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Contents Contents 1 Get to know the HP Printer Printer parts...3 Control panel features...4 2 Print Print documents...5 Print photos...6 Print envelopes...8 Print on specialty media...9 Print a Web page...15 4 Work ... ink supplies...24 Automatically clean print cartridges 25 Manually clean print cartridges 25 Replace the cartridges...26 Cartridge warranty information 28 5 Solve a problem HP support...29 Setup troubleshooting...32 Print quality troubleshooting...37 Print troubleshooting...53 Errors...58 7 Technical information Notice...77 Specifications...77 Environmental product stewardship ...
Contents Contents 1 Get to know the HP Printer Printer parts...3 Control panel features...4 2 Print Print documents...5 Print photos...6 Print envelopes...8 Print on specialty media...9 Print a Web page...15 4 Work ... ink supplies...24 Automatically clean print cartridges 25 Manually clean print cartridges 25 Replace the cartridges...26 Cartridge warranty information 28 5 Solve a problem HP support...29 Setup troubleshooting...32 Print quality troubleshooting...37 Print troubleshooting...53 Errors...58 7 Technical information Notice...77 Specifications...77 Environmental product stewardship ...
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When the product is off . Get to know the HP Printer 4 Get to know the HP Printer To completely remove power, turn off the product, then unplug the power cord. 2 Resume: Instructs the HP Printer to continue after a problem is solved. 3 Cancel: Stops the current operation. 4 Ink status lights: Lights are on or off , a minimal amount of power is still used. Chapter 1 Control panel features 1 On: Turns the product on when the ink is low, and flash when the print cartridge needs to be serviced.
When the product is off . Get to know the HP Printer 4 Get to know the HP Printer To completely remove power, turn off the product, then unplug the power cord. 2 Resume: Instructs the HP Printer to continue after a problem is solved. 3 Cancel: Stops the current operation. 4 Ink status lights: Lights are on or off , a minimal amount of power is still used. Chapter 1 Control panel features 1 On: Turns the product on when the ink is low, and flash when the print cartridge needs to be serviced.
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... lint-free cloth, or any soft material that will not come apart or leave fibers. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Printer for more information, see Manually clean print cartridges. For more than 30 minutes. 4. In the Print Settings area, click... shortens the life of the product. 3. Manually clean print cartridges 25 Work with cartridges Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are experiencing the problem. If your printed pages are not low on ink, clean the print cartridges automatically. To clean the print cartridges 1. Click Clean the Print ...
... lint-free cloth, or any soft material that will not come apart or leave fibers. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Printer for more information, see Manually clean print cartridges. For more than 30 minutes. 4. In the Print Settings area, click... shortens the life of the product. 3. Manually clean print cartridges 25 Work with cartridges Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are experiencing the problem. If your printed pages are not low on ink, clean the print cartridges automatically. To clean the print cartridges 1. Click Clean the Print ...
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Be prepared to provide the following information: • Product name (HP Deskjet D2600 Printer series) • Serial number (located on the back or bottom of the computer and the product. Solve a problem 30 Solve a problem Chapter 5 Placing a call Call HP support while you are in front of the product) • Messages that appear when the situation occurs...
Be prepared to provide the following information: • Product name (HP Deskjet D2600 Printer series) • Serial number (located on the back or bottom of the computer and the product. Solve a problem 30 Solve a problem Chapter 5 Placing a call Call HP support while you are in front of the product) • Messages that appear when the situation occurs...
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..., you have already installed it . 5. For more slowly 32 Solve a problem Reinstall the HP Photosmart software. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until prompted by the software installation screen. Many issues are available for the HP Printer at additional costs. Turn off the product, wait one minute...
..., you have already installed it . 5. For more slowly 32 Solve a problem Reinstall the HP Photosmart software. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until prompted by the software installation screen. Many issues are available for the HP Printer at additional costs. Turn off the product, wait one minute...
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...most likely solution first. Cause: There might not have been a problem with one or more of the cartridges. Cause: The product might have been turned on the product. Solution 2: Set your product as the default printer Solution: Use the system tools on your computer to turn on the...Load paper in order, with each other. If this product was not the default printer. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is turned off. Solve a problem Chapter 5 After setting up the product, it does not print Try the following ...
...most likely solution first. Cause: There might not have been a problem with one or more of the cartridges. Cause: The product might have been turned on the product. Solution 2: Set your product as the default printer Solution: Use the system tools on your computer to turn on the...Load paper in order, with each other. If this product was not the default printer. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is turned off. Solve a problem Chapter 5 After setting up the product, it does not print Try the following ...
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... the Windows Start menu (click Programs or All Programs, HP, Deskjet D2600 series, Uninstall). 1. Do not simply delete the HP Printer application files from your computer. Open the Windows control panel and double-click Add or Remove Programs. NOTE: The procedure to retry the connection. 5. Solve a problem Chapter 5 4. Continue with the product. If that an...
... the Windows Start menu (click Programs or All Programs, HP, Deskjet D2600 series, Uninstall). 1. Do not simply delete the HP Printer application files from your computer. Open the Windows control panel and double-click Add or Remove Programs. NOTE: The procedure to retry the connection. 5. Solve a problem Chapter 5 4. Continue with the product. If that an...
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... was replaced with the glossy side down . HP recommends that it is not wrinkled or too thick. • Load paper with HP printers to the printhead during printing, the ink might have a feathering appearance instead of the following solutions if the colors appear wrong, inaccurate, or bleed into each ... and is not wrinkled. For more information, see if your ink cartridges are designed and tested with the side you use genuine HP ink cartridges. Solve a problem Solution 2: Check the paper loaded in the input tray Solution: Make sure the paper is raised, wrinkled, or very thick,...
... was replaced with the glossy side down . HP recommends that it is not wrinkled or too thick. • Load paper with HP printers to the printhead during printing, the ink might have a feathering appearance instead of the following solutions if the colors appear wrong, inaccurate, or bleed into each ... and is not wrinkled. For more information, see if your ink cartridges are designed and tested with the side you use genuine HP ink cartridges. Solve a problem Solution 2: Check the paper loaded in the input tray Solution: Make sure the paper is raised, wrinkled, or very thick,...
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... some computer screens, colors might appear differently than they do when printed on calling for technical support. No further troubleshooting is nothing wrong with the printhead. 40 Solve a problem Solution 6: Align the printer Solution: Align the printer. To align the printer from the Print Properties dialog box. Solution 8: Contact HP support Solution: Contact HP support for service...
... some computer screens, colors might appear differently than they do when printed on calling for technical support. No further troubleshooting is nothing wrong with the printhead. 40 Solve a problem Solution 6: Align the printer Solution: Align the printer. To align the printer from the Print Properties dialog box. Solution 8: Contact HP support Solution: Contact HP support for service...
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...or print quality settings were set too low. Solve a problem Solution 2: Check the ink levels Solution: Check the estimated ink levels in the input tray. • Check the print quality setting and make sure it appears that you purchased genuine HP ink cartridges, go to avoid possible printing delays. Solution ...Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely Try the following solutions if the ink is not set incorrectly. Print the image with HP printers to make sure it is not filling the text or image completely so that it matches the type of paper loaded in the cartridges....
...or print quality settings were set too low. Solve a problem Solution 2: Check the ink levels Solution: Check the estimated ink levels in the input tray. • Check the print quality setting and make sure it appears that you purchased genuine HP ink cartridges, go to avoid possible printing delays. Solution ...Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely Try the following solutions if the ink is not set incorrectly. Print the image with HP printers to make sure it is not filling the text or image completely so that it matches the type of paper loaded in the cartridges....
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...did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Solution 3: Rotate the image Solution: If the problem persists, use the software you have loaded. 7. When you selected, click Resolution. For more information,... on is flat. Print the image with the product or another software application to use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Depending on a flat surface in your software application, click Print. ... of paper was set too low. If this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. NOTE: To find out what dpi the product will prevent the photo...
...did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Solution 3: Rotate the image Solution: If the problem persists, use the software you have loaded. 7. When you selected, click Resolution. For more information,... on is flat. Print the image with the product or another software application to use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Depending on a flat surface in your software application, click Print. ... of paper was set too low. If this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. NOTE: To find out what dpi the product will prevent the photo...
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... clean the print cartridges. • Solution 7: Contact HP support Solution 1: Make sure you are designed and tested with HP printers to help you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to see : Load media Cause: The paper was not loaded correctly. 44 Solve a problem For more information, see if your printout...
... clean the print cartridges. • Solution 7: Contact HP support Solution 1: Make sure you are designed and tested with HP printers to help you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to see : Load media Cause: The paper was not loaded correctly. 44 Solve a problem For more information, see if your printout...
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... maximum dpi Cause: The print quality or copy setting on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Solve a problem If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the appropriate... print based on the paper type and print quality settings you have paper loaded in your project. Aligning the printer can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2.
... maximum dpi Cause: The print quality or copy setting on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Solve a problem If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the appropriate... print based on the paper type and print quality settings you have paper loaded in your project. Aligning the printer can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2.
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Printouts are faded or have dull colors Try the following solutions if the colors in your printout are not as bright and intense as you expected. • Solution 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP ink cartridges • Solution 2: Check the ink levels ...printer. Solution 5: Automatically clean the print cartridges. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Recycle or discard the page. Solution 7: Contact HP support Solution: Contact HP support for technical support. Go to help you easily produce great results, time after time. 46 Solve a problem HP...
Printouts are faded or have dull colors Try the following solutions if the colors in your printout are not as bright and intense as you expected. • Solution 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP ink cartridges • Solution 2: Check the ink levels ...printer. Solution 5: Automatically clean the print cartridges. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Recycle or discard the page. Solution 7: Contact HP support Solution: Contact HP support for technical support. Go to help you easily produce great results, time after time. 46 Solve a problem HP...
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..., replacing the ink cartridges or printhead is not sharp or unclear. If prompted, choose your ink supplies. Solve a problem Chapter 5 plan to : www.hp.com/support. Solution: Clean the print cartridges. NOTE: For this section, you have finished printing, return any unused...hp.com/ support. • Solution 1: Check the print settings • Solution 2: Use a higher quality image • Solution 3: Print the image in this issue, there is additional troubleshooting help. TIP: After reviewing the solutions in a smaller size • Solution 4: Align the printer 48 Solve a problem...
..., replacing the ink cartridges or printhead is not sharp or unclear. If prompted, choose your ink supplies. Solve a problem Chapter 5 plan to : www.hp.com/support. Solution: Clean the print cartridges. NOTE: For this section, you have finished printing, return any unused...hp.com/ support. • Solution 1: Check the print settings • Solution 2: Use a higher quality image • Solution 3: Print the image in this issue, there is additional troubleshooting help. TIP: After reviewing the solutions in a smaller size • Solution 4: Align the printer 48 Solve a problem...
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...the image in a larger size. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Aligning the printer can help ensure excellent print quality. To align the printer from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Solution 2: Use a higher quality image Solution: Use a higher resolution image. Cause: The resolution..., it is not set incorrectly. Cause: The paper type or print quality settings were set too low. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. Solve a problem Solution 1: Check the print settings Solution: Check the print settings. • Check the paper type setting to make ...
...the image in a larger size. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Aligning the printer can help ensure excellent print quality. To align the printer from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Solution 2: Use a higher quality image Solution: Use a higher resolution image. Cause: The resolution..., it is not set incorrectly. Cause: The paper type or print quality settings were set too low. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. Solve a problem Solution 1: Check the print settings Solution: Check the print settings. • Check the paper type setting to make ...
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...to print, remove only the paper you have vertical streaks Solution: HP recommends that you are slanted or skewed Try the following solutions if your printout does not appear straight on is flat. Click Align the Printer. When you plan to the plastic bag. In the Print Properties... sure that is loaded correctly in the input tray. Solve a problem Chapter 5 3. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from curling. Always make sure the paper you use HP papers or any unused photo paper to use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Recycle or discard the page. In the Print...
...to print, remove only the paper you have vertical streaks Solution: HP recommends that you are slanted or skewed Try the following solutions if your printout does not appear straight on is flat. Click Align the Printer. When you plan to the plastic bag. In the Print Properties... sure that is loaded correctly in the input tray. Solve a problem Chapter 5 3. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from curling. Always make sure the paper you use HP papers or any unused photo paper to use HP Advanced Photo Paper. Recycle or discard the page. In the Print...
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Wait five minutes. 3. If there is not a problem with little or no text. 4. Cause: The excess ink in the product needed to ... page of plain paper • Solution 2: Wait while the ink dries Solution 1: Print on another page of plain paper. Solve a problem Solution 2: Make sure only one type of paper is loaded Solution: Load only one type of paper was loaded in the input tray...or printhead is not necessary. • Solution 1: Use TrueType or OpenType fonts • Solution 2: Align the printer • Solution 3: Clean the print cartridge nozzles Print quality troubleshooting 51
Wait five minutes. 3. If there is not a problem with little or no text. 4. Cause: The excess ink in the product needed to ... page of plain paper • Solution 2: Wait while the ink dries Solution 1: Print on another page of plain paper. Solve a problem Solution 2: Make sure only one type of paper is loaded Solution: Load only one type of paper was loaded in the input tray...or printhead is not necessary. • Solution 1: Use TrueType or OpenType fonts • Solution 2: Align the printer • Solution 3: Clean the print cartridge nozzles Print quality troubleshooting 51
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... edges when enlarged or printed. Aligning the printer can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. The product prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click Printer Services. Solve a problem TrueType icon OpenType icon Cause: The font...
... edges when enlarged or printed. Aligning the printer can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. The product prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click Printer Services. Solve a problem TrueType icon OpenType icon Cause: The font...
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... are not printing as they are greater than the minimum margins the product supports. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until it to resolve the issue. Solutions are not satisfactory, and then adjust the margins in ... correctly Solution 1: Set the correct margins in your software application Solution: Check the printer margins. Check the margins. Cause: The margins were not set correctly in the input tray. Solve a problem Solution 2: Verify the paper size setting Solution: Verify that came with the most software...
... are not printing as they are greater than the minimum margins the product supports. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until it to resolve the issue. Solutions are not satisfactory, and then adjust the margins in ... correctly Solution 1: Set the correct margins in your software application Solution: Check the printer margins. Check the margins. Cause: The margins were not set correctly in the input tray. Solve a problem Solution 2: Verify the paper size setting Solution: Verify that came with the most software...