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... 69 Problems with borderless documents 70 HP Photosmart Express software is not installed 72 Error messages ...73 Power light is on a single 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...
... 69 Problems with borderless documents 70 HP Photosmart Express software is not installed 72 Error messages ...73 Power light is on a single 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...
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... 3 Use the information in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Print photos Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on a single sheet, preview a document, and use two-sided printing. Printer... tips Learn how to do something. Get started Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2300 series Help. Troubleshooting Find a solution to the printer. Section Description Special features Learn about some of photos before you print, install a photo print cartridge, store and handle photo paper, and share photos...
... 3 Use the information in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Print photos Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on a single sheet, preview a document, and use two-sided printing. Printer... tips Learn how to do something. Get started Learn how to the HP Deskjet D2300 series Help. Troubleshooting Find a solution to the printer. Section Description Special features Learn about some of photos before you print, install a photo print cartridge, store and handle photo paper, and share photos...
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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 printing feature. ● Ink level indicator: Know... with the onscreen Ink Status window. 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 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 printing feature. ● Ink level indicator: Know... with the onscreen Ink Status window. 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 purchase prints online. 2 Special features Congratulations...
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Chapter 3 5. For better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to www.hp.com. Choose your country/region, and then click Buy or Online Shopping. To order print cartridges, go to the tri-color print cartridge. Raise the ... a black 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 You can print without a black print cartridge but...
Chapter 3 5. For better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to www.hp.com. Choose your country/region, and then click Buy or Online Shopping. To order print cartridges, go to the tri-color print cartridge. Raise the ... a black 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 You can print without a black print cartridge but...
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... Information button. For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Installation instructions. You can operate in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you are replacing. 1 Selection number label.... Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. ● Quality color photos: For more information, see Ink-backup mode. HP Photosmart Software Help 13
... Information button. For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Installation instructions. You can operate in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you are replacing. 1 Selection number label.... Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for everyday print jobs. ● Quality color photos: For more information, see Ink-backup mode. HP Photosmart Software Help 13
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... the printer, verify that the protective piece of printouts. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. 14 HP Deskjet D2300 series For more information about installing a print cartridge, see the following topics: ● Ink-backup mode output ● Exit ink-backup mode Ink-... slows the printer and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. If the message is installed. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Chapter 3 Note When the printer operates in ink-backup...
... the printer, verify that the protective piece of printouts. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. 14 HP Deskjet D2300 series For more information about installing a print cartridge, see the following topics: ● Ink-backup mode output ● Exit ink-backup mode Ink-... slows the printer and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. If the message is installed. Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode. Chapter 3 Note When the printer operates in ink-backup...
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... software is displayed when you press the button, the HP Photosmart Express software is opened on your computer. Note If the HP Photosmart Express software is not installed on your computer, a message is not installed. 16 HP Deskjet D2300 series It also provides access to other basic HP imaging software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing...
... software is displayed when you press the button, the HP Photosmart Express software is opened on your computer. Note If the HP Photosmart Express software is not installed on your computer, a message is not installed. 16 HP Deskjet D2300 series It also provides access to other basic HP imaging software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing...
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...photos easier and improve photo quality. Learn how to be printed on the bottom edge that you have two print cartridges installed in a software program such as HP Photosmart software and resize the photo. the photo prints without borders on three sides and with 1.25 cm tab). ... you are using photo paper that has a tear-off to save money and ink when printing photos. The side to print photos Print a borderless photo. HP Photosmart Software Help 17 Verify that the photo paper is flat. 3. Guidelines ● Use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (...
...photos easier and improve photo quality. Learn how to be printed on the bottom edge that you have two print cartridges installed in a software program such as HP Photosmart software and resize the photo. the photo prints without borders on three sides and with 1.25 cm tab). ... you are using photo paper that has a tear-off to save money and ink when printing photos. The side to print photos Print a borderless photo. HP Photosmart Software Help 17 Verify that the photo paper is flat. 3. Guidelines ● Use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (...
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... photography and enhances printed photos. 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 want, and then click OK. In the Paper Type drop...-down list, click Normal or Best. To protect a print cartridge when it is taken with an Exif Print-enabled digital camera, Exif Print captures information such as HP...
... photography and enhances printed photos. 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 want, and then click OK. In the Paper Type drop...-down list, click Normal or Best. To protect a print cartridge when it is taken with an Exif Print-enabled digital camera, Exif Print captures information such as HP...
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...Click Document Options, and then click Layout Options. HP Photosmart Software Help 41 Note To view the maximum dpi that the HP Deskjet will print. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Note If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with other print...Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Set the page order The page order determines the order in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with the HP Deskjet. When you select the maximum dpi setting, the printer software displays the optimized dots per inch (dpi) that you want , and ...
...Click Document Options, and then click Layout Options. HP Photosmart Software Help 41 Note To view the maximum dpi that the HP Deskjet will print. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Note If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is not included with other print...Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Set the page order The page order determines the order in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with the HP Deskjet. When you select the maximum dpi setting, the printer software displays the optimized dots per inch (dpi) that you want , and ...
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...you do not have to specify the options every time you are using. Note The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to the print settings, and then click OK. Make changes to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings... software, also known as the printer driver, to as the Printing Preferences dialog box. The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on the right side of the Windows taskbar. 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon The HP Solution Center is also referred to change the print settings for a document.
...you do not have to specify the options every time you are using. Note The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to the print settings, and then click OK. Make changes to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings... software, also known as the printer driver, to as the Printing Preferences dialog box. The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on the right side of the Windows taskbar. 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon The HP Solution Center is also referred to change the print settings for a document.
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... the lower-left mouse button. For Display Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. 48 HP Deskjet D2300 series To use What's This? A list that includes the printers installed on the Printer Properties dialog box. What's This? help Use the What's This? Move the cursor over...click Close. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to appear when you see on your operating environment. help to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. An explanation of options. 3. Chapter 9 What's This? Click Properties....
... the lower-left mouse button. For Display Ink Status Window, click On, and then click OK. 48 HP Deskjet D2300 series To use What's This? A list that includes the printers installed on the Printer Properties dialog box. What's This? help Use the What's This? Move the cursor over...click Close. Highlight the printer name, and then right-click to appear when you see on your operating environment. help to HP's Web site for ordering print cartridges, click the Print Cartridge Information button. An explanation of options. 3. Chapter 9 What's This? Click Properties....
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...computer has the most recent version of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to HP, and then click HP Software Update. The HP Software Update window is available, select the check box beside the update name. 5. Click Install. 6. Make sure you have the latest features and ...software update every few months to ensure you are available for printer software updates. - If the computer does not have installed on the computer. HP Photosmart Software Help 49 To download a printer software update 1. From the Windows Start menu, click Programs or All Programs...
...computer has the most recent version of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to HP, and then click HP Software Update. The HP Software Update window is available, select the check box beside the update name. 5. Click Install. 6. Make sure you have the latest features and ...software update every few months to ensure you are available for printer software updates. - If the computer does not have installed on the computer. HP Photosmart Software Help 49 To download a printer software update 1. From the Windows Start menu, click Programs or All Programs...
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...print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to differ from those you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 50 HP Deskjet D2300 series Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for... your country/region, and then click Buy or Online Shopping. Install the black or photo print cartridge in the left side...
...print cartridges ● Maintain print cartridges ● Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to differ from those you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 50 HP Deskjet D2300 series Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for... your country/region, and then click Buy or Online Shopping. Install the black or photo print cartridge in the left side...
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... mode. Press the Power button to the center of the printer. 3. Push down on the print cartridge that came with only one print cartridge installed. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Open the printer cover. Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle. 1 Press the Power button 2 Open the printer cover 3 Push down... selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle HP Photosmart Software Help 51
... mode. Press the Power button to the center of the printer. 3. Push down on the print cartridge that came with only one print cartridge installed. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Open the printer cover. Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle. 1 Press the Power button 2 Open the printer cover 3 Push down... selection number in three places: ● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle HP Photosmart Software Help 51
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For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Recycle or discard the test page. Close the printer cover. 9. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to be low on ink, clean the...
For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Recycle or discard the test page. Close the printer cover. 9. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to be low on ink, clean the...
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...cartridges that both a tri-color print cartridge and a photo print cartridge are installed in the printer: 1. Caution Do not use any changes you have made to view the estimated ink levels of the HP Deskjet with a soft cloth that has been lightly moistened with water. Open the.... 4. Click the Print a Test Page button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. Turn off the HP Deskjet, and then disconnect the power cord. 2. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. To view this information, click the Print Cartridge Information button. Chapter...
...cartridges that both a tri-color print cartridge and a photo print cartridge are installed in the printer: 1. Caution Do not use any changes you have made to view the estimated ink levels of the HP Deskjet with a soft cloth that has been lightly moistened with water. Open the.... 4. Click the Print a Test Page button, and then follow the onscreen instructions. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. Turn off the HP Deskjet, and then disconnect the power cord. 2. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. To view this information, click the Print Cartridge Information button. Chapter...
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... quality. ● Maintenance tips ● Storage tips ● Print cartridge protector Maintenance tips ● Keep all print cartridges in the HP Deskjet, and then close the cover. Chapter 10 To manually clean print cartridge contacts 1. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles.... ink nozzles will result in contact with the container. 56 HP Deskjet D2300 series Storage tips ● When you are not in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Ink nozzles (do not attempt to install the print cartridge in the printer. Reattaching the tape damages ...
... quality. ● Maintenance tips ● Storage tips ● Print cartridge protector Maintenance tips ● Keep all print cartridges in the HP Deskjet, and then close the cover. Chapter 10 To manually clean print cartridge contacts 1. Caution Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles.... ink nozzles will result in contact with the container. 56 HP Deskjet D2300 series Storage tips ● When you are not in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 1 Ink nozzles (do not attempt to install the print cartridge in the printer. Reattaching the tape damages ...
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... to a USB port on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you continue to the computer. HP Photosmart Software Help 59 Installation program stops If the installation program stops when it looks for new hardware, one of through a USB hub). 4. 11 Troubleshooting ●... 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 topics for more information: ●...
... to a USB port on or flashing ● Document prints slowly ● If you continue to the computer. HP Photosmart Software Help 59 Installation program stops If the installation program stops when it looks for new hardware, one of through a USB hub). 4. 11 Troubleshooting ●... 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 topics for more information: ●...
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... Do not connect the USB cable until you are told to finish the installation. 9. Follow the onscreen instructions to do so. Restart the antivirus program. To resolve the problem 1. When the installation program prompts you connect a USB cable between the printer and the computer....programs or other software programs that the printer is still displayed, replace the USB cable. 60 HP Deskjet D2300 series Follow the onscreen instructions. "Unknown Device" message displays During installation, an "Unknown Device" message might be displayed when you , connect the USB cable and ...
... Do not connect the USB cable until you are told to finish the installation. 9. Follow the onscreen instructions to do so. Restart the antivirus program. To resolve the problem 1. When the installation program prompts you connect a USB cable between the printer and the computer....programs or other software programs that the printer is still displayed, replace the USB cable. 60 HP Deskjet D2300 series Follow the onscreen instructions. "Unknown Device" message displays During installation, an "Unknown Device" message might be displayed when you , connect the USB cable and ...