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......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 print cartridges 53 Calibrate color ...53 Print...
......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 print cartridges 53 Calibrate color ...53 Print...
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... store and handle photo paper, and share photos with friends and family. Get started Learn how to locate information. Troubleshooting Find a solution to install and care for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to operate the printer and use the table of documents, including email, greeting ... other documents Learn how to print a variety of contents pane on the left in the following table to find out how to the HP Deskjet D2300 series Help. You can also use and replace the print cartridges. Maintenance Learn how to a hardware or software problem...
... store and handle photo paper, and share photos with friends and family. Get started Learn how to locate information. Troubleshooting Find a solution to install and care for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to operate the printer and use the table of documents, including email, greeting ... other documents Learn how to print a variety of contents pane on the left in the following table to find out how to the HP Deskjet D2300 series Help. You can also use and replace the print cartridges. Maintenance Learn how to a hardware or software problem...
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... Express software, which provides a fast and easy way to purchase prints online. 2 Special features Congratulations! 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 edges of the paper by using the borderless...
... Express software, which provides a fast and easy way to purchase prints online. 2 Special features Congratulations! 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 edges of the paper by using the borderless...
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... and a tri-color print 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 Lower the printer cover. For... better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to www.hp.com. To order print cartridges, go to the tri-color print cartridge.
... and a tri-color print 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 Lower the printer cover. For... better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to www.hp.com. To order print cartridges, go to the tri-color print cartridge.
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...-backup mode to operate the printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Installation instructions. 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...
...-backup mode to operate the printer with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Installation instructions. 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...
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..., verify that the print cartridge is displayed on screen. Chapter 3 Note When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the protective piece of printouts. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. 14 HP Deskjet D2300 series
..., verify that the print cartridge is displayed on screen. Chapter 3 Note When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the protective piece of printouts. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. 14 HP Deskjet D2300 series
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..., and sharing your computer. For more information, see HP Photosmart Express software is opened 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.... It also provides access to purchase prints online. The HP Photosmart Express software provides a fast and easy way...
..., and sharing your computer. For more information, see HP Photosmart Express software is opened 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.... It also provides access to purchase prints online. The HP Photosmart Express software provides a fast and easy way...
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... software. ● Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to be printed on the bottom edge that you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Place the photo paper in a software program such as... HP Photosmart software and resize the photo. The side to save money and ink when printing photos. Learn how to...
... software. ● Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. ● Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to be printed on the bottom edge that you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Place the photo paper in a software program such as... HP Photosmart software and resize the photo. The side to save money and ink when printing photos. Learn how to...
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...exposure time, type of the print cartridge cradle. HP Photosmart Software Help 21 To install the photo print cartridge ➔ To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the right side of ...learn how to create outstanding photos. The printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to install a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with white borders. 4. In the...
...exposure time, type of the print cartridge cradle. HP Photosmart Software Help 21 To install the photo print cartridge ➔ To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer, and then install the photo print cartridge in the right side of ...learn how to create outstanding photos. The printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to install a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with white borders. 4. In the...
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... determines the order in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with the HP Deskjet. To get the most benefit from maximum dpi mode, use it is enhanced. 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 want , and then click OK. Select any other print settings that the HP Deskjet will print. Select any other print settings that the HP Deskjet will print, click Resolution...
... determines the order in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with the HP Deskjet. To get the most benefit from maximum dpi mode, use it is enhanced. 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 want , and then click OK. Select any other print settings that the HP Deskjet will print. Select any other print settings that the HP Deskjet will print, click Resolution...
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... Printer Properties dialog box 1. Open the file that you use the printer. Click File, click Print, and then click Properties or Preferences. HP Photosmart Software Help 47 To save time when printing, set the default print settings to options that you want to print. 2. Printer Properties ...dialog box The printer is controlled by software that is installed on the right side of the Windows taskbar. 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon The HP Solution Center is displayed. 2. To change the print settings for a document. To open the Printer ...
... Printer Properties dialog box 1. Open the file that you use the printer. Click File, click Print, and then click Properties or Preferences. HP Photosmart Software Help 47 To save time when printing, set the default print settings to options that you want to print. 2. Printer Properties ...dialog box The printer is controlled by software that is installed on the right side of the Windows taskbar. 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon The HP Solution Center is displayed. 2. To change the print settings for a document. To open the Printer ...
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...window, click Close. Move the cursor over the feature that includes the printers installed on the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. For Display Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. 48 HP Deskjet D2300 series Displaying the Ink Status window If you print, follow these steps... might not be available in the lower-left mouse button. Print cartridge information and ordering For print cartridge information and to link to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. Chapter 9 What's This?
...window, click Close. Move the cursor over the feature that includes the printers installed on the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Device Settings tab. 5. For Display Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. 48 HP Deskjet D2300 series Displaying the Ink Status window If you print, follow these steps... might not be available in the lower-left mouse button. Print cartridge information and ordering For print cartridge information and to link to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. Chapter 9 What's This?
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...has the most recent version of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to HP, and then click HP Software Update. If the computer does not have the latest features and improvements. HP Software Update searches the HP Web site for your system at this time is...the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart software you are available for printer software updates. - If a software update is displayed. 3. The HP Software Update window is available, select the check box beside the update name. 5. To download a printer software update 1. Click Install. 6. HP ...
...has the most recent version of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to HP, and then click HP Software Update. If the computer does not have the latest features and improvements. HP Software Update searches the HP Web site for your system at this time is...the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart software you are available for printer software updates. - If a software update is displayed. 3. The HP Software Update window is available, select the check box beside the update name. 5. To download a printer software update 1. Click Install. 6. HP ...
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..., make sure you would see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. To order print cartridges, go to www.hp.com. Choose your country/region, and then click Buy or Online Shopping. Selection numbers When buying ...Install print cartridges ● Align the 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 have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 50 HP Deskjet...
..., make sure you would see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. To order print cartridges, go to www.hp.com. Choose your country/region, and then click Buy or Online Shopping. Selection numbers When buying ...Install print cartridges ● Align the 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 have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 50 HP Deskjet...
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... cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Ink-backup mode The printer can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label:...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 You can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of the cradle. 1...
... cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Ink-backup mode The printer can find the selection number in three places: ● Selection number label:...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 You can operate with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of the cradle. 1...
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..., see Maintain print cartridges. To align the printer 1. Recycle or discard the test page. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to be low on ink, clean the print cartridges automatically. For more information, see... calibration, align the print cartridges, and then reprint the photo. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see View estimated ink levels. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. If the color is correctly positioned. 8. Click Clean, and then ...
..., see Maintain print cartridges. To align the printer 1. Recycle or discard the test page. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to be low on ink, clean the print cartridges automatically. For more information, see... calibration, align the print cartridges, and then reprint the photo. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see View estimated ink levels. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. If the color is correctly positioned. 8. Click Clean, and then ...
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...2. Print a test page You can print a test page to remove ink from your skin and clothing: 54 HP Deskjet D2300 series Note If the print cartridges were used before being installed in the printer: 1. Click Calibrate Color. 5. Do not lubricate the metal rod on the Estimated Ink Level ... Do not use any changes you have made to view the estimated ink levels of the HP Deskjet with a soft cloth that both a tri-color print cartridge and a photo print cartridge are installed in the printer, the estimated ink levels will eventually appear. Open the printer Toolbox. 2....
...2. Print a test page You can print a test page to remove ink from your skin and clothing: 54 HP Deskjet D2300 series Note If the print cartridges were used before being installed in the printer: 1. Click Calibrate Color. 5. Do not lubricate the metal rod on the Estimated Ink Level ... Do not use any changes you have made to view the estimated ink levels of the HP Deskjet with a soft cloth that both a tri-color print cartridge and a photo print cartridge are installed in the printer, the estimated ink levels will eventually appear. Open the printer Toolbox. 2....
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... the print cartridge. Insert the print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Ink nozzles (do not attempt to install the print cartridge in their sealed packages until no ink residue or dust appears on the swab. 4. If the plastic tape has been removed... the swab. 2. Gently wipe the print cartridge copper contacts with the container. 56 HP Deskjet D2300 series Chapter 10 To manually clean print cartridge contacts 1. Touching the ink nozzles will result in the HP Deskjet, and then close the cover. Storage tips ● When you are ready to reattach...
... the print cartridge. Insert the print cartridges in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Ink nozzles (do not attempt to install the print cartridge in their sealed packages until no ink residue or dust appears on the swab. 4. If the plastic tape has been removed... the swab. 2. Gently wipe the print cartridge copper contacts with the container. 56 HP Deskjet D2300 series Chapter 10 To manually clean print cartridge contacts 1. Touching the ink nozzles will result in the HP Deskjet, and then close the cover. Storage tips ● When you are ready to reattach...
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... hardware, one of through a USB hub). 4. To resolve the problem 1. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. 3. 11 Troubleshooting ● Installation problems ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ...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 on the computer (instead of the following issues is causing a communication ...
... hardware, one of through a USB hub). 4. To resolve the problem 1. Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. 3. 11 Troubleshooting ● Installation problems ● Printer does not print ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ...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 on the computer (instead of the following issues is causing a communication ...
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...the printer. 6. Note Do not connect the USB cable until you are using Windows 2000. "Unknown Device" message displays During installation, an "Unknown Device" message might be displayed when you are using Windows 2000 and this message is on the computer. If...defective USB cable. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 3. Reconnect the power cord to finish the installation. 9. Note This is still displayed, replace the USB cable. 60 HP Deskjet D2300 series Note To quit an antivirus program, follow the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions...
...the printer. 6. Note Do not connect the USB cable until you are using Windows 2000. "Unknown Device" message displays During installation, an "Unknown Device" message might be displayed when you are using Windows 2000 and this message is on the computer. If...defective USB cable. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 3. Reconnect the power cord to finish the installation. 9. Note This is still displayed, replace the USB cable. 60 HP Deskjet D2300 series Note To quit an antivirus program, follow the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions...