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...onscreen instructions. • Temporarily disable any software firewall and close any anti-virus programs. Re-start these programs after the printer software is firmly connected to the printer directly, without using a USB hub. • If the none of the paper stack. Verify the following solutions: •..., check the following: • Paper weight: Use paper that is firmly attached from your computer 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 the ...
...onscreen instructions. • Temporarily disable any software firewall and close any anti-virus programs. Re-start these programs after the printer software is firmly connected to the printer directly, without using a USB hub. • If the none of the paper stack. Verify the following solutions: •..., check the following: • Paper weight: Use paper that is firmly attached from your computer 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 the ...
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... outlet. 5. Turn on minimum system requirements, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. Minimum system requirements For information on the printer. 11. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. Press the handle to the electrical outlet. 10. Right-click the printer icon and check the shortcut menu. • If the...
... outlet. 5. Turn on minimum system requirements, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. Minimum system requirements For information on the printer. 11. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme. Press the handle to the electrical outlet. 10. Right-click the printer icon and check the shortcut menu. • If the...
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... to enforce such disclaimers or limitations; Local law 1. Unauthorized modification or misuse. 4. C. or c. However, if printer failure or damage is covered by HP's warranty, HP shall, within a reasonable time after being replaced. 9. Under such local law, certain disclaimers and limitations of this...customer. To the extent allowed by HP; D. 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 covered by HP's warranty, HP shall either repair or replace the product...
... to enforce such disclaimers or limitations; Local law 1. Unauthorized modification or misuse. 4. C. or c. However, if printer failure or damage is covered by HP's warranty, HP shall, within a reasonable time after being replaced. 9. Under such local law, certain disclaimers and limitations of this...customer. To the extent allowed by HP; D. 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 covered by HP's warranty, HP shall either repair or replace the product...
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...-Packard Development Company, L.P. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for HP products and services are set forth in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved.... tabs used in this material is subject to change without prior written permission of features that convey the appropriate action. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Hewlett-Packard, except as screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to For users who are U.S. Support For...
...-Packard Development Company, L.P. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for HP products and services are set forth in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved.... tabs used in this material is subject to change without prior written permission of features that convey the appropriate action. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Hewlett-Packard, except as screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to For users who are U.S. Support For...
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Contents Contents 1 Welcome...5 2 Special features...7 3 Get started The printer at a glance...8 Buttons and lights...9 Power button and light...10 Cancel button...10 Resume button and light...11 Print Cartridge Status lights 11 Paper tray......-backup mode...16 Ink-backup mode output...17 Exit ink-backup mode...17 4 Connect the printer USB...18 5 Print photos Print borderless photos...19 Print photos with a border...20 Print photos on plain paper...22 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 23 Exif Print...23 Store and handle photo paper 24 Save...
Contents Contents 1 Welcome...5 2 Special features...7 3 Get started The printer at a glance...8 Buttons and lights...9 Power button and light...10 Cancel button...10 Resume button and light...11 Print Cartridge Status lights 11 Paper tray......-backup mode...16 Ink-backup mode output...17 Exit ink-backup mode...17 4 Connect the printer USB...18 5 Print photos Print borderless photos...19 Print photos with a border...20 Print photos on plain paper...22 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 23 Exif Print...23 Store and handle photo paper 24 Save...
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... 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? help...51 Download printer software updates 51 9 Maintenance Install print cartridges...52 Choose the right print cartridges......53 Align print cartridges...55 Automatically clean print cartridges 56 View estimated ink levels...56 Maintain the printer body...57 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 57 Manually clean print cartridges 57 Maintain print cartridges...58...
... 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? help...51 Download printer software updates 51 9 Maintenance Install print cartridges...52 Choose the right print cartridges......53 Align print cartridges...55 Automatically clean print cartridges 56 View estimated ink levels...56 Maintain the printer body...57 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 57 Manually clean print cartridges 57 Maintain print cartridges...58...
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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 flashing 70 Print Cartridge Status 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...
... 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 flashing 70 Print Cartridge Status 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...
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......107 Placing a call...107 After the phone support period 107 B Technical information Printer specifications...108 Notice to Windows 2000 users 108 Environmental product stewardship program 108 Paper use...109 Plastics...109 Material safety data sheets 109 Recycling program...109 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 109 Energy Star® notice...109 Disposal of... VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 113 Notice to users in Japan about the power cord 113 Toxic and hazardous substance table 113 HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series declaration of conformity 114 Index...115 4
......107 Placing a call...107 After the phone support period 107 B Technical information Printer specifications...108 Notice to Windows 2000 users 108 Environmental product stewardship program 108 Paper use...109 Plastics...109 Material safety data sheets 109 Recycling program...109 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 109 Energy Star® notice...109 Disposal of... VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 113 Notice to users in Japan about the power cord 113 Toxic and hazardous substance table 113 HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series declaration of conformity 114 Index...115 4
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...a paper type, change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. Learn how to use two-sided printing. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. Learn about installing the software, see the Setup Guide that came with... friends and family. Find out how to print a variety of the printer's special features. Welcome 5 If you print, ...
...a paper type, change the print resolution, set default print settings, and download printer software updates. Learn how to use two-sided printing. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. Learn about installing the software, see the Setup Guide that came with... friends and family. Find out how to print a variety of the printer's special features. Welcome 5 If you print, ...
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... the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. Special features Special features 7 2 Special features Congratulations! For information, see Ink-backup mode. The HP Deskjet is equipped with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox.
... the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. Special features Special features 7 2 Special features Congratulations! For information, see Ink-backup mode. The HP Deskjet is equipped with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox.
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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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CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Chapter 3 Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn on and off might cause printer failure. It can take a few seconds for the printer to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button 10 Get started Get started Cancel button Use the Cancel button to turn the printer on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing.
CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Chapter 3 Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn on and off might cause printer failure. It can take a few seconds for the printer to cancel the current print job. 1 Cancel button 10 Get started Get started Cancel button Use the Cancel button to turn the printer on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing.
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Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. Get started Paper tray 13 If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, fold out the tray extension stop. Pull out the tray extension. 3. 2.
Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of the paper tray. Get started Paper tray 13 If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, fold out the tray extension stop. Pull out the tray extension. 3. 2.
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... 15 For information about using the print cartridges, see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. For information on the print cartridge that you would see if a... print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge.
... 15 For information about using the print cartridges, see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. For information on the print cartridge that you would see if a... print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can be used with the printer. 1 Black print cartridge 2 Tri-color print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge.
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... 16 Get started Get started For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge.... Touching these parts will result in the printer, verify that the protective piece of print cartridge selection numbers, open the Printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Chapter ...
... 16 Get started Get started For more information, see Ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge.... Touching these parts will result in the printer, verify that the protective piece of print cartridge selection numbers, open the Printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Chapter ...
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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. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Get started Ink-backup mode 17
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. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Get started Ink-backup mode 17
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NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with your printer. 18 Connect the printer NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with the printer.
NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with your printer. 18 Connect the printer NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with the printer.
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... print to the edges of photo paper. Print photos 19 Learn how to print photos Print photos Print borderless photos. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you are using is flat. Print photos with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available. For... more information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. For more information, see Notice to print on storing photo paper, see Save money and ink when printing photos...
... print to the edges of photo paper. Print photos 19 Learn how to print photos Print photos Print borderless photos. 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you are using is flat. Print photos with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available. For... more information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. For more information, see Notice to print on storing photo paper, see Save money and ink when printing photos...
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... not be printed on should face down list. For more information, see What's This? Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies settings. For more information, see Maximum dpi. • Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type ...? help . Open the photo in a software program that the photo paper is flat. 3. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. The side to the left. 2. For more information, see HP Real Life Technologies photo fix. 6. Slide the paper guide all the way to be available. help to ...
... not be printed on should face down list. For more information, see What's This? Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies settings. For more information, see Maximum dpi. • Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type ...? help . Open the photo in a software program that the photo paper is flat. 3. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. The side to the left. 2. For more information, see HP Real Life Technologies photo fix. 6. Slide the paper guide all the way to be available. help to ...