Reference Guide
Page 4
... in the initialization process, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. Remove the rear access door. Check the Printers or Printers and Faxes folder on minimum system requirements, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. If you have multiple icons of...
... in the initialization process, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. Remove the rear access door. Check the Printers or Printers and Faxes folder on minimum system requirements, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. If you have multiple icons of...
Reference Guide
Page 10
..., THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THE HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS. HP printer limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1 year Until the HP ink is depleted or the "end of liability 1. HP shall have additional statutory rights against the seller based on...
..., THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THE HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS. HP printer limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1 year Until the HP ink is depleted or the "end of liability 1. HP shall have additional statutory rights against the seller based on...
Full User Guide
Page 4
...12 Use the paper tray...13 Fold the paper tray...14 Print cartridges...15 Replace print cartridges...15 Ink-backup mode...16 Ink-backup mode output...17 Exit ink-backup mode...17 4 Connect the printer USB...18 5 Print photos Print borderless photos...19 Print photos with a border...20 Print photos on... plain paper...22 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 23 Exif Print...23 Store and handle photo paper 24 Save money and ink when printing ...
...12 Use the paper tray...13 Fold the paper tray...14 Print cartridges...15 Replace print cartridges...15 Ink-backup mode...16 Ink-backup mode output...17 Exit ink-backup mode...17 4 Connect the printer USB...18 5 Print photos Print borderless photos...19 Print photos with a border...20 Print photos on... plain paper...22 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 23 Exif Print...23 Store and handle photo paper 24 Save money and ink when printing ...
Full User Guide
Page 5
......53 Align print cartridges...55 Automatically clean print cartridges 56 View estimated ink levels...56 Maintain the printer body...57 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 57 Manually clean print cartridges 57 Maintain print cartridges...58 Printer Toolbox...59 2 Contents Print iron-on transfers...37 7 Printing tips ......45 Maximum dpi...45 Resize a document ...46 Bound two-sided documents...46 Print a Web page...47 Presentation printing...48 8 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 49 Set default print settings...49 Printer Properties dialog box...50 What's This?
......53 Align print cartridges...55 Automatically clean print cartridges 56 View estimated ink levels...56 Maintain the printer body...57 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 57 Manually clean print cartridges 57 Maintain print cartridges...58 Printer Toolbox...59 2 Contents Print iron-on transfers...37 7 Printing tips ......45 Maximum dpi...45 Resize a document ...46 Bound two-sided documents...46 Print a Web page...47 Presentation printing...48 8 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 49 Set default print settings...49 Printer Properties dialog box...50 What's This?
Full User Guide
Page 6
...message 64 Out of paper...65 There was an error writing to USB port 65 Two-way communication cannot be established or Printer not responding 65 Installation problems...65 Printer lights are on or flashing 68 Power light is flashing ...69 Resume light is flashing...69 Both Power and Resume lights...91 Fading occurs on the edges of a photo 92 Photo has an unwanted border 92 Print quality is poor...93 Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors 93 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 96 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print...97 ...
...message 64 Out of paper...65 There was an error writing to USB port 65 Two-way communication cannot be established or Printer not responding 65 Installation problems...65 Printer lights are on or flashing 68 Power light is flashing ...69 Resume light is flashing...69 Both Power and Resume lights...91 Fading occurs on the edges of a photo 92 Photo has an unwanted border 92 Print quality is poor...93 Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors 93 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 96 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print...97 ...
Full User Guide
Page 7
... A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 106 Support process...106 HP support by phone...106 Phone support period...107 Placing a call...107 After the phone support period 107 B Technical information Printer specifications......108 Notice to Windows 2000 users 108 Environmental product stewardship program 108 Paper use...109 Plastics...109 Material safety data sheets 109 Recycling program...109 HP inkjet supplies recycling ...and hazardous substance table 113 HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series declaration of conformity 114 Index...115 4
... A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 106 Support process...106 HP support by phone...106 Phone support period...107 Placing a call...107 After the phone support period 107 B Technical information Printer specifications......108 Notice to Windows 2000 users 108 Environmental product stewardship program 108 Paper use...109 Plastics...109 Material safety data sheets 109 Recycling program...109 HP inkjet supplies recycling ...and hazardous substance table 113 HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series declaration of conformity 114 Index...115 4
Full User Guide
Page 8
.... You can also use two-sided printing. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Learn how to print photos, adjust the appearance of contents pane ...on a single sheet, preview a document, and use the table of photos before you are using the product with the printer. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help.
.... You can also use two-sided printing. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Learn how to print photos, adjust the appearance of contents pane ...on a single sheet, preview a document, and use the table of photos before you are using the product with the printer. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help.
Full User Guide
Page 10
... the borderless printing feature. Special features Special features 7 2 Special features Congratulations! For information, see Ink-backup mode. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. The HP Deskjet is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. •...
... the borderless printing feature. Special features Special features 7 2 Special features Congratulations! For information, see Ink-backup mode. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. The HP Deskjet is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. •...
Full User Guide
Page 11
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 Get started 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 Get started 1 Print cartridges 8 Get started
Full User Guide
Page 15
...light is on and solid when the black print cartridge is low on or flashing. Chapter 3 1 Tri-color print cartridge light 2 Black print cartridge light 1. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the left side of the print cartridge carriage. • The light is... on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is low on ink. • The light flashes when the black print cartridge needs to be serviced. Lower the paper tray. 12 Get started Get started...
...light is on and solid when the black print cartridge is low on or flashing. Chapter 3 1 Tri-color print cartridge light 2 Black print cartridge light 1. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the left side of the print cartridge carriage. • The light is... on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is low on ink. • The light flashes when the black print cartridge needs to be serviced. Lower the paper tray. 12 Get started Get started...
Full User Guide
Page 18
... cartridge but doing so can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. For information on the print cartridge that...printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. For better results, install a black print cartridge in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on ordering print cartridges, see the following topics: • Replace print cartridges Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink...
... cartridge but doing so can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. For information on the print cartridge that...printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. For better results, install a black print cartridge in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on ordering print cartridges, see the following topics: • Replace print cartridges Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink...
Full User Guide
Page 19
... that came with only one print cartridge. 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 Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. ...information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Installation instructions. Do not remove the copper strips. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of plastic tape has been ...
... that came with only one print cartridge. 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 Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. ...information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Installation instructions. Do not remove the copper strips. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of plastic tape has been ...
Full User Guide
Page 20
Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Get started Ink-backup mode 17 For information about installing a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode.
Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Get started Ink-backup mode 17 For information about installing a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode.
Full User Guide
Page 22
...and handle photo paper. • Save more information, see Save money and ink when printing photos. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. For more by using the product with a border. For ...a complete list of certain paper types and to use. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Advanced Photo ...
...and handle photo paper. • Save more information, see Save money and ink when printing photos. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. For more by using the product with a border. For ...a complete list of certain paper types and to use. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Advanced Photo ...
Full User Guide
Page 27
... Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Save money and ink when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use immediately from the Maximum dpi drop-down list. Print photos Chapter 5 printer software then uses this information to automatically perform... paper that you have the following items: • A digital camera that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software To print Exif Print-enhanced photos 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Storage • Keep unused photo paper in the paper tray. Photo paper should...
... Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Save money and ink when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use immediately from the Maximum dpi drop-down list. Print photos Chapter 5 printer software then uses this information to automatically perform... paper that you have the following items: • A digital camera that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software To print Exif Print-enhanced photos 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Storage • Keep unused photo paper in the paper tray. Photo paper should...
Full User Guide
Page 28
Print photos Save money and ink when printing photos 25 HP Everyday Photo Paper is designed to Best or Maximum dpi. NOTE: For higher-quality photos, use HP Advanced Photo Paper and set the print resolution to create quality photos with less ink. For more information on enabling the maximum dpi mode, see Maximum dpi.
Print photos Save money and ink when printing photos 25 HP Everyday Photo Paper is designed to Best or Maximum dpi. NOTE: For higher-quality photos, use HP Advanced Photo Paper and set the print resolution to create quality photos with less ink. For more information on enabling the maximum dpi mode, see Maximum dpi.
Full User Guide
Page 46
...any other print settings that you can cancel the print job and adjust the print settings as well. The printer prints the odd-numbered pages first. 6. To print a two-sided document 1. In the Printing Shortcuts ... on both sides of the paper is created by varying patterns of gray. • Black Ink Only: uses black ink to print your photo in a grainy image. 5. To create a two-sided document with the...the following options: • High Quality: uses all the available colors to print your photo in grayscale. This creates smooth and natural shades of black dots, which...
...any other print settings that you can cancel the print job and adjust the print settings as well. The printer prints the odd-numbered pages first. 6. To print a two-sided document 1. In the Printing Shortcuts ... on both sides of the paper is created by varying patterns of gray. • Black Ink Only: uses black ink to print your photo in a grainy image. 5. To create a two-sided document with the...the following options: • High Quality: uses all the available colors to print your photo in grayscale. This creates smooth and natural shades of black dots, which...
Full User Guide
Page 48
... quality setting to customize the speed and quality of ink. • Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is supported on the paper type setting you select. For more slowly than the Normal setting. Print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in maximum dpi is..., go to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from maximum dpi mode, use it to the paper type and print quality that the HP Deskjet printer will print. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the appropriate print quality setting for your project. 5. Open the...
... quality setting to customize the speed and quality of ink. • Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is supported on the paper type setting you select. For more slowly than the Normal setting. Print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in maximum dpi is..., go to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from maximum dpi mode, use it to the paper type and print quality that the HP Deskjet printer will print. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the appropriate print quality setting for your project. 5. Open the...
Full User Guide
Page 55
...Automatically clean print cartridges • View estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from e-mails and school reports to family photos and holiday greetings. NOTE: Standard and value choices use original HP print cartridges. For more with one print ...package. • Specialty for your everyday printing needs. Make your specialty communications with metallic ink---accent text, graphics, cards, announcements, reports, and even photos with HP printers to replace print cartridges, make sure you easily produce great results, time after time. ...
...Automatically clean print cartridges • View estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from e-mails and school reports to family photos and holiday greetings. NOTE: Standard and value choices use original HP print cartridges. For more with one print ...package. • Specialty for your everyday printing needs. Make your specialty communications with metallic ink---accent text, graphics, cards, announcements, reports, and even photos with HP printers to replace print cartridges, make sure you easily produce great results, time after time. ...
Full User Guide
Page 56
... print cartridge carriage. Push down on the printer. 2. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in select countries/regions. Printing with one print cartridge The printer can find the selection number in the right side of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print...
... print cartridge carriage. Push down on the printer. 2. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in select countries/regions. Printing with one print cartridge The printer can find the selection number in the right side of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print...