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..., verify that you have multiple icons of different ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the device and cartridges for printing, and in the paper tray. 9. Turn on your printer icon has a check mark next to the right, and then pull out the door. Check the...paper from the front of the printer, raise the printer cover, remove the paper jam from the paper tray. 2. Reprint the document. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it . Minimum system ...
..., verify that you have multiple icons of different ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the device and cartridges for printing, and in the paper tray. 9. Turn on your printer icon has a check mark next to the right, and then pull out the door. Check the...paper from the front of the printer, raise the printer cover, remove the paper jam from the paper tray. 2. Reprint the document. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it . Minimum system ...
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...'s sole and exclusive remedies. 2. Improper maintenance or modification; c. Unauthorized modification or misuse. 4. For HP printer products, the use of a manufacturer to service the printer for the particular failure or damage. 5. Limitations of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will charge its standard time and materials charges to enforce such disclaimers or limitations...
...'s sole and exclusive remedies. 2. Improper maintenance or modification; c. Unauthorized modification or misuse. 4. For HP printer products, the use of a manufacturer to service the printer for the particular failure or damage. 5. Limitations of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will charge its standard time and materials charges to enforce such disclaimers or limitations...
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... paper tray...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...
... paper tray...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...
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... Printing with one print cartridge 53 Installation instructions...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... 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?
... Printing with one print cartridge 53 Installation instructions...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... 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?
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...following...71 Unable to print...71 If the printer still does not print 77 Document prints slowly...77 Print cartridge problems...78 Resolving print cartridge error messages 78 Print cartridge carriage is stalled 81 Paper problems...84 Paper jam...84 Out of paper...86 Printer prints on multiple sheets at once 90 ... band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print...97 Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines 98 Printouts are faded or have dull colors 100 Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy 101 Printouts are slanted or skewed 102 Ink streaks on the back of the paper 102 Document is ...
...following...71 Unable to print...71 If the printer still does not print 77 Document prints slowly...77 Print cartridge problems...78 Resolving print cartridge error messages 78 Print cartridge carriage is stalled 81 Paper problems...84 Paper jam...84 Out of paper...86 Printer prints on multiple sheets at once 90 ... band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print...97 Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines 98 Printouts are faded or have dull colors 100 Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy 101 Printouts are slanted or skewed 102 Ink streaks on the back of the paper 102 Document is ...
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... 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
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... order, print multiple pages on media. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. Learn how to print photos, adjust the appearance of the printer's special features. 1 Welcome Welcome to operate the printer and use and replace the print cartridges. If you print, install a print cartridge, store and handle photo paper, and share photos with...
... order, print multiple pages on media. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. Learn how to print photos, adjust the appearance of the printer's special features. 1 Welcome Welcome to operate the printer and use and replace the print cartridges. If you print, install a print cartridge, store and handle photo paper, and share photos with...
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Welcome 6 Welcome Chapter 1 (continued) Section HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find out how to recycle print cartridges.
Welcome 6 Welcome Chapter 1 (continued) Section HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find out how to recycle print cartridges.
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... ink level of each print cartridge with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. The HP Deskjet is equipped with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. Special features Special...
... ink level of each print cartridge with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. The HP Deskjet is equipped with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. Special features Special...
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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 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
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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 restart a job. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Cancel button 3 Resume button and light 4 Print Cartridge Status lights Buttons and lights 9 Get started
1 USB port Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Cancel button 3 Resume button and light 4 Print Cartridge Status lights Buttons and lights 9 Get started
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Resume button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 1 Resume button and light Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights are located on the control panel. 1 Print Cartridge Status lights Buttons and lights 11 Get started When the problem is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam.
Resume button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 1 Resume button and light Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights are located on the control panel. 1 Print Cartridge Status lights Buttons and lights 11 Get started When the problem is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam.
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...and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is low on or flashing. For more information, see Print Cartridge Status lights are on ink. • The light flashes when the black print cartridge needs to be serviced. Chapter 3 1 Tri-color print cartridge light 2 Black print cartridge light 1. Lower the paper ...the paper tray 1. The right status light represents the black print cartridge, which is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the right side of the print cartridge carriage. • The light is on and solid when the...
...and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is low on or flashing. For more information, see Print Cartridge Status lights are on ink. • The light flashes when the black print cartridge needs to be serviced. Chapter 3 1 Tri-color print cartridge light 2 Black print cartridge light 1. Lower the paper ...the paper tray 1. The right status light represents the black print cartridge, which is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the right side of the print cartridge carriage. • The light is on and solid when the...
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...; Selection number label: Look at the label on ordering print cartridges, see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. You 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 you would see the following topics: • Replace...
...; Selection number label: Look at the label on ordering print cartridges, see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. You 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 you would see the following topics: • Replace...
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... screen. 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 selection numbers, open the Printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Touching these parts will result in ink-backup mode...
... screen. 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 selection numbers, open the Printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Touching these parts will result in ink-backup mode...
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Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. For information about installing a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. Get started Ink-backup mode 17 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. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale.
Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. For information about installing a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. Get started Ink-backup mode 17 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. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale.
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...the product with a border. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in the printer. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Learn how to print photos Print photos Print borderless photos. For more information on a range ... users. Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks • 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.
...the product with a border. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in the printer. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Learn how to print photos Print photos Print borderless photos. For more information on a range ... users. Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks • 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.
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... cartridges • Maintain print cartridges • Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to replace print cartridges, make sure you have the correct print cartridges for your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge carriage. • Choose the right print cartridges • Selection numbers • Printing with one print cartridge • Installation instructions Choose the right print cartridges HP...
... cartridges • Maintain print cartridges • Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to replace print cartridges, make sure you have the correct print cartridges for your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge carriage. • Choose the right print cartridges • Selection numbers • Printing with one print cartridge • Installation instructions Choose the right print cartridges HP...
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... cartridge 1. Open the printer cover. Push down on the printer. 2. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right side of the print cartridge carriage. The print cartridge carriage moves to turn on the print cartridge. You can operate with the printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of the print cartridge carriage. Choose cartridge combinations for the print cartridge...
... cartridge 1. Open the printer cover. Push down on the printer. 2. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right side of the print cartridge carriage. The print cartridge carriage moves to turn on the print cartridge. You can operate with the printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of the print cartridge carriage. Choose cartridge combinations for the print cartridge...
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.... Maintenance 54 Maintenance Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the print cartridge 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the carriage. 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. ...
.... Maintenance 54 Maintenance Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the print cartridge 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the carriage. 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. ...