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... Microsoft Corporation. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges out of the reach of features that convey the appropriate action. Visual The printer software is prohibited without notice. trademark of this document is a U.S. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to change without prior written...
... Microsoft Corporation. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used print cartridges out of the reach of features that convey the appropriate action. Visual The printer software is prohibited without notice. trademark of this document is a U.S. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to change without prior written...
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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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... 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? help...52 Ink Status window...52 Download printer software updates 53 10 Maintenance Install print cartridges...54 Print cartridge combinations 54 Selection numbers...54 Printing with one print...
... 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? help...52 Ink Status window...52 Download printer software updates 53 10 Maintenance Install print cartridges...54 Print cartridge combinations 54 Selection numbers...54 Printing with one print...
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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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...of photos before you print, install a photo print cartridge, store and handle photo paper, and share photos with the printer. Learn how to use your computer. Section Special features Get started Connect the printer Print using the Photosmart Essential button Print photos Print... type, change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. Learn how to locate information. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2400 Printer series Help. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on a single sheet,...
...of photos before you print, install a photo print cartridge, store and handle photo paper, and share photos with the printer. Learn how to use your computer. Section Special features Get started Connect the printer Print using the Photosmart Essential button Print photos Print... type, change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. Learn how to locate information. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2400 Printer series Help. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on a single sheet,...
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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 Chapter 1 (continued) Section Specifications HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for the printer.
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You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to ...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 cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of your photos. For information, see View estimated ink levels. ...
You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to ...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 cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of your photos. For information, see View estimated ink levels. ...
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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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... 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 printer on and off . NOTE: Pressing the Print Cancel a second time causes the printer to resume printing. 10 Get started Using a power strip, surge protector,... or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off. Chapter 3 Power button and light Use the Power button to turn on ...
... 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 printer on and off . NOTE: Pressing the Print Cancel a second time causes the printer to resume printing. 10 Get started Using a power strip, surge protector,... or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off. Chapter 3 Power button and light Use the Power button to turn on ...
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... without a black print cartridge but doing so 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. Lower the printer cover. 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...
... without a black print cartridge but doing so 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. Lower the printer cover. 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...
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...at the label on screen. If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can find the selection number in the printer, verify that came with only one print cartridge. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. If the message ... removed from the print cartridge cradle. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is displayed and two print cartridges are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the...
...at the label on screen. If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can find the selection number in the printer, verify that came with only one print cartridge. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. If the message ... removed from the print cartridge cradle. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is displayed and two print cartridges are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the...
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... contacts. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode 17 Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then...
... contacts. NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode 17 Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then...
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... paper storage and handling guidelines. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. • Print ...the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of photo paper. 6 Print photos The printer software offers several features that make the photo completely borderless. Ensure that the size corresponds to print photos Print a borderless photo. Slide...
... paper storage and handling guidelines. • Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks • Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. • Print ...the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of photo paper. 6 Print photos The printer software offers several features that make the photo completely borderless. Ensure that the size corresponds to print photos Print a borderless photo. Slide...
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... if it is not included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. To protect a print cartridge when it is not in the right side of your printer. Chapter 6 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix HP Real Life Technologies enhance the quality of...
... if it is not included with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. To protect a print cartridge when it is not in the right side of your printer. Chapter 6 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix HP Real Life Technologies enhance the quality of...
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...the Normal setting. • Maximum dpi optimizes the dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Deskjet printer will print. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Features tab. 3. Print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other settings and... For more information, see Maximum dpi. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it to the paper type and print quality that you select in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with the HP Deskjet. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the ...
...the Normal setting. • Maximum dpi optimizes the dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Deskjet printer will print. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Features tab. 3. Print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other settings and... For more information, see Maximum dpi. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it to the paper type and print quality that you select in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with the HP Deskjet. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the ...
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... the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set as Default Printer. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. Windows 2000 users 1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to learn more about specific print settings. • View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge...
... the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set as Default Printer. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. Windows 2000 users 1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to learn more about specific print settings. • View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge...
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... environment. Move the cursor over the feature that includes the printers installed on the Printer Properties dialog box. If you previously chose not to show this again check box in your computer is displayed each print cartridge. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. help to learn more...lower-left mouse button. Ink Status window The Ink Status window is displayed. 2. 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 right mouse button. The What's This box is displayed. 3. What...
... environment. Move the cursor over the feature that includes the printers installed on the Printer Properties dialog box. If you previously chose not to show this again check box in your computer is displayed each print cartridge. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. help to learn more...lower-left mouse button. Ink Status window The Ink Status window is displayed. 2. 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 right mouse button. The What's This box is displayed. 3. What...
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... see Order supplies. NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with a tri-color cartridge. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look 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. For better results, install a black print cartridge in the right side of the...
... see Order supplies. NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with a tri-color cartridge. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look 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. For better results, install a black print cartridge in the right side of the...
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... moves to turn on the print cartridge. Install print cartridges 55 Printing with one print cartridge installed. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Open the printer cover. Press the Power button to the center of the printer. 3. Push down on the printer. 2. You can operate with only one print cartridge The printer can find the selection number in three...
... moves to turn on the print cartridge. Install print cartridges 55 Printing with one print cartridge installed. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Open the printer cover. Press the Power button to the center of the printer. 3. Push down on the printer. 2. You can operate with only one print cartridge The printer can find the selection number in three...
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... and bad electrical connections. 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. Do...
... and bad electrical connections. 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. Do...