase paper handling capabilities by adding an optional
250-sheet plain paper tray for up to 400-sheet combined-tray capacity.
Optional automatic two-sided printing—save up to 50 percent on paper consumption and office
file space.2
Network-capable—link multiple computers to the Deskjet 5650 using optional HP Jetdirect wired and
wireless print accessories.3
Optional six-ink printing4—produce true-to-life, long lasting digital photo prints using HP’s specially
formulated photo inks and photo papers
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Optional HP 250-sheet plain paper tray is not included; sold separately.
The HP Two-Sided Printing Accessory is included with the HP Deskjet 5652; it is available for purchase separately, for
use with the HP Deskjet 5650.
3 Optional HP Jetdirect wired and wireless print accessories are not included; please purchase separately.
4 Six-ink photo printing available with separate purchase of HP 58 photo cartridge; not included
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What’s NEW!
The HP Deskjet 5650 series incorporates new software and hardware features that expand printing
options and help simplify the overall printing experience.
Flexible border printing
The Deskjet 5650 series offers the flexibility to print photos with or without
borders. Borderless printing lets you print to the paper’s edge on all four sides of
standard-size photo and brochure papers up to 8.5 x 11 inches for full-bleed digital
photo prints—no special photo paper with tear-off tabs or strips is required. (See
Appendix D for borderless media sizes). Bordered and borderless printing options
are easily accessible from the HP Deskjet 5600 series printer software.
To print a borderless photo, open the
Print Properties dialog box, click on
the Paper/Quality tab and select a
borderless paper size from the Size is
menu. Or, click on the Borderless
Photo box on the Paper/Quality tab.
Checking this box changes the paper
in the Size is menu to the borderless
equivalent of whatever size has
already been selected. The image
size is automatically increased to fill the selected paper size.
A Borderless Auto Fit option automatically matches your
borderless photo to the selected paper size. The feature is
available only if a borderless paper size is selected. Simply
check the box next to Borderless Auto Fit (after selecting a borderless paper size). The printer will
automatically size the borderless photo to fit the selected
paper type, including orientation changes if needed.
New quick sets
A new quick set feature simplifies printing tasks by providing
a shortcut to various print settings. You can choose from a
list of print settings from the Print Task Quick Sets menu on
the Paper/Quality tab, or create your own customized print
settings from any tab in the Print Properties dialog box.
Quick Sets allow you to customize print settings for most
common print tasks, eliminating the need to make selections
each time you print.
Minimize margins
A new Minimize Margins feature enables printing close to
the edge of the paper. Simply specify the printing margins you want to use in your operating system or
application software page-setup menu; the printer automatically adjusts printing margins.
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Print quality selector button
The Deskjet 5650 series offers two methods for selecting print quality settings: the printer software and a
new Print quality Selector button.
The Print Quality Selector button makes it easy to select print quality settings directly from the front
panel. You must first ensure that the Print Quality Selector button is enabled from the printer software in
order to use this feature:
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Open the Print Properties dialog box.
Select the Paper/Quality tab.
Select Use Print Quality Selector from the Print Quality menu.
Click OK.
After verifying that the Print Quality Selector is enabled from the printer software, simply press the
Print Quality Selector button on the front panel to select either: FastNormal, Normal, or Best print
settings.
Print Quality Selector icons on the front panel light up or flash to
indicate the selected print quality setting.
To change a selection, simply push the
button until the icon representing the print
Print Quality
Selector button
quality you want to use appears lit.
Fast Normal icon
Once a selection is made, all print jobs will
print in the selected mode until you select a
new print quality setting. If no selection is made, the printer
automatically defaults to Normal mode. The print quality setting
cannot be changed, once a document begins printing. If a new
print quality setting is selected, the setting will be applied to the
next print job.
Note: When an icon is lit, it indicates the
selected print setting. If an icon is lit and
another icon flashes, the illuminated icon
indicates the print setting selected for the
current print job. The flashing icon indicates
the setting selected for the next print job.
Print Quality
Selector button
Normal icon
The Print Quality Selector button offers quick, convenient control
over print quality settings. With the ability to change print settings directly from the front panel, users will
be less apt to inadvertently print a job with an inappropriate
print setting, and thereby avoid mistakes that
can waste time and paper.
Print Quality
Selector button
Best icon
Print quality settings can also be selected in the
printer software from the Print Quality menu
on the Paper/Quality tab. Two print settings,
FastDraft and Maximum dpi, can only be
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selected from the printer software (see the section on selecting print settings on page 17).
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Booklet printing
The Deskjet 5600 series printer software has a
new Booklet Layout feature that makes it easy to
produce booklets for binding. The Booklet Layout
feature automatically arranges and resizes the
pages of a document so that when the document
is folded into a booklet, the page order is correct.
The Booklet Layout menu lists various options for
booklet binding. The menu is accessible from the
Finishing tab in the Print Properties dialog box.
Watermarks
The Deskjet 5600 series printer software has a
watermark feature for applying a word or short
phrase to the first page or all pages of a
document.
You can select an existing watermark from a list of
options under the Watermark menu, such as
CONFIDENTIAL or DRAFT, or create your own
watermark. The font, size, color, and angle of the
word or phrase may all be adjusted from the
Watermarks menu on the Effects tab in the Print
Properties dialog box.
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Robust paper handling
The HP Deskjet 5650 series supports a wide variety of media, from plain, inkjet and photo papers to
greeting card, transparency and brochure papers. Versatile paper handling options offer expanded
performance and save on paper consumption and file space. Paper handling features vary by model.
Please see the descriptions below for details.
The HP Two-Sided Printing Accessory and optional 250-sheet plain paper tray may be included with your
evaluation unit. If so, we encourage you to give them a try. Please follow the setup instructions in the Setup
Poster and Quick Tip Guide included with your evaluation package.
Automatic two-sided printing
The Deskjet 5652 offers efficient paper handling with a two-sided printing accessory for completely
automatic two-sided printing. The HP Two-Sided Printing Accessory (C8955A) is available for purchase
separately, for use with the Deskjet 5650 printer.
The HP Two-Sided Printing Accessory makes it easy to
print two-sided documents, from lengthy reports to
newsletters, brochures, and greeting cards. The printer
driver and module work together to print the first side
of a page, reverse the page back into the module, and
then print the second side of the page, for completely
automatic two-sided printing.
To select automatic two-sided printing, click on the
Finishing tab from the Print Properties dialog box.
Select Print on Both Sides and then select Automatic.
Optional 250-sheet plain paper tray
The Deskjet 5650 series includes a large capacity,150sheet input paper tray that accommodates a variety of
media. An optional 250-sheet plain paper tray increases total capacity up to 400 sheets. The HP 250-Sheet
Plain Paper Tray (Q3447A) is available for purchase separately, for use with the Deskjet 5650 and Deskjet
5652 printers.
The high-capacity, optional paper tray saves time, by requiring
fewer interventions to re-stock the paper trays. Home and office
professionals can keep the 250-sheet paper tray filled with plain
office paper and use the main input tray for letterhead,
transparencies, labels or other media. This eliminates the need to
stop and change paper when printing transparencies for
presentations, letters for special mailings, or photo printing.
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Network-capable
The Deskjet 5650 series offers USB (Universal Serial Bus) and parallel ports for personal printing. The USB
port supports USB PCs (Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP) and USB-connect Macintosh computers.
For network printing, add an optional HP Jetdirect external Ethernet print server, or an 802.11b wireless
print server.
Optional external printer sharing with Ethernet
HP Jetdirect external Ethernet print servers provide convenient wired options for sharing the Deskjet 5650
series. HP’s market-leading Jetdirect family of products includes options for external Ethernet and fullfeatured Ethernet in parallel and USB configurations (see Appendix E for details).
HP Jetdirect external print servers provide home and office professionals with a number of benefits:
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Flexibility—locate the printer anywhere in the home or office, connected to a 10/100BaseTX Ethernet
network.
Versatility—connect and share the printer in a variety of network environments simultaneously;
Internet connection lets users take advantage of imaging and printing e-services.
Cost of ownership—Small- to medium-size businesses can affordably share the printer among twoto-three person workgroups.
Fully compatible with HP’s WebJet Admin network printer management software
Wireless printer sharing with 802.11b
The Deskjet 5650 series supports wireless printing with 802.11b via the HP Wireless Print
Server wp110, or the HP Jetdirect 380x external USB wireless 802.11b print server.
HP wireless print servers offer an easy and cost-effective way to
share the printer with fast, wireless printing at transmission speeds
up to 11 mbps from up to 100 feet away using an IEEE 802.11b enabled computer.
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Easy photo printing using HP Photo & Imaging software
The new HP Photo & Imaging software version 2.0, included with the Deskjet 5650 series offers
convenient tools for capturing, editing and sharing images. The software coordinates the functions of
various HP imaging devices that work with it, such as HP digital cameras, scanners, printers, and all-inones.
The HP Photo & Imaging
software automatically installs
with the HP Deskjet 5600 series
printer software (see the section
on Installation and Setup). You
can select the HP imaging device
you want to use with the
software, launch software
settings and screens, and view onscreen help, all from the HP Director. To open the HP Director, doubleclick on the HP Director icon on your desktop. Scanned images and images uploaded from memory cards
are automatically sent and displayed in the HP Photo & Imaging Gallery.
HP Photo & Imaging Gallery
The HP Photo & Imaging Gallery (Windows) automatically launches upon completion of the scanning or
unloading process and displays small ‘thumbnail’ versions of the images you scan or save to your
computer. The gallery provides access to various photo functions, such as viewing and editing images.
HP Image Editor
The HP Image Editor has image enhancement tools for editing and personalizing photos prior to emailing, faxing or printing. You can crop or rotate images, add text, remove red eye, or apply advanced
editing techniques. To open the HP Image Editor, double-click on an image in the HP Photo & Imaging
Gallery.
HP Instant Share
HP Instant Share makes it easy to share digital
photos from your desktop. You can e-mail photos,
post photos to a photo web site, or have photos
printed by a photo finisher. There’s no need to send
large files via an e-mail attachment, so sharing
digital photos is quick and easy—both for you and
the recipient.
HP Memories Disc Creator
If you have an internal or external CD writer, you can use the HP Memories Disc Creator to create a photo
slide show for viewing on a computer or television with a VCD 2.0 compatible DVD player.
Simply upload your images to your computer, insert a CD in your CD writer, and select the images you
want to use from the HP Photo & Imaging Gallery. Double-click on the Memories Disc icon in the HP
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Photo & Imaging Gallery to launch the Memories Disc Creator software. The software guides you through
the process of creating a photo slide show.
Professional photo quality
The Deskjet 5650 series offers industry leading HP inkjet printing technologies—including optional six-ink
color printing with HP color layering technology from PhotoREt IV (available with the separate purchase of
an HP photo cartridge; not included)5 and HP digital photography enhancements—for true-to-life,
professional photo quality.
HP color layering technology from PhotoREt IV
The Deskjet 5650 series offers optional six-ink color printing with HP
PhotoREt IV color layering technology. HP PhotoREt IV provides enhanced
photo-quality printing performance, including advanced photographic
reproduction, color accuracy and image clarity.
HP PhotoREt IV printers use the HP 58 photo cartridge to provide six-ink
printing in combination with the HP 57 tri-color print cartridge. The HP 58
photo cartridge contains specially formulated reduced dye-load inks in
light cyan and light magenta and a dye-based photo black ink. The HP 57
tri-color cartridge contains full dye-load inks in cyan, magenta and yellow.
Specially formulated HP photo inks work with HP photo media to provide extended fade resistance for
long lasting digital photo prints. In addition to using six color inks, HP color layering technology from
PhotoREt IV combines small ink drops, uniform dot placement, and precise algorithms to create an
extensive number of colors per printed dot. Advanced HP color imaging technologies make optimal use
of the printer’s broad color gamut, enabling HP PhotoREt IV printers to produce more than 1.2 million
colors, from lifelike skin tones and light tones, to bright, vibrant shades.
Customer benefits of HP color layering technology from
PhotoREt IV:
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A broad range of colors, including an extensive range of
light tones for natural looking skin tones and accurate color
reproduction
Bright, vibrant colors and deep, rich glossy blacks for brilliant
photo quality
Smooth, continuous tone color reduces the appearance of
grain in images for true-to-life photo quality
Specially formulated fade-resistant inks and HP photo media
produce long lasting digital prints
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HP color layering technology
Traditional Binary Inkjet Printers
The HP 58 photo cartridge is available for purchase separately, for use with HP Deskjet 5650 series printers. One
exception is Japan; for Japan only, the HP 58 photo cartridge is included in-box with the Deskjet 5650 series printer.
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Adobe RGB
The Deskjet 5650 series supports Adobe RGB,
a widely recognized color space standard
supported by high-end workflow and digital
photography industries. Adobe RGB
encompasses the colors that can be printed
using CMYK inks and includes a broader
range of colors than sRGB within its
boundaries. Photographers and other
professionals who use cameras or
applications that support Adobe RGB will
benefit from the ability to use a consistent
standard across devices, thereby helping to
ensure greater consistency and enhanced
output quality.
Customers with cameras and/or applications
that support the standard can select Adobe
RGB from the printer software. Adobe RGB is
an option in the Color Space menu on the
Color tab in the Print Properties dialog box. The common color space standard, sRGB/sYCC, is the default
Color Space setting.
Exif Print
The HP Deskjet 5650 supports Exif Print (Exchangeable Image File Format 2.2), an internationally
supported, open standard imaging format. Exif Print provides a means for regulating image-quality
enhancements with technology that is widely compatible with digital imaging devices, enabling
consumers to capture and share vibrant digital images with accurate colors.
Exif Print encodes useful information on image attributes such as exposure time, contrast, white balance,
and color saturation. The information can be stored directly in digital camera files and transmitted to
output devices such as printers. Exif Print provides compatible, consistent results, regardless of how
images are captured, shared and ultimately printed. With Exif Print's extensive imaging information and
extended color support, customers can focus on creating and sharing images, without worrying about
device compatibility or image quality.
NEW! calibrate color option
A new feature in the printer Toolbox allows customers
to manually calibrate the HP 57 tri-color and HP 58
photo cartridges. When Calibrate Color is selected, the
printer produces a page with rows of colored boxes.
Simply choose the box that best blends into the
background by making your selection on-screen. The
Calibrate Color option allows you to fine-tune printing
according to individual preferences.
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HP digital photography options
The Deskjet 5650 series delivers true-to-life photo quality with HP digital photography options that
automatically improve the quality of digital photographs by intelligently analyzing source images and
applying appropriate image enhancements.
New Red Eye Removal—A new
automatic red eye removal
option is used to correct the
appearance of “red eye”, a
common undesirable image
attribute seen in flash-lit
photographs.
The red eye removal feature is
uniquely applied on a case-bycase basis. For this reason, the
default is set to Off in the printer
software. You will need to turn
the feature to On from the hp
Digital Photography Options
screen, to enable it for images
that contain red eye.
Note: The HP Photo & Imaging
software included with the
printer also has a red eye removal feature. If you want to manually remove red eyes from your images and
see a preview of how the feature will alter the appearance of the image before you print, you may want to
use the red eye removal option in the Photo & Imaging software.
Contrast Enhancement—Contrast Enhancement automatically brightens images that appear dark or hazy,
as a result of poor lighting conditions. Contrast Enhancement intelligently analyzes image characteristics
and applies appropriate tone correction to deliver optimal image quality and clarity.
Digital Flash—Digital Flash intelligently analyzes source images and applies image enhancement
algorithms to improve image detail in dark, shadow areas or areas that appear too light or over exposed.
SmartFocus—HP SmartFocus algorithms automatically enhance image quality and clarity in lowresolution sources such as images printed from the Internet, CD-ROM and multimedia applications.
Sharpness—HP’s Sharpness image enhancement feature analyzes source files and sharpens image detail
to increase the quality of digital photos. Detail areas appear sharper and crisper for realistic, photo-quality
output.
Smoothing—HP’s Smoothing image enhancement feature gives digital images a smoother, more uniform
appearance for realistic, true-to-life photo quality.
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Existing HP technologies
The Deskjet 5650 series continues the trend of offering full-featured HP printing conveniences, with a host
of HP technologies featured with its predecessor, the Deskjet 5550 series.
Ink backup mode
The Deskjet 5650 has an ink backup printing mode that allows you to complete a print job even when one
of the print cartridges runs out of ink, by printing with the remaining print cartridge. The ink backup mode
automatically engages when a print cartridge is removed from the printer.
When backup printing is completed with the color print cartridge, black output will print in process black
(black created by the combination of inks in the color cartridge). Images and color business graphics will
print in color. When backup printing is completed with the black or photo cartridge, output will print in
grayscale (shades of gray).
The ink backup mode is offered as a convenience feature—allowing you to print notes, handouts, or a
presentation moments before a meeting, complete a project late at night, or any time a trip to the store
for new supplies is not convenient. For optimal print quality and performance, we recommend printing
with two print cartridges.
Print screen utility
The Deskjet 5650 has a print screen utility that makes it easy to print screen captures simply by activating
the print-screen button on your computer keyboard. The print screen utility offers numerous ways to print
simply and directly, such as printing information from web pages, online purchases, or one or more slides
from a presentation during an online meeting. The print screen utility is useful for printing screen content
from applications that lack printing functions or for capturing onscreen messages for use when seeking
technical assistance. There’s no need to capture the screen content first and copy and paste it into an
application prior to printing.
The print screen utility automatically installs when you install the HP Deskjet 5600 series software. You can
activate the feature and select options for using print screen from your Windows operating system
software. Please refer to the Reference guide included with your printer for details.
Automatic paper-type sensing
The Deskjet 5650 is the third Deskjet platform to offer HP’s automatic paper-type sensing convenience
feature. The primary benefit of automatic paper-type sensing is the elimination of the need to change
paper type and print quality settings in the driver when special media is used. As a result, customers who
leave their printer in automatic media sensing mode will experience exceptional print quality across all
paper types.
Here’s how it works. A small optical sensor detects the type of paper in the paper tray—plain, photo,
inkjet or transparency—and then selects the appropriate print setting and color map for the best output
on most popular paper types. For those who prefer to manually select settings, complete control to
customize media settings is as easy as always. (Please see page 16 to manually select print settings during
speed testing.)
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Print cancel button
The Deskjet 5650 has a one-touch print cancel button on the front
panel—another convenience feature offered in numerous HP inkjet
printers. To terminate a print job, simply press the print cancel button
to immediately halt printing. The ability to quickly cancel an unwanted
print job saves time, ink and paper.
High-speed draft mode
The Deskjet 5650 has a special Plain Paper/FastDraft mode for printing
multiple-page documents. The high-speed FastDraft mode delivers up
to 21 pages per minute in black and up to 15 pages per minute in color (up to 4-ink color printing). The
FastDraft mode uses a unique ‘continuous pick’ method to advance paper through the printer. This
enables the Deskjet 5650 to deliver exceptionally fast print speeds for multiple page text and color
graphics documents.
High Performance Architecture
The Deskjet 5650 printer features HP’s High Performance Architecture™—a revolutionary approach to
inkjet printing that improves performance with faster print speeds, print quality enhancements and
increased options for connectivity. High Performance Architecture efficiently divides image processing
between the host computer’s processor and that of the printer. Files are sent to the printer in a highly
compressed format. Smaller, highly compressed print files are transferred more quickly, so performance
increases. HP’s exclusive architecture enables the printer’s dedicated 96 Mhz processor to perform tasks
faster and with greater efficiency than the general purpose processors in host computers.
Customer benefits of High Performance Architecture:
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Speed improvements
Better throughput with compressed RGB data
Faster return to application
Enables automatic paper-type sensing
Printer performs color mapping, half-toning and K-fortification
No need to re-render data after media selection
No need for bi-directional communications
Enables PQ enhancements due to improved throughput
Improved network performance
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Installation and setup
Printer setup
Please refer to the Setup Poster included with your evaluation unit for instructions on installing the HP
Deskjet 5600 series software, setting up the HP Deskjet 5650, loading paper, and installing the print
cartridges.
For installation instructions for the optional HP Two-Sided Printing Accessory, see the Setup Poster. For
details on the optional HP 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray, see the Quick Tip Guide.
Software (driver) installation
The Deskjet 5650 features a streamlined, easy-to-install printer driver for use with all installations,
including network installation. Be sure to install the HP Deskjet 5600 series software on your Windows or
Macintosh computer according to the instructions on the Setup Poster before connecting the printer to
your computer.
Supplies
The Deskjet 5650 offers customers the option to choose between standard four-ink and optional six-ink
color printing. The HP 56 black print cartridge (C6656A) and the HP 57 tri-color print cartridge (C6657A),
included in the box with the printer, provide crisp black text and brilliant color for four-ink color printing.
Optional six-ink color printing, available with the separate purchase of the HP 58 photo print cartridge
(C6658A) (not included), provides impressive photo quality for digital photo prints. Customers simply
remove the black cartridge and insert the photo cartridge for six-ink color printing using the color and
photo cartridges.
Automatic alignment
An optical sensor in the Deskjet 5650 printer automatically calibrates new print cartridges. After you have
completed the installation procedure, the printer will automatically print a calibration page to ensure
accurate alignment of the print cartridges. If no paper, or an inappropriate paper (such as transparency or
photo paper) is in the in-tray, the printer will wait until an appropriate paper (plain paper), is present to
print the calibration page.
Selecting paper type/print settings by turning off the automatic paper type sensor
The Deskjet 5650 has an automatic paper-type sensor that detects the type of paper in the in-tray for
optimal print quality results, automatically.
For fair and accurate comparison with competitive products, we recommend testing with the automatic
paper-type sensor turned off when conducting speed trials. Automatic paper-type sensing may add
several seconds to the start of a print job.
Automatic is the default setting in the Type is menu. To turn off the automatic paper-type sensor, open
the Print Properties dialog box and click the Paper/Quality tab. Select the specific type of paper you are
using from the Type is menu. If you change paper types during your evaluation, be sure to select the new
paper from the menu.
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Evaluating the HP Deskjet 5650 color inkjet printer
General evaluation guidelines
Test according to your
reader’s needs—Consider
the type of document you
are printing and the
appropriateness of the
mode to the application.
For example, home and
office users commonly
print text and mixed text
color graphics documents
in normal mode.
Assess the complete
document—Make sure the
entire file prints correctly. If
printing is interrupted or
the printer is bumped or
jarred during printing,
repeat the test.
Make ‘apples-to-apples’
comparisons—Print modes
and how they are designated
vary widely from one
manufacturer to another.
When comparing output from
more than one printer, it is
important to compare similar
modes in printers to ensure a
fair and accurate comparison.
Consider print speed and quality—
The relationship between print speed
and print quality is an important
consideration in evaluating a printer’s
overall performance. Test for each
feature then consider them together:

Is the output quality acceptable at
faster print speeds?

Does getting great print quality
mean sacrifices in print speed?
Selecting print settings
Note: If you are using the Print Quality Selector button, first verify
that the Print Quality Selector button is enabled from the printer
software (see page 6 for details).
FastNormal
Normal
The Deskjet 5650 series offers print settings in FastDraft (prints at
the fastest printing speed); FastNormal (prints faster than Normal
at a higher print quality than FastDraft); Normal (prints faster than Best at a higher quality than
FastNormal); Best (provides high quality printing); and Maximum dpi (see Photo Quality Test Modes
below).
For optimal
text/graphics print
quality
Press the Print Quality
Selector button on the
front panel until the
Best icon is lit.
For optimal
speed & quality
For optimal
print speed
Press the Print Quality
Selector button on the
front panel until the
FastNormal icon is lit.
Select the specific type
of paper you are using
from the Type is menu
on the Paper/Quality
tab in the Print
Properties dialog box.
Select the specific type of
paper you are using from
the Type is menu on the
Paper/Quality tab in the
Print Properties dialog
box.
Select FastDraft from
the Print Quality menu
on the Paper/Quality
tab in the Print
Properties dialog box.
Note: The FastDraft
print setting is only
available through the
printer software; it
cannot be selected from
the printer’s front panel.
Best
For optimal
photo printing quality
Place photo paper from
the provided media pack
in the main (upper) intray. Press the Print
Quality Selector button
on the front panel until
the Best icon is lit.
Select the specific type
of photo paper you are
using from the Type is
menu on the
Paper/Quality tab.
Photo quality test modes—The Deskjet 5650 has a Maximum dpi setting that produces output of up to
4800 x 1200-optimized dpi with 1200-input dpi. The 4800-optimized dpi mode may be used for printing
source images greater than 600 dpi. If you include a test in the Maximum dpi mode, use HP Premium Plus
Photo Paper and compare the output from this mode with output from the printer’s Best mode using the
PhotoREt setting. HP PhotoREt color layering technology requires less data processing to create accurate,
photo-quality color, so printing is faster.
Note: The Maximum dpi setting is available only from the Print Quality menu on the Paper/Quality tab; it
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Appendix A: Evaluating quality
General guidelines
Print quality is more than just a function of how many dots (dpi) the printer places on a page. The number
of colors a printer produces, text quality, and edge enhancements are all indicators of print quality. When
testing for print quality:
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Use files that are representative of those home and business users will print. Print the same files on all
units, using the most consistent quality settings.
Use more than one application to ensure that software/driver conflicts do not affect print quality.
Test on media that home and business users will use most frequently with the Deskjet 5650, for
example, plain paper and photo papers
When testing on special media (coated, photo or transparency), use the manufacturer’s
recommended media.
Test in the same physical environment. Humidity and temperature can affect output.
Consider standards compatibility (sRGB, Adobe RGB).
Versatile four-ink printing
Optional six-ink printing with HP PhotoREt IV
color layering technology
The Deskjet 5650 comes standard with four-ink
printing (prints with black and tri-color cartridges
for versatile everyday printing of text, images
and graphics and the best combination of print
speed and quality).
The Deskjet 5650 features optional six-ink color
printing6 for true-to-life photo quality using the
tri-color and photo cartridges (see the section on
HP PhotoREt IV color layering technology for
details).
Evaluating four-ink printing:
Evaluating six-ink photo printing:
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Load the in-tray with the appropriate paper
for the document you are printing, e.g., plain,
inkjet, transparency).
Remove the HP 58 photo cartridge and
insert the HP 56 black inkjet print cartridge
according to the instructions on the Setup
Poster.
Print a variety of documents with text and
mixed text/graphics/images.
Evaluate the results (see the sections on
evaluating text print quality and graphics
print quality).
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Install the HP 58 photo inkjet print cartridge
and the HP 57 tri-color inkjet print cartridge
included with your evaluation unit according
to the instructions on the Setup Poster.
Load the in-tray with plain paper and print a
calibration page. Then load the in-tray with
HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.
Print photos in a variety of sizes, with and
without borders.
Evaluate the results (see Evaluating image
print quality).
Six-ink photo printing available with separate purchase of the HP 58 photo inkjet print cartridge (C6658A); not
included.
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Evaluating
text print quality
Evaluating
graphics print quality
Evaluating
image print quality
Text-only sample documents
should include the following
elements:
Color graphics samples should
include illustrations, charts,
graphs, or elements with:
Photo-quality image samples
should provide proper:
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A variety of common
typefaces (Times Roman™,
Helvetica™, Courier)
Faces in italic and bold
variations
Varying point sizes
Color fonts in a variety of
faces and sizes
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
Print text-only sample documents
on each supported media type
(plain, inkjet, etc.). Evaluate the
output for each of the following
characteristics:
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Text should be dark, not
faded.
Text should be solid black,
without hollow spots.
Edges should be crisp and
smooth without stairstepping and “jaggies.”
Ink should not blur or bleed.
Solid color area fills in a
variety of primary and
secondary colors (cyan,
magenta, yellow, red, green,
blue and black)
Solid color fills in dark and
light shades and hues
Gradients (black to white,
black to yellow, etc.)
Thin, diagonal lines in various
colors
Various colors of text or
objects on a variety of
colored backgrounds (black
on yellow)
Print graphics samples on each
supported media type (plain,
inkjet, transparency, etc.).
Evaluate the output for each of
the following characteristics:

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Edges of colored shapes and
graphics should be well
formed and smooth.
Solid color fills should be
uniform in tone.
Areas of solid black should
not bleed into areas of solid
color.
Areas of solid ink should not
wick into the paper fibers.
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tone reproduction
highlight and shadow detail
color balance and sharpness
Images that include skin tones
and memory colors—colors that
viewers have a mental memory
of, such as sky, fruit, or grass—
are effective at allowing viewers
to differentiate samples. Select
images with neutral content and
compositions that are not tiring
to the eye.
Print image quality samples on
each supported media type
(plain, photo, etc.). Evaluate the
output for each of the following
characteristics:
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Images should be clear and
sharp.
Check for “banding”—there
should be no bands across
images or graphics.
Look for graininess or
visibility of dots.
Skin tones should look
natural.
Images should look natural
and realistic.
Appendix B: Evaluating print performance (speed)
To most accurately reflect the environment in which you expect the unit to be used, choose a variety of
popular applications and typical files that are representative of what consumers might print. Make sure
that all devices being tested are configured in the same manner.
What to measure
There are several ways to measure print performance. Some of the most common are:
“Click-to-drop” time
“Return-to-application” time
“Pick-to-drop” time
Click-to-drop time is the total
print time from issuing the
PRINT command to completion
of the printed document. It is
generally considered the most
relevant speed measurement. If
you select only one method to
measure print speed, click-todrop time will be more reflective
of what most users look for in
printer performance evaluation.
This method measures the time
from initiating the PRINT
command to the time the
computer is available for other
tasks while printing is
accomplished in the
background.
Some printers may pause
momentarily after the PRINT
command is selected, before
printing actually begins. Pickto-drop time measures print
time from the instant the first
piece of media is picked from
the input tray, to completion of
the printed document arriving
in the output tray.
Using a stopwatch
Relying on a computer system or printer driver for timing performance may introduce
unacceptable variation in the test process. For this reason, we recommend the use of a
stopwatch to record print times. Use a stopwatch that is accurate to within 0.1 second, if
possible.
Selecting paper type/print settings by turning off the automatic paper type sensor
The Deskjet 5650 printer has an optical sensor that detects the type of paper in the in-tray for optimal
print quality results, automatically (see the section on “Existing HP Technologies” for details).
For fair and accurate comparison with competitive products, we recommend testing with the automatic
paper-type sensor turned off when conducting speed trials. Automatic paper-type sensing may add
several seconds to the start of a print job.
Automatic is the default setting in the Type is menu. To turn off the automatic paper-type sensor, open
the Print Properties dialog box and click the Paper/Quality tab. Select the specific type of paper you are
using, for example, plain paper, from the Type is menu. If you change paper types during your evaluation,
be sure to select the new paper from the menu.
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Selecting test files
The suggested performance tests in the table below include a variety of sample documents commonly
used in home office and small office environments.
Application
Document
Media
Output
Comparable Mode
Microsoft Word
One-page memo
Plain paper
Black text
FastNormal
Normal
Best
Microsoft Word
10+ page report
Plain paper
Black text
FastDraft
FastNormal
Normal
Best
Microsoft Word
One-page report
Plain paper
Mixed
text/color
graphics
FastNormal
Normal
Best
Microsoft
PowerPoint or
Microsoft Excel
Chart/presentation
Plain paper
Color
FastNormal
Normal
Best
Adobe Photoshop
4 x 6-inch color
image
Plain paper and
special media
Color
Normal
Best
Adobe PageMaker
One-page
newsletter
Plain paper
Mixed
text/color
graphics
FastNormal
Normal
Best
* When using special media, be sure to use the same type of media (for example, photo or coated) for all
manufacturers’ printers. Output on photo media from one printer should be compared with output on the same type
of photo media from another printer; output on coated media from one printer should be compared with output on
coated media for another printer.
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Steps for performance testing
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Perform each of the print speed tests listed in the table on the previous page three times

Average the results. If there is significant variation in test times (for example, the time for one test
is remarkably different from the times of the other two), you will need to perform additional tests
to obtain accurate results.

As you print the samples, measure and record the print times as follows:
o
Push the START button on the stopwatch at the same time that you click the PRINT
command in the software application.
o
Push the STOP button on the stopwatch the moment the last page of the document
drops in the printer output tray. Record the time.
Printer servicing
If you hear activity going on inside the device but the paper is not advancing at regular intervals, the
printer may be servicing the printhead. This process can take from several seconds, up to one minute.
Automatic servicing methods vary greatly from one printer to another and may be driven by factors such
as the number of pages printed, or the time elapsed since the printer’s last use. Since servicing may occur
randomly during performance testing, it is important to repeat print speed tests a minimum of three
times.
Note: For best results, performance evaluation should be conducted in a test environment ranging
between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius (68 to 86 Fahrenheit).
Evaluating performance results
The most accurate way to evaluate your results is to perform similar tests with only one variable, e.g.,
resolution or document length, per trial. Then average all the results for a comprehensive view of print
performance for typical documents.
If printing errors or messages such as ‘memory out’ occur, make a note of the conditions that cause the
error and then record what remedies, such as allocating more system memory or changing resolution,
permit the job to print correctly.
When comparing the performance of more than one printer, it is important to look beyond the speed trial
data and consider the acceptability of the output. Note that tradeoffs are often made for certain modes.
Compare the results for a given document printed in draft, normal and best modes. Consider whether the
quality meets your standards.
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Appendix C: HP customer support
HP customer support provides easy-to-use service and support solutions that keep customers up and
running and enable them to do more with their HP products.
HP customer support capabilities include setup and installation, troubleshooting tools, warranty upgrades,
repair and exchange services, phone and Web support, software updates, self-maintenance services, and
helpful tips on how to use HP products in exciting new ways.
HP e-support
HP e-support offers online support as long as you own your HP printer. Get instant access to support
information, helpful printing tips, and the latest updates for your printer software (driver)—24 hours a day,
seven days a week, at no cost to you.
HP support websites
If you have access to the Internet, you can obtain a wide variety of information about your printer. Visit
HP’s Website for the latest printer software and support information at: www.hp.com/support.
HP support e-mail
One-to-one e-mail gives direct answers to your questions from an HP service technician. E-mail support is
a great way to ask technical questions or obtain an answer that is tailored to your specific need.
Responses are normally provided within 48 hours, excluding holidays.
HP support by phone (during warranty)
HP provides free telephone support during the product’s phone support period (customers are not
charged for HP technicians’ time; however, standard phone company charges do apply.) Free phone
support, for a period of one year, is available in the following regions: North America, Canada, Asia Pacific,
Japan, Europe and Latin America.
HP support by phone (after warranty)
After the free phone support period, you can receive help from HP for a fee. Prices are subject to change
without notice. HP e-support is always available at no cost.
HP customer support repair/exchange
HP printers are well known for their quality. But if an HP printer is ever in need of repair while under
warranty, we’ll gladly diagnose the problem and coordinate the repair process.
HP customer support warranty options
For coverage that’s even more convenient, HP offers a wide range of flexible warranty options that
enhance and extend service coverage for most HP printers.
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Appendix D: HP Deskjet 5650 series technical specifications
Print quality
Black print quality:
Color print quality:
Print speed7
FastDraft:
Normal:
Photo FastDraft
Photo Normal
Up to 1200-rendered dpi black
Optional six-ink printing with HP PhotoREt IV color layering technology
Up to 4800 x 1200-optimized dpi color and 1200-input dpi
Up to 21 ppm for black text, up to 15 ppm for text with color graphics
Up to 7.7 ppm in black, up to 5 ppm for text with color graphics
As fast as 46 seconds
As fast as 89 seconds8
Media types
Plain, inkjet, photo, glossy, banner, envelopes, transparencies, labels, index cards,
greeting cards, brochure paper, Hagaki postcards, iron-on transfers
Borderless sizes
10 x 15 cm, A6 card, L sizes, 4 x 6 in, 8 x 10 in, and 5 x 7 in
Features
Print Quality Selector button, borderless photo printing, borderless auto fit, Print
Task Quick Sets, minimize margins, booklet layout, ink backup printing, print
screen feature, automatic paper-type sensing, print cancel button, automatic
print cartridge alignment, optional automatic two-sided printing9, optional 250sheet paper tray, HP digital photography enhancements, included HP Photo &
Imaging software, Adobe RGB and Exif Print 2.2 support
Software
compatibility
Operating systems:
Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP
Mac OS 8.6, 9, X, OS X v10.1 and higher
Network operating systems with Ethernet adapter:
Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP (32 bit), (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX)
Apple Macintosh OS 8, 9 and later (EtherTalk)
Connectivity
Built-in:
Optional:
Dimensions
Universal Serial Bus (USB), IEEE 1284
802.11b (using HP wireless print server); network-capable using optional
HP Jetdirect external USB or parallel Ethernet print server (see Appendix E)
Without two-sided printing accessory:
448 mm wide x 370 mm deep x 145 mm long; Weight: 11.7 lb.
With two-sided printing accessory:
448 mm wide x 425 mm deep x 145 mm long; Weight: 12.9 lb.
7
Exact speeds vary depending upon document type, print mode, and system configuration.
4 x 6-inch borderless photo speeds on 4 x 6.5-inch photo paper
9 The HP Two-Sided Printing Accessory is included with the HP Deskjet 5652; it is available for purchase separately, for
use with the Deskjet 5650. The optional HP 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray is not included; please purchase separately.
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Appendix E: HP Deskjet 5650 series—supplies and accessories
Print cartridges
In box cartridges:
HP 56 black inkjet print cartridge, 19 ml
HP 57 tri-color inkjet print cartridge, 17 ml
Replacement cartridges:
HP 56 black inkjet print cartridge, 19 ml
HP 57 tri-color inkjet print cartridge, 17 ml
HP 58 photo inkjet print cartridge, 17 ml
Optional accessories
Paper handling:
HP Two-Sided Printing Accessory, Part No. C8955A (included with the HP Deskjet 5652)
HP 250-Sheet Plain Paper Tray, Part No. Q3447A
Print servers:
HP Wireless Print Server wp 110 (802.11b), Part No. J6062A
HP Jetdirect 175x external USB Ethernet print server, Part No. J6035A
HP Jetdirect 170x external parallel Ethernet print server, Part No. J4102B
HP Jetdirect 310x external USB full-featured Ethernet print server, Part No. J6038A
HP Jetdirect 380x external USB wireless 802.llb print sever, Part No. J6061A
HP Jetdirect 300x external parallel Ethernet Print server, Part No. J3263A
HP Jetdirect 500x external parallel Ethernet Print server, Part No. 3665A
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