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... cord is connected to an electrical outlet. • The power cord is firmly connected to the power supply or adapter. • The power supply is installed. Letter Paper: 65 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb) Legal Paper: 70 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24 lb) Envelopes: 70 to 90 g/m²...; (20 to 24 lb) Cards: Up to 200 g/m² (110-lb index maximum) Photo Paper: Up to the printer. Windows installation help No plug and play? • Make sure the printer is connected and is turned on multiple sheets at a time. • Use a different type of...
... cord is connected to an electrical outlet. • The power cord is firmly connected to the power supply or adapter. • The power supply is installed. Letter Paper: 65 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb) Legal Paper: 70 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24 lb) Envelopes: 70 to 90 g/m²...; (20 to 24 lb) Cards: Up to 200 g/m² (110-lb index maximum) Photo Paper: Up to the printer. Windows installation help No plug and play? • Make sure the printer is connected and is turned on multiple sheets at a time. • Use a different type of...
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... Presentation printing...48 8 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 49 Set default print settings...49 Printer Properties dialog box...50 What's This? help...51 Download printer software updates 51 9 Maintenance Install print cartridges...52 Choose the right print cartridges... 52 Selection numbers...53 Printing with one print cartridge 53 Installation instructions...53 Align print cartridges...55 Automatically clean print cartridges 56...
... Presentation printing...48 8 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 49 Set default print settings...49 Printer Properties dialog box...50 What's This? help...51 Download printer software updates 51 9 Maintenance Install print cartridges...52 Choose the right print cartridges... 52 Selection numbers...53 Printing with one print cartridge 53 Installation instructions...53 Align print cartridges...55 Automatically clean print cartridges 56...
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... 64 Out of paper...65 There was an error writing to USB port 65 Two-way communication cannot be established or Printer not responding 65 Installation problems...65 Printer lights are on or flashing 68 Power light is flashing ...69 Resume light is flashing...69 Both Power and Resume lights are...
... 64 Out of paper...65 There was an error writing to USB port 65 Two-way communication cannot be established or Printer not responding 65 Installation problems...65 Printer lights are on or flashing 68 Power light is flashing ...69 Resume light is flashing...69 Both Power and Resume lights are...
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...how to Windows 2000 users. Order supplies for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to install and care for the printer. For more information, see Notice to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a print ... a document, and use two-sided printing. Learn how to contact HP support. You can also use the table of documents, including e-mail, greeting cards, envelopes, labels, posters, booklets, transparencies, and iron-on how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. 1 Welcome Welcome to use your computer. For ...
...how to Windows 2000 users. Order supplies for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to install and care for the printer. For more information, see Notice to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a print ... a document, and use two-sided printing. Learn how to contact HP support. You can also use the table of documents, including e-mail, greeting cards, envelopes, labels, posters, booklets, transparencies, and iron-on how to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. 1 Welcome Welcome to use your computer. For ...
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... the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. For information, see Ink-backup mode. Special features Special features 7 The HP Deskjet 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 each print cartridge with one print cartridge...
... the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. For information, see Ink-backup mode. Special features Special features 7 The HP Deskjet 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 each print cartridge with one print cartridge...
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The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the left side of the print cartridge carriage. • The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is low on ... cartridge needs to be serviced. Lower the paper tray. 12 Get started Get started The right status light represents the black print cartridge, which is installed in the right side of these topics. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper tray • Fold the paper tray Unfold the paper...
The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is installed in the left side of the print cartridge carriage. • The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is low on ... cartridge needs to be serviced. Lower the paper tray. 12 Get started Get started The right status light represents the black print cartridge, which is installed in the right side of these topics. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper tray • Fold the paper tray Unfold the paper...
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...cartridge. For information on the print cartridge that you would see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. For information about using the print cartridges, see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. Get started 1 Selection number label Print... Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. For better results, install a black print cartridge in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on ordering print cartridges, see the following topics...
...cartridge. For information on the print cartridge that you would see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. For information about using the print cartridges, see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. Get started 1 Selection number label Print... Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. For better results, install a black print cartridge in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on ordering print cartridges, see the following topics...
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... removed from each print cartridge. The printer can operate in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. They are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that came with only one print... cartridge. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. For more information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the following topics: • Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode 16 Get started Get ...
... removed from each print cartridge. The printer can operate in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. They are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that came with only one print... cartridge. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. For more information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the following topics: • Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode 16 Get started Get ...
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For information about installing a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Get started Ink-backup mode 17 Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale.
For information about installing a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Get started Ink-backup mode 17 Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale.
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... are using the product with a border. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Guidelines • Use an appropriate borderless paper size. For more information, see Exif Print. • Prevent photo...printing tasks • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Print photos with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be ...
... are using the product with a border. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Guidelines • Use an appropriate borderless paper size. For more information, see Exif Print. • Prevent photo...printing tasks • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Print photos with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be ...
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...by software that is also referred to as the printer driver, to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 3. Double-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on your computer. To change the default print settings 1. To change the print settings, open the Printer Properties dialog... to options that you use the printer. NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on the right side of the Windows taskbar. The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to change the print settings for a document. Printer...
...by software that is also referred to as the printer driver, to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 3. Double-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon on your computer. To change the default print settings 1. To change the print settings, open the Printer Properties dialog... to options that you use the printer. NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on the right side of the Windows taskbar. The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to change the print settings for a document. Printer...
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...5. Follow the onscreen instructions. Download HP Photosmart Software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart Software you are using. help 1. help to learn more about updating the HP Photosmart Software, see on the software ...does not have the most recent version of the printer software installed, a list of the feature is displayed. An explanation of options to HP, and then click HP Update. To download a printer software update 1. Click Install. 6. Move the cursor over the feature that you are ...
...5. Follow the onscreen instructions. Download HP Photosmart Software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart Software you are using. help 1. help to learn more about updating the HP Photosmart Software, see on the software ...does not have the most recent version of the printer software installed, a list of the feature is displayed. An explanation of options to HP, and then click HP Update. To download a printer software update 1. Click Install. 6. Move the cursor over the feature that you are ...
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... with metallic ink---accent text, graphics, cards, announcements, reports, and even photos with HP's value offerings. Wherever you print • Standard for your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge carriage. • Choose the right print cartridges • ... designed and tested with one print cartridge • Installation instructions Choose the right print cartridges HP recommends that you easily produce great results, time after time. Make your everyday printing needs. Original HP cartridges are available for everyday printing: You occasionally print...
... with metallic ink---accent text, graphics, cards, announcements, reports, and even photos with HP's value offerings. Wherever you print • Standard for your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge carriage. • Choose the right print cartridges • ... designed and tested with one print cartridge • Installation instructions Choose the right print cartridges HP recommends that you easily produce great results, time after time. Make your everyday printing needs. Original HP cartridges are available for everyday printing: You occasionally print...
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...cartridge. Push down on the printer. 2. Choose cartridge combinations for the print cartridge selection number. Printing with one print cartridge installed. Open the printer cover. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for best results • Text, graphics, and ..., open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Install print cartridges 53 You can operate with the printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list ...
...cartridge. Push down on the printer. 2. Choose cartridge combinations for the print cartridge selection number. Printing with one print cartridge installed. Open the printer cover. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for best results • Text, graphics, and ..., open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Install print cartridges 53 You can operate with the printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list ...
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.... 9. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. Align print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. Slide the...
.... 9. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. Align print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. Slide the...
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...ink levels Follow these instructions to be cleaned. To check the ink levels 1. NOTE: If the print cartridges were used before being installed in the printer: NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways, including in ...Maintenance Chapter 9 3. For more information, see View estimated ink levels. The Estimated Ink Levels tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. In addition, some residual ink is left in printhead servicing, which ...
...ink levels Follow these instructions to be cleaned. To check the ink levels 1. NOTE: If the print cartridges were used before being installed in the printer: NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways, including in ...Maintenance Chapter 9 3. For more information, see View estimated ink levels. The Estimated Ink Levels tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. In addition, some residual ink is left in printhead servicing, which ...
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...cartridge ink nozzles. Maintenance 1 Ink nozzles (do not touch) 2 Copper contacts 3. Touching the ink nozzles will result in the HP Deskjet, and then close the cover. Remove the print cartridges and place them on the swab. 4. Gently wipe the print cartridge ... contacts 1. Maintain print cartridges Follow these guidelines to maintain and store HP print cartridges and to clean 1. CAUTION: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more information, see Installation instructions. Chapter 9 To prepare to ensure consistent print quality. 58 ...
...cartridge ink nozzles. Maintenance 1 Ink nozzles (do not touch) 2 Copper contacts 3. Touching the ink nozzles will result in the HP Deskjet, and then close the cover. Remove the print cartridges and place them on the swab. 4. Gently wipe the print cartridge ... contacts 1. Maintain print cartridges Follow these guidelines to maintain and store HP print cartridges and to clean 1. CAUTION: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more information, see Installation instructions. Chapter 9 To prepare to ensure consistent print quality. 58 ...
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...; to 35° C or 59° to 95° F). • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer. Maintenance Printer Toolbox 59 The Toolbox is displayed. If the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge...
...; to 35° C or 59° to 95° F). • Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer. Maintenance Printer Toolbox 59 The Toolbox is displayed. If the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge...
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...; Print cartridge problem message • Print cartridge carriage is stuck • Print cartridge is in the wrong slot • Non-HP print cartridges • Previously used genuine HP cartridge • Original HP ink depleted • Low on ink • Printing in ink-backup mode Incorrect print cartridge or print cartridge missing The printer... in the printer. To resolve the problem, follow the instructions in Resolving print cartridge error messages. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 61 11 Troubleshooting • Error messages • Installation problems • Printer lights are...
...; Print cartridge problem message • Print cartridge carriage is stuck • Print cartridge is in the wrong slot • Non-HP print cartridges • Previously used genuine HP cartridge • Original HP ink depleted • Low on ink • Printing in ink-backup mode Incorrect print cartridge or print cartridge missing The printer... in the printer. To resolve the problem, follow the instructions in Resolving print cartridge error messages. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 61 11 Troubleshooting • Error messages • Installation problems • Printer lights are...
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...levels might not be covered under warranty. HP recommends that you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go to: www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit Cause: The product detected that a non-HP print cartridge was installed. If you believe you use genuine HP print cartridges. If you receive a ...repairs required as a result of the current print job. Troubleshooting 62 Troubleshooting Genuine HP print cartridges are not installed properly. If it is in the wrong slot Solution: Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the left print cartridge carriage compartment. Cause:...
...levels might not be covered under warranty. HP recommends that you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go to: www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit Cause: The product detected that a non-HP print cartridge was installed. If you believe you use genuine HP print cartridges. If you receive a ...repairs required as a result of the current print job. Troubleshooting 62 Troubleshooting Genuine HP print cartridges are not installed properly. If it is in the wrong slot Solution: Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the left print cartridge carriage compartment. Cause:...