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...ink is left in the cartridge after it . Remove the rear access door. Check the Printers or Printers and Faxes folder on minimum system requirements, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. Reconnect the printer power cord to restart the print service. 6. Disconnect the printer power cord from the paper ...file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from the front of the printer, and then replace the rear access door securely. 7. Right-click the printer icon and check the shortcut menu. •...
...ink is left in the cartridge after it . Remove the rear access door. Check the Printers or Printers and Faxes folder on minimum system requirements, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. Reconnect the printer power cord to restart the print service. 6. Disconnect the printer power cord from the paper ...file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. If you are printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached from the front of the printer, and then replace the rear access door securely. 7. Right-click the printer icon and check the shortcut menu. •...
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... the ability of a manufacturer to HP. 8. You may : a. 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 covered by HP's warranty, HP shall either repair or replace the product...HP printer products, the use of a non-HP cartridge or a refilled cartridge does not affect either new or like-new, provided that of the product being notified of the defect, refund the purchase price for the performance of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP...
... the ability of a manufacturer to HP. 8. You may : a. 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 covered by HP's warranty, HP shall either repair or replace the product...HP printer products, the use of a non-HP cartridge or a refilled cartridge does not affect either new or like-new, provided that of the product being notified of the defect, refund the purchase price for the performance of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP...
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... paper tray...12 Use the paper tray...13 Fold the paper tray...14 Print cartridges...15 Replace print cartridges...15 Ink-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...
... paper tray...12 Use the paper tray...13 Fold the paper tray...14 Print cartridges...15 Replace print cartridges...15 Ink-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...
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...Printing with 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 Printer Toolbox...59 2 Contents... 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?
...Printing with 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 Printer Toolbox...59 2 Contents... 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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...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 jam...84 Out of paper...86 Printer prints on multiple sheets at once 90 ... 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 are slanted or skewed 102 Ink streaks on the back of the paper 102 Document is ...
...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 jam...84 Out of paper...86 Printer prints on multiple sheets at once 90 ... 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 are slanted or skewed 102 Ink streaks on the back of the paper 102 Document is ...
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... A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 106 Support process...106 HP support by phone...106 Phone support period...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 ...and hazardous substance table 113 HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series declaration of conformity 114 Index...115 4
... A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 106 Support process...106 HP support by phone...106 Phone support period...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 ...and hazardous substance table 113 HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series declaration of conformity 114 Index...115 4
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... out how to a hardware or software problem. You can also use and replace the print cartridges. For more information, see the following table and select an appropriate topic. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a print... cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Learn how to operate the printer and use the table of photos before you are using ...
... out how to a hardware or software problem. You can also use and replace the print cartridges. For more information, see the following table and select an appropriate topic. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a print... cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Learn how to operate the printer and use the table of photos before you are using ...
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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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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 the edges of each print cartridge with one print cartridge. Special features Special features 7 For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know... printing feature. 2 Special features 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 the edges of each print cartridge with one print cartridge. Special features Special features 7 For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know... printing feature. 2 Special features Congratulations! For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox.
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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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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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...and solid when the black print cartridge is low on ink. • The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2. The left side of the print cartridge carriage. • The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is low on or flashing. Lower...are on ink. • The light flashes when the black print cartridge needs to be serviced. 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 installed in the right side of these topics. •...
...and solid when the black print cartridge is low on ink. • The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2. The left side of the print cartridge carriage. • The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is low on or flashing. Lower...are on ink. • The light flashes when the black print cartridge needs to be serviced. 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 installed in the right side of these topics. •...
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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 with only a tri-color print cartridge. For information about using the print cartridges, see the following topics: • Replace print cartridges Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. Get started...
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 with only a tri-color print cartridge. For information about using the print cartridges, see the following topics: • Replace print cartridges Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. Get started...
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.... Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the Printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. The printer can operate in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed...
.... Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the Printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. The printer can operate in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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...borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper types and to print photos Print photos Print borderless photos. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you want to Windows 2000 users. Print photos with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be ... paper. • Save more information, see Save money and ink when printing photos. NOTE: If 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 the product ...
...borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper types and to print photos Print photos Print borderless photos. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you want to Windows 2000 users. Print photos with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be ... paper. • Save more information, see Save money and ink when printing photos. NOTE: If 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 the product ...
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..., check to see Selection numbers. NOTE: Standard and value choices use original HP print cartridges. Our standard cartridges give you the right value at the right price for frequent printing: You print a lot-from your everyday printing needs. For more with HP printers to help you still expect high quality and reliable printing. Buy more...
..., check to see Selection numbers. NOTE: Standard and value choices use original HP print cartridges. Our standard cartridges give you the right value at the right price for frequent printing: You print a lot-from your everyday printing needs. For more with HP printers to help you still expect high quality and reliable printing. Buy more...
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... printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of the printer. 3. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. NOTE: Metallic print cartridges are replacing. Install print cartridges 53 Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for best results • Text, graphics, and color photos: Combine tri-color and black print cartridges. • Metallic accents: Combine tri-color and metallic print cartridges...
... printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of the printer. 3. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. NOTE: Metallic print cartridges are replacing. Install print cartridges 53 Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for best results • Text, graphics, and color photos: Combine tri-color and black print cartridges. • Metallic accents: Combine tri-color and metallic print cartridges...
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...and bad electrical connections. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the print cartridge 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the carriage. 1 Press the Power button 2 Open the printer cover 3 Push down on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not... touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. ...
...and bad electrical connections. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the print cartridge 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the carriage. 1 Press the Power button 2 Open the printer cover 3 Push down on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not... touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. ...