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... . To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. Remove the rear access door. If you have multiple icons of the same printer, delete the extra icons. • Make sure that a label did not become detached from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of the...
... . To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. Remove the rear access door. If you have multiple icons of the same printer, delete the extra icons. • Make sure that a label did not become detached from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of the...
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... local law. Any replacement product may not apply to service the printer for the performance of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will find below the name and address of the HP entity responsible for the particular failure or damage. 5. HP's Limited Warranty Statement is covered by an authorized importer. B. C. Limitations of...
... local law. Any replacement product may not apply to service the printer for the performance of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will find below the name and address of the HP entity responsible for the particular failure or damage. 5. HP's Limited Warranty Statement is covered by an authorized importer. B. C. Limitations of...
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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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... 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? help...51 Download printer software updates 51 9 Maintenance Install print cartridges...52 Choose the right print cartridges 52 Selection numbers...53 Printing with one print...
... 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? help...51 Download printer software updates 51 9 Maintenance Install print cartridges...52 Choose the right print cartridges 52 Selection numbers...53 Printing with one print...
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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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.... Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other documents Printing tips Printer software Maintenance Troubleshooting HP support Shop for the printer. Welcome 5 Learn how to use two-sided printing. Order supplies for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. NOTE: For information about some features may not be...
.... Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other documents Printing tips Printer software Maintenance Troubleshooting HP support Shop for the printer. Welcome 5 Learn how to use two-sided printing. Order supplies for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. NOTE: For information about some features may not be...
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The HP Deskjet is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of each print cartridge with one print cartridge. 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. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of each print cartridge with one print cartridge. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox...
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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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... 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 if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge.
... 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 if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge.
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... Installation instructions. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the print cartridge is displayed and two print cartridges are required electrical contacts. Chapter 3 • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print...
... Installation instructions. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the print cartridge is displayed and two print cartridges are required electrical contacts. Chapter 3 • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print...
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Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Get started Ink-backup mode 17 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. 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. Get started Ink-backup mode 17 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. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.
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... information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in the printer. 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 borderless photos in ink-backup mode. Learn...8226; Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 30 sheets of photo paper. NOTE: If you have two print cartridges installed in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. For information about preventing photo paper from curling for great photos everytime.
... information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in the printer. 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 borderless photos in ink-backup mode. Learn...8226; Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 30 sheets of photo paper. NOTE: If you have two print cartridges installed in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. For information about preventing photo paper from curling for great photos everytime.
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... see Selection numbers. For more with a reflective finish. Original HP cartridges are available 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 recommends that you purchase printing supplies, check to family...
... see Selection numbers. For more with a reflective finish. Original HP cartridges are available 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 recommends that you purchase printing supplies, check to family...
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.... Push down on the printer. 2. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for best results • Text, graphics, and color photos: Combine tri-color and black print cartridges. • Metallic accents: Combine tri-color and metallic print cartridges. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right side of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the...
.... Push down on the printer. 2. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for best results • Text, graphics, and color photos: Combine tri-color and black print cartridges. • Metallic accents: Combine tri-color and metallic print cartridges. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right side of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the...
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..., and bad electrical connections. Slide the print cartridge out of the carriage 5. 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. ...
..., and bad electrical connections. Slide the print cartridge out of the carriage 5. 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. ...
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...cartridge is correctly positioned. 8. Close the printer cover. 9. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Open the printer Toolbox. Maintenance 7. For information about storing print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Align print cartridges. WARNING! Align print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges...more information, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the carriage. Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the ...
...cartridge is correctly positioned. 8. Close the printer cover. 9. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Open the printer Toolbox. Maintenance 7. For information about storing print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Align print cartridges. WARNING! Align print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges...more information, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the carriage. Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the ...
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The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. If the print cartridges are installed in the printer: NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the device and cartridges for printing, and in printhead servicing, which keeps print...
The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. If the print cartridges are installed in the printer: NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the device and cartridges for printing, and in printhead servicing, which keeps print...
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... might damage the printer finish. This debris can be corrected by manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the interior. Do not lubricate the metal rod on which the print cartridge carriage slides. Turn off the HP Deskjet, and then disconnect...from fabric. Maintenance Maintain the printer body Because the HP Deskjet ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area...
... might damage the printer finish. This debris can be corrected by manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the interior. Do not lubricate the metal rod on which the print cartridge carriage slides. Turn off the HP Deskjet, and then disconnect...from fabric. Maintenance Maintain the printer body Because the HP Deskjet ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area...