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... play? • Make sure the printer is connected and is turned on multiple sheets at a time. • Use a different type of paper. Printer help Printer prints on . • Make sure the USB cable is firmly attached from the input tray, and reload it. • Use only one or more of the...
... play? • Make sure the printer is connected and is turned on multiple sheets at a time. • Use a different type of paper. Printer help Printer prints on . • Make sure the USB cable is firmly attached from the input tray, and reload it. • Use only one or more of the...
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... usage Note: Ink from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 3. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. Press the handle to pause printing. If you have multiple icons of the printer, and then replace the rear access door securely. 7. If the paper jam cannot be...
... usage Note: Ink from the label sheet while passing through the printer. 3. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. Press the handle to pause printing. If you have multiple icons of the printer, and then replace the rear access door securely. 7. If the paper jam cannot be...
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... cartridges Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1 year Until the HP ink is depleted or the "end of warranty" date printed on the duration of implied warranties. 3. Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to new in the world. 2. HP does not warrant that the HP products specified above , which the manufacturer cannot disclaim, or allow limitations...
... cartridges Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1 year Until the HP ink is depleted or the "end of warranty" date printed on the duration of implied warranties. 3. Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants to new in the world. 2. HP does not warrant that the HP products specified above , which the manufacturer cannot disclaim, or allow limitations...
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... 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 letters...28 Print envelopes...29 Print postcards...30 Print index cards and other small media 30 Print labels...31 Print transparencies...32 Print brochures...33 Print greeting cards...
... 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 letters...28 Print envelopes...29 Print postcards...30 Print index cards and other small media 30 Print labels...31 Print transparencies...32 Print brochures...33 Print greeting cards...
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... paper size...44 Select a paper type...44 Change the print speed 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?
... paper size...44 Select a paper type...44 Change the print speed 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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... 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 messages 78 Print cartridge carriage is stalled 81 Paper problems...84 Paper ...Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 96 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print...97 Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines 98 Printouts are faded or have dull colors 100 Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy 101 Printouts ...
... 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 messages 78 Print cartridge carriage is stalled 81 Paper problems...84 Paper ...Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 96 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print...97 Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines 98 Printouts are faded or have dull colors 100 Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy 101 Printouts ...
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... on media. NOTE: For information about some features may not be available. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. Welcome 5 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 your computer. 1 Welcome Welcome to a hardware...
... on media. NOTE: For information about some features may not be available. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. Welcome 5 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 your computer. 1 Welcome Welcome to a hardware...
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Welcome 6 Welcome Chapter 1 (continued) Section HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find out how to recycle print cartridges.
Welcome 6 Welcome Chapter 1 (continued) Section HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find out how to recycle print cartridges.
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...levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with one print cartridge. Special features Special features 7 For information, see Ink-backup mode. The HP Deskjet is equipped with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink ...levels: Know the approximate ink level of each print cartridge with several exciting features: •...
...levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with one print cartridge. Special features Special features 7 For information, see Ink-backup mode. The HP Deskjet is equipped with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink ...levels: Know the approximate ink level of each print cartridge with several exciting features: •...
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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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It can take a few seconds for the printer to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button 10 Get started Get started Cancel button Use the Cancel button to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. 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 might cause printer failure.
It can take a few seconds for the printer to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button 10 Get started Get started Cancel button Use the Cancel button to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. 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 might cause printer failure.
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When the problem is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. Resume button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 1 Resume button and light Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights are located on the control panel. 1 Print Cartridge Status lights Buttons and lights 11 Get started
When the problem is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam. Resume button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 1 Resume button and light Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights are located on the control panel. 1 Print Cartridge Status lights Buttons and lights 11 Get started
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...is on and solid when the black print cartridge is low on ink. • The light flashes when the black print cartridge needs to be serviced. Chapter 3 1 Tri-color print cartridge light 2 Black print cartridge light 1. For more information, see Print Cartridge Status lights are on ink.... • The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced....
...is on and solid when the black print cartridge is low on ink. • The light flashes when the black print cartridge needs to be serviced. Chapter 3 1 Tri-color print cartridge light 2 Black print cartridge light 1. For more information, see Print Cartridge Status lights are on ink.... • The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced....
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The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. 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. Pull out the tray extension. 3. 2.
The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. 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. Pull out the tray extension. 3. 2.
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..., see the following topics: • Replace print cartridges Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. For information about using the print cartridges, see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. Get started 1 Selection number...
..., see the following topics: • Replace print cartridges Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. For information about using the print cartridges, see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. Get started 1 Selection number...
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...Printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. If the message is removed from the print cartridge carriage. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the copper strips are required electrical... 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 the following topics: • Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup ...
...Printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. If the message is removed from the print cartridge carriage. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the copper strips are required electrical... 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 the following topics: • Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup ...
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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. Get started Ink-backup mode 17 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. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts.
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. Get started Ink-backup mode 17 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. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts.
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NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with the printer. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with your printer. 18 Connect the printer NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. 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. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with your printer. 18 Connect the printer NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. 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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... photo quality. For more information, see Save money and ink when printing photos. Print borderless photos Use borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper types and to perform other photo printing tasks • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. For more by using the product with a border...
... photo quality. For more information, see Save money and ink when printing photos. Print borderless photos Use borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper types and to perform other photo printing tasks • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. For more by using the product with a border...
