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... or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges out of the reach of children. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Hewlett-Packard, except as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, ...to change without prior written permission of features that convey the appropriate action. Visual The printer software is subject to as the HP Deskjet, HP printer, or printer. The printer doors, buttons, paper trays, and paper guides can be liable for users with mobility ...
... or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges out of the reach of children. Terms The HP Deskjet printer is a U.S. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Hewlett-Packard, except as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, ...to change without prior written permission of features that convey the appropriate action. Visual The printer software is subject to as the HP Deskjet, HP printer, or printer. The printer doors, buttons, paper trays, and paper guides can be liable for users with mobility ...
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...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 fix 24 Photo print cartridge...24 Exif Print...25 Store and ...
...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 fix 24 Photo print cartridge...24 Exif Print...25 Store and ...
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... with 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...... Change 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?
... with 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...... Change 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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...light 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 ...
...light 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 ...
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C Technical information Printer specifications...88 Environmental product stewardship program 88 Paper use...89 Plastics...89 Material safety data sheets 89 Recycling program...89 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 89 Energy consumption...89 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union....90 Regulatory notices...91 FCC statement...91 LED indicator statement...91 Notice to users in Korea...91 VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 91 Notice to users in Japan about power cord 92 Index...93 4
C Technical information Printer specifications...88 Environmental product stewardship program 88 Paper use...89 Plastics...89 Material safety data sheets 89 Recycling program...89 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 89 Energy consumption...89 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union....90 Regulatory notices...91 FCC statement...91 LED indicator statement...91 Notice to users in Korea...91 VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 91 Notice to users in Japan about power cord 92 Index...93 4
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... Print photos Print other documents Printing tips Printer software Maintenance Troubleshooting HP support Order supplies Description Learn about installing the software, see the following table and select an appropriate topic. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D2400 Printer series Help. For details on a single... sheet, preview a document, and use your computer. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how...
... Print photos Print other documents Printing tips Printer software Maintenance Troubleshooting HP support Order supplies Description Learn about installing the software, see the following table and select an appropriate topic. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D2400 Printer series Help. For details on a single... sheet, preview a document, and use your computer. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how...
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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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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. •... with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of your photos. Special features 7 2 Special features Congratulations! 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 ...
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. •... with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of your photos. Special features 7 2 Special features Congratulations! 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 ...
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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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1 USB port Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and open the HP Photosmart Software. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Cancel button 3 Photosmart Essential button Buttons and lights 9
1 USB port Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and open the HP Photosmart Software. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Cancel button 3 Photosmart Essential button Buttons and lights 9
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...print cartridge alignment job. Chapter 3 Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to resume printing. ...10 Get started NOTE: Pressing the Print Cancel a second time causes the printer to turn on and off . It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the...
...print cartridge alignment job. Chapter 3 Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to resume printing. ...10 Get started NOTE: Pressing the Print Cancel a second time causes the printer to turn on and off . It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the...
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...photos. Photosmart Essential button Use the Photosmart Essential button to open the HP Photosmart Software. 1 Photosmart Essential button The HP Photosmart Software provides a fast and easy way to other basic HP imaging software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos.... It also provides access to make prints of these topics. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper tray • Fold the paper tray Unfold the paper tray To unfold the paper tray 1. Paper tray 11 Raise the printer...
...photos. Photosmart Essential button Use the Photosmart Essential button to open the HP Photosmart Software. 1 Photosmart Essential button The HP Photosmart Software provides a fast and easy way to other basic HP imaging software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos.... It also provides access to make prints of these topics. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper tray • Fold the paper tray Unfold the paper tray To unfold the paper tray 1. Paper tray 11 Raise the printer...
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Fold the paper tray To fold the paper tray 1. Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. 5. Lower the printer cover. Paper tray 13 The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. If the tray extension stop is folded out, fold it back in. Remove paper or other media from the paper tray. 2.
Fold the paper tray To fold the paper tray 1. Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. 5. Lower the printer cover. Paper tray 13 The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. If the tray extension stop is folded out, fold it back in. Remove paper or other media from the paper tray. 2.
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Chapter 3 3. Push the tray extension into the paper tray. 4. Raise the printer cover. 5. Raise the paper tray. 14 Get started
Chapter 3 3. Push the tray extension into the paper tray. 4. Raise the printer cover. 5. Raise the paper tray. 14 Get started
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..., in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be used in addition to print more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove...You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can cause the printer to the tri-color print cartridge. Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. For information about using the print cartridges, see the following topics...
..., in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge 3 Photo print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be used in addition to print more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove...You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can cause the printer to the tri-color print cartridge. Print cartridges Three print cartridges can be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. For information about using the print cartridges, see the following topics...
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...installed. 16 Get started If the message is displayed on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. For more information..., see Installation instructions. NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode. Chapter 3 Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number. ...
...installed. 16 Get started If the message is displayed on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. For more information..., see Installation instructions. NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode. Chapter 3 Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number. ...
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...backup mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Ink-...ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do...
...backup mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Ink-...ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do...
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4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with your printer. 18 Connect the printer NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with the printer.
4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with your printer. 18 Connect the printer NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with the printer.
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... press the button, the HP Photosmart Software is located on the front panel of the printer. Look for the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the top of the Contents panel, access the software help through the HP Solution Center. Print using the HP Photosmart Software: • ...Essential button To quickly print photos, use the Photosmart Essential button. • About the Photosmart Essential button • About the HP Photosmart Software About the Photosmart Essential button The Photosmart Essential button is opened on your computer. 1 Photosmart Essential button About the...
... press the button, the HP Photosmart Software is located on the front panel of the printer. Look for the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the top of the Contents panel, access the software help through the HP Solution Center. Print using the HP Photosmart Software: • ...Essential button To quickly print photos, use the Photosmart Essential button. • About the Photosmart Essential button • About the HP Photosmart Software About the Photosmart Essential button The Photosmart Essential button is opened on your computer. 1 Photosmart Essential button About the...
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...8226; Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Print borderless photos To print borderless photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that... the photo. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that you want to save money and ink when printing photos. 6 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you are using is flat. 20 Print photos Guidelines • Use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch ...
...8226; Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Print borderless photos To print borderless photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that... the photo. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that you want to save money and ink when printing photos. 6 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you are using is flat. 20 Print photos Guidelines • Use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch ...