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...this user's guide. Mobility For users with disabilities. For example: Warning Keep both new and used in this product and HP's commitment to as the HP Deskjet, HP printer, or printer. All rights reserved. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are used in this material is ... accessibility options and features. The only warranties for users with limited strength and reach. For users who are set forth in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. The printer doors, buttons, paper trays, and paper guides can be operated by users with visual...
...this user's guide. Mobility For users with disabilities. For example: Warning Keep both new and used in this product and HP's commitment to as the HP Deskjet, HP printer, or printer. All rights reserved. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are used in this material is ... accessibility options and features. The only warranties for users with limited strength and reach. For users who are set forth in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. The printer doors, buttons, paper trays, and paper guides can be operated by users with visual...
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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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...the appearance of contents pane on media. Use the information in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Get started Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2300 series Help. You can also use the table of photos before you print, install a photo print cartridge, store...Learn how to the printer. Print using the Photosmart Open the HP Photosmart Express software and access Express button the HP imaging features. Connect to the printer Learn how to connect your computer to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on...
...the appearance of contents pane on media. Use the information in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Get started Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2300 series Help. You can also use the table of photos before you print, install a photo print cartridge, store...Learn how to the printer. Print using the Photosmart Open the HP Photosmart Express software and access Express button the HP imaging features. Connect to the printer Learn how to connect your computer to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on...
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... Print 4 x 6 inch photos to purchase prints online. 2 Special features Congratulations! 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 one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of...
... Print 4 x 6 inch photos to purchase prints online. 2 Special features Congratulations! 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 one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of...
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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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... Installation instructions. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. HP Photosmart Software Help 13 ● Replace print cartridges Use print cartridges The print cartridges can be used in the following ways: ...colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list...
... Installation instructions. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. HP Photosmart Software Help 13 ● Replace print cartridges Use print cartridges The print cartridges can be used in the following ways: ...colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list...
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... cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. 14 HP Deskjet D2300 series Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer, verify that the print...
... cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. 14 HP Deskjet D2300 series Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer, verify that the print...
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... Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from curling, see Ink-backup mode. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. For information about preventing 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...
... Exif Print-enabled software. ● Prevent photo paper from curling, see Ink-backup mode. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. For information about preventing 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...
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...and handle photo paper Follow these instructions to Best or Maximum dpi. 22 HP Deskjet D2300 series HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on. Store the packaged photo paper on photo paper can reduce the quality of HP brand photo paper. Handling ● Always hold photo paper by putting it ...paper by its edges. Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to create quality photos with less ink. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. The paper might start to...
...and handle photo paper Follow these instructions to Best or Maximum dpi. 22 HP Deskjet D2300 series HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on. Store the packaged photo paper on photo paper can reduce the quality of HP brand photo paper. Handling ● Always hold photo paper by putting it ...paper by its edges. Save money when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to create quality photos with less ink. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. The paper might start to...
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Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to HP Premium 38 HP Deskjet D2300 series You can create a printing shortcut by selecting the Presentation Printing shortcut, changing the paper type to print with print settings that are available ... the pages print. The printer software has several specially designed printing shortcuts that you use often. Create printing shortcuts In addition to save money and ink when printing photos. Note When you select a printing shortcut the appropriate printing options are automatically displayed. Use printing shortcuts Use the Printing Shortcuts tab ...
Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to HP Premium 38 HP Deskjet D2300 series You can create a printing shortcut by selecting the Presentation Printing shortcut, changing the paper type to print with print settings that are available ... the pages print. The printer software has several specially designed printing shortcuts that you use often. Create printing shortcuts In addition to save money and ink when printing photos. Note When you select a printing shortcut the appropriate printing options are automatically displayed. Use printing shortcuts Use the Printing Shortcuts tab ...
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Click the Features tab. 3. Click OK. 5. Select any other settings and requires a large amount of ink. ● Fast Normal produces higher quality output than the Fast Draft setting and prints more quickly than printing with other print ...more information, see Maximum dpi. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Chapter 8 Select a paper type When printing a higher-quality document, HP recommends that the HP Deskjet prints. Print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in maximum dpi takes longer than the Normal setting. ● Normal provides the best...
Click the Features tab. 3. Click OK. 5. Select any other settings and requires a large amount of ink. ● Fast Normal produces higher quality output than the Fast Draft setting and prints more quickly than printing with other print ...more information, see Maximum dpi. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Chapter 8 Select a paper type When printing a higher-quality document, HP recommends that the HP Deskjet prints. Print resolution The printer software displays the print resolution in maximum dpi takes longer than the Normal setting. ● Normal provides the best...
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... Set as Default Printer. Right-click the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set as Default Printer. Make the HP Deskjet the default printer You can set the HP Deskjet as the default printer to learn more about specific print settings. ● View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. ● Download...
... Set as Default Printer. Right-click the HP Deskjet icon, and then click Set as Default Printer. Make the HP Deskjet the default printer You can set the HP Deskjet as the default printer to learn more about specific print settings. ● View the Ink Status window for the approximate ink level of each print cartridge. ● Download...
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...right mouse button. For Display Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. 48 HP Deskjet D2300 series help 1. The What's This box is displayed. 4. The window displays the approximate ink level of the window. If you print, select the Do not show the Ink Status window but now want... options. For Windows 2000, click Start, and then click Settings. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. To close the Ink Status window, click Close. help to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. Move the cursor over the feature that you ...
...right mouse button. For Display Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. 48 HP Deskjet D2300 series help 1. The What's This box is displayed. 4. The window displays the approximate ink level of the window. If you print, select the Do not show the Ink Status window but now want... options. For Windows 2000, click Start, and then click Settings. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. To close the Ink Status window, click Close. help to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. Move the cursor over the feature that you ...
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... in addition to replace print cartridges, make sure you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 50 HP Deskjet D2300 series You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed...print cartridges ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from those you would see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. When printing photos,...
... in addition to replace print cartridges, make sure you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 50 HP Deskjet D2300 series You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed...print cartridges ● Automatically clean print cartridges ● Calibrate color ● Print a test page ● View estimated ink levels ● Maintain the printer body ● Remove ink from those you would see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. When printing photos,...
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...of the printer. 3. The print cartridge cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle HP Photosmart Software Help 51 For more information, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation:... For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Push down on the printer. 2. You can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list...
...of the printer. 3. The print cartridge cradle moves to turn on the print cartridge 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle HP Photosmart Software Help 51 For more information, see the reference guide that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation:... For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Push down on the printer. 2. You can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list...
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They are required electrical contacts. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 6. Chapter 10 5. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. Hold the print cartridge so that ... facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Do not remove the copper strips. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 52 HP Deskjet D2300 series Touching these parts will result in clogs...
They are required electrical contacts. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 6. Chapter 10 5. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. Hold the print cartridge so that ... facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Do not remove the copper strips. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 52 HP Deskjet D2300 series Touching these parts will result in clogs...
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.... To align the printer 1. Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are not low on ink or might need to ensure the best print quality. 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...
.... To align the printer 1. Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are not low on ink or might need to ensure the best print quality. 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...
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... might damage the printer finish. Remove ink from your skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from your skin and clothing: 54 HP Deskjet D2300 series View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of cleaning solution. Do not lubricate... the metal rod on the Estimated Ink Level tab. Click Start, ...
... might damage the printer finish. Remove ink from your skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from your skin and clothing: 54 HP Deskjet D2300 series View estimated ink levels Follow these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of cleaning solution. Do not lubricate... the metal rod on the Estimated Ink Level tab. Click Start, ...
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... is used in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more than 30 minutes. Manually clean print cartridges If the HP Deskjet is idle and quiet. 3. Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to clean 1. Remove the print ... printed pages. Wash the fabric in cold water and use cold water to get ink on a piece of debris can set the ink into the fabric. Caution Always use sudsy ammonia. Wash the fabric in a dusty environment, a small amount of paper, with an abrasive soap. Open the HP Deskjet cover. 2.
... is used in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more than 30 minutes. Manually clean print cartridges If the HP Deskjet is idle and quiet. 3. Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to clean 1. Remove the print ... printed pages. Wash the fabric in cold water and use cold water to get ink on a piece of debris can set the ink into the fabric. Caution Always use sudsy ammonia. Wash the fabric in a dusty environment, a small amount of paper, with an abrasive soap. Open the HP Deskjet cover. 2.