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...software also supports Windows accessibility options such as allowed under copyright laws. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. For example: Warning Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of Apple Computer, ... technology such as constituting an additional warranty. All rights reserved. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of this user's guide. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Visual The printer software is prohibited without notice. ...
...software also supports Windows accessibility options such as allowed under copyright laws. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. For example: Warning Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of Apple Computer, ... technology such as constituting an additional warranty. All rights reserved. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of this user's guide. For example: Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Visual The printer software is prohibited without notice. ...
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... 6 Buttons and lights 7 Paper tray ...9 Print cartridges ...12 Ink-backup mode 13 4 Connect to the printer 15 USB ...15 5 Print using the Photosmart Express button 16 About the Photosmart Express button 16 About the HP Photosmart Express software 16 6 Print photos...17 Print borderless photos 17... Print photos with a border 19 HP Real Life technologies photo fix 20 Photo print cartridge 20 Exif Print ...21 Store...
... 6 Buttons and lights 7 Paper tray ...9 Print cartridges ...12 Ink-backup mode 13 4 Connect to the printer 15 USB ...15 5 Print using the Photosmart Express button 16 About the Photosmart Express button 16 About the HP Photosmart Express software 16 6 Print photos...17 Print borderless photos 17... Print photos with a border 19 HP Real Life technologies photo fix 20 Photo print cartridge 20 Exif Print ...21 Store...
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... 77 B Supplies...79 C Technical information 80 Printer specifications 80 Environmental product stewardship program 80 Regulatory notices 82 Index...83 2 HP Deskjet D2300 series 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 ... 42 Resize a document 42 Print preview ...43 Two-sided printing 43 Bound two-sided documents 44 9 Printer software 46 Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 46 Set default print settings 46 Printer Properties dialog box 47 What's This?
... 77 B Supplies...79 C Technical information 80 Printer specifications 80 Environmental product stewardship program 80 Regulatory notices 82 Index...83 2 HP Deskjet D2300 series 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 ... 42 Resize a document 42 Print preview ...43 Two-sided printing 43 Bound two-sided documents 44 9 Printer software 46 Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 46 Set default print settings 46 Printer Properties dialog box 47 What's This?
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...how to operate the printer and use two-sided printing. Connect to the printer Learn how to connect your computer to the HP Deskjet D2300 series Help. Get started Learn how to use printing shortcuts, select a paper type, change the print resolution, set ... much ink is left to do something. HP Photosmart Software Help 3 Print using the Photosmart Open the HP Photosmart Express software and access Express button the HP imaging features. Printer software Learn how to a hardware or software problem. Troubleshooting Find a solution to make the HP Deskjet the ...
...how to operate the printer and use two-sided printing. Connect to the printer Learn how to connect your computer to the HP Deskjet D2300 series Help. Get started Learn how to use printing shortcuts, select a paper type, change the print resolution, set ... much ink is left to do something. HP Photosmart Software Help 3 Print using the Photosmart Open the HP Photosmart Express software and access Express button the HP imaging features. Printer software Learn how to a hardware or software problem. Troubleshooting Find a solution to make the HP Deskjet the ...
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... of each print cartridge with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of ink. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: ● User friendly: Easy to install and operate. ● Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to purchase prints ...
... of each print cartridge with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of ink. You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several exciting features: ● User friendly: Easy to install and operate. ● Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to purchase prints ...
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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 1 Print cartridges 6 HP Deskjet D2300 series
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 1 Print cartridges 6 HP Deskjet D2300 series
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...Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of ink, the printer can operate in the following ways: ● Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. HP Photosmart Software Help 13 ● Replace print cartridges ...Use print cartridges The print cartridges can be used in ink-backup mode. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday...
...Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of ink, the printer can operate in the following ways: ● Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. HP Photosmart Software Help 13 ● Replace print cartridges ...Use print cartridges The print cartridges can be used in ink-backup mode. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday...
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... displayed and two print cartridges are installed in the printer, verify that the print cartridge is displayed on screen. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. 14 HP Deskjet D2300 series If the message is not a true black. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that...
... displayed and two print cartridges are installed in the printer, verify that the print cartridge is displayed on screen. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. 14 HP Deskjet D2300 series If the message is not a true black. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that...
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... Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that you are using photo paper that has a tear-off to save money and ink when printing photos. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Verify that the photo paper is flat. Always have Exif Print...-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. Guidelines ● Use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab ...
... Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that you are using photo paper that has a tear-off to save money and ink when printing photos. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Verify that the photo paper is flat. Always have Exif Print...-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. Guidelines ● Use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab ...
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... quality. ● If the corners of the curl until the paper lies flat. Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to the plastic bag. ● Do not leave unused photo paper in a plastic bag...flatten the paper by its edges. Select any unused photo paper to Best or Maximum dpi. 22 HP Deskjet D2300 series Store and handle photo paper Follow these instructions to create quality photos with less ink. Storage ● Keep unused photo paper in the paper tray. When you have finished printing, ...
... quality. ● If the corners of the curl until the paper lies flat. Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to the plastic bag. ● Do not leave unused photo paper in a plastic bag...flatten the paper by its edges. Select any unused photo paper to Best or Maximum dpi. 22 HP Deskjet D2300 series Store and handle photo paper Follow these instructions to create quality photos with less ink. Storage ● Keep unused photo paper in the paper tray. When you have finished printing, ...
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...specially designed printing shortcuts that the pages print. Create printing shortcuts In addition to save money and ink when printing photos. You can create a printing shortcut by selecting the Presentation Printing shortcut, changing the... shortcut the appropriate printing options are available in grayscale. ● Print a two-sided document. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to the printing shortcuts that you frequently print on a custom paper size. ● Select the... as needed. Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to HP Premium 38 HP Deskjet D2300 series
...specially designed printing shortcuts that the pages print. Create printing shortcuts In addition to save money and ink when printing photos. You can create a printing shortcut by selecting the Presentation Printing shortcut, changing the... shortcut the appropriate printing options are available in grayscale. ● Print a two-sided document. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to the printing shortcuts that you frequently print on a custom paper size. ● Select the... as needed. Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to HP Premium 38 HP Deskjet D2300 series
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.... Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. The dpi varies according to the paper type and print quality that the HP Deskjet prints. Click the Features tab. 40 HP Deskjet D2300 series Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Printing in the Paper Type drop-down list, and then select... document, HP recommends that you want to use. 4. Click More in maximum dpi takes longer than the Normal setting. ● Normal provides the best balance between high quality and speed and can also change the print quality setting to customize the speed and quality of ink. ●...
.... Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. The dpi varies according to the paper type and print quality that the HP Deskjet prints. Click the Features tab. 40 HP Deskjet D2300 series Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Printing in the Paper Type drop-down list, and then select... document, HP recommends that you want to use. 4. Click More in maximum dpi takes longer than the Normal setting. ● Normal provides the best balance between high quality and speed and can also change the print quality setting to customize the speed and quality of ink. ●...
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... Printers. 2. Set default print settings The HP Deskjet uses default print settings for all documents. ● Use the Printer Properties dialog box 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 all documents unless you click Print from any software program. Windows XP users 1. Right-click the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set ...
... Printers. 2. Set default print settings The HP Deskjet uses default print settings for all documents. ● Use the Printer Properties dialog box 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 all documents unless you click Print from any software program. Windows XP users 1. Right-click the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set ...
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...this again check box in your computer is displayed. 4. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to appear when you want the Ink Status window to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. help to learn more about... not show the Ink Status window but now want it to display a list of each time the printer prints a file. For Windows 2000, click Start, and then click Settings. The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. For Display Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. 48 HP Deskjet D2300 series
...this again check box in your computer is displayed. 4. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to appear when you want the Ink Status window to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. help to learn more about... not show the Ink Status window but now want it to display a list of each time the printer prints a file. For Windows 2000, click Start, and then click Settings. The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. For Display Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. 48 HP Deskjet D2300 series
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... your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge cradle. ● Print cartridge combinations ● Selection 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 a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from those you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 50 HP Deskjet D2300 series Choose your skin and clothing ● Manually clean ...
... your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge cradle. ● Print cartridge combinations ● Selection 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 a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from those you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 50 HP Deskjet D2300 series Choose your skin and clothing ● Manually clean ...
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... only one print cartridge installed. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Press the Power button to the center of the cradle HP Photosmart Software Help 51 Push down on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For... a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle. 1 Press the Power button 2 Open the printer cover 3 Push down on the...
... only one print cartridge installed. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Press the Power button to the center of the cradle HP Photosmart Software Help 51 Push down on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For... a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle. 1 Press the Power button 2 Open the printer cover 3 Push down on the...
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Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 52 HP Deskjet D2300 series Chapter 10 5. Do not remove the copper strips. Hold the print cartridge so that the... copper strip is on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts...
Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 52 HP Deskjet D2300 series Chapter 10 5. Do not remove the copper strips. Hold the print cartridge so that the... copper strip is on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts...
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... the test page. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in the paper tray. 2. HP Photosmart Software Help 53 Open the printer Toolbox. 3. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. If the print cartridges are... still missing lines or dots after cleaning, manually clean the print cartridge contacts. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in photos that are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink...
... the test page. Calibrate color Perform a color calibration if the colors in the paper tray. 2. HP Photosmart Software Help 53 Open the printer Toolbox. 3. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. If the print cartridges are... still missing lines or dots after cleaning, manually clean the print cartridge contacts. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in photos that are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink...
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...not lubricate the metal rod on the Estimated Ink Level tab. The Estimated Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. Maintain the printer body Because the HP Deskjet ejects ink onto the paper in the paper tray. 2. Turn off the HP Deskjet, and then disconnect the power cord. 2. ...Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will not appear on which the print...
...not lubricate the metal rod on the Estimated Ink Level tab. The Estimated Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. Maintain the printer body Because the HP Deskjet ejects ink onto the paper in the paper tray. 2. Turn off the HP Deskjet, and then disconnect the power cord. 2. ...Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will not appear on which the print...
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...● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to remove ink from fabric. Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more than 30 minutes. Wash the fabric in cold water and use cold water to get...the print cartridge) ● Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that can set the ink into the fabric. The problem can cause ink streaks and missing lines on a piece of the HP Deskjet and is used in cold water and use chlorine bleach. This debris can be corrected by manually ...
...● Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to remove ink from fabric. Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more than 30 minutes. Wash the fabric in cold water and use cold water to get...the print cartridge) ● Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that can set the ink into the fabric. The problem can cause ink streaks and missing lines on a piece of the HP Deskjet and is used in cold water and use chlorine bleach. This debris can be corrected by manually ...