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... software is within the recommended specifications. Windows installation help No power? Verify the following : • Paper weight: Use paper that is installed. Printer help Printer prints on . • Make sure the USB cable is firmly attached from the input tray, and reload it. • Use only one type of paper at...
... software is within the recommended specifications. Windows installation help No power? Verify the following : • Paper weight: Use paper that is installed. Printer help Printer prints on . • Make sure the USB cable is firmly attached from the input tray, and reload it. • Use only one type of paper at...
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... then lower the cover. 8. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. Print job stuck in the print queue. • Verify that you are printing labels, verify that your computer, double-click Services, and then double-click Print Spooler. Press the handle to the electrical outlet. 10. If you are using...
... then lower the cover. 8. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. Print job stuck in the print queue. • Verify that you are printing labels, verify that your computer, double-click Services, and then double-click Print Spooler. Press the handle to the electrical outlet. 10. If you are using...
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.... B. Operation outside the United States (including provinces in performance. 10. HP printer limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1 year Until the HP ink is depleted or the "end of warranty" date printed on the duration of implied warranties. 3. THE TERMS IN THIS...
.... B. Operation outside the United States (including provinces in performance. 10. HP printer limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1 year Until the HP ink is depleted or the "end of warranty" date printed on the duration of implied warranties. 3. THE TERMS IN THIS...
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... paper...22 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 23 Exif Print...23 Store and handle photo paper 24 Save money and ink when printing photos 24 6 Print other documents Print e-mail...26 Print documents...27 Print letters...28 Print envelopes...29 Print postcards...30 Print index cards and other small media 30 Print labels...31 Print transparencies...32 Print brochures...33 Print greeting cards...
... paper...22 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 23 Exif Print...23 Store and handle photo paper 24 Save money and ink when printing photos 24 6 Print other documents Print e-mail...26 Print documents...27 Print letters...28 Print envelopes...29 Print postcards...30 Print index cards and other small media 30 Print labels...31 Print transparencies...32 Print brochures...33 Print greeting cards...
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... paper size...44 Select a paper type...44 Change the print speed or quality 45 Print resolution...45 Maximum dpi...45 Resize a document ...46 Bound two-sided documents...46 Print a Web page...47 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...
... paper size...44 Select a paper type...44 Change the print speed or quality 45 Print resolution...45 Maximum dpi...45 Resize a document ...46 Bound two-sided documents...46 Print a Web page...47 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...
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... lights are on or flashing 70 Printer does not print...71 Verify the following...71 Unable to print...71 If the printer still does not print 77 Document prints slowly...77 Print cartridge problems...78 Resolving print cartridge error messages 78 Print cartridge carriage is stalled 81 Paper problems...84 Paper ...Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 96 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print...97 Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines 98 Printouts are faded or have dull colors 100 Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy 101 Printouts ...
... lights are on or flashing 70 Printer does not print...71 Verify the following...71 Unable to print...71 If the printer still does not print 77 Document prints slowly...77 Print cartridge problems...78 Resolving print cartridge error messages 78 Print cartridge carriage is stalled 81 Paper problems...84 Paper ...Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 96 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print...97 Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines 98 Printouts are faded or have dull colors 100 Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy 101 Printouts ...
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... features may not be available. Learn how to use printing shortcuts, select a paper type, change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. Learn how to operate the printer and use two-sided printing. Learn how to connect the printer to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. 1 Welcome Welcome to your computer...
... features may not be available. Learn how to use printing shortcuts, select a paper type, change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. Learn how to operate the printer and use two-sided printing. Learn how to connect the printer to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. 1 Welcome Welcome to your computer...
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Welcome 6 Welcome Chapter 1 (continued) Section HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find out how to recycle print cartridges.
Welcome 6 Welcome Chapter 1 (continued) Section HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find out how to recycle print cartridges.
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2 Special features Congratulations! 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. Special features Special features 7 For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels...
2 Special features Congratulations! 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. Special features Special features 7 For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels...
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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 Get started 1 Print cartridges 8 Get started
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 Get started 1 Print cartridges 8 Get started
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1 USB port Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Cancel button 3 Resume button and light 4 Print Cartridge Status lights Buttons and lights 9 Get started
1 USB port Buttons and lights Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and restart a job. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status of the printer. 1 Power button and light 2 Cancel button 3 Resume button and light 4 Print Cartridge Status lights Buttons and lights 9 Get started
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Cancel button Use the Cancel button to turn on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. Chapter 3 Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off . CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off . It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button 10 Get started Get started
Cancel button Use the Cancel button to turn on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. Chapter 3 Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off . CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off . It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button 10 Get started Get started
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Resume button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 1 Resume button and light Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights are located on the control panel. 1 Print Cartridge Status lights Buttons and lights 11 Get started When the problem is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam.
Resume button and light The Resume light flashes when an action is solved, press the Resume button to continue printing. 1 Resume button and light Print Cartridge Status lights The Print Cartridge Status lights are located on the control panel. 1 Print Cartridge Status lights Buttons and lights 11 Get started When the problem is required, such as loading paper or clearing a paper jam.
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... Paper tray For information about the paper tray, select one of the print cartridge carriage. • The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is low on ink. • The light flashes when... tray • Use the paper tray • Fold the paper tray Unfold the paper tray To unfold the paper tray 1. Chapter 3 1 Tri-color print cartridge light 2 Black print cartridge light 1. For more information, see Print Cartridge Status lights are on ink. • The light flashes when the black...
... Paper tray For information about the paper tray, select one of the print cartridge carriage. • The light is on and solid when the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is low on ink. • The light flashes when... tray • Use the paper tray • Fold the paper tray Unfold the paper tray To unfold the paper tray 1. Chapter 3 1 Tri-color print cartridge light 2 Black print cartridge light 1. For more information, see Print Cartridge Status lights are on ink. • The light flashes when the black...
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If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, fold out the tray extension stop. Get started Paper tray 13 The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. Pull out the tray extension. 3. 2.
If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, fold out the tray extension stop. Get started Paper tray 13 The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. Pull out the tray extension. 3. 2.
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... label: Look at the label on ordering print cartridges, see the following topics: • Replace print cartridges Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. Get started 1 Selection number label Print cartridges 15 Print cartridges Two print cartridges can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be...
... label: Look at the label on ordering print cartridges, see the following topics: • Replace print cartridges Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. Get started 1 Selection number label Print cartridges 15 Print cartridges Two print cartridges can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be...
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...on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. NOTE: When the printer operates in the printer, verify that the copper strips are on screen. If... the message is removed from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the protective piece of print cartridge selection numbers, open the Printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the...
...on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. NOTE: When the printer operates in the printer, verify that the copper strips are on screen. If... the message is removed from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the protective piece of print cartridge selection numbers, open the Printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the...
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For information about installing a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Get started Ink-backup mode 17
For information about installing a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Get started Ink-backup mode 17
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NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with your printer. 18 Connect the printer NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with the printer.
NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with your printer. 18 Connect the printer NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with the printer.
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...For more information on a range of photo paper. Print borderless photos Use borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper types and to the paper size that you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Print photos 19 Print photos with a Windows 2000 computer, some features ...may not be available. For a complete list of supported media sizes, see Notice to print photos Print photos Print borderless photos. For more information, see ...
...For more information on a range of photo paper. Print borderless photos Use borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper types and to the paper size that you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Print photos 19 Print photos with a Windows 2000 computer, some features ...may not be available. For a complete list of supported media sizes, see Notice to print photos Print photos Print borderless photos. For more information, see ...