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...firmly attached from the input tray, and reload it. • Use only one type of the paper stack. English Installation help No plug and play? • Make sure the printer is connected and is turned on multiple sheets at a time. • Use a different type of the above steps ... any software firewall and close any anti-virus programs. Re-start these programs after the printer software is installed. Verify the following : • Paper weight: Use paper that is firmly connected to the printer. Printer does not feed paper Try one or more of the following solutions: • Reduce the...
...firmly attached from the input tray, and reload it. • Use only one type of the paper stack. English Installation help No plug and play? • Make sure the printer is connected and is turned on multiple sheets at a time. • Use a different type of the above steps ... any software firewall and close any anti-virus programs. Re-start these programs after the printer software is installed. Verify the following : • Paper weight: Use paper that is firmly connected to the printer. Printer does not feed paper Try one or more of the following solutions: • Reduce the...
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... right print cartridges 52 Selection numbers...53 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 ... 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?
... right print cartridges 52 Selection numbers...53 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 ... 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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...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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... using the product with friends and family. Find out how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. 1 Welcome Welcome to contact HP support. Welcome Section Special features Get started Connect the printer Print photos Print other specifications for ink supplies Printer specifications Description Learn about installing the software, see the Setup Guide that came with the...
... using the product with friends and family. Find out how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. 1 Welcome Welcome to contact HP support. Welcome Section Special features Get started Connect the printer Print photos Print other specifications for ink supplies Printer specifications Description Learn about installing the software, see the Setup Guide that came with the...
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... View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. 2 Special features Congratulations! 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...
... View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. 2 Special features Congratulations! 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...
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... 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. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the left side of these topics. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper...
... 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. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the left side of these topics. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper...
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... print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. 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. For information about using the print cartridges...
... print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. 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. For information about using the print cartridges...
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... ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. NOTE: When the printer operates in the printer, verify that came with only one print cartridge. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge ... print cartridge. For more information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the following topics: • Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode 16 Get started Get started Do not remove the copper strips. The printer can operate in clogs, ink failure...
... ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. NOTE: When the printer operates in the printer, verify that came with only one print cartridge. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge ... print cartridge. For more information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the following topics: • Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode 16 Get started Get started Do not remove the copper strips. The printer can operate in clogs, ink failure...
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Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. 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. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Get started Ink-backup mode 17
Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. 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. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Get started Ink-backup mode 17
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...photo printing tasks • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that you want to use.... storing photo paper, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Print photos with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be ... the edges of paper sizes. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you are using the product with a border. For more information, see the...
...photo printing tasks • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that you want to use.... storing photo paper, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Print photos with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be ... the edges of paper sizes. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you are using the product with a border. For more information, see the...
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Make changes to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 3. Open the file that is installed on the right side of the Windows taskbar. Printer software 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon The HP Solution Center is displayed. 50 Printer software To change the default print settings 1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to the print settings...
Make changes to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 3. Open the file that is installed on the right side of the Windows taskbar. Printer software 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon The HP Solution Center is displayed. 50 Printer software To change the default print settings 1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to the print settings...
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... on the software program you have installed on the Printer Properties dialog box. What's This? Download HP Photosmart Software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart Software you want to download later versions of the printer software installed, No updates are using. Printer software NOTE: The path to the...
... on the software program you have installed on the Printer Properties dialog box. What's This? Download HP Photosmart Software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart Software you want to download later versions of the printer software installed, No updates are using. Printer software NOTE: The path to the...
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... photos with one print cartridge • Installation instructions Choose the right print cartridges HP recommends that you still expect high quality and reliable printing. Wherever you purchase printing supplies, check to see Selection numbers. Look for the green package. • Specialty for performance printing: Enhance your printer. Look for the blue package. •...
... photos with one print cartridge • Installation instructions Choose the right print cartridges HP recommends that you still expect high quality and reliable printing. Wherever you purchase printing supplies, check to see Selection numbers. Look for the green package. • Specialty for performance printing: Enhance your printer. Look for the blue package. •...
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... black print cartridges. • Metallic accents: Combine tri-color and metallic print cartridges. Printing with only one print cartridge The printer can find the selection number in the left side of the print cartridge carriage. Open the printer cover. Push down on the printer. 2. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Press the Power button to the...
... black print cartridges. • Metallic accents: Combine tri-color and metallic print cartridges. Printing with only one print cartridge The printer can find the selection number in the left side of the print cartridge carriage. Open the printer cover. Push down on the printer. 2. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Press the Power button to the...
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...is correctly positioned. 8. Open the printer Toolbox. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the carriage. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. Keep both new...Maintenance 7. Close the printer cover. 9. To align print cartridges 1. For more information, see Maintain print cartridges. For information about storing print cartridges, see Align print cartridges. Align print cartridges 55 WARNING! Align print cartridges After installing a print cartridge,...
...is correctly positioned. 8. Open the printer Toolbox. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the carriage. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. Keep both new...Maintenance 7. Close the printer cover. 9. To align print cartridges 1. For more information, see Maintain print cartridges. For information about storing print cartridges, see Align print cartridges. Align print cartridges 55 WARNING! Align print cartridges After installing a print cartridge,...
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... For more information, see Manually clean print cartridges. If your printed pages are installed in the printer: NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used before being installed in the printer, or have been refilled, the estimated ink levels on the Estimated Ink level tab...print cartridges might need to view the estimated ink levels of the cartridge. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. CAUTION: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Click Align the Print ...
... For more information, see Manually clean print cartridges. If your printed pages are installed in the printer: NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used before being installed in the printer, or have been refilled, the estimated ink levels on the Estimated Ink level tab...print cartridges might need to view the estimated ink levels of the cartridge. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. CAUTION: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Click Align the Print ...
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... clean print cartridge contacts 1. CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. CAUTION: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more information, see Installation instructions. Open the HP Deskjet cover. 2. Gently wipe the print cartridge copper contacts with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from the swab. 2. Chapter 9 To...
... clean print cartridge contacts 1. CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. CAUTION: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more information, see Installation instructions. Open the HP Deskjet cover. 2. Gently wipe the print cartridge copper contacts with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from the swab. 2. Chapter 9 To...
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...tape damages the print cartridge. Maintenance Printer Toolbox 59 Store print cartridges at room temperature (15° to 35° C or 59° to 95° F). • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in an airtight ...plastic container to protect your print cartridge and to prevent the ink from the print cartridge, do not attempt to enhance the performance of the printer. When you unplug the power cord or turn...
...tape damages the print cartridge. Maintenance Printer Toolbox 59 Store print cartridges at room temperature (15° to 35° C or 59° to 95° F). • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in an airtight ...plastic container to protect your print cartridge and to prevent the ink from the print cartridge, do not attempt to enhance the performance of the printer. When you unplug the power cord or turn...
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...Printer lights are installed. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 61 If you receive a print cartridge error message, see one or both of the following topics: • Incorrect print cartridge or print cartridge missing • Print cartridge problem message • Print cartridge carriage is stuck • Print cartridge is in the wrong slot • Non-HP... print cartridges • Previously used in the printer. To resolve the problem, follow the instructions in ink-backup mode Incorrect print cartridge ...
...Printer lights are installed. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 61 If you receive a print cartridge error message, see one or both of the following topics: • Incorrect print cartridge or print cartridge missing • Print cartridge problem message • Print cartridge carriage is stuck • Print cartridge is in the wrong slot • Non-HP... print cartridges • Previously used in the printer. To resolve the problem, follow the instructions in ink-backup mode Incorrect print cartridge ...
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... wrong slot Solution: Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge carriage compartment. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of using a non-HP supply will not be available for planning purposes only. Install the black print cartridge in the left print cartridge carriage compartment. Printer service or repairs required as...
... wrong slot Solution: Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right print cartridge carriage compartment. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of using a non-HP supply will not be available for planning purposes only. Install the black print cartridge in the left print cartridge carriage compartment. Printer service or repairs required as...