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... misprinted 69 Problems with borderless documents 70 HP Photosmart Express software is not installed 72 Error messages ...73 Power light is on a single sheet of paper 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...
... misprinted 69 Problems with borderless documents 70 HP Photosmart Express software is not installed 72 Error messages ...73 Power light is on a single sheet of paper 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...
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..., install a photo print cartridge, store and handle photo paper, and share photos with friends and family. Troubleshooting Find a solution to do something. Get started Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on a single sheet, preview a document, and use two-sided printing. HP Photosmart Software Help...
..., install a photo print cartridge, store and handle photo paper, and share photos with friends and family. Troubleshooting Find a solution to do something. Get started Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on a single sheet, preview a document, and use two-sided printing. HP Photosmart Software Help...
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...; Photosmart Express button: Use the Photosmart Express button to open the HP Photosmart Express software, which provides a fast and easy way to purchase prints online. 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 the... of each print cartridge with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of your photos or to make prints of ink. HP Photosmart Software Help 5 2 Special features Congratulations!
...; Photosmart Express button: Use the Photosmart Express button to open the HP Photosmart Express software, which provides a fast and easy way to purchase prints online. 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 the... of each print cartridge with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of your photos or to make prints of ink. HP Photosmart Software Help 5 2 Special features Congratulations!
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For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. The photo print cartridge, in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you are replacing. 1 Selection number ... the printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode. HP Photosmart Software Help 13 The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look...
For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. The photo print cartridge, in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you are replacing. 1 Selection number ... the printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode. HP Photosmart Software Help 13 The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look...
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... make prints of the printer. For more information, see HP Photosmart Express software is opened on your computer. Note If the HP Photosmart Express software is not installed on your computer, a message is displayed when you press the button, the HP Photosmart Express software is not installed. 16 HP Deskjet D2300 series When you press the Photosmart Express button. The...
... make prints of the printer. For more information, see HP Photosmart Express software is opened on your computer. Note If the HP Photosmart Express software is not installed on your computer, a message is displayed when you press the button, the HP Photosmart Express software is not installed. 16 HP Deskjet D2300 series When you press the Photosmart Express button. The...
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... print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in the right side of photo paper. The side to be printed on the bottom edge that you are using photo paper that has ...use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm tab). ● Do not print borderless photos in a software program such as HP Photosmart software and resize the photo. For more information, see the photo paper storage instructions. ● Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets...
... print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos. ● Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in the right side of photo paper. The side to be printed on the bottom edge that you are using photo paper that has ...use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm tab). ● Do not print borderless photos in a software program such as HP Photosmart software and resize the photo. For more information, see the photo paper storage instructions. ● Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets...
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... that supports Exif Print ● Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as HP Photosmart software To print Exif Print-enhanced photos 1. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click either Photo Printing-Borderless or Photo Printing-with your printer. To install the photo print cartridge ➔ To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge...
... that supports Exif Print ● Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as HP Photosmart software To print Exif Print-enhanced photos 1. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click either Photo Printing-Borderless or Photo Printing-with your printer. To install the photo print cartridge ➔ To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge...
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In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Maximum dpi. Note If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with other settings and requires a large amount of paper that you have loaded. 4. To set the page order ...quality setting for your multipage documents print. Select any other print settings that you select the maximum dpi setting, the printer software displays the optimized dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Deskjet will print. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Click the Resolution button to print high-quality, sharp images. Open the Printer...
In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Maximum dpi. Note If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with other settings and requires a large amount of paper that you have loaded. 4. To set the page order ...quality setting for your multipage documents print. Select any other print settings that you select the maximum dpi setting, the printer software displays the optimized dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Deskjet will print. Click the Advanced tab. 3. Click the Resolution button to print high-quality, sharp images. Open the Printer...
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...the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to the print settings, and then click OK. HP Photosmart Software Help 47 Use the printer software, also known as the Printing Preferences dialog box. To change the default ..., and then click Printer Settings. 3. Note The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on the software program you use often. Note The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on your computer. That way, you...
...the printer driver, to change the print settings for a document. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to the print settings, and then click OK. HP Photosmart Software Help 47 Use the printer software, also known as the Printing Preferences dialog box. To change the default ..., and then click Printer Settings. 3. Note The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on the software program you use often. Note The path to the Printer Properties dialog box can vary depending on your computer. That way, you...
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... printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to HP, and then click HP Software Update. Download HP Photosmart software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart software you are available for printer software updates. - Make sure you might have the most recent version of the printer software installed, a software update...
... printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to HP, and then click HP Software Update. Download HP Photosmart software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart software you are available for printer software updates. - Make sure you might have the most recent version of the printer software installed, a software update...
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... the Power button to the center of the printer. 3. For more information, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. Push down on the print cartridge. 4. Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle. 1 Press the Power button 2 Open the printer... Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle HP Photosmart Software Help 51 Ink-backup mode The printer can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the printer. 2. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. The print cartridge cradle ...
... the Power button to the center of the printer. 3. For more information, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. Push down on the print cartridge. 4. Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle. 1 Press the Power button 2 Open the printer... Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle HP Photosmart Software Help 51 Ink-backup mode The printer can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the printer. 2. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. The print cartridge cradle ...
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...1. Recycle or discard the test page. If the color is correctly positioned. 8. HP Photosmart Software Help 53 Warning Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Click Align... your printed pages are not low on ink or might be cleaned. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to be low on ink, clean the print cartridges automatically. Click Clean, and then follow ...
...1. Recycle or discard the test page. If the color is correctly positioned. 8. HP Photosmart Software Help 53 Warning Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of the cartridge. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Click Align... your printed pages are not low on ink or might be cleaned. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to be low on ink, clean the print cartridges automatically. Click Clean, and then follow ...
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...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 on the computer (instead of the following topics for new hardware...are connected to the computer. 2. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. 3. HP Photosmart Software Help 59 Installation program stops If the installation program stops when it looks for more information: ● Installation program stops ● "Unknown Device" message displays ● Printer name ...
...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 on the computer (instead of the following topics for new hardware...are connected to the computer. 2. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. 3. HP Photosmart Software Help 59 Installation program stops If the installation program stops when it looks for more information: ● Installation program stops ● "Unknown Device" message displays ● Printer name ...
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... you can continue with the software installation. Wait approximately 30 seconds. 4. Reconnect the power cord to the printer. 6. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. Insert the printer software CD into the drive. Note...installation, an "Unknown Device" message might be displayed when you connect a USB cable between the printer and the computer. If the "Unknown Device" message is on the computer. Follow the onscreen instructions. Quit any antivirus programs or other software programs that the printer is still displayed, replace the USB cable. 60 HP Deskjet...
... you can continue with the software installation. Wait approximately 30 seconds. 4. Reconnect the power cord to the printer. 6. Disconnect the power cord from the printer. 2. Insert the printer software CD into the drive. Note...installation, an "Unknown Device" message might be displayed when you connect a USB cable between the printer and the computer. If the "Unknown Device" message is on the computer. Follow the onscreen instructions. Quit any antivirus programs or other software programs that the printer is still displayed, replace the USB cable. 60 HP Deskjet...
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... is turned on. ● The print cartridges are the correct print cartridges for the printer and are properly installed. HP Photosmart Software Help 61 Note If the installation program does not start automatically, click your CD drive letter in the list of printers when you click Print ...on the computer. Printer name does not appear If the printer software seems to finish the installation. 4. To reinstall the printer software 1. Quit any antivirus programs or other media is correctly loaded in Control Panel, try reinstalling the printer...
... is turned on. ● The print cartridges are the correct print cartridges for the printer and are properly installed. HP Photosmart Software Help 61 Note If the installation program does not start automatically, click your CD drive letter in the list of printers when you click Print ...on the computer. Printer name does not appear If the printer software seems to finish the installation. 4. To reinstall the printer software 1. Quit any antivirus programs or other media is correctly loaded in Control Panel, try reinstalling the printer...
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...for any paper jam. For example, photo paper might print on multiple sheets of the paper stack. Make sure the print cartridges are installed securely in the printer. Caution First, check for and clear any loose or broken parts in the print cartridge cradle. For more ... ● "Printing in ink-backup mode" message ● "Print cartridge is installed in the right side of the cradle and the black or photo print cartridge is in the wrong slot" message HP Photosmart Software Help 65 Lower the printer cover. 6. ● Paper weight ● Paper might ...
...for any paper jam. For example, photo paper might print on multiple sheets of the paper stack. Make sure the print cartridges are installed securely in the printer. Caution First, check for and clear any loose or broken parts in the print cartridge cradle. For more ... ● "Printing in ink-backup mode" message ● "Print cartridge is installed in the right side of the cradle and the black or photo print cartridge is in the wrong slot" message HP Photosmart Software Help 65 Lower the printer cover. 6. ● Paper weight ● Paper might ...
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... the photo paper is installed. Do not press the guide so firmly against the edge of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: HP Photosmart Software Help 67 This printing ...mode lets you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the printer, verify that the protective piece of the paper. Photos do...
... the photo paper is installed. Do not press the guide so firmly against the edge of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: HP Photosmart Software Help 67 This printing ...mode lets you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the printer, verify that the protective piece of the paper. Photos do...
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... settings from the software program print settings. Select the appropriate print settings within the software program. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Problems with borderless documents ● Borderless printing guidelines ● Image is printed at an angle 70 HP Deskjet D2300 series Image is... 3. Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer when printing borderless documents. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. 2. Reprint the envelope. Confirm that is specified in ink-backup mode. Chapter 11 If parts of the ...
... settings from the software program print settings. Select the appropriate print settings within the software program. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Problems with borderless documents ● Borderless printing guidelines ● Image is printed at an angle 70 HP Deskjet D2300 series Image is... 3. Slide the flap inside the envelope before loading it in the printer when printing borderless documents. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. 2. Reprint the envelope. Confirm that is specified in ink-backup mode. Chapter 11 If parts of the ...
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...using supports borderless printing. For example, if you can use the Photosmart Express button. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the HP Photosmart Express software. 72 HP Deskjet D2300 series If the border appears above the tear-off tab, then remove the tab. Chapter 11 If the printout...the border appears below the tear-off tab, then align the print cartridges. HP Photosmart Express software is not installed You pressed the Photosmart Express button on the printer but the HP Photosmart Express software is loaded in the CD drive. For small photo paper with the source ...
...using supports borderless printing. For example, if you can use the Photosmart Express button. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the HP Photosmart Express software. 72 HP Deskjet D2300 series If the border appears above the tear-off tab, then remove the tab. Chapter 11 If the printout...the border appears below the tear-off tab, then align the print cartridges. HP Photosmart Express software is not installed You pressed the Photosmart Express button on the printer but the HP Photosmart Express software is loaded in the CD drive. For small photo paper with the source ...
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...while you receive an out of the print cartridge cradle. "There was an error writing to resolve the problem. "Print cartridge carriage is installed in the wrong slot" message If you receive this error message, follow these instructions. Out of paper message If you are printing a... is stalled. Connect the printer directly to resolve the problem. HP Photosmart Software Help 73 If you receive a message stating there is a problem with a print cartridge, follow the instructions in Printer is faulty or not installed properly to USB port" message The printer might not be used...
...while you receive an out of the print cartridge cradle. "There was an error writing to resolve the problem. "Print cartridge carriage is installed in the wrong slot" message If you receive this error message, follow these instructions. Out of paper message If you are printing a... is stalled. Connect the printer directly to resolve the problem. HP Photosmart Software Help 73 If you receive a message stating there is a problem with a print cartridge, follow the instructions in Printer is faulty or not installed properly to USB port" message The printer might not be used...