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...in this product and HP's commitment to change without prior written permission of features that convey the appropriate action. trademark of children. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to as the HP Deskjet, HP printer, or printer. © 2006... Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. All rights reserved. Nothing herein should be liable for people with limited strength and reach. HP shall not be construed as allowed under copyright laws. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are used print cartridges...
...in this product and HP's commitment to change without prior written permission of features that convey the appropriate action. trademark of children. A Warning indicates possible harm to you or to as the HP Deskjet, HP printer, or printer. © 2006... Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. All rights reserved. Nothing herein should be liable for people with limited strength and reach. HP shall not be construed as allowed under copyright laws. Terms and conventions The following terms and conventions are used print cartridges...
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Contents 1 Welcome...3 2 Special features...5 3 Get started...6 The printer at a glance 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...
Contents 1 Welcome...3 2 Special features...5 3 Get started...6 The printer at a glance 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...
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...your skin and clothing 54 Manually clean print cartridges 55 Maintain print cartridges 56 Printer Toolbox ...57 11 Troubleshooting 59 Installation problems 59 Printer does not print 61 Paper jam ...63 Paper problems ...64 Printer is stalled ...65 Print cartridge problems 65 Photos do not print correctly ... 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...
...your skin and clothing 54 Manually clean print cartridges 55 Maintain print cartridges 56 Printer Toolbox ...57 11 Troubleshooting 59 Installation problems 59 Printer does not print 61 Paper jam ...63 Paper problems ...64 Printer is stalled ...65 Print cartridge problems 65 Photos do not print correctly ... 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...
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...single sheet, preview a document, and use and replace the print cartridges. Print other documents Learn how to print a variety of contents pane on the left in the following table to find out how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on media. Maintenance... Learn how to install and care for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to the...
...single sheet, preview a document, and use and replace the print cartridges. Print other documents Learn how to print a variety of contents pane on the left in the following table to find out how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on media. Maintenance... Learn how to install and care for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to the...
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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. Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other specifications for the printer.
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... Software Help 5 You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with the onscreen Ink Status window. For information, see View estimated ink levels Ink Status window. ● Ink-backup mode: Continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of each print cartridge with several exciting features: ● User...
... Software Help 5 You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with the onscreen Ink Status window. For information, see View estimated ink levels Ink Status window. ● Ink-backup mode: Continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print cartridge has run out of each print cartridge with several exciting features: ● User...
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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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... 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. For information about using the print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. Chapter 3 5. You can...
... 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. For information about using the print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. Chapter 3 5. You can...
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... reference guide that you with only one print cartridge. HP Photosmart Software Help 13 For more vibrant 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 virtually grain-free photos. You can...
... reference guide that you with only one print cartridge. HP Photosmart Software Help 13 For more vibrant 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 virtually grain-free photos. You can...
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... mode, see Installation instructions. 14 HP Deskjet D2300 series Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is displayed on screen. Colors print as grayscale. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer, verify that the protective piece...
... mode, see Installation instructions. 14 HP Deskjet D2300 series Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is displayed on screen. Colors print as grayscale. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer, verify that the protective piece...
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... 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with a small border on should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. the photo prints without borders on three sides and with 1.25 cm tab); Print borderless photos To print borderless photos, use... photo if you are using photo paper that has a tear-off to print photos Print a borderless photo. If you have two print cartridges installed in a software program such as HP Photosmart software and resize the photo. Learn how to save money and ink when printing photos. Guidelines ● Use 4 x 6 inch ...
... 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with a small border on should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. the photo prints without borders on three sides and with 1.25 cm tab); Print borderless photos To print borderless photos, use... photo if you are using photo paper that has a tear-off to print photos Print a borderless photo. If you have two print cartridges installed in a software program such as HP Photosmart software and resize the photo. Learn how to save money and ink when printing photos. Guidelines ● Use 4 x 6 inch ...
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... in a software program that are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. 20 HP Deskjet D2300 series Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. Paper Type...
... in a software program that are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. 20 HP Deskjet D2300 series Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with the tri-color print cartridge, provides virtually grain-free photos. Paper Type...
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.... When a photo is an international digital imaging standard that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software To print Exif Print-enhanced photos 1. The printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to install a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. To print Exif Print-enhanced photos, you must have the following...
.... When a photo is an international digital imaging standard that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart software To print Exif Print-enhanced photos 1. The printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to install a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. To print Exif Print-enhanced photos, you must have the following...
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... dialog box. 2. 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 Resolution. 5. Click the Color tab. 3. In the Print In Grayscale drop-down list, ... settings and requires a large amount of paper that the HP Deskjet will print. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. HP Photosmart Software Help 41 Click the Resolution button to print high-quality, sharp images. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it to print high-quality images...
... dialog box. 2. 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 Resolution. 5. Click the Color tab. 3. In the Print In Grayscale drop-down list, ... settings and requires a large amount of paper that the HP Deskjet will print. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. HP Photosmart Software Help 41 Click the Resolution button to print high-quality, sharp images. A photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it to print high-quality images...
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... 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. Windows 2000 users 1. 9 Printer software ● Make the HP Deskjet the default printer. ● Set the default print settings for the latest features and...
... 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. Windows 2000 users 1. 9 Printer software ● Make the HP Deskjet the default printer. ● Set the default print settings for the latest features and...
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...tab. 5. Chapter 9 What's This? help Use What's This? An explanation of the window. The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. help 1. Print cartridge information and ordering For print cartridge information and to link to show this again check box in your computer is displayed. 2. For Windows...Display Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. 48 HP Deskjet D2300 series Note This feature might not be available in the lower-left mouse button. The What's This box is displayed each print cartridge. Ink Status window The Ink Status window is displayed. 3. The...
...tab. 5. Chapter 9 What's This? help Use What's This? An explanation of the window. The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. help 1. Print cartridge information and ordering For print cartridge information and to link to show this again check box in your computer is displayed. 2. For Windows...Display Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. 48 HP Deskjet D2300 series Note This feature might not be available in the lower-left mouse button. The What's This box is displayed each print cartridge. Ink Status window The Ink Status window is displayed. 3. The...
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... the print cartridge cradle. 10 Maintenance ● 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 D2300 series...
... the print cartridge cradle. 10 Maintenance ● 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 D2300 series...
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... label 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. Open the printer cover. The print cartridge cradle moves to turn...
... label 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. Open the printer cover. The print cartridge cradle moves to turn...
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... into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 52 HP Deskjet D2300 series 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. Chapter 10 5. Touching these parts will...
... into the cradle at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 52 HP Deskjet D2300 series 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. Chapter 10 5. Touching these parts will...
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... still missing lines or dots after cleaning, manually clean the print cartridge contacts. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are not low on ink or might need to ensure the best print quality. Click Clean, and then...
... still missing lines or dots after cleaning, manually clean the print cartridge contacts. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are not low on ink or might need to ensure the best print quality. Click Clean, and then...