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...8226; Use only one type of paper at once If this happens, check the following : • The printer power cord is connected to an electrical outlet. • The power cord is firmly connected to the power supply... or adapter. • The power supply is firmly connected to the printer. Letter Paper: 65 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb) Legal Paper: 70 to 90 g/m² ...20 to 24 lb) Cards: Up to 200 g/m² (110-lb index maximum) Photo Paper: Up to the printer directly, without using a USB hub. • If the none of the above steps work, unplug the USB ...
...8226; Use only one type of paper at once If this happens, check the following : • The printer power cord is connected to an electrical outlet. • The power cord is firmly connected to the power supply... or adapter. • The power supply is firmly connected to the printer. Letter Paper: 65 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb) Legal Paper: 70 to 90 g/m² ...20 to 24 lb) Cards: Up to 200 g/m² (110-lb index maximum) Photo Paper: Up to the printer directly, without using a USB hub. • If the none of the above steps work, unplug the USB ...
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... information, see the Readme. If you are using the default printer to pause printing. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. Check the Printers or Printers and Faxes folder on the printer. 11. Minimum system requirements For information on your printer icon has a check mark next to restart the print service...
... information, see the Readme. If you are using the default printer to pause printing. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. Check the Printers or Printers and Faxes folder on the printer. 11. Minimum system requirements For information on your printer icon has a check mark next to restart the print service...
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..., and from limiting the statutory rights of a consumer (e.g., the United Kingdom); 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 -site service... the cartridge has been reached, whichever occurs first. For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will be free from defects in any way affected by HP's warranty, HP shall either new or like-new, provided that it has...
..., and from limiting the statutory rights of a consumer (e.g., the United Kingdom); 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 -site service... the cartridge has been reached, whichever occurs first. For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will be free from defects in any way affected by HP's warranty, HP shall either new or like-new, provided that it has...
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...either a registered trademark or trademark of this product and HP's commitment to change without prior written permission of Windows accessibility options and features. product accessibility, visit HP's Web site at: www.hp.com/accessibility. The printer doors, buttons, paper trays, and paper guides can ...services. Windows Vista is prohibited without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for users with disabilities. The only warranties for technical or ...
...either a registered trademark or trademark of this product and HP's commitment to change without prior written permission of Windows accessibility options and features. product accessibility, visit HP's Web site at: www.hp.com/accessibility. The printer doors, buttons, paper trays, and paper guides can ...services. Windows Vista is prohibited without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for users with disabilities. The only warranties for technical or ...
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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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... use and replace the print cartridges. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. Learn how to print a variety of the printer's special features. Learn how to use two-sided printing. For details on a single sheet, preview a document, and use printing shortcuts, select a paper type, change the ...
... use and replace the print cartridges. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. Learn how to print a variety of the printer's special features. Learn how to use two-sided printing. For details on a single sheet, preview a document, and use printing shortcuts, select a paper type, change the ...
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The HP Deskjet is equipped with one print cartridge. Special features Special features 7 For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with several exciting ... to 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 Ink-backup mode. 2 Special features Congratulations! For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level...
The HP Deskjet is equipped with one print cartridge. Special features Special features 7 For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with several exciting ... to 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 Ink-backup mode. 2 Special features Congratulations! For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level...
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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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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 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.
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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 the printer on and off. It can take a few seconds for the printer 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. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button 10 Get started Get started Cancel button Use the Cancel button to turn on and off might cause printer failure.
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 the printer on and off. It can take a few seconds for the printer 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. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button 10 Get started Get started Cancel button Use the Cancel button to turn on and off might cause printer failure.
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The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. 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 If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, fold out the tray extension stop.
The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. 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 If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, fold out the tray extension stop.
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For information about using the print cartridges, see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. You can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. For better results, install a black print cartridge in three .... Get started 1 Selection number label Print cartridges 15 Print cartridges Two print cartridges 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. For information on the print cartridge that you would ...
For information about using the print cartridges, see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. You can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. For better results, install a black print cartridge in three .... Get started 1 Selection number label Print cartridges 15 Print cartridges Two print cartridges 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. For information on the print cartridge that you would ...
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...Hold the print cartridge so that the print cartridge is installed. They are on screen. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. The printer can operate in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in ink-...click the Print Cartridge Information button. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a 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....
...Hold the print cartridge so that the print cartridge is installed. They are on screen. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. The printer can operate in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in ink-...click the Print Cartridge Information button. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a 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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Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Get started Ink-backup mode 17 Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. 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.
Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Get started Ink-backup mode 17 Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. 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 a universal serial bus (USB) cable. Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with your printer. 18 Connect the printer For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with the printer. NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable.
NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with your printer. 18 Connect the printer For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with the printer. NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable.
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... mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. For information about preventing photo paper from curling for great photos everytime. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you have two print cartridges installed in ink...-backup mode. Learn how to use. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Advanced Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper...
... mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. For information about preventing photo paper from curling for great photos everytime. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you have two print cartridges installed in ink...-backup mode. Learn how to use. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Advanced Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper...
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..., follow the instructions that are using the product with the software program. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies settings. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Print photos Print NOTE: If your software program includes a ...other print settings that appear in the right side of the paper. help . help to be available. Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see What's This? Use the What's This? In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing...
..., follow the instructions that are using the product with the software program. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies settings. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Print photos Print NOTE: If your software program includes a ...other print settings that appear in the right side of the paper. help . help to be available. Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see What's This? Use the What's This? In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing...