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...double-click Print Spooler. If the paper jam cannot be stalled in the paper tray. 9. Ink usage Note: Ink from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 3. In addition, some residual ink is used . If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached ...power cord to restart the print service. 6. Turn on minimum system requirements, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. For more information, see the Readme. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. Click Stop, and then click Start to the electrical outlet. 10...
...double-click Print Spooler. If the paper jam cannot be stalled in the paper tray. 9. Ink usage Note: Ink from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 3. In addition, some residual ink is used . If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached ...power cord to restart the print service. 6. Turn on minimum system requirements, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. For more information, see the Readme. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. Click Stop, and then click Start to the electrical outlet. 10...
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...restrict the ability of a consumer (e.g., the United Kingdom); HP Limited Warranty Dear Customer, You will be interrupted or error free. 3. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that the operation of implied warranties. 3. HP does not warrant that have additional statutory rights against the ...in the world. 2. D. To the extent that of the product being notified of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will be deemed modified to HP. 8. Preclude the disclaimers and limitations in this Warranty Statement is inconsistent with the customer. Grant ...
...restrict the ability of a consumer (e.g., the United Kingdom); HP Limited Warranty Dear Customer, You will be interrupted or error free. 3. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that the operation of implied warranties. 3. HP does not warrant that have additional statutory rights against the ...in the world. 2. D. To the extent that of the product being notified of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will be deemed modified to HP. 8. Preclude the disclaimers and limitations in this Warranty Statement is inconsistent with the customer. Grant ...
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... the paper tray...12 Use the paper tray...13 Fold the paper tray...14 Print cartridges...15 Replace print cartridges...15 Ink-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 money and ink when printing photos 24 6 Print other documents Print e-mail...26 Print documents...27 Print ...
... the paper tray...12 Use the paper tray...13 Fold the paper tray...14 Print cartridges...15 Replace print cartridges...15 Ink-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 money and ink when printing photos 24 6 Print other documents Print e-mail...26 Print documents...27 Print ...
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...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 cartridges 57 Maintain print cartridges...58 Printer Toolbox...59 2 ...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?
...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 cartridges 57 Maintain print cartridges...58 Printer Toolbox...59 2 ...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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Contents Contents 10 Shop for ink supplies ...60 11 Troubleshooting Error messages...61 Print cartridge error messages 61 Incorrect print cartridge or... of a photo 92 Photo has an unwanted border 92 Print quality is poor...93 Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors 93 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 96 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a ...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...104 If you continue to have problems 105 3
Contents Contents 10 Shop for ink supplies ...60 11 Troubleshooting Error messages...61 Print cartridge error messages 61 Incorrect print cartridge or... of a photo 92 Photo has an unwanted border 92 Print quality is poor...93 Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors 93 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 96 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a ...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...104 If you continue to have problems 105 3
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Contents A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 106 Support process...106 HP support by phone...106 Phone support period...107 Placing a call...107 After the phone...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 equipment by users in private ... 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
Contents A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 106 Support process...106 HP support by phone...106 Phone support period...107 Placing a call...107 After the phone...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 equipment by users in private ... 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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..., envelopes, labels, posters, booklets, transparencies, and iron-on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Welcome Section Special features Get started Connect the printer Print photos Print other documents Printing tips Printer software Maintenance Troubleshooting...installing the software, see Notice to a hardware or software problem. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. Learn how to use printing shortcuts, select a paper type, change the...
..., envelopes, labels, posters, booklets, transparencies, and iron-on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Welcome Section Special features Get started Connect the printer Print photos Print other documents Printing tips Printer software Maintenance Troubleshooting...installing the software, see Notice to a hardware or software problem. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. Learn how to use printing shortcuts, select a paper type, change the...
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... 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 For information, see Ink-backup mode. The HP Deskjet is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and...
... 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 For information, see Ink-backup mode. The HP Deskjet is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and...
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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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... installed in the right side of the print cartridge carriage. • The light is on and solid when the black print cartridge is low on ink. • The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2. For more information, see Print Cartridge Status lights are on... ink. • The light flashes when the black print cartridge needs to be serviced. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is ...
... installed in the right side of the print cartridge carriage. • The light is on and solid when the black print cartridge is low on ink. • The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2. For more information, see Print Cartridge Status lights are on... ink. • The light flashes when the black print cartridge needs to be serviced. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is ...
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...: Look at the label on ordering print cartridges, see the following topics: • Replace print cartridges Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. For information about using the print cartridges, see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer...
...: Look at the label on ordering print cartridges, see the following topics: • Replace print cartridges Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. For information about using the print cartridges, see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer...
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...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. For more information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Installation instructions. NOTE: When the printer operates ... copper strips are on screen. For more information, see the following topics: • Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode 16 Get started Get started They are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. If the message is removed from a print cartridge...
...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. For more information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Installation instructions. NOTE: When the printer operates ... copper strips are on screen. For more information, see the following topics: • Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode 16 Get started Get started They are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. If the message is removed from a print cartridge...
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Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. 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. 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 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. 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. 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 Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode.
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...a complete list of supported media sizes, see the printer software. • Do not print borderless photos in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that you want to perform other photo printing tasks ... about preventing photo paper from curling for great photos everytime. Learn how to Windows 2000 users. For more information, see Save money and ink when printing photos. For more information, see Exif Print. • Prevent photo paper from curling, see Notice to print photos Print photos...
...a complete list of supported media sizes, see the printer software. • Do not print borderless photos in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that you want to perform other photo printing tasks ... about preventing photo paper from curling for great photos everytime. Learn how to Windows 2000 users. For more information, see Save money and ink when printing photos. For more information, see Exif Print. • Prevent photo paper from curling, see Notice to print photos Print photos...
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... you must have the following items: • A digital camera that supports Exif Print • Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Print photos Chapter 5 printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to the Advanced tab, and ...bending it is printed on photo paper can reduce print quality. • If the corners of HP brand photo paper. Save money and ink when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use immediately from the Maximum dpi drop-down list. Store the packaged photo...
... you must have the following items: • A digital camera that supports Exif Print • Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Print photos Chapter 5 printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to the Advanced tab, and ...bending it is printed on photo paper can reduce print quality. • If the corners of HP brand photo paper. Save money and ink when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use immediately from the Maximum dpi drop-down list. Store the packaged photo...
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NOTE: For higher-quality photos, use HP Advanced Photo Paper and set the print resolution to create quality photos with less ink. Print photos Save money and ink when printing photos 25 For more information on enabling the maximum dpi mode, see Maximum dpi. HP Everyday Photo Paper is designed to Best or Maximum dpi.
NOTE: For higher-quality photos, use HP Advanced Photo Paper and set the print resolution to create quality photos with less ink. Print photos Save money and ink when printing photos 25 For more information on enabling the maximum dpi mode, see Maximum dpi. HP Everyday Photo Paper is designed to Best or Maximum dpi.
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... On Both Sides drop-down list, click Two-sided (Duplex) Printing. 4. Click Continue to view a printout on both sides of gray. • Black Ink Only: uses black ink to print on your photo in a grainy image. 5. For more information, see Bound two-sided documents. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Select any other...
... On Both Sides drop-down list, click Two-sided (Duplex) Printing. 4. Click Continue to view a printout on both sides of gray. • Black Ink Only: uses black ink to print on your photo in a grainy image. 5. For more information, see Bound two-sided documents. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 3. Select any other...
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...Print quality settings • Fast Draft produces draft-quality output at the fastest printing speed, while using the least amount of paper that the HP Deskjet printer will print. For more slowly than the Normal setting. Click the Features tab. 3. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the... type of ink. • Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is supported on the paper type setting you select the maximum dpi...
...Print quality settings • Fast Draft produces draft-quality output at the fastest printing speed, while using the least amount of paper that the HP Deskjet printer will print. For more slowly than the Normal setting. Click the Features tab. 3. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the... type of ink. • Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is supported on the paper type setting you select the maximum dpi...
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... performance printing: Enhance your specialty communications with metallic ink---accent text, graphics, cards, announcements, reports, and even photos with one print cartridge • Installation instructions Choose the right print cartridges HP recommends that you have the correct print cartridges for...documents, and even a photo now and then, but you print • Standard for your projects truly shine, using metallic ink. Choose original HP cartridges for how you still expect high quality and reliable printing. Maintenance 9 Maintenance • Install print cartridges • ...
... performance printing: Enhance your specialty communications with metallic ink---accent text, graphics, cards, announcements, reports, and even photos with one print cartridge • Installation instructions Choose the right print cartridges HP recommends that you have the correct print cartridges for...documents, and even a photo now and then, but you print • Standard for your projects truly shine, using metallic ink. Choose original HP cartridges for how you still expect high quality and reliable printing. Maintenance 9 Maintenance • Install print cartridges • ...
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... Printer documentation: For a list of the printer. 3. Press the Power button to the right side of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right side of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click ...the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for best results •...
... Printer documentation: For a list of the printer. 3. Press the Power button to the right side of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the right side of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click ...the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for best results •...