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...: • Reduce the number of sheets in the input tray. • Remove paper from your computer to the printer. Windows 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 paper stack...the paper tray, pushing the paper until you feel resistance, and then slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of paper. 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. • ...
...: • Reduce the number of sheets in the input tray. • Remove paper from your computer to the printer. Windows 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 paper stack...the paper tray, pushing the paper until you feel resistance, and then slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of paper. 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. • ...
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... ...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? help...51 Download printer software updates 51 9 Maintenance Install print cartridges...52 Choose the right print cartridges 52 Selection numbers...53 Printing...
... ...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? help...51 Download printer software updates 51 9 Maintenance Install print cartridges...52 Choose the right print cartridges 52 Selection numbers...53 Printing...
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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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... updates. NOTE: For information about the paper capacity, requirements, and other documents Printing tips Printer software Maintenance Troubleshooting HP support Shop for the printer. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. Find a solution to install and care for the printer. Order supplies for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to use two-sided...
... updates. NOTE: For information about the paper capacity, requirements, and other documents Printing tips Printer software Maintenance Troubleshooting HP support Shop for the printer. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. Find a solution to install and care for the printer. Order supplies for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to use two-sided...
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... estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. For information, see Ink-backup mode. 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...
... estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. For information, see Ink-backup mode. 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...
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... on the print cartridge that you would see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. You 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 better results...
... on the print cartridge that you would see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. You 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 better results...
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...cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that the copper strips are on screen. NOTE: When the printer operates in the printer, verify that the print cartridge is installed. Do not remove the copper strips. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is ... plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. The printer can operate in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. For more information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. To remove plastic tape from the print...
...cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that the copper strips are on screen. NOTE: When the printer operates in the printer, verify that the print cartridge is installed. Do not remove the copper strips. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is ... plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. The printer can operate in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. For more information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. To remove plastic tape from the print...
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For information about installing a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Get started Ink-backup mode 17
For information about installing a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Get started Ink-backup mode 17
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...the file in the printer. NOTE: If you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Learn how to use. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Advanced Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that you have two print cartridges installed in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize... see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 30 sheets of supported media sizes, see the printer software. • Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. Print photos 19 Always have Exif Print-enabled software. For more ...
...the file in the printer. NOTE: If you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Learn how to use. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Advanced Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that you have two print cartridges installed in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize... see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 30 sheets of supported media sizes, see the printer software. • Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. Print photos 19 Always have Exif Print-enabled software. For more ...
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..., to change the default print settings 1. NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 3. Open the file that you use the printer. The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on the right side of the Windows taskbar. Chapter 8 To save...
..., to change the default print settings 1. NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 3. Open the file that you use the printer. The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on the right side of the Windows taskbar. Chapter 8 To save...
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... updates. • If the computer has the most recent version of the printer software installed, a list of options to the Internet. 2. Download HP Photosmart Software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart Software you are available for your system at this time is displayed in the...
... updates. • If the computer has the most recent version of the printer software installed, a list of options to the Internet. 2. Download HP Photosmart Software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart Software you are available for your system at this time is displayed in the...
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.... Wherever you have the correct print cartridges for frequent printing: You print a lot-from your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge carriage. • Choose the right print cartridges • Selection numbers • Printing with HP's value offerings. Look for your projects truly shine, using metallic ink. Our standard cartridges give...
.... Wherever you have the correct print cartridges for frequent printing: You print a lot-from your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge carriage. • Choose the right print cartridges • Selection numbers • Printing with HP's value offerings. Look for your projects truly shine, using metallic ink. Our standard cartridges give...
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...install the tri-color print cartridge in select countries/regions. Maintenance 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Printing with one print cartridge installed. Push down on the print cartridge that came with only one print cartridge The printer...print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Install the black print cartridge in three ...
...install the tri-color print cartridge in select countries/regions. Maintenance 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Printing with one print cartridge installed. Push down on the print cartridge that came with only one print cartridge The printer...print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Install the black print cartridge in three ...
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.... 9. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. To align print cartridges 1. Open the printer Toolbox. Align print cartridges 55 WARNING! 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 6. For more information, see Maintain print cartridges. Align print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality...
.... 9. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. To align print cartridges 1. Open the printer Toolbox. Align print cartridges 55 WARNING! 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 6. For more information, see Maintain print cartridges. Align print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality...
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...Levels tab. To view this information, click the Print Cartridge Information button. 56 Maintenance The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. If the print cartridges are faded or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might...Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are installed in the printer: NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used before being installed in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and ...
...Levels tab. To view this information, click the Print Cartridge Information button. 56 Maintenance The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. If the print cartridges are faded or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might...Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are installed in the printer: NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used before being installed in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and ...
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... • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer. Maintenance Printer Toolbox 59 This allows the printer to perform the following tasks: • Align print cartridges • Automatically clean print cartridges •...; Print a test page • View estimated ink levels To open the printer Toolbox 1. Use the printer Toolbox to store the print cartridges properly. The Toolbox is displayed. CAUTION: Always turn off a power strip. Click the...
... • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer. Maintenance Printer Toolbox 59 This allows the printer to perform the following tasks: • Align print cartridges • Automatically clean print cartridges •...; Print a test page • View estimated ink levels To open the printer Toolbox 1. Use the printer Toolbox to store the print cartridges properly. The Toolbox is displayed. CAUTION: Always turn off a power strip. Click the...
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...Error messages • Installation problems • Printer lights are installed. To resolve the problem, follow the instructions in ink-backup mode Incorrect print cartridge or print cartridge missing The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are on or flashing • Printer does not print ...with borderless documents • Print quality is poor • Document is in the wrong slot • Non-HP print cartridges • Previously used in the printer. If you receive a print cartridge error message, see one or both of the print cartridges cannot be established ...
...Error messages • Installation problems • Printer lights are installed. To resolve the problem, follow the instructions in ink-backup mode Incorrect print cartridge or print cartridge missing The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are on or flashing • Printer does not print ...with borderless documents • Print quality is poor • Document is in the wrong slot • Non-HP print cartridges • Previously used in the printer. If you receive a print cartridge error message, see one or both of the print cartridges cannot be established ...
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... help you receive a message stating there is in the wrong slot Solution: Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the wrong side of non-HP supplies. Print cartridge carriage is stuck If the printer stalls while you are not installed properly. Previously used in the right print cartridge carriage compartment. If it is stalled...
... help you receive a message stating there is in the wrong slot Solution: Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the wrong side of non-HP supplies. Print cartridge carriage is stuck If the printer stalls while you are not installed properly. Previously used in the right print cartridge carriage compartment. If it is stalled...
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...a lowink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to be replaced soon. When you use genuine HP print cartridges. Genuine HP print cartridges are installed in another printer, the ink level indicator may be low on ink and may need to continue or replace the indicated ... inaccurate or unavailable. When you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to replace the print cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. Ink levels might not be covered under warranty. Printing in...
...a lowink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to be replaced soon. When you use genuine HP print cartridges. Genuine HP print cartridges are installed in another printer, the ink level indicator may be low on ink and may need to continue or replace the indicated ... inaccurate or unavailable. When you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to replace the print cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. Ink levels might not be covered under warranty. Printing in...
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... dialog box. 64 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting They are on the Features tab of printouts. Cause: When the printer detects that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is installed. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Do not remove the copper strips. Solution 2: Set the paper size in...
... dialog box. 64 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting They are on the Features tab of printouts. Cause: When the printer detects that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is installed. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Do not remove the copper strips. Solution 2: Set the paper size in...