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... Your HP printer provides a number of children. Acknowledgements Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. For example: CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink ...errors or omissions contained herein. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to product accessibility, visit HP's Web site at: www.hp.com/accessibility. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of Windows accessibility options and features. TrueType is...
... Your HP printer provides a number of children. Acknowledgements Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. For example: CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink ...errors or omissions contained herein. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to product accessibility, visit HP's Web site at: www.hp.com/accessibility. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of Windows accessibility options and features. TrueType is...
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... 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 fix 24 Photo print cartridge...24 Exif Print...25 Store and...
... 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 fix 24 Photo print cartridge...24 Exif Print...25 Store and...
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... 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 storage and handling 61 Print cartridge protector...61 Printer Toolbox......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?
... 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 storage and handling 61 Print cartridge protector...61 Printer Toolbox......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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... 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 problems...73 Paper jam...73 Out...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 ...
... 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 problems...73 Paper jam...73 Out...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 ...
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..., and iron-on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. For details on a single sheet, preview a document, and use and replace the print cartridges. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D2400 Printer series Help. Learn how to use printing shortcuts,... select a paper type, change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the...
..., and iron-on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. For details on a single sheet, preview a document, and use and replace the print cartridges. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D2400 Printer series Help. Learn how to use printing shortcuts,... select a paper type, change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the...
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Chapter 1 (continued) Section Specifications HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for the printer. Find out how to recycle print cartridges. 6 Welcome
Chapter 1 (continued) Section Specifications HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for the printer. Find out how to recycle print cartridges. 6 Welcome
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... edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. • Ink level indicator: Know the approximate ink level of ink. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of each print cartridge with the onscreen Ink Status window. 2 Special features Congratulations!
... edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. • Ink level indicator: Know the approximate ink level of ink. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of each print cartridge with the onscreen Ink Status window. 2 Special features Congratulations!
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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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... printing. 10 Get started It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Cancel button The printer has a Cancel button. 1 Cancel button Pressing the Cancel button cancels the current print job or print cartridge alignment job. CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the...
... printing. 10 Get started It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Cancel button The printer has a Cancel button. 1 Cancel button Pressing the Cancel button cancels the current print job or print cartridge alignment job. CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the...
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Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be used in the following ways: • Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print jobs. • Quality color photos: For more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. For information about...
Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be used in the following ways: • Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print jobs. • Quality color photos: For more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. For information about...
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... label on screen. For more information, see Installation instructions. If the message is displayed on the print cartridge that you are installed in the printer, verify that the print cartridge is removed from each print cartridge. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print...
... label on screen. For more information, see Installation instructions. If the message is displayed on the print cartridge that you are installed in the printer, verify that the print cartridge is removed from each print cartridge. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print...
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... and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. For...
... and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. For...
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...a photo with 1.25 cm tab). 6 Print photos The printer software offers several features that make the photo completely borderless. Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. • Print an Exif ...use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with a border. Print borderless photos To print borderless photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that you want to print 1. For more information, see the photo paper storage instructions. ...
...a photo with 1.25 cm tab). 6 Print photos The printer software offers several features that make the photo completely borderless. Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. • Print an Exif ...use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with a border. Print borderless photos To print borderless photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that you want to print 1. For more information, see the photo paper storage instructions. ...
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... areas or red eye, or have colors that you print, and improves the quality and clarity of low resolution images, such as those downloaded from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software. The photo print cartridge can change the HP Real Life Technologies setting 1. To install...
... areas or red eye, or have colors that you print, and improves the quality and clarity of low resolution images, such as those downloaded from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software. The photo print cartridge can change the HP Real Life Technologies setting 1. To install...
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... the Paper Type drop-down list, select the appropriate print quality setting for your project. 5. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it to print high-quality, sharp images. Click the Features tab. 3. Printing in dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Deskjet prints. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Print resolution 47
... the Paper Type drop-down list, select the appropriate print quality setting for your project. 5. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it to print high-quality, sharp images. Click the Features tab. 3. Printing in dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Deskjet prints. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Print resolution 47
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... settings. • View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. • Download printer software updates for the latest features and improvements. Windows XP users 1. Right-click the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set as Default Printer. Windows 2000 users 1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click...
... settings. • View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. • Download printer software updates for the latest features and improvements. Windows XP users 1. Right-click the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set as Default Printer. Windows 2000 users 1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click...
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... the feature that you want it to learn about the features that includes the printers installed on the software program you do not want the Ink Status window to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. Chapter 9 NOTE: The path to display a list of options. 3. The What's This...
... the feature that you want it to learn about the features that includes the printers installed on the software program you do not want the Ink Status window to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. Chapter 9 NOTE: The path to display a list of options. 3. The What's This...
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... • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from those you have the correct print cartridges for your print job: • Everyday printing: Use a black cartridge along with a tri-color cartridge. • Color photos: Use a photo cartridge along with only a tri-color print cartridge. Install the black or photo print cartridge in the print cartridge cradle. • Print cartridge combinations • Selection...
... • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from those you have the correct print cartridges for your print job: • Everyday printing: Use a black cartridge along with a tri-color cartridge. • Color photos: Use a photo cartridge along with only a tri-color print cartridge. Install the black or photo print cartridge in the print cartridge cradle. • Print cartridge combinations • Selection...
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... Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Install print cartridges 55 For more information, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge The printer can operate with the printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of the printer. 3. You can find the selection number in three places...
... Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Install print cartridges 55 For more information, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge The printer can operate with the printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of the printer. 3. You can find the selection number in three places...
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...2 Copper contacts 56 Maintenance Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the print cartridge 4 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. ...
...2 Copper contacts 56 Maintenance Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the print cartridge 4 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. ...