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...keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Ink usage Note: Ink from the back of the printer, and then lower the cover. 8. Turn on your documents. Turn off the printer. 4. Disconnect the printer power cord from the paper tray. 2. In addition, some residual ink is not set to ... from the cartridges is used . To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. Print job stuck in queue (Windows) If the printer stops printing before the job is used in the printing process in printhead servicing, which prepares the device...
...keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Ink usage Note: Ink from the back of the printer, and then lower the cover. 8. Turn on your documents. Turn off the printer. 4. Disconnect the printer power cord from the paper tray. 2. In addition, some residual ink is not set to ... from the cartridges is used . To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. Print job stuck in queue (Windows) If the printer stops printing before the job is used in the printing process in printhead servicing, which prepares the device...
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... ARE IN ADDITION TO, 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 limited warranty 1. Extent of warranty" date printed...
... ARE IN ADDITION TO, 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 limited warranty 1. Extent of warranty" date printed...
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...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 ...
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......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?
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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...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 ...
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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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...about some features may not be available. 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. For more information, see the following table and select an ...use your computer. 1 Welcome Welcome to print photos, adjust the appearance of the printer's special features. Learn how to use and replace the print cartridges. Welcome 5 Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. You can also use printing shortcuts, select a paper type, change the...
...about some features may not be available. 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. For more information, see the following table and select an ...use your computer. 1 Welcome Welcome to print photos, adjust the appearance of the printer's special features. Learn how to use and replace the print cartridges. Welcome 5 Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. You can also use printing shortcuts, select a paper type, change the...
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The HP Deskjet is equipped with one print cartridge. For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. 2 Special features Congratulations! Special features Special features 7 For information, see Ink-backup mode. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print...
The HP Deskjet is equipped with one print cartridge. For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. 2 Special features Congratulations! Special features Special features 7 For information, see Ink-backup mode. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print...
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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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... 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. Chapter 3 1 Tri-color print cartridge light 2 Black print cartridge light ...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... more information, see Print Cartridge Status lights are on ink. • The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2.
... 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. Chapter 3 1 Tri-color print cartridge light 2 Black print cartridge light ...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... more information, see Print Cartridge Status lights are on ink. • The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2.
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...Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. For information on the print cartridge that you would see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. For information about using... on ordering print cartridges, see the following topics: • Replace print cartridges Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. You can find the selection number in addition to differ from those you are replacing. You can print without a black print...
...Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. For information on the print cartridge that you would see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. For information about using... on ordering print cartridges, see the following topics: • Replace print cartridges Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. You can find the selection number in addition to differ from those you are replacing. You can print without a black print...
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.... 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. They are required electrical contacts. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of...Cartridge Information button. Do not remove the copper strips. For more information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. Chapter 3 • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that the copper strips are on ...
.... 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. They are required electrical contacts. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of...Cartridge Information button. Do not remove the copper strips. For more information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. Chapter 3 • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that the copper strips are on ...
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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. Get started Ink-backup mode 17 Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. 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. 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 Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. 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. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode.
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...information on a range of supported media sizes, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you are using the... product with a border. For more information, see the printer software. • Do not print...
...information on a range of supported media sizes, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you are using the... product with a border. For more information, see the printer software. • Do not print...
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... digital camera that you want, and then click OK. In the Print Quality drop-down list. Save money and ink when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use immediately from the Maximum dpi drop-down list, click Normal or Best. Select any unused ... to print, remove only the paper that supports Exif Print • Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Print photos Chapter 5 printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to Normal. 24 Print photos Fingerprints on photo paper...
... digital camera that you want, and then click OK. In the Print Quality drop-down list. Save money and ink when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use immediately from the Maximum dpi drop-down list, click Normal or Best. Select any unused ... to print, remove only the paper that supports Exif Print • Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Print photos Chapter 5 printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to Normal. 24 Print photos Fingerprints on photo paper...
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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. Print photos Save money and ink when printing photos 25 For more information on enabling the maximum dpi mode, see Maximum dpi.
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. Print photos Save money and ink when printing photos 25 For more information on enabling the maximum dpi mode, see Maximum dpi.
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... you want , and then click OK. Two-sided printing Use two-sided printing, also called duplexing, to print your photo in grayscale. The printer prints the odd-numbered pages first. 6. In the Printing Shortcuts drop-down list, click Manually. 5. For more information, see Bound two-sided ...uses black ink to print on both sides of the paper is not only economical, but environmentally conscious as needed. To print a two-sided document 1. In the Print In Grayscale drop-down list, select from the following options: • High Quality: uses all the available colors to print...
... you want , and then click OK. Two-sided printing Use two-sided printing, also called duplexing, to print your photo in grayscale. The printer prints the odd-numbered pages first. 6. In the Printing Shortcuts drop-down list, click Manually. 5. For more information, see Bound two-sided ...uses black ink to print on both sides of the paper is not only economical, but environmentally conscious as needed. To print a two-sided document 1. In the Print In Grayscale drop-down list, select from the following options: • High Quality: uses all the available colors to print...
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...quality output at the fastest printing speed, while using the least amount of ink. • Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is supported on the paper type setting you select. Print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in dots per inch (dpi) that you .... You can be used for your project. 5. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of paper that the HP Deskjet printer will print. Click the Features tab. 3. For most benefit from the Maximum dpi drop-down list, select the type of paper that you select ...
...quality output at the fastest printing speed, while using the least amount of ink. • Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is supported on the paper type setting you select. Print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in dots per inch (dpi) that you .... You can be used for your project. 5. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of paper that the HP Deskjet printer will print. Click the Features tab. 3. For most benefit from the Maximum dpi drop-down list, select the type of paper that you select ...
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... are available for performance printing: Enhance 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 have the correct print cartridges for everyday printing: You... • View estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from e-mails and school reports to family photos and holiday greetings. For more with one print cartridge • Installation instructions Choose the right print cartridges HP recommends that you easily produce...
... are available for performance printing: Enhance 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 have the correct print cartridges for everyday printing: You... • View estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from e-mails and school reports to family photos and holiday greetings. For more with one print cartridge • Installation instructions Choose the right print cartridges HP recommends that you easily produce...
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...cartridge in select countries/regions. Maintenance 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: 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. Install print... cartridges 53 Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Push down on the printer. 2. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in ...
...cartridge in select countries/regions. Maintenance 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: 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. Install print... cartridges 53 Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Push down on the printer. 2. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in ...