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... cartridge combinations 54 Selection numbers...54 Printing 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... 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?
... cartridge combinations 54 Selection numbers...54 Printing 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... 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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... messages...63 Print cartridge error messages 63 Other error messages...64 Installation problems...64 Power light is on or flashing...66 What the flashing 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...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...
... messages...63 Print cartridge error messages 63 Other error messages...64 Installation problems...64 Power light is on or flashing...66 What the flashing 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...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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... page, and remove ink stains. NOTE: For information about some of photos before you print, install a photo print cartridge, store and handle photo paper, and share photos with the printer. Find out how to the HP Deskjet D2400 Printer series Help. You can also use and replace the print cartridges. Learn how to your computer...
... page, and remove ink stains. NOTE: For information about some of photos before you print, install a photo print cartridge, store and handle photo paper, and share photos with the printer. Find out how to the HP Deskjet D2400 Printer series Help. You can also use and replace the print cartridges. Learn how to your computer...
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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 photos to make prints of each print cartridge with one print cartridge when... onscreen Ink Status window. 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 ...
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 photos to make prints of each print cartridge with one print cartridge when... onscreen Ink Status window. 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 ...
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... in addition to differ from those you with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you would see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. Lower the printer cover. For better results, install a black print cartridge in combination with virtually grain-free...8226; Replace print cartridges Use print cartridges The print cartridges can cause the printer to print more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. You can print without a black print cartridge ...
... in addition to differ from those you with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you would see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. Lower the printer cover. For better results, install a black print cartridge in combination with virtually grain-free...8226; Replace print cartridges Use print cartridges The print cartridges can cause the printer to print more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. You can print without a black print cartridge ...
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... from each print cartridge. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in ink-backup mode. 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... 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, a message is installed. 16 Get started Chapter 3 Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges...
... from each print cartridge. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in ink-backup mode. 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... 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, a message is installed. 16 Get started Chapter 3 Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges...
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Colors print as grayscale. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then ...mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Ink-backup mode 17 For information about ink-backup...
Colors print as grayscale. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then ...mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Ink-backup mode 17 For information about ink-backup...
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... the HP Photosmart Software is opened on your computer. 1 Photosmart Essential button About the HP Photosmart Software The HP Photosmart Software provides a fast and easy way to other basic HP imaging ...• If you press the Photosmart Essential button. NOTE: If the HP Photosmart Software is not installed on your computer, a message is displayed when you do not see I...HP Photosmart Software About the Photosmart Essential button The Photosmart Essential button is located on the front panel of the Contents panel, access the software help through the HP Solution Center. Look for the HP...
... the HP Photosmart Software is opened on your computer. 1 Photosmart Essential button About the HP Photosmart Software The HP Photosmart Software provides a fast and easy way to other basic HP imaging ...• If you press the Photosmart Essential button. NOTE: If the HP Photosmart Software is not installed on your computer, a message is displayed when you do not see I...HP Photosmart Software About the Photosmart Essential button The Photosmart Essential button is located on the front panel of the Contents panel, access the software help through the HP Solution Center. Look for the HP...
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.... Always have Exif Print-enabled software. • Prevent photo paper from curling, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in the printer. For more information, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of photo paper. Slide.... Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks • 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 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 the printer. For more information, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of photo paper. Slide.... Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks • 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 a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo.
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...program such as those downloaded from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the printer, follow the Maintain print cartridges guidelines. NOTE: To learn how to edit the image manually in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos.... To use the photo print cartridge 1. You can change the HP...
...program such as those downloaded from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the printer, follow the Maintain print cartridges guidelines. NOTE: To learn how to edit the image manually in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos.... To use the photo print cartridge 1. You can change the HP...
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.... 5. Print resolution 47 To select a print quality and speed 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that the HP Deskjet printer will print. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the appropriate print quality...you have loaded. 4. When you have loaded. 4. NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with the HP Deskjet. Print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other settings and requires a large...
.... 5. Print resolution 47 To select a print quality and speed 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that the HP Deskjet printer will print. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the appropriate print quality...you have loaded. 4. When you have loaded. 4. NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with the HP Deskjet. Print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other settings and requires a large...
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... Imaging Monitor icon on the right side of the Windows taskbar. 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon The HP Solution Center is installed on your computer. NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. Open the file that you use the printer. Click File, click Print, and then click Properties or Preferences. To change the print...
... Imaging Monitor icon on the right side of the Windows taskbar. 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon The HP Solution Center is installed on your computer. NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. Open the file that you use the printer. Click File, click Print, and then click Properties or Preferences. To change the print...
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... printer prints a file. A list that includes the printers installed on the Printer ...Properties dialog box. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. What's This? Move the cursor over the feature that you are using. Ink Status window The Ink Status window is displayed. 2. For Windows 2000, click Start, and then click Settings. For Windows XP, click Start, and then click Printers... steps: 1. Highlight the printer name, and then right...click OK. 52 Printer software The window...left mouse button. The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed...
... printer prints a file. A list that includes the printers installed on the Printer ...Properties dialog box. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. What's This? Move the cursor over the feature that you are using. Ink Status window The Ink Status window is displayed. 2. For Windows 2000, click Start, and then click Settings. For Windows XP, click Start, and then click Printers... steps: 1. Highlight the printer name, and then right...click OK. 52 Printer software The window...left mouse button. The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed...
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... features and improvements. For information about updating the HP Photosmart Software, see the HP Photosmart Help. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to ensure you might have installed on the computer. Follow the onscreen instructions. From...computer does not have the most recent version of the printer software installed, a list of options to download later versions of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to HP, and then click HP Update. Click Install. 6. Make sure you are available for your system at...
... features and improvements. For information about updating the HP Photosmart Software, see the HP Photosmart Help. Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to ensure you might have installed on the computer. Follow the onscreen instructions. From...computer does not have the most recent version of the printer software installed, a list of options to download later versions of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to HP, and then click HP Update. Click Install. 6. Make sure you are available for your system at...
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... Everyday printing: Use a black cartridge along with a tri-color cartridge. • Color photos: Use a photo cartridge along with a tri-color cartridge. NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. Install the black or photo print cartridge in the left side of... • 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 print cartridge cradle. • Print...
... Everyday printing: Use a black cartridge along with a tri-color cartridge. • Color photos: Use a photo cartridge along with a tri-color cartridge. NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. Install the black or photo print cartridge in the left side of... • 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 print cartridge cradle. • Print...
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... Look at the label on the print cartridge that came with only one print cartridge installed. 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 Cartridge Information ...button. The print cartridge cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge. Install print cartridges 55 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...
... Look at the label on the print cartridge that came with only one print cartridge installed. 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 Cartridge Information ...button. The print cartridge cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge. Install print cartridges 55 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...
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...upward angle until you feel resistance. 7. Align print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to be low on ink, clean the print cartridges automatically. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality....see Maintain print cartridges. 6. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Align print cartridges 57 You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly...
...upward angle until you feel resistance. 7. Align print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to be low on ink, clean the print cartridges automatically. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality....see Maintain print cartridges. 6. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Align print cartridges 57 You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly...
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... a color calibration. The HP Deskjet prints a test page. 6. Click Continue, and then follow the onscreen instructions. To view this information, click the Print Cartridge Information button. 58 Maintenance Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in photos that both a tri-color print cartridge and a photo print cartridge are installed in the printer: 1. Verify that are installed in the printer. 3. Open...
... a color calibration. The HP Deskjet prints a test page. 6. Click Continue, and then follow the onscreen instructions. To view this information, click the Print Cartridge Information button. 58 Maintenance Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in photos that both a tri-color print cartridge and a photo print cartridge are installed in the printer: 1. Verify that are installed in the printer. 3. Open...
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... them on the swab. 4. To manually clean print cartridge contacts 1. CAUTION: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more information, see Installation instructions. Touching the ink nozzles will result in the HP Deskjet, and then close the cover. Insert the print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Ink...
... them on the swab. 4. To manually clean print cartridge contacts 1. CAUTION: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more information, see Installation instructions. Touching the ink nozzles will result in the HP Deskjet, and then close the cover. Insert the print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Ink...
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...cartridge. CAUTION: Always turn off with the print cartridge. When you unplug the power cord or turn the printer off a power strip. If you do not have purchased an HP photo print cartridge, you can store it in a print cartridge protector to prevent the ink from drying out...handling Follow these guidelines to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • Install the cartridge on or before the Install by date, which is printed on the cartridge package. • When you remove a photo print cartridge from the printer, store it in the protector that comes...
...cartridge. CAUTION: Always turn off with the print cartridge. When you unplug the power cord or turn the printer off a power strip. If you do not have purchased an HP photo print cartridge, you can store it in a print cartridge protector to prevent the ink from drying out...handling Follow these guidelines to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • Install the cartridge on or before the Install by date, which is printed on the cartridge package. • When you remove a photo print cartridge from the printer, store it in the protector that comes...