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... warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Windows accessibility options and features. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of ...Hewlett-Packard, except as constituting an additional warranty. It also supports most assistive technology such as the HP Deskjet, HP printer, or printer. Support For more details about the accessibility of this document is subject to change without prior written permission...
... warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Windows accessibility options and features. Cautions and warnings A Caution indicates possible damage to the HP Deskjet printer or to others. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of ...Hewlett-Packard, except as constituting an additional warranty. It also supports most assistive technology such as the HP Deskjet, HP printer, or printer. Support For more details about the accessibility of this document is subject to change without prior written permission...
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...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...
...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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... 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 settings 46 Printer Properties dialog box 47 What's This? Set a custom paper size 42 Print multiple pages on or flashing 74 Document...
... 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 settings 46 Printer Properties dialog box 47 What's This? Set a custom paper size 42 Print multiple pages on or flashing 74 Document...
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... and care for print cartridges, view how much ink is left in the following table to find out how to the printer. Print other documents Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2300 series Help. Use the information in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Connect to... the printer Learn how to connect your computer to do something. Print photos Learn how to operate the printer and use two-sided printing....
... and care for print cartridges, view how much ink is left in the following table to find out how to the printer. Print other documents Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2300 series Help. Use the information in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Connect to... the printer Learn how to connect your computer to do something. Print photos Learn how to operate the printer and use two-sided printing....
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Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for the printer. Find out how to recycle print cartridges. 4 HP Deskjet D2300 series Chapter 1 (continued) Section Supplies Specifications HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Order supplies for the printer.
Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for the printer. Find out how to recycle print cartridges. 4 HP Deskjet D2300 series Chapter 1 (continued) Section Supplies Specifications HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Order supplies for the printer.
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... information, see View estimated ink levels Ink Status window. ● Ink-backup mode: Continue printing with the onscreen Ink Status window. 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...
... information, see View estimated ink levels Ink Status window. ● Ink-backup mode: Continue printing with the onscreen Ink Status window. 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...
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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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It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn on and off , cancel a print job, and open the HP Photosmart Express software. HP Photosmart Software Help 7 The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Print Cancel button 3 Photosmart Express button Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on after you press the Power button. 1 USB port Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off .
It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn on and off , cancel a print job, and open the HP Photosmart Express software. HP Photosmart Software Help 7 The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Print Cancel button 3 Photosmart Express button Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on after you press the Power button. 1 USB port Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off .
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...button Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job. Note Pressing the Print Cancel a second time causes the printer to open the HP Photosmart Express software. Photosmart Express button Use the Photosmart Express button to resume printing. Chapter 3 1 Power button and light... The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. 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 The HP Photosmart Express software provides a fast ...
...button Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job. Note Pressing the Print Cancel a second time causes the printer to open the HP Photosmart Express software. Photosmart Express button Use the Photosmart Express button to resume printing. Chapter 3 1 Power button and light... The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. 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 The HP Photosmart Express software provides a fast ...
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HP Photosmart Software Help 9 Raise the printer cover. 2. 1 Photosmart Express button Paper tray For information about the paper tray, select one of these topics. ● Unfold the paper tray ● Use the paper tray ● Fold the paper tray Unfold the paper tray To unfold the paper tray 1. Lower the paper tray.
HP Photosmart Software Help 9 Raise the printer cover. 2. 1 Photosmart Express button Paper tray For information about the paper tray, select one of these topics. ● Unfold the paper tray ● Use the paper tray ● Fold the paper tray Unfold the paper tray To unfold the paper tray 1. Lower the paper tray.
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If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, fold out the tray extension stop. 5. Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. 10 HP Deskjet D2300 series Lower the printer cover. Chapter 3 3. Pull out the tray extension. 4.
If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, fold out the tray extension stop. 5. Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. 10 HP Deskjet D2300 series Lower the printer cover. Chapter 3 3. Pull out the tray extension. 4.
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Raise the printer cover. Fold the paper tray To fold the paper tray 1. Push the tray extension into the paper tray. 4. If the tray extension stop is folded out, fold it back in. 3. HP Photosmart Software Help 11 Remove paper or other media from the paper tray. 2.
Raise the printer cover. Fold the paper tray To fold the paper tray 1. Push the tray extension into the paper tray. 4. If the tray extension stop is folded out, fold it back in. 3. HP Photosmart Software Help 11 Remove paper or other media from the paper tray. 2.
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...and then click Buy or Online Shopping. Raise the paper tray. 6. For better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to www.hp.com. For information about using the print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. You can print...a tri-color print cartridge. Lower the printer cover. 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...
...and then click Buy or Online Shopping. Raise the paper tray. 6. For better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to www.hp.com. For information about using the print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. You can print...a tri-color print cartridge. Lower the printer cover. 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...
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... cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. HP Photosmart Software Help 13 Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. ● Quality color photos: For more information, see Installation instructions. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the printer with only one print cartridge. For...
... cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. HP Photosmart Software Help 13 Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. ● Quality color photos: For more information, see Installation instructions. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the printer with only one print cartridge. For...
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... Install two print cartridges in the printer, verify that the print cartridge is not a true black. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. If the message is displayed on screen. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. 14 HP Deskjet D2300 series For more information...
... Install two print cartridges in the printer, verify that the print cartridge is not a true black. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. If the message is displayed on screen. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. 14 HP Deskjet D2300 series For more information...
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4 Connect to the printer ● USB USB The printer connects to use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. The computer must be packaged with your printer. Note A USB cable might not be running Windows 98 SE or later to the computer with the printer. Note For best printing performance, use a USB cable. HP Photosmart Software Help 15 For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that came with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
4 Connect to the printer ● USB USB The printer connects to use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. The computer must be packaged with your printer. Note A USB cable might not be running Windows 98 SE or later to the computer with the printer. Note For best printing performance, use a USB cable. HP Photosmart Software Help 15 For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that came with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
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...to other basic HP imaging software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos. For more information, see 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. Note If the HP Photosmart Express...About the Photosmart Express button ● About the HP Photosmart Express software About the Photosmart Express button The Photosmart Express button is located on your...
...to other basic HP imaging software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos. For more information, see 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. Note If the HP Photosmart Express...About the Photosmart Express button ● About the HP Photosmart Express software About the Photosmart Express button The Photosmart Express button is located on your...
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... Print a borderless photo. Place the photo paper in the printer. the photo prints without borders on three sides and with 1.25 cm tab). ● Do not print borderless photos in a software program such as HP Photosmart software and resize the photo. Ensure that the size corresponds...pointing away from curling, see Ink-backup mode. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Learn how to the left. 2. 6 Print photos The printer software offers several features that make the photo completely borderless. Print a photo with 1.25 cm tab); Guidelines ● Use 4 x 6 inch photo paper...
... Print a borderless photo. Place the photo paper in the printer. the photo prints without borders on three sides and with 1.25 cm tab). ● Do not print borderless photos in a software program such as HP Photosmart software and resize the photo. Ensure that the size corresponds...pointing away from curling, see Ink-backup mode. ● Open the file in ink-backup mode. Learn how to the left. 2. 6 Print photos The printer software offers several features that make the photo completely borderless. Print a photo with 1.25 cm tab); Guidelines ● Use 4 x 6 inch photo paper...
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..., and then select the following options: - Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 5. Select any other print settings that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2. Otherwise, follow the instructions that are provided with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to the Features tab, and... the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Paper Size: An appropriate borderless photo paper size - If necessary, change the HP Real Life technologies photo fix setting. 6. Print Quality: Normal or Best Note For maximum dpi quality, go to make the document completely borderless. 18 HP Deskjet D2300 ...
..., and then select the following options: - Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 5. Select any other print settings that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. 2. Otherwise, follow the instructions that are provided with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to the Features tab, and... the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Paper Size: An appropriate borderless photo paper size - If necessary, change the HP Real Life technologies photo fix setting. 6. Print Quality: Normal or Best Note For maximum dpi quality, go to make the document completely borderless. 18 HP Deskjet D2300 ...
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... 2. Prepare to be printed on should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. 4. Small photos Large photos HP Photosmart Software Help 19 Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of photo paper. Use the What... Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of the paper. Print photos with a border Guidelines ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the photo paper is flat. Verify that you are using is flat. 3. Push...
... 2. Prepare to be printed on should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. 4. Small photos Large photos HP Photosmart Software Help 19 Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of photo paper. Use the What... Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of the paper. Print photos with a border Guidelines ● For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. ● Verify that the photo paper that the photo paper is flat. Verify that you are using is flat. 3. Push...