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...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...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...
...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...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...
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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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... button 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 out how to the HP Deskjet D2400 Printer series Help. Welcome 5 Open the HP Photosmart Software and access the HP imaging features. 1 Welcome Welcome to contact...
... button 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 out how to the HP Deskjet D2400 Printer series Help. Welcome 5 Open the HP Photosmart Software and access the HP imaging features. 1 Welcome Welcome to contact...
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... features 7 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. ... estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Continue printing with the onscreen Ink Status window. 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 ink.
... features 7 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. ... estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Continue printing with the onscreen Ink Status window. 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 ink.
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...doing so 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 combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you would see ...Order supplies. Print cartridges Three print cartridges can cause the printer to the tri-color print cartridge. For information on ordering print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. 6. Lower the printer...
...doing so 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 combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you would see ...Order supplies. Print cartridges Three print cartridges can cause the printer to the tri-color print cartridge. For information on ordering print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. 6. Lower the printer...
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...the print cartridge cradle. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. NOTE: When the printer operates in the printer, verify that the protective piece of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab,...the Print Cartridge Information button. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that came with only one print cartridge. For more information, see Installation instructions. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the...
...the print cartridge cradle. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. NOTE: When the printer operates in the printer, verify that the protective piece of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab,...the Print Cartridge Information button. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that came with only one print cartridge. For more information, see Installation instructions. If a print cartridge runs out of print cartridge selection numbers, see the...
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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. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. To...a true black. Ink-backup mode 17 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 ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. 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. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. To...a true black. Ink-backup mode 17 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 ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. For...
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... using the Photosmart Essential button 19 NOTE: If the HP Photosmart Software is not installed 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 software features, such as saving, viewing, and ...When you press the button, the HP Photosmart Software is displayed when you do not see I pressed the Photosmart Essential button, but nothing happens. It also provides access to make prints of the printer. Look for the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the...
... using the Photosmart Essential button 19 NOTE: If the HP Photosmart Software is not installed 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 software features, such as saving, viewing, and ...When you press the button, the HP Photosmart Software is displayed when you do not see I pressed the Photosmart Essential button, but nothing happens. It also provides access to make prints of the printer. Look for the HP Photosmart Software Help contents book at the...
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... Open the file in ink-backup mode. 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 tear off to print 1. Prepare to make printing ...easier and improve photo quality. Print borderless photos To print borderless photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. For information about preventing photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage...
... Open the file in ink-backup mode. 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 tear off to print 1. Prepare to make printing ...easier and improve photo quality. Print borderless photos To print borderless photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. For information about preventing photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage...
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..., 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. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. You can be purchased separately if it is ... not in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click either Photo Printing-Borderless or Photo Printing-with your printed photos. Chapter 6 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix HP Real Life Technologies enhance the quality ...
..., 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. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. You can be purchased separately if it is ... not in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click either Photo Printing-Borderless or Photo Printing-with your printed photos. Chapter 6 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix HP Real Life Technologies enhance the quality ...
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...drop-down list, select the appropriate quality setting for your project. NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with the HP Deskjet. Printing in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other settings and requires a large amount of disk space. ...information, see Maximum dpi. To get the most benefit from maximum dpi mode, use it is enhanced. When you have loaded. 4. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded. 4. For most documents,...
...drop-down list, select the appropriate quality setting for your project. NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with the HP Deskjet. Printing in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other settings and requires a large amount of disk space. ...information, see Maximum dpi. To get the most benefit from maximum dpi mode, use it is enhanced. When you have loaded. 4. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded. 4. For most documents,...
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.... To open the Printer Properties dialog box. The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. To save time when printing, set the default print settings to options that is installed on the right side of the Windows taskbar. 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon The HP Solution Center is displayed.... 2. Open the file that you use the printer. Printer Properties dialog box 51 Make changes to Print Settings, ...
.... To open the Printer Properties dialog box. The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. To save time when printing, set the default print settings to options that is installed on the right side of the Windows taskbar. 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon The HP Solution Center is displayed.... 2. Open the file that you use the printer. Printer Properties dialog box 51 Make changes to Print Settings, ...
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...on the software program you see on your operating environment. To close the Ink Status window, click Close. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. help Use What's This? The What's ... Ink Status window If you do not want it to appear when you print, follow these steps: 1. A list that includes the printers installed on the Printer Properties dialog box. Ink Status window The Ink Status window is displayed each print cartridge. Click the right mouse button. The window displays...
...on the software program you see on your operating environment. To close the Ink Status window, click Close. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. help Use What's This? The What's ... Ink Status window If you do not want it to appear when you print, follow these steps: 1. A list that includes the printers installed on the Printer Properties dialog box. Ink Status window The Ink Status window is displayed each print cartridge. Click the right mouse button. The window displays...
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... menu, click Programs or All Programs, point to the Internet. 2. The HP Update window is available, select the check box beside the update name. 5. Download HP Photosmart Software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart Software you might have the latest features and improvements. Click...
... menu, click Programs or All Programs, point to the Internet. 2. The HP Update window is available, select the check box beside the update name. 5. Download HP Photosmart Software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart Software you might have the latest features and improvements. Click...
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... if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. For better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to replace print cartridges, make sure you have the correct print cartridges for your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge cradle. •... the print cartridge selection number. 54 Maintenance Install the black or photo print cartridge in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with a tri-color cartridge. 10 Maintenance • Install print cartridges • Align print cartridges ...
... if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. For better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to replace print cartridges, make sure you have the correct print cartridges for your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge cradle. •... the print cartridge selection number. 54 Maintenance Install the black or photo print cartridge in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with a tri-color cartridge. 10 Maintenance • Install print cartridges • Align print cartridges ...
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..., see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of the printer. 3. The print cartridge cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge. Install print cartridges 55 Printing with one print cartridge The printer can find the selection number in three places: • Selection number label: Look...
..., see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of the printer. 3. The print cartridge cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge. Install print cartridges 55 Printing with one print cartridge The printer can find the selection number in three places: • Selection number label: Look...
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...the reach of children. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. For more information, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. Push the ...see Maintain print cartridges. To align print cartridges 1. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. If the print cartridges are faded or if they ...ink or might need to ensure the best print quality. Align print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to be cleaned. Recycle or discard ...
...the reach of children. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. For more information, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. Push the ...see Maintain print cartridges. To align print cartridges 1. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. If the print cartridges are faded or if they ...ink or might need to ensure the best print quality. Align print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to be cleaned. Recycle or discard ...
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... perform a color calibration. Recycle or discard the test page. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in photos that best matches the background of the printed page. 7. On the Device Services tab, click the Align the Print Cartridges button. The HP Deskjet prints a... installed in the printer. 3. If your documents are installed in the printer, or if they are printed with the photo print cartridge consistently look incorrect. To calibrate color 1. Click the Align button. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. If the color is displayed. 5. Verify that are installed ...
... perform a color calibration. Recycle or discard the test page. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in photos that best matches the background of the printed page. 7. On the Device Services tab, click the Align the Print Cartridges button. The HP Deskjet prints a... installed in the printer. 3. If your documents are installed in the printer, or if they are printed with the photo print cartridge consistently look incorrect. To calibrate color 1. Click the Align button. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. If the color is displayed. 5. Verify that are installed ...
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...cartridge storage and handling Follow these guidelines to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • Install the cartridge on or before you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer. CAUTION: Always turn off with the print cartridge. ...95° F). • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in place. This allows the printer to protect your print cartridge. Store print cartridges at a slight angle into the protector, and snap it in...
...cartridge storage and handling Follow these guidelines to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality: • Install the cartridge on or before you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer. CAUTION: Always turn off with the print cartridge. ...95° F). • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in place. This allows the printer to protect your print cartridge. Store print cartridges at a slight angle into the protector, and snap it in...
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... problem with a print cartridge, follow the instructions in Print cartridge is faulty or not installed properly to have problems Error messages If an error message displays on or flashing • Printer does not print • Document prints slowly • Print cartridge problems • Paper... the print cartridges cannot be used in the printer. "Print cartridge carriage is stalled" message If the printer stalls while you receive a print cartridge error message, follow these directions. 11 Troubleshooting • Error messages • Installation problems • Power light is on the...
... problem with a print cartridge, follow the instructions in Print cartridge is faulty or not installed properly to have problems Error messages If an error message displays on or flashing • Printer does not print • Document prints slowly • Print cartridge problems • Paper... the print cartridges cannot be used in the printer. "Print cartridge carriage is stalled" message If the printer stalls while you receive a print cartridge error message, follow these directions. 11 Troubleshooting • Error messages • Installation problems • Power light is on the...