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... the HP Deskjet, HP printer, or printer. The software also supports Windows accessibility options such as constituting an additional warranty. For example: Warning Keep both new and used in this product and HP's commitment to other equipment. 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 mobility impairments, the printer software functions...
... the HP Deskjet, HP printer, or printer. The software also supports Windows accessibility options such as constituting an additional warranty. For example: Warning Keep both new and used in this product and HP's commitment to other equipment. 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 mobility impairments, the printer software functions...
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help 48 Ink Status window 48 Download printer software updates 49 10 Maintenance...50 Install print cartridges 50 Align the print cartridges 53 Automatically clean print cartridges 53 Calibrate color ...53 Print a test page 54 View estimated ink levels 54 Maintain the printer body 54 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 54 Manually clean print cartridges 55 Maintain print cartridges 56 Printer Toolbox ...57 11 Troubleshooting 59 Installation problems 59 Printer does not print 61 Paper jam ...63 Paper problems ...64 Printer is stalled ...65 Print cartridge problems 65 Photos ...
help 48 Ink Status window 48 Download printer software updates 49 10 Maintenance...50 Install print cartridges 50 Align the print cartridges 53 Automatically clean print cartridges 53 Calibrate color ...53 Print a test page 54 View estimated ink levels 54 Maintain the printer body 54 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 54 Manually clean print cartridges 55 Maintain print cartridges 56 Printer Toolbox ...57 11 Troubleshooting 59 Installation problems 59 Printer does not print 61 Paper jam ...63 Paper problems ...64 Printer is stalled ...65 Print cartridge problems 65 Photos ...
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... Special features Learn about some of documents, including email, greeting cards, envelopes, labels, posters, booklets, transparencies, and iron-on a single sheet, preview a document, and use and replace the print cartridges. Connect to the printer Learn how to connect your computer to operate the printer and use two-sided printing. Printing tips Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on media. Use the information in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. HP Photosmart Software Help 3
... Special features Learn about some of documents, including email, greeting cards, envelopes, labels, posters, booklets, transparencies, and iron-on a single sheet, preview a document, and use and replace the print cartridges. Connect to the printer Learn how to connect your computer to operate the printer and use two-sided printing. Printing tips Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on media. Use the information in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. HP Photosmart Software Help 3
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... prints online. HP Photosmart Software Help 5 For information, see Ink-backup mode. ● Photosmart Express button: Use the Photosmart Express button to open the HP Photosmart Express software, which provides a fast and easy way to make prints of your photos or to the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. ● Ink level indicator: Know the approximate ink level of ink. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with the onscreen Ink Status window...
... prints online. HP Photosmart Software Help 5 For information, see Ink-backup mode. ● Photosmart Express button: Use the Photosmart Express button to open the HP Photosmart Express software, which provides a fast and easy way to make prints of your photos or to the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. ● Ink level indicator: Know the approximate ink level of ink. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with the onscreen Ink Status window...
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... printer to open the HP Photosmart Express software. Print Cancel button The printer also has a Print Cancel button. 1 Print Cancel button Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job. The HP Photosmart Express software provides a fast and easy way to purchase prints online. It also provides access to other basic HP imaging software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos or to make prints of your photos. 8 HP Deskjet D2300 series Photosmart Express button Use the Photosmart Express button...
... printer to open the HP Photosmart Express software. Print Cancel button The printer also has a Print Cancel button. 1 Print Cancel button Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job. The HP Photosmart Express software provides a fast and easy way to purchase prints online. It also provides access to other basic HP imaging software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos or to make prints of your photos. 8 HP Deskjet D2300 series Photosmart Express button Use the Photosmart Express button...
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... cartridge were installed. Print cartridges Three print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to differ from those you would see the following topics: ● Use print cartridges 12 HP Deskjet D2300 series To order print cartridges, go to the tri-color print cartridge. 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 3 Photo print cartridge Note Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. Chapter 3 5. Raise the paper tray...
... cartridge were installed. Print cartridges Three print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to differ from those you would see the following topics: ● Use print cartridges 12 HP Deskjet D2300 series To order print cartridges, go to the tri-color print cartridge. 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 3 Photo print cartridge Note Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. Chapter 3 5. Raise the paper tray...
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..., type the dimensions of measurement: Inches or Millimeters. 7. Click the unit of the custom paper size. Click Save to front: Prints the last page of a document on a special paper size. Click OK to print multiple pages of the document last. 5. Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Use the printer software to exit the Custom Paper Size dialog box. 9. The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to print a document that you want to reorder the printed pages...
..., type the dimensions of measurement: Inches or Millimeters. 7. Click the unit of the custom paper size. Click Save to front: Prints the last page of a document on a special paper size. Click OK to print multiple pages of the document last. 5. Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Use the printer software to exit the Custom Paper Size dialog box. 9. The printer software automatically resizes the document text and images to print a document that you want to reorder the printed pages...
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... the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to learn more about specific print settings. ● View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. ● Download printer software updates for the latest features and improvements. Right-click the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set as Default Printer. Windows 2000 users 1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. Right-click the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set as Default Printer.
... the Windows taskbar, click Start, point to learn more about specific print settings. ● View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. ● Download printer software updates for the latest features and improvements. Right-click the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set as Default Printer. Windows 2000 users 1. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes. 2. Right-click the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set as Default Printer.
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... numbers ● Ink-backup mode ● Installation instructions Print cartridge combinations For printing most documents, use the photo print cartridge along with only a tri-color print cartridge. Note Your printer might be packaged with the tri-color print cartridge. Install the black or photo print cartridge in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. 10 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Align the print cartridges ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ●...
... numbers ● Ink-backup mode ● Installation instructions Print cartridge combinations For printing most documents, use the photo print cartridge along with only a tri-color print cartridge. Note Your printer might be packaged with the tri-color print cartridge. Install the black or photo print cartridge in the left side of the print cartridge cradle. 10 Maintenance ● Install print cartridges ● Align the print cartridges ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ●...
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... the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. The print cartridge cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge. 4. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Push down on the print cartridge that came with only one print cartridge installed. Ink-backup mode The printer can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle HP Photosmart Software Help 51...
... the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. The print cartridge cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge. 4. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Push down on the print cartridge that came with only one print cartridge installed. Ink-backup mode The printer can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle HP Photosmart Software Help 51...
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... the USB cable and power cord. If the installation program still does not locate the printer, replace the USB cable, and then continue to the computer. 11 Troubleshooting ● Installation problems ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not print correctly ● Print quality is poor ● Document is misprinted ● Problems with borderless documents ● HP Photosmart Express software is not installed ● Error messages ● Power light is connected...
... the USB cable and power cord. If the installation program still does not locate the printer, replace the USB cable, and then continue to the computer. 11 Troubleshooting ● Installation problems ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not print correctly ● Print quality is poor ● Document is misprinted ● Problems with borderless documents ● HP Photosmart Express software is not installed ● Error messages ● Power light is connected...
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... the software installation. If you are running on . Reconnect the power cord to finish the installation. 9. When the installation program prompts you, connect the USB cable and the power cord to the printer, and then make sure that are using Windows 2000. Note This is displayed, you are using Windows 2000 and this message is not a problem if you connect a USB cable between the printer and the computer. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer...
... the software installation. If you are running on . Reconnect the power cord to finish the installation. 9. When the installation program prompts you, connect the USB cable and the power cord to the printer, and then make sure that are using Windows 2000. Note This is displayed, you are using Windows 2000 and this message is not a problem if you connect a USB cable between the printer and the computer. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer...
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... loaded in the paper tray. ● The printer cover is closed. ● The rear access door is turned on. ● The print cartridges are the correct print cartridges for the printer and are properly installed. Note If the installation program does not start automatically, click your CD drive letter in Control Panel, try reinstalling the printer software. Follow the onscreen instructions to the power source. ● The cable connections are running on the File menu...
... loaded in the paper tray. ● The printer cover is closed. ● The rear access door is turned on. ● The print cartridges are the correct print cartridges for the printer and are properly installed. Note If the installation program does not start automatically, click your CD drive letter in Control Panel, try reinstalling the printer software. Follow the onscreen instructions to the power source. ● The cable connections are running on the File menu...
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... stop and restart the print service 1. Clear the print queue When you need to your printer. For Windows XP, click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click Administrative Tools. 2. Make sure the other , try connecting the printer directly to be stalled in the list, repeat steps 1 - 6. Turn your printer off and then on again. ● If you experience problems, the USB cable might not be working properly. After resolving a print job...
... stop and restart the print service 1. Clear the print queue When you need to your printer. For Windows XP, click Start, click Control Panel, click Performance and Maintenance, and then click Administrative Tools. 2. Make sure the other , try connecting the printer directly to be stalled in the list, repeat steps 1 - 6. Turn your printer off and then on again. ● If you experience problems, the USB cable might not be working properly. After resolving a print job...
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... of the printer or if the paper guide is loaded too far toward the back of the paper stack. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle and the black or photo print cartridge is in the right side of the printer, and then turn on multiple sheets if different paper types are no loose or broken parts, follow these steps: 1. Connect the power cable to www.hp.com/support.
... of the printer or if the paper guide is loaded too far toward the back of the paper stack. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle and the black or photo print cartridge is in the right side of the printer, and then turn on multiple sheets if different paper types are no loose or broken parts, follow these steps: 1. Connect the power cable to www.hp.com/support.
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... Incorrect print cartridge The printer can be used in the error message. Check the warranty date on the print cartridge label. 1 Warranty date 2 Selection number 3. Raise the printer cover. 2. If an error message is solved. If the Power light is not flashing, the problem is not displayed, remove and reinstall each print cartridge. Open the printer Toolbox. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. If the print cartridge has the wrong selection number, or if the warranty has expired, install a new print cartridge. Do...
... Incorrect print cartridge The printer can be used in the error message. Check the warranty date on the print cartridge label. 1 Warranty date 2 Selection number 3. Raise the printer cover. 2. If an error message is solved. If the Power light is not flashing, the problem is not displayed, remove and reinstall each print cartridge. Open the printer Toolbox. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. If the print cartridge has the wrong selection number, or if the warranty has expired, install a new print cartridge. Do...
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... cartridge error message, follow these directions. Out of paper message, follow the instructions in "Print cartridge is stalled. "There was an error writing to the USB port on the computer. "Printing in ink-backup mode" message If you receive an out of paper message If you receive this error message, the print cartridge is in the wrong slot" message to resolve the problem. Error messages ● Print cartridge error messages ● Other error messages Print cartridge error messages If you are not installed properly. Incorrect print cartridge message The printer...
... cartridge error message, follow these directions. Out of paper message, follow the instructions in "Print cartridge is stalled. "There was an error writing to the USB port on the computer. "Printing in ink-backup mode" message If you receive an out of paper message If you receive this error message, the print cartridge is in the wrong slot" message to resolve the problem. Error messages ● Print cartridge error messages ● Other error messages Print cartridge error messages If you are not installed properly. Incorrect print cartridge message The printer...
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... device) ● Device serial number (located on the back or bottom of the device) ● Messages that are in front of phone support in North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America (including Mexico). Be prepared to provide the following features: - Did anything else occur prior to qualified online support specialists - HP Photosmart Software Help 77 Fast access to this situation (such...
... device) ● Device serial number (located on the back or bottom of the device) ● Messages that are in front of phone support in North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America (including Mexico). Be prepared to provide the following features: - Did anything else occur prior to qualified online support specialists - HP Photosmart Software Help 77 Fast access to this situation (such...
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... print cartridges): 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs) Software compatibility Windows compatible (98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP) Memory 384 KB integrated memory Minimum system requirements Operating system Processor RAM Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP Pentium II or equivalent 64 MB Hard disk space 200 MB Note For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. C Technical information ● Printer specifications ● Environmental product stewardship program ● Regulatory notices Printer specifications The HP Deskjet has...
... print cartridges): 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs) Software compatibility Windows compatible (98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP) Memory 384 KB integrated memory Minimum system requirements Operating system Processor RAM Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP Pentium II or equivalent 64 MB Hard disk space 200 MB Note For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. C Technical information ● Printer specifications ● Environmental product stewardship program ● Regulatory notices Printer specifications The HP Deskjet has...
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... 54 photo print cartridge 20 problem message 66 selection numbers 50 used with the printer 12 print preview 43 print quality blank pages print 69 print queue, clearing 62 print resolution 40 print settings changing 47 default settings 46 print speed 40 printer does not feed paper 64 printer features 6 printer is not printing 61 printer is stalled 65 printer maintenance 50 printer name does not appear 61 printer prints on multiple sheets at once 64 printer properties 47 printer software downloading updates 49 printer specifications 80 printer Toolbox 57 printer troubleshooting 59 printing 4800...
... 54 photo print cartridge 20 problem message 66 selection numbers 50 used with the printer 12 print preview 43 print quality blank pages print 69 print queue, clearing 62 print resolution 40 print settings changing 47 default settings 46 print speed 40 printer does not feed paper 64 printer features 6 printer is not printing 61 printer is stalled 65 printer maintenance 50 printer name does not appear 61 printer prints on multiple sheets at once 64 printer properties 47 printer software downloading updates 49 printer specifications 80 printer Toolbox 57 printer troubleshooting 59 printing 4800...