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...adapter. • The power supply is turned on multiple sheets at a time. • Use a different type of the paper stack. Printer does not feed paper Try one type of the above steps work, unplug the USB cable, re-insert the software CD and follow the onscreen... instructions. • Temporarily disable any software firewall and close any anti-virus programs. Re-start these programs after the printer software is within the recommended specifications. Printer help Printer prints on . • Make sure the USB cable is firmly attached from the input tray, and reload it. ...
...adapter. • The power supply is turned on multiple sheets at a time. • Use a different type of the paper stack. Printer does not feed paper Try one type of the above steps work, unplug the USB cable, re-insert the software CD and follow the onscreen... instructions. • Temporarily disable any software firewall and close any anti-virus programs. Re-start these programs after the printer software is within the recommended specifications. Printer help Printer prints on . • Make sure the USB cable is firmly attached from the input tray, and reload it. ...
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... has stopped responding, locate the Administrative Tools folder on minimum system requirements, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. Press the handle to restart the print service. 6. Reconnect the printer power cord to print your computer, double-click Services, and then double-click Print ... Ink from the back of the printer, and then lower the cover. 8. In addition, some residual ink is used . English Paper jam 1. Remove the paper from the electrical outlet. 5. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. For more information,...
... has stopped responding, locate the Administrative Tools folder on minimum system requirements, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. Press the handle to restart the print service. 6. Reconnect the printer power cord to print your computer, double-click Services, and then double-click Print ... Ink from the back of the printer, and then lower the cover. 8. In addition, some residual ink is used . English Paper jam 1. Remove the paper from the electrical outlet. 5. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. For more information,...
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...of the defect, refund the purchase price for the product. 7. For HP printer products, the use of the product, and does not cover any product will find below the name and address of the HP entity responsible for additional warranty services, such as some governments outside the ...ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND WHETHER ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 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 warranty" date printed on your ...
...of the defect, refund the purchase price for the product. 7. For HP printer products, the use of the product, and does not cover any product will find below the name and address of the HP entity responsible for additional warranty services, such as some governments outside the ...ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY AND WHETHER ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 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 warranty" date printed on your ...
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...with limited strength and reach. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Microsoft Corporation. registered trademarks of features that convey the appropriate action. product accessibility, visit HP's Web site at: www.hp.com/accessibility. Visual The printer software is subject to change without prior...other countries. Support For more details about the accessibility of Microsoft Corporation in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. ...
...with limited strength and reach. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Microsoft Corporation. registered trademarks of features that convey the appropriate action. product accessibility, visit HP's Web site at: www.hp.com/accessibility. Visual The printer software is subject to change without prior...other countries. Support For more details about the accessibility of Microsoft Corporation in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. ...
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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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... 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...or quality 45 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?
... 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...or quality 45 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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... 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... are flashing 70 Print Cartridge Status lights are on or flashing 70 Printer does not print...71 Verify the following...71 Unable to print...71 If the printer still does not print 77 Document prints slowly...77 Print cartridge problems...78 Resolving print cartridge error...
... 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... are flashing 70 Print Cartridge Status lights are on or flashing 70 Printer does not print...71 Verify the following...71 Unable to print...71 If the printer still does not print 77 Document prints slowly...77 Print cartridge problems...78 Resolving print cartridge error...
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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... VCCI (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... VCCI (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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... ink is left to use the table of the printer's special features. Find a solution to contact HP support. Learn how to connect the printer to print a variety of photos before you are using the product with the printer. Learn how to use printing shortcuts, select a ... and handle photo paper, and share photos 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 and replace the print cartridges. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help.
... ink is left to use the table of the printer's special features. Find a solution to contact HP support. Learn how to connect the printer to print a variety of photos before you are using the product with the printer. Learn how to use printing shortcuts, select a ... and handle photo paper, and share photos 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 and replace the print cartridges. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help.
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... Congratulations! For information, see View 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...
... Congratulations! For information, see View 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...
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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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Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Cancel button Use the Cancel button to turn the printer on and off. CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off . Chapter 3 Power button and light Use the Power button to turn on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. It can take a few seconds for the printer to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button 10 Get started Get started
Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Cancel button Use the Cancel button to turn the printer on and off. CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off . Chapter 3 Power button and light Use the Power button to turn on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. It can take a few seconds for the printer to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button 10 Get started Get started
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Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. Get started Paper tray 13 The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, fold out the tray extension stop. 2. 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. Get started Paper tray 13 The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, fold out the tray extension stop. 2. Pull out the tray extension. 3.
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... in addition to differ from those you are replacing. Get started 1 Selection number label Print cartridges 15 Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can be...
... in addition to differ from those you are replacing. Get started 1 Selection number label Print cartridges 15 Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can be...
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...; Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode 16 Get started Get started Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of plastic tape has been removed from a print cartridge ▲ Hold ...the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in ink-backup mode, a message 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. ...
...; Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode 16 Get started Get started Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of plastic tape has been removed from a print cartridge ▲ Hold ...the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in ink-backup mode, a message 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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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. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Get started Ink-backup mode 17
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. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Get started Ink-backup mode 17
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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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...print on storing photo paper, see Notice to perform other photo printing tasks • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that you want to use. • For maximum fade resistance, use...the paper tray capacity: 30 sheets of certain paper types and to print photos Print photos Print borderless photos. Print photos 19 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you are using the product with a border. Learn how to Windows 2000 users. NOTE: If you have two print ...
...print on storing photo paper, see Notice to perform other photo printing tasks • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that you want to use. • For maximum fade resistance, use...the paper tray capacity: 30 sheets of certain paper types and to print photos Print photos Print borderless photos. Print photos 19 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you are using the product with a border. Learn how to Windows 2000 users. NOTE: If you have two print ...
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... border NOTE: If you want, and then click OK. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies settings. help . Place the photo paper in a software program that allows editing, such as... the instructions that you are provided with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be printed on should point towards the printer. 4. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-Borderless, and then select the following options: •...
... border NOTE: If you want, and then click OK. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies settings. help . Place the photo paper in a software program that allows editing, such as... the instructions that you are provided with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be printed on should point towards the printer. 4. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-Borderless, and then select the following options: •...