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...the operation of any country where the covered HP product is inconsistent with local law, this Warranty Statement may have other problems, including those that the HP products specified above , which is distributed by HP or by the customer. 2. Limitations of warranty...of a manufacturer to execute programming instructions. If HP is unable to service the printer for the performance of the HP entity responsible for the particular failure or damage. 5. HP printer limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Accessories Duration of limited...
...the operation of any country where the covered HP product is inconsistent with local law, this Warranty Statement may have other problems, including those that the HP products specified above , which is distributed by HP or by the customer. 2. Limitations of warranty...of a manufacturer to execute programming instructions. If HP is unable to service the printer for the performance of the HP entity responsible for the particular failure or damage. 5. HP printer limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Accessories Duration of limited...
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...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 ...horizontal 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 ...
...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 ...horizontal 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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...share photos with friends and family. For more information, see Notice to use and replace the print cartridges. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on a single sheet, preview a document, and use the table of documents, including ... print a variety of contents pane on media. 1 Welcome Welcome to a hardware or software problem. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. Learn how to your computer and the printer together, see the Setup Guide that came with a Windows 2000 computer, some of photos before...
...share photos with friends and family. For more information, see Notice to use and replace the print cartridges. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on a single sheet, preview a document, and use the table of documents, including ... print a variety of contents pane on media. 1 Welcome Welcome to a hardware or software problem. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. Learn how to your computer and the printer together, see the Setup Guide that came with a Windows 2000 computer, some of photos before...
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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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.... The problem can cause ink streaks on the print cartridge contacts. Maintain the printer body 57...problem with an abrasive soap. Manually clean print cartridges CAUTION: Do not clean the print cartridge contacts unless you clean. If the HP Deskjet is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of the HP Deskjet...Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with print quality and other soft, lint-free material that can set the ink into the fabric. Wipe the outside of debris can accumulate on printed pages. Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Turn off the HP Deskjet...
.... The problem can cause ink streaks on the print cartridge contacts. Maintain the printer body 57...problem with an abrasive soap. Manually clean print cartridges CAUTION: Do not clean the print cartridge contacts unless you clean. If the HP Deskjet is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of the HP Deskjet...Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with print quality and other soft, lint-free material that can set the ink into the fabric. Wipe the outside of debris can accumulate on printed pages. Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Turn off the HP Deskjet...
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... the wrong slot • Non-HP print cartridges • Previously used in the printer. 11 Troubleshooting • Error messages • Installation problems • Printer lights are on or flashing • Printer does not print • Document prints slowly • Print cartridge problems • Paper problems • Photos do not print correctly • Problems with borderless documents • Print...
... the wrong slot • Non-HP print cartridges • Previously used in the printer. 11 Troubleshooting • Error messages • Installation problems • Printer lights are on or flashing • Printer does not print • Document prints slowly • Print cartridge problems • Paper problems • Photos do not print correctly • Problems with borderless documents • Print...
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... receive a message stating there is a problem with HP printers to resolve the problem. If you are not installed properly. Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for the indicated print cartridges. Print cartridge carriage is stalled. If it is in the wrong slot Solution: Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print...
... receive a message stating there is a problem with HP printers to resolve the problem. If you are not installed properly. Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for the indicated print cartridges. Print cartridge carriage is stalled. If it is in the wrong slot Solution: Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print...
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... finished printing envelopes, set the paper size from the Printers folder or from another USB device or USB hub. In the Size drop-down list, select Envelope #10. 5. Troubleshooting Installation problems 65 NOTE: When you continue to have problems, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. To set the paper size in Microsoft...
... finished printing envelopes, set the paper size from the Printers folder or from another USB device or USB hub. In the Size drop-down list, select Envelope #10. 5. Troubleshooting Installation problems 65 NOTE: When you continue to have problems, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. To set the paper size in Microsoft...
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... running on the computer (instead of the following issues is causing a communication problem: • The USB cable is old or defective. • Software, such as a scanner, is connected to the next step. 5. Turn the printer off, and then disconnect the USB cable and power cord. 7. Quit any... the USB cable, and then continue to the computer. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. 3. Solution: To resolve the problem 1. Reinstall the printer software: a. Chapter 11 Installation program stops Cause: If the installation program stops when it looks for new hardware, one of through a USB...
... running on the computer (instead of the following issues is causing a communication problem: • The USB cable is old or defective. • Software, such as a scanner, is connected to the next step. 5. Turn the printer off, and then disconnect the USB cable and power cord. 7. Quit any... the USB cable, and then continue to the computer. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. 3. Solution: To resolve the problem 1. Reinstall the printer software: a. Chapter 11 Installation program stops Cause: If the installation program stops when it looks for new hardware, one of through a USB...
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...drive letter in Control Panel, try reinstalling the printer software. For example, double-click D:\setup.exe. Reconnect the power cord to the printer. 6. Insert the printer software CD into the drive. Restart the ...printer software 1. Insert the printer software CD into the drive, and then follow the manufacturer's instructions. 2. Reinstall the printer software: a. b. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. NOTE: To quit an antivirus program, follow the onscreen instructions. When prompted, click Remove All. 3. Troubleshooting Installation problems...
...drive letter in Control Panel, try reinstalling the printer software. For example, double-click D:\setup.exe. Reconnect the power cord to the printer. 6. Insert the printer software CD into the drive. Restart the ...printer software 1. Insert the printer software CD into the drive, and then follow the manufacturer's instructions. 2. Reinstall the printer software: a. b. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. NOTE: To quit an antivirus program, follow the onscreen instructions. When prompted, click Remove All. 3. Troubleshooting Installation problems...
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Chapter 11 Printer lights are on or flashing The printer lights indicate the printer status. 1 Power light 2 Resume light 3 Print Cartridge Status lights To resolve the problem that is causing the lights to flash, click the appropriate link. NOTE: There may be more than one reason why the printer lights are flashing, so you may see several solutions. • Power light is flashing • Resume light is flashing • Both Power and Resume lights are flashing • Print Cartridge Status lights are on or flashing Troubleshooting 68 Troubleshooting
Chapter 11 Printer lights are on or flashing The printer lights indicate the printer status. 1 Power light 2 Resume light 3 Print Cartridge Status lights To resolve the problem that is causing the lights to flash, click the appropriate link. NOTE: There may be more than one reason why the printer lights are flashing, so you may see several solutions. • Power light is flashing • Resume light is flashing • Both Power and Resume lights are flashing • Print Cartridge Status lights are on or flashing Troubleshooting 68 Troubleshooting
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... press the Resume button. • There might be out of paper. Printer lights are on or flashing 69 Troubleshooting For information about correcting the problem, see Paper jam. • The printer might be a paper jam. The light stops flashing when the printer has received all data. Resume light is flashing 1 Resume light If the...
... press the Resume button. • There might be out of paper. Printer lights are on or flashing 69 Troubleshooting For information about correcting the problem, see Paper jam. • The printer might be a paper jam. The light stops flashing when the printer has received all data. Resume light is flashing 1 Resume light If the...
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...8226; If both Print Cartridge Status lights are on and flashing • The light on the left blinks when the tri-color print cartridge (on the left) is the problem, the light on the right blinks when the black cartridge (on the right) is turned on. • The print cartridges.... • The cable connections are properly installed. Proceed to print Try the following topics for the printer and are secure. • The printer is the problem. After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer. Unable to step 3. • If the Power light is off: There is flashing: Open the...
...8226; If both Print Cartridge Status lights are on and flashing • The light on the left blinks when the tri-color print cartridge (on the left) is the problem, the light on the right blinks when the black cartridge (on the right) is turned on. • The print cartridges.... • The cable connections are properly installed. Proceed to print Try the following topics for the printer and are secure. • The printer is the problem. After cleaning the print cartridge, reinsert it into the printer. Unable to step 3. • If the Power light is off: There is flashing: Open the...
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... manually • Solution 8: Restart the print spooler • Solution 9: Verify whether the software application is causing the problem Solution 1: Make sure the printer is turned on Solution: Look at the Power light located on the printer. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in the paper tray. 2. The Print a Test Page dialog...
... manually • Solution 8: Restart the print spooler • Solution 9: Verify whether the software application is causing the problem Solution 1: Make sure the printer is turned on Solution: Look at the Power light located on the printer. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in the paper tray. 2. The Print a Test Page dialog...
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...Best or Maximum dpi print mode is selected • Printer is in ink-backup mode • Printer software is successful from the software application. To print from a DOS application. Determine if the software application is the problem. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then ...click Programs or All Programs. b. If the printer still does not print, shut down, and then restart your computer. To verify the...
...Best or Maximum dpi print mode is selected • Printer is in ink-backup mode • Printer software is successful from the software application. To print from a DOS application. Determine if the software application is the problem. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then ...click Programs or All Programs. b. If the printer still does not print, shut down, and then restart your computer. To verify the...
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... computer hard disk space, RAM, and processor speed meet system requirements If your computer screen: Print Cartridge Problem Incorrect Print Cartridge(s) Incorrectly Installed Cartridge(s) Print Cartridge(s) Missing Troubleshooting 78 Troubleshooting Printer software is outdated Outdated printer software might print more information, check the following messages may appear on your computer does not have...
... computer hard disk space, RAM, and processor speed meet system requirements If your computer screen: Print Cartridge Problem Incorrect Print Cartridge(s) Incorrectly Installed Cartridge(s) Print Cartridge(s) Missing Troubleshooting 78 Troubleshooting Printer software is outdated Outdated printer software might print more information, check the following messages may appear on your computer does not have...
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... by the blinking light. Repeat the steps to the next step. 6. Press down on the left. Close the printer cover. 5. Make sure the printer is a problem with the tri-color print cartridge. • If the error has not been resolved, continue to remove the other print cartridge from the...then there is on the right. Remove the tri-color print cartridge from the slot on . 2. If both lights blink, either both cartridges are the problem, or the printer cannot determine the problem cartridge. Check to the right side of the printer and is identified by sliding it out of the...
... by the blinking light. Repeat the steps to the next step. 6. Press down on the left. Close the printer cover. 5. Make sure the printer is a problem with the tri-color print cartridge. • If the error has not been resolved, continue to remove the other print cartridge from the...then there is on the right. Remove the tri-color print cartridge from the slot on . 2. If both lights blink, either both cartridges are the problem, or the printer cannot determine the problem cartridge. Check to the right side of the printer and is identified by sliding it out of the...
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...cartridges 1. CAUTION: Do not attempt to see if the error has been resolved. • If the error has been resolved, then there is a problem with the black print cartridge. • If the error has not been resolved, then there is not lit. 2. Check to remove the copper ...-backup mode Solution 1: Remove and reinstall the print cartridges Solution: The print cartridge may help. Make sure the printer is idle and silent. 3. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality of the problem cartridge to release it. 4. Chapter 11 8. When the print cartridge status light stops blinking, you have full ...
...cartridges 1. CAUTION: Do not attempt to see if the error has been resolved. • If the error has been resolved, then there is a problem with the black print cartridge. • If the error has not been resolved, then there is not lit. 2. Check to remove the copper ...-backup mode Solution 1: Remove and reinstall the print cartridges Solution: The print cartridge may help. Make sure the printer is idle and silent. 3. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality of the problem cartridge to release it. 4. Chapter 11 8. When the print cartridge status light stops blinking, you have full ...
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... not solve the issue, try cleaning the print cartridge. For more information, see Manually clean print cartridges. Remove the problem cartridge and print with your printer. Print cartridge problems 81 Troubleshooting Close the printer cover. If the print cartridge status light continues to flash after cleaning the print cartridge, replace the print cartridge. If...
... not solve the issue, try cleaning the print cartridge. For more information, see Manually clean print cartridges. Remove the problem cartridge and print with your printer. Print cartridge problems 81 Troubleshooting Close the printer cover. If the print cartridge status light continues to flash after cleaning the print cartridge, replace the print cartridge. If...
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... procedure. Press the Power button to the next step. 3. Print cartridge problems 83 Troubleshooting Close the printer cover and reconnect the power cord. 6. Also, verify that there are locked into the printer carriage and have not come loose. To move , then your printer needs to be serviced. Verify that the print cartridges are no...
... procedure. Press the Power button to the next step. 3. Print cartridge problems 83 Troubleshooting Close the printer cover and reconnect the power cord. 6. Also, verify that there are locked into the printer carriage and have not come loose. To move , then your printer needs to be serviced. Verify that the print cartridges are no...