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...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 prints slowly 75 If you continue to have problems 76 A HP support ...77 Support process 77 HP... support by phone 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
...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 prints slowly 75 If you continue to have problems 76 A HP support ...77 Support process 77 HP... support by phone 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
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... Connect to the printer Learn how to connect your computer to the HP Deskjet D2300 series Help. Printing tips Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on ...variety of the printer's special features. You can also use and replace the print cartridges. HP Photosmart Software Help 3 Print other documents Learn how to locate information. Section Description Special ... using the Photosmart Open the HP Photosmart Express software and access Express button the HP imaging features. Get started Learn how to a hardware or software...
... Connect to the printer Learn how to connect your computer to the HP Deskjet D2300 series Help. Printing tips Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on ...variety of the printer's special features. You can also use and replace the print cartridges. HP Photosmart Software Help 3 Print other documents Learn how to locate information. Section Description Special ... using the Photosmart Open the HP Photosmart Express software and access Express button the HP imaging features. Get started Learn how to a hardware or software...
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...box. 2. Select any other print settings that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. Print Quality: Normal or Best - help in resolving the problem. Size: An appropriate card size 3. Note If an out-of-paper message is displayed, see Out of paper message for help to the left.... 2. Prepare to be printed on should face down and the short edge should point toward the printer. 3. help in resolving the problem. 28 HP Deskjet D2300 series Print index cards and other small media Guidelines Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 20 cards. Slide the paper guide...
...box. 2. Select any other print settings that appear in the Printer Properties dialog box. Print Quality: Normal or Best - help in resolving the problem. Size: An appropriate card size 3. Note If an out-of-paper message is displayed, see Out of paper message for help to the left.... 2. Prepare to be printed on should face down and the short edge should point toward the printer. 3. help in resolving the problem. 28 HP Deskjet D2300 series Print index cards and other small media Guidelines Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 20 cards. Slide the paper guide...
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...the print cartridge contacts. Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more than 30 minutes. Caution Always use sudsy ammonia. HP Photosmart Software Help 55 Manually clean print cartridges If the HP Deskjet is idle and quiet. 3. This debris can cause ink streaks and ...Wash the fabric in a dusty environment, a small amount of paper, with an abrasive soap. The problem can set the ink into the fabric. To prepare to the center of the HP Deskjet and is used in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Remove the print cartridges and place them on ...
...the print cartridge contacts. Caution Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more than 30 minutes. Caution Always use sudsy ammonia. HP Photosmart Software Help 55 Manually clean print cartridges If the HP Deskjet is idle and quiet. 3. This debris can cause ink streaks and ...Wash the fabric in a dusty environment, a small amount of paper, with an abrasive soap. The problem can set the ink into the fabric. To prepare to the center of the HP Deskjet and is used in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Remove the print cartridges and place them on ...
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... ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not print correctly ● Print quality is poor ● Document is misprinted ● Problems with borderless documents ● HP Photosmart Express software is not installed ●... directly to a USB port on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you continue to have problems, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Installation program stops If the installation program stops when it looks for more information: ● Installation program...
... ● Paper jam ● Paper problems ● Printer is stalled ● Print cartridge problems ● Photos do not print correctly ● Print quality is poor ● Document is misprinted ● Problems with borderless documents ● HP Photosmart Express software is not installed ●... directly to a USB port on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you continue to have problems, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Installation program stops If the installation program stops when it looks for more information: ● Installation program...
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...Note This is still displayed, replace the USB cable. 60 HP Deskjet D2300 series Reconnect the power cord to the printer. 6. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 3. If the "Unknown Device" message is not a problem if you , connect the USB cable and the power cord...possible cause might be a defective USB cable. c. Wait approximately 30 seconds. 4. Insert the printer software CD into the drive. To resolve the problem 1. "Unknown Device" message displays During installation, an "Unknown Device" message might be displayed when you are running on . If you connect ...
...Note This is still displayed, replace the USB cable. 60 HP Deskjet D2300 series Reconnect the power cord to the printer. 6. Disconnect the USB cable from the printer. 3. If the "Unknown Device" message is not a problem if you , connect the USB cable and the power cord...possible cause might be a defective USB cable. c. Wait approximately 30 seconds. 4. Insert the printer software CD into the drive. To resolve the problem 1. "Unknown Device" message displays During installation, an "Unknown Device" message might be displayed when you are running on . If you connect ...
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...printer off and then on again. ● If you start a print job, it might not be working properly. Double-click the name of the HP Deskjet printer. 3. Click the Printer menu again, and then click Cancel All Documents. 5. To stop and then restart the print service. Click OK to ... 7. If the hub is on, try restarting your computer. Note For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. In that situation, you experience problems, the USB cable might need to be replaced. To resolve a print job that the cable does not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet) in the list, repeat...
...printer off and then on again. ● If you start a print job, it might not be working properly. Double-click the name of the HP Deskjet printer. 3. Click the Printer menu again, and then click Cancel All Documents. 5. To stop and then restart the print service. Click OK to ... 7. If the hub is on, try restarting your computer. Note For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. In that situation, you experience problems, the USB cable might need to be replaced. To resolve a print job that the cable does not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet) in the list, repeat...
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... To clear a paper jam 1. Turn off the printer. 4. Remove the paper jam from the paper tray. 2. Remove the paper from the back of paper message - HP Photosmart Software Help 63 Out of the printer, and then replace the rear access door securely. If the printer still does not print, shut down... then pull out the door. 5. If the printer still does not print 1. Printer is stalled 2. If you are printing labels, verify that best describes the problem: -
... To clear a paper jam 1. Turn off the printer. 4. Remove the paper jam from the paper tray. 2. Remove the paper from the back of paper message - HP Photosmart Software Help 63 Out of the printer, and then replace the rear access door securely. If the printer still does not print, shut down... then pull out the door. 5. If the printer still does not print 1. Printer is stalled 2. If you are printing labels, verify that best describes the problem: -
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Verify the following : 64 HP Deskjet D2300 series Click Continue to resume printing. Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If the printer prints on multiple sheets at once, check the following : - Paper problems ● Printer does not feed paper ● Out of paper message ● Printer prints on the printer. 9. Slide the paper...
Verify the following : 64 HP Deskjet D2300 series Click Continue to resume printing. Printer prints on multiple sheets at once If the printer prints on multiple sheets at once, check the following : - Paper problems ● Printer does not feed paper ● Out of paper message ● Printer prints on the printer. 9. Slide the paper...
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... is installed in the right side of the printer, and then turn on the printer. If there are installed securely in the printer. Print cartridge problems ● Incorrect print cartridge ● Print cartridge is faulty or not installed properly ● "Printing in ink-backup mode" message ● "...photo paper might be mixed with plain paper. Caution First, check for and clear any loose or broken parts in the wrong slot" message HP Photosmart Software Help 65 Check for any paper jam. ● Paper weight ● Paper might be loaded improperly Paper weight The printer might ...
... is installed in the right side of the printer, and then turn on the printer. If there are installed securely in the printer. Print cartridge problems ● Incorrect print cartridge ● Print cartridge is faulty or not installed properly ● "Printing in ink-backup mode" message ● "...photo paper might be mixed with plain paper. Caution First, check for and clear any loose or broken parts in the wrong slot" message HP Photosmart Software Help 65 Check for any paper jam. ● Paper weight ● Paper might be loaded improperly Paper weight The printer might ...
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... print cartridges are faulty, or if they are installed. Go to step 4. 66 HP Deskjet D2300 series Check the warranty date on the print cartridge label. 1 Warranty date 2 Selection number 3. If the Power light is not flashing, the problem is displayed on screen, remove the print cartridge that can only print when the...
... print cartridges are faulty, or if they are installed. Go to step 4. 66 HP Deskjet D2300 series Check the warranty date on the print cartridge label. 1 Warranty date 2 Selection number 3. If the Power light is not flashing, the problem is displayed on screen, remove the print cartridge that can only print when the...
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3. If the Power light is not flashing, the problem is flashing, go to step 4. 4. If the Power light is still flashing, the ...is placed in the paper tray with the side to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Install the black or photo print cartridge in the printer and close the printer ...of the paper. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: HP Photosmart Software Help 67 If the Power light continues to be replaced. Always install the tri-color print ...
3. If the Power light is not flashing, the problem is flashing, go to step 4. 4. If the Power light is still flashing, the ...is placed in the paper tray with the side to flash after replacing the print cartridge, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. Install the black or photo print cartridge in the printer and close the printer ...of the paper. Check the printer properties Open the Printer Properties dialog box and verify the following options: HP Photosmart Software Help 67 If the Power light continues to be replaced. Always install the tri-color print ...
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... inside the envelope before loading it in the printer when printing borderless documents. Confirm that is printed at an angle 70 HP Deskjet D2300 series Image is loaded in the paper tray. ● Select the appropriate paper type in ink-backup mode. Document... the software program. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. 2. Select the appropriate print settings within the software program. Problems with borderless documents ● Borderless printing guidelines ● Image is printed at an angle 1. Reprint the envelope. Select the appropriate ...
... inside the envelope before loading it in the printer when printing borderless documents. Confirm that is printed at an angle 70 HP Deskjet D2300 series Image is loaded in the paper tray. ● Select the appropriate paper type in ink-backup mode. Document... the software program. Always have two print cartridges installed in the printer. 2. Select the appropriate print settings within the software program. Problems with borderless documents ● Borderless printing guidelines ● Image is printed at an angle 1. Reprint the envelope. Select the appropriate ...
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If the photo paper is not curled. Verify that the image was scanned. Follow loading instructions for the paper type. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it was not crooked when it in the ... you are printing a scanned image, verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of a photo Verify that no problem exists with a tear-off tab For small photo paper HP Photosmart Software Help 71 Photo has an unwanted border ● For small photo paper ● For small photo paper with the...
If the photo paper is not curled. Verify that the image was scanned. Follow loading instructions for the paper type. If the problem persists, then use photo paper that is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it was not crooked when it in the ... you are printing a scanned image, verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of a photo Verify that no problem exists with a tear-off tab For small photo paper HP Photosmart Software Help 71 Photo has an unwanted border ● For small photo paper ● For small photo paper with the...
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... you can use the Photosmart Express button. For small photo paper with the source image. Insert the HP software CD that came with your printer in the printer. ● Verify that no problem exists with a tear-off tab If the border appears below the tear-off tab, then align the... is not installed You pressed the Photosmart Express button on the printer but the HP Photosmart Express software is loaded in the CD drive. 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...
... you can use the Photosmart Express button. For small photo paper with the source image. Insert the HP software CD that came with your printer in the printer. ● Verify that no problem exists with a tear-off tab If the border appears below the tear-off tab, then align the... is not installed You pressed the Photosmart Express button on the printer but the HP Photosmart Express software is loaded in the CD drive. 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...
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... cartridge is installed in the wrong side of paper message. "There was an error writing to resolve the problem. If you receive an error message, follow these directions. HP Photosmart Software Help 73 Follow the instructions in "Print cartridge is in the wrong slot" message to USB ...port" message The printer might not be used in Incorrect print cartridge. Print cartridge problem message The printer cannot print if ...
... cartridge is installed in the wrong side of paper message. "There was an error writing to resolve the problem. If you receive an error message, follow these directions. HP Photosmart Software Help 73 Follow the instructions in "Print cartridge is in the wrong slot" message to USB ...port" message The printer might not be used in Incorrect print cartridge. Print cartridge problem message The printer cannot print if ...
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... light can flash for several reasons: ● The printer cover is open. ● The printer is out of paper. ● A problem exists with the printer, such as a paper jam or a problem with the computer if the USB cable is too long. Power light is on or flashing 1 Power light ● If the... is flashing, see Paper jam. Note For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. If you receive this error message, make sure that explains the problem and its solution. 74 HP Deskjet D2300 series
... light can flash for several reasons: ● The printer cover is open. ● The printer is out of paper. ● A problem exists with the printer, such as a paper jam or a problem with the computer if the USB cable is too long. Power light is on or flashing 1 Power light ● If the... is flashing, see Paper jam. Note For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. If you receive this error message, make sure that explains the problem and its solution. 74 HP Deskjet D2300 series
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For information about the support process, see HP support. 76 HP Deskjet D2300 series Chapter 11 If you continue to have questions after investigating the troubleshooting topics, shut down your computer, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. If you continue to have problems If you still have problems after restarting your computer and then restart it.
For information about the support process, see HP support. 76 HP Deskjet D2300 series Chapter 11 If you continue to have questions after investigating the troubleshooting topics, shut down your computer, visit HP Technical Support at www.hp.com/support. If you continue to have problems If you still have problems after restarting your computer and then restart it.
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... the label on the front of the device) ● Device serial number (located on the back or bottom of purchase. For Europe only: Contact your HP Deskjet - Call HP support. Can you are available when you have a problem, follow these questions: - HP Photosmart Software Help 77
... the label on the front of the device) ● Device serial number (located on the back or bottom of purchase. For Europe only: Contact your HP Deskjet - Call HP support. Can you are available when you have a problem, follow these questions: - HP Photosmart Software Help 77
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... printing 70 bound two-sided printing 44 brochure printing 31 buttons Photosmart Express button 8 Power button 7 Print Cancel button 8 C calling HP support 77 CD/DVD tattoo printing 29 cleaning print cartridges automatically 53 print cartridges manually 55 printer body 54 clearing the print queue 62 ... storing and handling 22 photo print cartridge 20 photo printing borderless photos 17 photos with a border 19 saving money 22 photo printing problems verifying print settings 67 photos digital 20 do not print correctly 67 Photosmart Express button 16 placing a call 77 postcard printing 27 ...
... printing 70 bound two-sided printing 44 brochure printing 31 buttons Photosmart Express button 8 Power button 7 Print Cancel button 8 C calling HP support 77 CD/DVD tattoo printing 29 cleaning print cartridges automatically 53 print cartridges manually 55 printer body 54 clearing the print queue 62 ... storing and handling 22 photo print cartridge 20 photo printing borderless photos 17 photos with a border 19 saving money 22 photo printing problems verifying print settings 67 photos digital 20 do not print correctly 67 Photosmart Express button 16 placing a call 77 postcard printing 27 ...