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...this happens, check the following: • Paper weight: Use paper that is installed. 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 above steps work, unplug the USB cable, ...outlet. • The power cord is firmly connected to the power supply or adapter. • The power supply is firmly connected to the printer. English Installation help Printer prints on . • Make sure the USB cable is firmly attached from the input tray, and reload it. • Use only one...
...this happens, check the following: • Paper weight: Use paper that is installed. 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 above steps work, unplug the USB cable, ...outlet. • The power cord is firmly connected to the power supply or adapter. • The power supply is firmly connected to the printer. 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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... access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. If you are using the default printer to the electrical outlet. 10. Disconnect the printer power cord from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 3. Print job stuck in queue (Windows) If the printer stops printing before the job is complete, the...
... access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. If you are using the default printer to the electrical outlet. 10. Disconnect the printer power cord from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 3. Print job stuck in queue (Windows) If the printer stops printing before the job is complete, the...
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... those that arise as a result of normal use of purchase by an authorized importer. c. However, if printer failure or damage is attributable to the use of a non-HP cartridge or a refilled cartridge does not affect either the warranty to the customer or any other rights which ... the date of the product, and does not cover any HP support contract with such local law. 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 a manufacturer to...
... those that arise as a result of normal use of purchase by an authorized importer. c. However, if printer failure or damage is attributable to the use of a non-HP cartridge or a refilled cartridge does not affect either the warranty to the customer or any other rights which ... the date of the product, and does not cover any HP support contract with such local law. 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 a manufacturer to...
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..., colored buttons and tabs used in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Acknowledgements Windows and Windows XP are set forth 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. The software also supports Windows accessibility options such as constituting an additional warranty. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Microsoft Corporation in this material is accessible for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained ...
..., colored buttons and tabs used in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Acknowledgements Windows and Windows XP are set forth 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. The software also supports Windows accessibility options such as constituting an additional warranty. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Microsoft Corporation in this material is accessible for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained ...
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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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... 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......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...
... 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......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...
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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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..., transparencies, and iron-on media. Learn how to a hardware or software problem. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. Order supplies for ink supplies Printer specifications Description Learn about installing the software, see the Setup Guide that came with friends and family. 1 ...Welcome Welcome to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on a single sheet, preview a document, and use your computer. Learn how to operate the printer and use the table of the printer's special features. You can also use...
..., transparencies, and iron-on media. Learn how to a hardware or software problem. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. Order supplies for ink supplies Printer specifications Description Learn about installing the software, see the Setup Guide that came with friends and family. 1 ...Welcome Welcome to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on a single sheet, preview a document, and use your computer. Learn how to operate the printer and use the table of the printer's special features. You can also use...
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Special features Special features 7 2 Special features Congratulations! The HP Deskjet is equipped with one print cartridge. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with several exciting features: • User ...install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of each print cartridge with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level of the paper by using the borderless printing feature...
Special features Special features 7 2 Special features Congratulations! The HP Deskjet is equipped with one print cartridge. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with several exciting features: • User ...install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of each print cartridge with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level of the paper by using the borderless printing feature...
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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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CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off . It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn on and off . Cancel button Use the Cancel button to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button 10 Get started Get started Chapter 3 Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing.
CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off . It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn on and off . Cancel button Use the Cancel button to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button 10 Get started Get started Chapter 3 Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer 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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The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. Pull out the tray extension. 3. Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, fold out the tray extension stop. Get started Paper tray 13 2.
The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. Pull out the tray extension. 3. Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, fold out the tray extension stop. Get started Paper tray 13 2.
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... Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. You can find the selection number in addition to differ from those you are replacing. For information ... cartridge in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on ordering 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...
... Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. You can find the selection number in addition to differ from those you are replacing. For information ... cartridge in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on ordering 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...
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... one print cartridge. They are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the copper strips are on screen. To remove plastic tape from the print cartridge carriage. If the message is removed from... a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the print cartridge 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. ...
... one print cartridge. They are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the copper strips are on screen. To remove plastic tape from the print cartridge carriage. If the message is removed from... a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the print cartridge 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. ...
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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. Get started Ink-backup mode 17 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. 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. Get started Ink-backup mode 17 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.
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NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with the printer. NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. 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: A USB cable might not be packaged with the printer. NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. 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.
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... perform other photo printing tasks • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. For information about preventing photo paper from curling for great photos everytime. Print photos with a Windows 2000 computer, some features...information, see Notice to print on storing photo paper, see the printer software. • Do not print borderless photos in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. For more by using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Guidelines • Use an appropriate borderless paper ...
... perform other photo printing tasks • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. For information about preventing photo paper from curling for great photos everytime. Print photos with a Windows 2000 computer, some features...information, see Notice to print on storing photo paper, see the printer software. • Do not print borderless photos in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. For more by using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Guidelines • Use an appropriate borderless paper ...
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...Windows 2000 users. 20 Print photos If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies settings. help . Verify that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. The side to learn about the features that... photos Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. For more information, see HP Real Life Technologies photo fix. 6. For more information, see What's This? Otherwise, follow the instructions that you...
...Windows 2000 users. 20 Print photos If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies settings. help . Verify that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. The side to learn about the features that... photos Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. For more information, see HP Real Life Technologies photo fix. 6. For more information, see What's This? Otherwise, follow the instructions that you...