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... and services are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for users with limited strength and reach. Adobe...: CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. TrueType is also referred to product accessibility, visit HP's Web site at: www.hp.com/accessibility. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Support For more details about...
... and services are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for users with limited strength and reach. Adobe...: CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. TrueType is also referred to product accessibility, visit HP's Web site at: www.hp.com/accessibility. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Support For more details about...
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...the paper tray...13 Fold the paper tray...13 Print cartridges...15 Replace print cartridges...16 Ink-backup mode...16 Ink-backup mode output...17 Exit ink-backup mode...17 4 Connect the printer USB...18 5 Print using the Photosmart Essential button About the Photosmart Essential button 19 ...About the HP Photosmart Software 19 6 Print photos Print borderless photos...20 Print photos with a border...22 HP Real Life Technologies photo ...
...the paper tray...13 Fold the paper tray...13 Print cartridges...15 Replace print cartridges...16 Ink-backup mode...16 Ink-backup mode output...17 Exit ink-backup mode...17 4 Connect the printer USB...18 5 Print using the Photosmart Essential button About the Photosmart Essential button 19 ...About the HP Photosmart Software 19 6 Print photos Print borderless photos...20 Print photos with a border...22 HP Real Life Technologies photo ...
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...one print cartridge 55 Installation instructions...55 Align print cartridges...57 Automatically clean print cartridges 57 Calibrate color...58 View estimated ink levels...58 Maintain the printer body...59 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 59 Manually clean print cartridges 59 Maintain print cartridges...60 Print cartridge...the print speed or quality 46 Print resolution...47 Maximum dpi...47 Resize a document ...48 Bound two-sided documents...48 9 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 50 Set default print settings...50 Printer Properties dialog box...51 What's This?
...one print cartridge 55 Installation instructions...55 Align print cartridges...57 Automatically clean print cartridges 57 Calibrate color...58 View estimated ink levels...58 Maintain the printer body...59 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 59 Manually clean print cartridges 59 Maintain print cartridges...60 Print cartridge...the print speed or quality 46 Print resolution...47 Maximum dpi...47 Resize a document ...48 Bound two-sided documents...48 9 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 50 Set default print settings...50 Printer Properties dialog box...51 What's This?
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... means 67 If an error message appears 67 If no error message appears 67 Printer does not print...67 Verify the following...67 Check the printer cable connection 68 Printer is stalled...69 If the printer still does not print 69 Document prints slowly...69 Print cartridge problems...70 Paper ... at an angle 81 Document does not reflect the new print settings 81 If you continue to have problems 82 A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 84 Support process...84 HP support by phone...85 Phone support period...85 Placing a call...85 After the phone support period 85 B Order supplies...
... means 67 If an error message appears 67 If no error message appears 67 Printer does not print...67 Verify the following...67 Check the printer cable connection 68 Printer is stalled...69 If the printer still does not print 69 Document prints slowly...69 Print cartridge problems...70 Paper ... at an angle 81 Document does not reflect the new print settings 81 If you continue to have problems 82 A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 84 Support process...84 HP support by phone...85 Phone support period...85 Placing a call...85 After the phone support period 85 B Order supplies...
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... ink is left to use printing shortcuts, select a paper type, change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. Welcome 5 Learn how to your computer and the printer together, see the Setup Guide that came with friends and family. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2400 Printer series... table and select an appropriate topic. NOTE: For information about some of contents pane on media. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how to locate information. Learn how to operate the...
... ink is left to use printing shortcuts, select a paper type, change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. Welcome 5 Learn how to your computer and the printer together, see the Setup Guide that came with friends and family. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2400 Printer series... table and select an appropriate topic. NOTE: For information about some of contents pane on media. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how to locate information. Learn how to operate the...
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... your photos. 2 Special features Congratulations! Special features 7 You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to make prints of ink. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Continue printing with the onscreen...
... your photos. 2 Special features Congratulations! Special features 7 You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to make prints of ink. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Continue printing with the onscreen...
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3 Get started • The printer at a glance • Buttons and lights • Paper tray • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode The printer at a glance Click the links below to learn about the printer features. 1 Buttons and lights 2 Paper tray 1 Print cartridges 8 Get started
3 Get started • The printer at a glance • Buttons and lights • Paper tray • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode The printer at a glance Click the links below to learn about the printer features. 1 Buttons and lights 2 Paper tray 1 Print cartridges 8 Get started
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... a print cartridge is displayed on the print cartridge that you are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is removed from each print cartridge. NOTE: When the printer operates in the printer, verify that the print cartridge is installed. 16 Get started For information about ...and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of ink, the printer can find the selection number in ink-backup mode. Chapter 3 Replace print cartridges ...
... a print cartridge is displayed on the print cartridge that you are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is removed from each print cartridge. NOTE: When the printer operates in the printer, verify that the print cartridge is installed. 16 Get started For information about ...and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of ink, the printer can find the selection number in ink-backup mode. Chapter 3 Replace print cartridges ...
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...: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Colors print as grayscale. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Touching these parts will result in the printer to exit ink-backup mode.
...: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Colors print as grayscale. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Touching these parts will result in the printer to exit ink-backup mode.
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...print borderless photos in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. • Prevent photo paper from curling, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in ink-backup mode. For information about preventing photo paper ...handling guidelines. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to print 1. 6 Print photos The printer software offers several features that the photo paper is flat. Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos...
...print borderless photos in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. • Prevent photo paper from curling, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in ink-backup mode. For information about preventing photo paper ...handling guidelines. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to print 1. 6 Print photos The printer software offers several features that the photo paper is flat. Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos...
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... inch), flatten the paper by its edges. Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to create quality photos with less ink. Chapter 6 Handling • Always hold photo paper by putting it in the storage bag,... and then gently bending it is designed to Normal. NOTE: For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to ...
... inch), flatten the paper by its edges. Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to create quality photos with less ink. Chapter 6 Handling • Always hold photo paper by putting it in the storage bag,... and then gently bending it is designed to Normal. NOTE: For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to ...
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... a test page 1. Recycle or discard the test page. Save time • Use the Printing Shortcuts tab. • Set the order that the printer can print a test page to print with Maximum dpi. • Resize the document as needed. On the Device Services tab, click the Print ... the printer Toolbox. 3. Enhance the quality of prints • Preview the document before printing it. • Print on a single sheet of paper. • Print in grayscale. • Print a two-sided document. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to your printer • Connect the printer to save money and ink when ...
... a test page 1. Recycle or discard the test page. Save time • Use the Printing Shortcuts tab. • Set the order that the printer can print a test page to print with Maximum dpi. • Resize the document as needed. On the Device Services tab, click the Print ... the printer Toolbox. 3. Enhance the quality of prints • Preview the document before printing it. • Print on a single sheet of paper. • Print in grayscale. • Print a two-sided document. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to your printer • Connect the printer to save money and ink when ...
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... list, select the appropriate print quality setting for your project. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of paper that the HP Deskjet printer will print. NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is enhanced. Click the Features tab. 3. The dpi... loaded. 4. Print quality settings • Fast Draft produces draft-quality output at the fastest printing speed, while using the least amount of ink. • Fast Normal produces higher quality output than the Fast Draft setting and prints more quickly than the Normal setting. • Normal provides...
... list, select the appropriate print quality setting for your project. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of paper that the HP Deskjet printer will print. NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is enhanced. Click the Features tab. 3. The dpi... loaded. 4. Print quality settings • Fast Draft produces draft-quality output at the fastest printing speed, while using the least amount of ink. • Fast Normal produces higher quality output than the Fast Draft setting and prints more quickly than the Normal setting. • Normal provides...
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... window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. • Download printer software updates for the latest features and improvements. Right-click the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set as Default Printer. Right-click the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set as Default Printer. Windows XP users 1. Set default print settings The HP Deskjet uses default print...
... window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. • Download printer software updates for the latest features and improvements. Right-click the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set as Default Printer. Right-click the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set as Default Printer. Windows XP users 1. Set default print settings The HP Deskjet uses default print...
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...over the feature that you want to learn about the available printing options. The window displays the approximate ink level of options. 3. A list that you are using. The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed each print cartridge. help to learn more about. 2. Move the cursor over... window, click Close. For Display Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. 52 Printer software help Use the What's This? Print cartridge information and ordering For print cartridge information and to link to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge ...
...over the feature that you want to learn about the available printing options. The window displays the approximate ink level of options. 3. A list that you are using. The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed each print cartridge. help to learn more about. 2. Move the cursor over... window, click Close. For Display Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. 52 Printer software help Use the What's This? Print cartridge information and ordering For print cartridge information and to link to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge ...
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... print cartridge cradle. 10 Maintenance • Install print cartridges • Align print cartridges • Automatically clean print cartridges • Calibrate color • View estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from those you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 54 Maintenance For information on ordering...
... print cartridge cradle. 10 Maintenance • Install print cartridges • Align print cartridges • Automatically clean print cartridges • Calibrate color • View estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from those you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 54 Maintenance For information on ordering...
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... one print cartridge installed. Push down on the printer. 2. For more information, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Press the Power button to the center... of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print ...
... one print cartridge installed. Push down on the printer. 2. For more information, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Press the Power button to the center... of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print ...
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... cartridge out of the cradle. 1 Press the Power button 2 Open the printer cover 3 Push down on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and... carefully remove the plastic tape. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical...
... cartridge out of the cradle. 1 Press the Power button 2 Open the printer cover 3 Push down on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and... carefully remove the plastic tape. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical...
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... print cartridges. For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. WARNING! Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Automatically clean print cartridges If your printed pages are not low on ink or might need to ensure the best print quality...
... print cartridges. For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. WARNING! Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Automatically clean print cartridges If your printed pages are not low on ink or might need to ensure the best print quality...
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... Align the Print Cartridges button. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. The HP Deskjet prints a test page. 6. The Estimated Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in the printer: 1. Click Continue, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. If your documents are not genuine...
... Align the Print Cartridges button. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. The HP Deskjet prints a test page. 6. The Estimated Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in the printer: 1. Click Continue, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. If your documents are not genuine...