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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 of paper. Printer ...
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 of paper. Printer ...
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..., see the Readme. Remove the paper jam from the paper tray. 2. Reconnect the printer power cord to pause printing. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. If you are printing labels, verify that your documents. Disconnect the printer power cord from the label sheet while passing through the...
..., see the Readme. Remove the paper jam from the paper tray. 2. Reconnect the printer power cord to pause printing. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. If you are printing labels, verify that your documents. Disconnect the printer power cord from the label sheet while passing through the...
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...either new or like-new, provided that it has functionality at HP's option. 6. You may not apply to the customer or any country where the covered HP product is depleted or the "end of warranty" date printed on your country. Operation outside the United States (including provinces ...returns the defective product to province in any way affected by local law, the remedies provided in your purchase agreement. 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...
...either new or like-new, provided that it has functionality at HP's option. 6. You may not apply to the customer or any country where the covered HP product is depleted or the "end of warranty" date printed on your country. Operation outside the United States (including provinces ...returns the defective product to province in any way affected by local law, the remedies provided in your purchase agreement. 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...
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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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.... Learn how to operate the printer and use two-sided printing. Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other documents Printing tips Printer software Maintenance Troubleshooting HP support Shop for the printer. Find a solution to contact HP support. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. You can also use your computer. Find out how...
.... Learn how to operate the printer and use two-sided printing. Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other documents Printing tips Printer software Maintenance Troubleshooting HP support Shop for the printer. Find a solution to contact HP support. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. You can also use your computer. Find out how...
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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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...HP Deskjet is equipped with one print cartridge. For information, see Ink-backup mode. For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print... 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 the Estimated Ink Levels option in...
...HP Deskjet is equipped with one print cartridge. For information, see Ink-backup mode. For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print... 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 the Estimated Ink Levels option in...
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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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It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. 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. Cancel button Use the Cancel button to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button 10 Get started Get started
It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. 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. Cancel button Use the Cancel button to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button 10 Get started Get started
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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 When the problem is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam.
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... needs to be serviced. The right status light represents the black print cartridge, which is installed in 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 ...tray To unfold the paper tray 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. 2. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is low on or flashing. Lower the paper ...
... needs to be serviced. The right status light represents the black print cartridge, which is installed in 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 ...tray To unfold the paper tray 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. 2. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is low on or flashing. Lower the paper ...
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Pull out the tray extension. 3. If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, fold out the tray extension stop. Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. Get started Paper tray 13 2.
Pull out the tray extension. 3. If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, fold out the tray extension stop. Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. Get started Paper tray 13 2.
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... number label: 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. You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be packaged...
... number label: 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. You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be packaged...
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...these parts will result in ink-backup mode. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on screen. For information about ink-backup mode, see the following topics: •... or copper contacts. They are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed and two print cartridges are required electrical contacts. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is installed. The printer can operate in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. ...
...these parts will result in ink-backup mode. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on screen. For information about ink-backup mode, see the following topics: •... or copper contacts. They are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed and two print cartridges are required electrical contacts. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is installed. The printer can operate in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. ...
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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. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. 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. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode.
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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 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 the printer.
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 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 the printer.
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Learn how to the paper size that you have two print cartridges installed in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. For more information on a range of photo paper. For more by using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Guidelines • Use an appropriate ...8226; Save more information, see Save money and ink when printing photos. Ensure that the size corresponds to print photos Print photos Print borderless photos. For more information, see Notice to use. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Advanced Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper...
Learn how to the paper size that you have two print cartridges installed in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. For more information on a range of photo paper. For more by using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Guidelines • Use an appropriate ...8226; Save more information, see Save money and ink when printing photos. Ensure that the size corresponds to print photos Print photos Print borderless photos. For more information, see Notice to use. • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Advanced Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper...