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.... Nothing herein should be operated by users with disabilities. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in this material is also referred to as screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to...subject to product accessibility, visit HP's Web site at: www.hp.com/accessibility. It also supports most assistive technology such as the HP Deskjet, HP printer, or printer. For example: CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Hewlett...
.... Nothing herein should be operated by users with disabilities. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in this material is also referred to as screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to...subject to product accessibility, visit HP's Web site at: www.hp.com/accessibility. It also supports most assistive technology such as the HP Deskjet, HP printer, or printer. For example: CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Hewlett...
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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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... 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? help...52 Ink Status window...52 Download printer software updates 53 10 Maintenance Install print cartridges...54 ... 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...
... 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? help...52 Ink Status window...52 Download printer software updates 53 10 Maintenance Install print cartridges...54 ... 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...
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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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...the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Learn how to print photos, adjust the appearance of the printer's special features. Section Special features Get started Connect the printer Print ..., greeting cards, envelopes, labels, posters, booklets, transparencies, and iron-on how to install and care for the printer. Find out how to the HP Deskjet D2400 Printer series Help. Learn how to use and replace the print cartridges. Find a solution to your computer and the...
...the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Learn how to print photos, adjust the appearance of the printer's special features. Section Special features Get started Connect the printer Print ..., greeting cards, envelopes, labels, posters, booklets, transparencies, and iron-on how to install and care for the printer. Find out how to the HP Deskjet D2400 Printer series Help. Learn how to use and replace the print cartridges. Find a solution to your computer and the...
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...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 Ink-backup mode. • Photosmart Essential button: Use the Photosmart Essential button to open the HP ...Photosmart Software, which provides a fast and easy way to the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. • Ink level indicator: Know the approximate ink level of each print cartridge with one print...
...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 Ink-backup mode. • Photosmart Essential button: Use the Photosmart Essential button to open the HP ...Photosmart Software, which provides a fast and easy way to the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. • Ink level indicator: Know the approximate ink level of each print cartridge with one print...
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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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...Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that came with only one print cartridge. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see... from the print cartridge cradle. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the protective piece of ink, the printer can find the selection number in ink-backup mode. Chapter 3 Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for the ...
...Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that came with only one print cartridge. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see... from the print cartridge cradle. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the protective piece of ink, the printer can find the selection number in ink-backup mode. Chapter 3 Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for the ...
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... following topics: • Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Ink-backup mode 17 Colors print as grayscale. NOTE: HP does not recommend using...
... following topics: • Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Ink-backup mode 17 Colors print as grayscale. NOTE: HP does not recommend using...
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...a border. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. • Prevent photo paper from curling, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in the printer. 6 Print photos The printer software offers several features that make the photo completely borderless. The photo prints without borders on the ... and ink when printing photos. For information about preventing photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to perform other photo printing tasks • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and ...
...a border. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. • Prevent photo paper from curling, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in the printer. 6 Print photos The printer software offers several features that make the photo completely borderless. The photo prints without borders on the ... and ink when printing photos. For information about preventing photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to perform other photo printing tasks • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and ...
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... Photo Paper and set the print quality to create quality photos with less ink. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on photo paper can reduce print quality. • If the corners of the curl until the paper lies flat. Photo ... of the photo paper curl more than 10 mm (0.4 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 Normal.
... Photo Paper and set the print quality to create quality photos with less ink. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on photo paper can reduce print quality. • If the corners of the curl until the paper lies flat. Photo ... of the photo paper curl more than 10 mm (0.4 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 Normal.
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... of paper. • Print in grayscale. • Print a two-sided document. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to verify that the pages print. 8 Printing tips Check your printer • Connect the printer to print with Maximum dpi. • Resize the document as needed. Print a test page You can... print a test page to save money and ink when printing photos. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white...
... of paper. • Print in grayscale. • Print a two-sided document. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to verify that the pages print. 8 Printing tips Check your printer • Connect the printer to print with Maximum dpi. • Resize the document as needed. Print a test page You can... print a test page to save money and ink when printing photos. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white...
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... printing with other settings and requires a large amount of ink. • Fast Normal produces higher quality output than the Fast Draft setting and prints more quickly than the Normal setting. • Maximum dpi optimizes the dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Deskjet printer will print. For more slowly than the Normal setting. •...
... printing with other settings and requires a large amount of ink. • Fast Normal produces higher quality output than the Fast Draft setting and prints more quickly than the Normal setting. • Maximum dpi optimizes the dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Deskjet printer will print. For more slowly than the Normal setting. •...
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... for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. • Download printer software updates for the latest features and improvements. help to Settings, and then click Printers. 2. Windows XP users 1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. Windows 2000 users 1. 9 Printer software • Make the HP Deskjet the default printer. • Set the...
... for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. • Download printer software updates for the latest features and improvements. help to Settings, and then click Printers. 2. Windows XP users 1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. Windows 2000 users 1. 9 Printer software • Make the HP Deskjet the default printer. • Set the...
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... of the window. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. help to learn more about the features that you print, follow these steps: 1. The window displays the approximate ink level of options. 3. If...
... of the window. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. help to learn more about the features that you print, follow these steps: 1. The window displays the approximate ink level of options. 3. If...
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... number. 54 Maintenance You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to differ from your skin and clothing • Manually clean print cartridges • Maintain print cartridges •...8226; 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 your printer, and then install them in the right side of the print cartridge cradle....
... number. 54 Maintenance You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to differ from your skin and clothing • Manually clean print cartridges • Maintain print cartridges •...8226; 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 your printer, and then install them in the right side of the print cartridge cradle....
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...Press the Power button to the center of the printer. 3. You can operate with the printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information... button. The print cartridge cradle moves to turn on the printer. 2. Printing with one print cartridge installed. For more information...
...Press the Power button to the center of the printer. 3. You can operate with the printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information... button. The print cartridge cradle moves to turn on the printer. 2. Printing with one print cartridge installed. For more information...
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... Maintenance Slide the print 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. Chapter 10 4. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip...
... Maintenance Slide the print 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. Chapter 10 4. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip...
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... cartridge is correctly positioned. 8. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. WARNING! For more information, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. Close the printer cover. 9. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. Recycle or discard the test page. Automatically clean print cartridges If.... Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in the paper tray. 2. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see View estimated ink levels. Align print cartridges 57
... cartridge is correctly positioned. 8. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. WARNING! For more information, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. Close the printer cover. 9. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. Recycle or discard the test page. Automatically clean print cartridges If.... Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in the paper tray. 2. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see View estimated ink levels. Align print cartridges 57
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... Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. CAUTION: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Open the printer Toolbox. 4. Click the Align button. To calibrate color 1. The HP Deskjet prints a test page. 6. The Estimated Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the print cartridges that are installed in photos...
... Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. CAUTION: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Open the printer Toolbox. 4. Click the Align button. To calibrate color 1. The HP Deskjet prints a test page. 6. The Estimated Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the print cartridges that are installed in photos...