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... weight: Use paper that is firmly connected to the printer directly, without using a USB hub. • If the none of the paper stack. Windows installation help Printer prints on . • Make sure the USB cable is firmly attached from the input tray, and reload it. • Use only one type... follow the onscreen instructions. • Temporarily disable any software firewall and close any anti-virus programs. Re-start these programs after the printer software is installed. Letter Paper: 65 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb) Legal Paper: 70 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24 lb) Envelopes: 70 to 90 ...
... weight: Use paper that is firmly connected to the printer directly, without using a USB hub. • If the none of the paper stack. Windows installation help Printer prints on . • Make sure the USB cable is firmly attached from the input tray, and reload it. • Use only one type... follow the onscreen instructions. • Temporarily disable any software firewall and close any anti-virus programs. Re-start these programs after the printer software is installed. Letter Paper: 65 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb) Legal Paper: 70 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24 lb) Envelopes: 70 to 90 ...
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...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 ...52 Selection numbers...53 Printing with one print cartridge 53 Installation instructions...53 Align print cartridges...55 Automatically clean print cartridges 56 ...
...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 ...52 Selection numbers...53 Printing with one print cartridge 53 Installation instructions...53 Align print cartridges...55 Automatically clean print cartridges 56 ...
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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...
... 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...
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... are using the product with a Windows 2000 computer, some of photos before you print, install a print cartridge, store and handle photo paper, and share photos with the printer. Find out how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a ...settings, and download printer software updates. For more information, see the Setup Guide that came with friends and family. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. NOTE: For information about installing the software, see Notice to locate information. Learn how to...
... are using the product with a Windows 2000 computer, some of photos before you print, install a print cartridge, store and handle photo paper, and share photos with the printer. Find out how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a ...settings, and download printer software updates. For more information, see the Setup Guide that came with friends and family. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. NOTE: For information about installing the software, see Notice to locate information. Learn how to...
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... photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. 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 the edges of each print cartridge with one print cartridge...
... photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. 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 the edges of each print cartridge with one print cartridge...
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...light 2 Black print cartridge light 1. Lower the paper tray. 12 Get started Get started The right status light represents the black print cartridge, which is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is low on or flashing. The left side of the print cartridge carriage.... • The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the right side of these topics. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper tray • Fold the paper tray Unfold the...
...light 2 Black print cartridge light 1. Lower the paper tray. 12 Get started Get started The right status light represents the black print cartridge, which is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is low on or flashing. The left side of the print cartridge carriage.... • The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the right side of these topics. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper tray • Fold the paper tray Unfold the...
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For information on the print cartridge that you would see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. Get started 1 Selection number label Print cartridges 15 You can find the selection number in addition to differ from those you ... printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. For better results, install a black print cartridge in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on ordering print cartridges, see the following topics: •...
For information on the print cartridge that you would see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. Get started 1 Selection number label Print cartridges 15 You can find the selection number in addition to differ from those you ... printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. For better results, install a black print cartridge in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on ordering print cartridges, see the following topics: •...
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The printer can operate in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. For more information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the reference guide that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. Touching these parts will result in ink-... is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from each print cartridge. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that came with only one print cartridge....
The printer can operate in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. For more information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the reference guide that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. Touching these parts will result in ink-... is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from each print cartridge. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that came with only one print cartridge....
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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. 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. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.
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... an appropriate borderless paper size. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. For more information, see Save money and ink when printing photos. For information about preventing photo paper from... for great photos everytime. Learn how to use. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Advanced Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Learn how to print on storing photo paper, see the printer software...
... an appropriate borderless paper size. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. For more information, see Save money and ink when printing photos. For information about preventing photo paper from... for great photos everytime. Learn how to use. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Advanced Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Learn how to print on storing photo paper, see the printer software...
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... dialog box is displayed. 2. To change the print settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box 1. NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on the right side of the Windows taskbar. Open the file that you want to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 3. Double-...click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on your computer. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to print. 2. Chapter 8 To save time when printing, set the default print...
... dialog box is displayed. 2. To change the print settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box 1. NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on the right side of the Windows taskbar. Open the file that you want to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 3. Double-...click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on your computer. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to print. 2. Chapter 8 To save time when printing, set the default print...
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...the onscreen instructions. help 51 Click the right mouse button. HP Update searches the HP Web site for your system at this time is displayed in the HP Update window. • If the computer does not have installed on the Printer Properties dialog box. help Use What's This... click Programs or All Programs, point to the Internet. 2. Click Next. Click Install. 6. Download HP Photosmart Software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart Software you are available for printer software updates. • If the computer ...
...the onscreen instructions. help 51 Click the right mouse button. HP Update searches the HP Web site for your system at this time is displayed in the HP Update window. • If the computer does not have installed on the Printer Properties dialog box. help Use What's This... click Programs or All Programs, point to the Internet. 2. Click Next. Click Install. 6. Download HP Photosmart Software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart Software you are available for printer software updates. • If the computer ...
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... make sure you have the correct print cartridges for your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge carriage. • Choose the right print cartridges • Selection numbers • Printing with HP's value offerings. Look for the green package. • Specialty for the...graphics, cards, announcements, reports, and even photos with HP printers to help you still expect high quality and reliable printing. For more with one print cartridge • Installation instructions Choose the right print cartridges HP recommends that you use the same cartridge selection numbers. ...
... make sure you have the correct print cartridges for your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge carriage. • Choose the right print cartridges • Selection numbers • Printing with HP's value offerings. Look for the green package. • Specialty for the...graphics, cards, announcements, reports, and even photos with HP printers to help you still expect high quality and reliable printing. For more with one print cartridge • Installation instructions Choose the right print cartridges HP recommends that you use the same cartridge selection numbers. ...
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...The printer can find the selection number in the right side of the print cartridge carriage. Printing with one print cartridge installed. Choose cartridge combinations for the print cartridge selection number. NOTE: Metallic print cartridges are replacing. You can operate with the...printer. 2. Press the Power button to the right side of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Install the black print cartridge in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge...
...The printer can find the selection number in the right side of the print cartridge carriage. Printing with one print cartridge installed. Choose cartridge combinations for the print cartridge selection number. NOTE: Metallic print cartridges are replacing. You can operate with the...printer. 2. Press the Power button to the right side of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Install the black print cartridge in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge...
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... quality. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in the paper tray. 2. Close the printer cover. 9. For more information, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. Align print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. WARNING! To align print cartridges 1. Open the printer Toolbox...
... quality. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in the paper tray. 2. Close the printer cover. 9. For more information, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. Align print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. WARNING! To align print cartridges 1. Open the printer Toolbox...
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... might need to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that are still faded after it is used before being installed in the printer, or have been refilled, the estimated ink levels on the Estimated Ink level tab may be low on ...For more information, see View estimated ink levels. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are installed in the printer: NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Maintenance Chapter 9 3.
... might need to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that are still faded after it is used before being installed in the printer, or have been refilled, the estimated ink levels on the Estimated Ink level tab may be low on ...For more information, see View estimated ink levels. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are installed in the printer: NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Maintenance Chapter 9 3.
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... cartridge contacts 1. Touching the ink nozzles will result in the HP Deskjet, and then close the cover. CAUTION: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more information, see Installation instructions. Chapter 9 To prepare to ensure consistent print quality. 58 Maintenance Open the HP Deskjet cover. 2. CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink...
... cartridge contacts 1. Touching the ink nozzles will result in the HP Deskjet, and then close the cover. CAUTION: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more information, see Installation instructions. Chapter 9 To prepare to ensure consistent print quality. 58 Maintenance Open the HP Deskjet cover. 2. CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink...
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..., do not attempt to enhance the performance of useful tools to reattach it in an airtight plastic container to protect your print cartridge and to install the print cartridge in their original sealed packages until you are ready to prevent the ink from drying out. • Keep all unused print cartridges...
..., do not attempt to enhance the performance of useful tools to reattach it in an airtight plastic container to protect your print cartridge and to install the print cartridge in their original sealed packages until you are ready to prevent the ink from drying out. • Keep all unused print cartridges...
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... • Original HP ink depleted • Low on ink • Printing in ink-backup mode Incorrect print cartridge or print cartridge missing The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are installed. 11 Troubleshooting • Error messages • Installation problems • Printer lights are on or flashing • Printer does not...
... • Original HP ink depleted • Low on ink • Printing in ink-backup mode Incorrect print cartridge or print cartridge missing The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are installed. 11 Troubleshooting • Error messages • Installation problems • Printer lights are on or flashing • Printer does not...
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...in the right print cartridge carriage compartment. Print cartridge carriage is stalled. Genuine HP print cartridges are not installed properly. Cause: A genuine HP print cartridge was previously used genuine HP cartridge Solution: Check the print quality of the print cartridge carriage. When you... easily produce great results, time after time. Install the black print cartridge in another printer. HP recommends that a non-HP print cartridge was installed in the left print cartridge carriage compartment. Ink levels might not be covered...
...in the right print cartridge carriage compartment. Print cartridge carriage is stalled. Genuine HP print cartridges are not installed properly. Cause: A genuine HP print cartridge was previously used genuine HP cartridge Solution: Check the print quality of the print cartridge carriage. When you... easily produce great results, time after time. Install the black print cartridge in another printer. HP recommends that a non-HP print cartridge was installed in the left print cartridge carriage compartment. Ink levels might not be covered...