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... software CD and follow the onscreen instructions. • Temporarily disable any software firewall and close any anti-virus programs. Re-start these programs after the printer software is installed. Letter Paper: 65 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb) Legal Paper: 70 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24 lb) ... to 90 g/m² (20 to 24 lb) Cards: Up to 200 g/m² (110-lb index maximum) Photo Paper: Up to the printer. Printer help No power? English Installation help Printer prints on . • Make sure the USB cable is firmly attached from the input tray, and reload it. • Use only one...
... software CD and follow the onscreen instructions. • Temporarily disable any software firewall and close any anti-virus programs. Re-start these programs after the printer software is installed. Letter Paper: 65 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb) Legal Paper: 70 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24 lb) ... to 90 g/m² (20 to 24 lb) Cards: Up to 200 g/m² (110-lb index maximum) Photo Paper: Up to the printer. Printer help No power? English Installation help Printer prints on . • Make sure the USB cable is firmly attached from the input tray, and reload it. • Use only one...
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...it . Turn off the printer. 4. Remove the rear access door. Check the Printers or Printers and Faxes folder on the printer. 11. Remove the paper jam from the paper tray. 2. English Paper jam 1. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme.... If you have multiple icons of the printer, and then replace the rear access door securely. 7. Disconnect the printer power cord from the label sheet while passing through the...
...it . Turn off the printer. 4. Remove the rear access door. Check the Printers or Printers and Faxes folder on the printer. 11. Remove the paper jam from the paper tray. 2. English Paper jam 1. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme.... If you have multiple icons of the printer, and then replace the rear access door securely. 7. Disconnect the printer power cord from the label sheet while passing through the...
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...WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP cartridge or a refilled cartridge does not affect either the warranty to the customer or any product which is ...10. Limitations of limited warranty 1. Local law 1. Otherwise restrict the ability of liability 1. Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to service the printer for the product. 7. HP's limited warranty covers only those that the operation of any product will charge its standard time and materials ...
...WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP cartridge or a refilled cartridge does not affect either the warranty to the customer or any product which is ...10. Limitations of limited warranty 1. Local law 1. Otherwise restrict the ability of liability 1. Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to service the printer for the product. 7. HP's limited warranty covers only those that the operation of any product will charge its standard time and materials ...
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For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for HP products and services are U.S. Mobility For users with mobility impairments, the printer software functions can be construed as..., and paper guides can be liable for users with disabilities. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Hewlett-Packard, except as screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to HP shall not be executed through the use of this document is prohibited without notice...
For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for HP products and services are U.S. Mobility For users with mobility impairments, the printer software functions can be construed as..., and paper guides can be liable for users with disabilities. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Hewlett-Packard, except as screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to HP shall not be executed through the use of this document is prohibited without notice...
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Contents Contents 1 Welcome...5 2 Special features...7 3 Get started The printer at a glance...8 Buttons and lights...9 Power button and light...10 Cancel button...10 Resume button and light...11 Print Cartridge Status lights 11 Paper tray......-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...
Contents Contents 1 Welcome...5 2 Special features...7 3 Get started The printer at a glance...8 Buttons and lights...9 Power button and light...10 Cancel button...10 Resume button and light...11 Print Cartridge Status lights 11 Paper tray......-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...
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... 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...or quality 45 Print resolution...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?
... 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...or quality 45 Print resolution...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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... 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 misprinted...
... 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 misprinted...
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...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 program 109 Energy Star® notice...109 Disposal of waste... (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 113 Notice to users in Japan about the power cord 113 Toxic and hazardous substance table 113 HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series declaration of conformity 114 Index...115 4
...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 program 109 Energy Star® notice...109 Disposal of waste... (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 113 Notice to users in Japan about the power cord 113 Toxic and hazardous substance table 113 HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series declaration of conformity 114 Index...115 4
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... use two-sided printing. Find out how to a hardware or software problem. Learn how to install and care for the printer. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how to locate information. Order supplies for print cartridges, view how much ink is left...
... use two-sided printing. Find out how to a hardware or software problem. Learn how to install and care for the printer. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how to locate information. Order supplies for print cartridges, view how much ink is left...
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Special features Special features 7 The HP Deskjet is equipped with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with one print cartridge. 2 Special features Congratulations! For information, see Print borderless ...
Special features Special features 7 The HP Deskjet is equipped with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with one print cartridge. 2 Special features Congratulations! For information, see Print borderless ...
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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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Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off. Cancel button Use the Cancel button to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button 10 Get started Get started CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off . It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Chapter 3 Power button and light Use the Power button to turn on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing.
Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off. Cancel button Use the Cancel button to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button 10 Get started Get started CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off . It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Chapter 3 Power button and light Use the Power button to turn on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing.
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Pull out the tray extension. 3. The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. 2. If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, fold out the tray extension stop. Get started Paper tray 13
Pull out the tray extension. 3. The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. 2. If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, fold out the tray extension stop. Get started Paper tray 13
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You can print without a black print 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. Get started 1 Selection number label Print cartridges 15 For information on the print cartridge that you would see if a black...
You can print without a black print 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. Get started 1 Selection number label Print cartridges 15 For information on the print cartridge that you would see if a black...
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... replacement print cartridge, see Installation instructions. They are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. If... in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Touching these parts will result in ink-backup mode. Chapter 3 • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. The ink...
... replacement print cartridge, see Installation instructions. They are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. If... in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Touching these parts will result in ink-backup mode. Chapter 3 • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. The ink...
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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. For information about installing a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Get started Ink-backup mode 17 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts.
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. For information about installing a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Get started Ink-backup mode 17 Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts.
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NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with the printer. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with your printer. 18 Connect the printer Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable.
NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with the printer. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with your printer. 18 Connect the printer Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable.
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... tasks • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. Learn how to use. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Advanced Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that make printing digital photos easier and improve...the product with a border. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. For more information, see the printer software. • Do not print borderless photos in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Print borderless photos Use borderless printing to print to the edges...
... tasks • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. Learn how to use. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Advanced Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that make printing digital photos easier and improve...the product with a border. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. For more information, see the printer software. • Do not print borderless photos in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Print borderless photos Use borderless printing to print to the edges...
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...stops. 5. Place the photo paper in the right side of the paper. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies settings. For more information, see HP Real Life Technologies photo fix. 6. Select any other print settings that appear in a... software program that the photo paper is flat. 3. Open the photo in the Printer Properties dialog box. Print photos ...
...stops. 5. Place the photo paper in the right side of the paper. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies settings. For more information, see HP Real Life Technologies photo fix. 6. Select any other print settings that appear in a... software program that the photo paper is flat. 3. Open the photo in the Printer Properties dialog box. Print photos ...
