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... outlet. 10. Ink usage Note: Ink from the back of the same printer, delete the extra icons. • Make sure that your documents. Reconnect the printer power cord to restart the print service. 6. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme.... in the initialization process, which prepares the device and cartridges for printing, and in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. For more information, see the Readme. English Paper jam 1. Check the Printers or Printers and Faxes folder on the ...
... outlet. 10. Ink usage Note: Ink from the back of the same printer, delete the extra icons. • Make sure that your documents. Reconnect the printer power cord to restart the print service. 6. To access the Readme file, click Start > All Programs > HP > Deskjet D2500 series > Readme.... in the initialization process, which prepares the device and cartridges for printing, and in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. For more information, see the Readme. English Paper jam 1. Check the Printers or Printers and Faxes folder on the ...
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...in countries where the product is distributed by HP or by HP's warranty, HP shall, within a reasonable time after being replaced. 9. For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will charge its standard time and materials ... rights. Grant the customer additional warranty rights, specify the duration of implied warranties which is covered by HP; Local law 1. C. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that this Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local law, this Warranty Statement are the customer's sole and...
...in countries where the product is distributed by HP or by HP's warranty, HP shall, within a reasonable time after being replaced. 9. For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will charge its standard time and materials ... rights. Grant the customer additional warranty rights, specify the duration of implied warranties which is covered by HP; Local law 1. C. This warranty does not cover HP ink products that this Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local law, this Warranty Statement are the customer's sole and...
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... the paper tray...12 Use the paper tray...13 Fold the paper tray...14 Print cartridges...15 Replace print cartridges...15 Ink-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 money and ink when printing photos 24 6 Print other documents Print e-mail...26 Print documents...27 Print ...
... the paper tray...12 Use the paper tray...13 Fold the paper tray...14 Print cartridges...15 Replace print cartridges...15 Ink-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 money and ink when printing photos 24 6 Print other documents Print e-mail...26 Print documents...27 Print ...
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...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? help...51 Download printer software updates...print cartridge 53 Installation instructions...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 Printer Toolbox...
...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? help...51 Download printer software updates...print cartridge 53 Installation instructions...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 Printer Toolbox...
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Contents Contents 10 Shop for ink supplies ...60 11 Troubleshooting Error messages...61 Print cartridge error messages 61 Incorrect print cartridge or... of a photo 92 Photo has an unwanted border 92 Print quality is poor...93 Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors 93 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 96 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a ...have dull colors 100 Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy 101 Printouts are slanted or skewed 102 Ink streaks on the back of the paper 102 Document is misprinted...104 If you continue to have problems 105 3
Contents Contents 10 Shop for ink supplies ...60 11 Troubleshooting Error messages...61 Print cartridge error messages 61 Incorrect print cartridge or... of a photo 92 Photo has an unwanted border 92 Print quality is poor...93 Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors 93 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 96 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a ...have dull colors 100 Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy 101 Printouts are slanted or skewed 102 Ink streaks on the back of the paper 102 Document is misprinted...104 If you continue to have problems 105 3
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Contents A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 106 Support process...106 HP support by phone...106 Phone support period...107 Placing a call...107 After the phone...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 waste equipment by users in private ... 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
Contents A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 106 Support process...106 HP support by phone...106 Phone support period...107 Placing a call...107 After the phone...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 waste equipment by users in private ... 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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... variety of photos before you are using the product with the printer. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. For more information, see Notice to contact HP support. NOTE: For information about installing the software, see the following table and select an appropriate..., posters, booklets, transparencies, and iron-on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how to locate information. Welcome Section Special features Get...
... variety of photos before you are using the product with the printer. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series Help. For more information, see Notice to contact HP support. NOTE: For information about installing the software, see the following table and select an appropriate..., posters, booklets, transparencies, and iron-on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how to locate information. Welcome Section Special features Get...
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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. For information, see Ink-backup mode. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels...
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. For information, see Ink-backup mode. 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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For more information, see Print Cartridge Status lights are on ink. • The light flashes when the black print cartridge needs to be serviced. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is ... the paper tray, select one of the print cartridge carriage. • The light is on and solid when the black print cartridge is low on ink. • The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2.
For more information, see Print Cartridge Status lights are on ink. • The light flashes when the black print cartridge needs to be serviced. The left status light represents the tri-color print cartridge, which is ... the paper tray, select one of the print cartridge carriage. • The light is on and solid when the black print cartridge is low on ink. • The light flashes when the tri-color print cartridge needs to be serviced. 2.
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For information about using the print cartridges, see the following topics: • Replace print cartridges Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. For information on the print cartridge that you would see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. Get started 1 Selection number label Print cartridges ...
For information about using the print cartridges, see the following topics: • Replace print cartridges Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. For information on the print cartridge that you would see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. Get started 1 Selection number label Print cartridges ...
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...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 installed. To remove plastic tape from each print cartridge. 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 ...
...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 installed. To remove plastic tape from each print cartridge. 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 ...
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Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. For information about installing a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. 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 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. For information about installing a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. 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 Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale.
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...and improve photo quality. For more information, see Exif Print. • Prevent photo paper from curling, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks • Print an Exif ...Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Learn how to print photos Print photos ...
...and improve photo quality. For more information, see Exif Print. • Prevent photo paper from curling, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks • Print an Exif ...Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Learn how to print photos Print photos ...
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... reduce print quality. • If the corners of the curl until the paper lies flat. Save money and ink when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use immediately from the Maximum dpi drop-down list. Storage • Keep unused photo paper in...that you must have finished printing, return any other print settings that supports Exif Print • Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Print photos Chapter 5 printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to Normal. 24 Print photos ...
... reduce print quality. • If the corners of the curl until the paper lies flat. Save money and ink when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use immediately from the Maximum dpi drop-down list. Storage • Keep unused photo paper in...that you must have finished printing, return any other print settings that supports Exif Print • Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Print photos Chapter 5 printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to Normal. 24 Print photos ...
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For more information on enabling the maximum dpi mode, see Maximum dpi. Print photos Save money and ink when printing photos 25 NOTE: For higher-quality photos, use HP Advanced Photo Paper and set the print resolution to create quality photos with less ink. HP Everyday Photo Paper is designed to Best or Maximum dpi.
For more information on enabling the maximum dpi mode, see Maximum dpi. Print photos Save money and ink when printing photos 25 NOTE: For higher-quality photos, use HP Advanced Photo Paper and set the print resolution to create quality photos with less ink. HP Everyday Photo Paper is designed to Best or Maximum dpi.
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... preview Use the print preview function to view a printout on both sides of the paper is created by varying patterns of gray. • Black Ink Only: uses black ink to print your photo in grayscale. In the Printing Shortcuts drop-down list, click Manually. 5. General Everyday printing Use General Everyday printing to...
... preview Use the print preview function to view a printout on both sides of the paper is created by varying patterns of gray. • Black Ink Only: uses black ink to print your photo in grayscale. In the Printing Shortcuts drop-down list, click Manually. 5. General Everyday printing Use General Everyday printing to...
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...from maximum dpi mode, use it to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from the Maximum dpi drop-down list, select the type of ink. • Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is supported on the paper type setting you select the maximum dpi ...can also change the print quality setting to the paper type and print quality that you select in dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Deskjet printer will print. HP Advanced Photo Paper Printing tips Change the print speed or quality 45 Print quality settings • Fast Draft produces draft-quality output at...
...from maximum dpi mode, use it to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from the Maximum dpi drop-down list, select the type of ink. • Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is supported on the paper type setting you select the maximum dpi ...can also change the print quality setting to the paper type and print quality that you select in dots per inch (dpi) that the HP Deskjet printer will print. HP Advanced Photo Paper Printing tips Change the print speed or quality 45 Print quality settings • Fast Draft produces draft-quality output at...
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... the red package. 52 Maintenance Look for your projects truly shine, using metallic ink. Look for the green package. • Specialty for your everyday printing needs. Choose original HP cartridges for how you print • Standard for everyday printing: You occasionally print... Align print cartridges • Automatically clean print cartridges • View estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from e-mails and school reports to see Selection numbers. Original HP cartridges are available for frequent printing: You print a lot-from your skin ...
... the red package. 52 Maintenance Look for your projects truly shine, using metallic ink. Look for the green package. • Specialty for your everyday printing needs. Choose original HP cartridges for how you print • Standard for everyday printing: You occasionally print... Align print cartridges • Automatically clean print cartridges • View estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from e-mails and school reports to see Selection numbers. Original HP cartridges are available for frequent printing: You print a lot-from your skin ...
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.... You can operate with the printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Printing with one print cartridge installed. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for best results • Text,...Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Press the Power button to the right side of the print cartridge ...
.... You can operate with the printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Printing with one print cartridge installed. Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for best results • Text,...Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Press the Power button to the right side of the print cartridge ...