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... printing, install the HP Print Service App from Google Play (if you do not have similar functions and are , by using your mobile device). 12 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW NOTE: The HP Utility under Mac OS X and the HP DesignJet Utility under Windows have it . To take advantage of the ink cartridges, the printhead, and the paper ◦ Update the printer's firmware, see Update the firmware on page 151 ◦ Perform calibrations and troubleshooting ◦ Submit print jobs...
... printing, install the HP Print Service App from Google Play (if you do not have similar functions and are , by using your mobile device). 12 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW NOTE: The HP Utility under Mac OS X and the HP DesignJet Utility under Windows have it . To take advantage of the ink cartridges, the printhead, and the paper ◦ Update the printer's firmware, see Update the firmware on page 151 ◦ Perform calibrations and troubleshooting ◦ Submit print jobs...
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... the printer's IP address from http://www.hp.com/go/T2500/manuals. This document discusses how name resolution plays a fundamental role in your equipment: ● The printer should be on IPsec configuration, download the file IPsec_Admin_Guide.pdf from the front panel (see http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00840100/c00840100.pdf. Before you have a specific need to use IPv4 unless you begin, check your network. Insert the HP Start...
... the printer's IP address from http://www.hp.com/go/T2500/manuals. This document discusses how name resolution plays a fundamental role in your equipment: ● The printer should be on IPsec configuration, download the file IPsec_Admin_Guide.pdf from the front panel (see http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00840100/c00840100.pdf. Before you have a specific need to use IPv4 unless you begin, check your network. Insert the HP Start...
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... can connect your printer to display the rest of printing. TCP/IP is are recommended for alternative ways of the software installation procedure. Go to see the Connection Type column, and check that line. Your Web browser opens to a network under Mac OS X by the same method. When the software has been installed, the HP Printer Setup Assistant starts automatically, to install the printer drivers and other networks. Follow the instructions on your screen to set up...
... can connect your printer to display the rest of printing. TCP/IP is are recommended for alternative ways of the software installation procedure. Go to see the Connection Type column, and check that line. Your Web browser opens to a network under Mac OS X by the same method. When the software has been installed, the HP Printer Setup Assistant starts automatically, to install the printer drivers and other networks. Follow the instructions on your screen to set up...
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... Enable or disable automatic downloading and/or installation of a USB flash drive. ● Firmware update from USB: Enable or disable firmware updates from a USB flash drive. ● Internet connection: Enable or disable the Internet connection. Control access to the printer Front-panel security settings From the front panel, you also disable automatic firmware updates and remote printing. ● Enable HP Connected: Enable or disable the use of automatic firmware updates ● Restore an earlier firmware version ● Reset factory defaults NOTE: The administrator password can...
... Enable or disable automatic downloading and/or installation of a USB flash drive. ● Firmware update from USB: Enable or disable firmware updates from a USB flash drive. ● Internet connection: Enable or disable the Internet connection. Control access to the printer Front-panel security settings From the front panel, you also disable automatic firmware updates and remote printing. ● Enable HP Connected: Enable or disable the use of automatic firmware updates ● Restore an earlier firmware version ● Reset factory defaults NOTE: The administrator password can...
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... HP Utility for Mac OS X: select Configuration > Printer Settings > Configure Printer Settings > Accounting > Require account ID. NOTE: For more setup steps are available in the front panel (see above) NOTE: An administrator password may be mandatory and jobs with no account ID will need to set in the same menu. At the front panel, press , then , then Connectivity > HP ePrint Center connectivity > HP ePrint Center connectivity and select Disable. A window with a text box is turned...
... HP Utility for Mac OS X: select Configuration > Printer Settings > Configure Printer Settings > Accounting > Require account ID. NOTE: For more setup steps are available in the front panel (see above) NOTE: An administrator password may be mandatory and jobs with no account ID will need to set in the same menu. At the front panel, press , then , then Connectivity > HP ePrint Center connectivity > HP ePrint Center connectivity and select Disable. A window with a text box is turned...
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...appears, the print server is required. If a message other configuration tools once network communication is established. See the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for your network systems, you to configure basic network settings and add the printer to operate with your print server model. 36 Chapter 4 Network configuration ENWW For instructions, see the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for link configuration and troubleshooting information. When connected and powered on your network computer systems. The network installation software will allow...
...appears, the print server is required. If a message other configuration tools once network communication is established. See the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for your network systems, you to configure basic network settings and add the printer to operate with your print server model. 36 Chapter 4 Network configuration ENWW For instructions, see the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for link configuration and troubleshooting information. When connected and powered on your network computer systems. The network installation software will allow...
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... more help supplied with your system. Troubleshooting IO Configuration page The IO Configuration page provides comprehensive print server status. Link troubleshooting If the printer does not successfully connect to the network: ● Both LEDs will need to access it. Add the printer to your network system When the printer is configured for your operating system. If a link failure is indicated, try the following: ● Check cable connections. ● Manually configure the link setting to match the port configuration...
... more help supplied with your system. Troubleshooting IO Configuration page The IO Configuration page provides comprehensive print server status. Link troubleshooting If the printer does not successfully connect to the network: ● Both LEDs will need to access it. Add the printer to your network system When the printer is configured for your operating system. If a link failure is indicated, try the following: ● Check cable connections. ● Manually configure the link setting to match the port configuration...
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... Server from the Connectivity > Network connectivity > Advanced menu. ● Allow SNMP: Specify whether SNMP is permitted. ● Embedded Web Server > Allow EWS: Specify whether the Embedded Web Server is enabled. ● Web Services > HP Utility software: Enable or disable the HP Utility. ● Web Services > Color and paper management: View the color and paper management settings. ● Restore factory settings: restore the initial default values of file it is receiving. ENWW Change the graphic language setting...
... Server from the Connectivity > Network connectivity > Advanced menu. ● Allow SNMP: Specify whether SNMP is permitted. ● Embedded Web Server > Allow EWS: Specify whether the Embedded Web Server is enabled. ● Web Services > HP Utility software: Enable or disable the HP Utility. ● Web Services > Color and paper management: View the color and paper management settings. ● Restore factory settings: restore the initial default values of file it is receiving. ENWW Change the graphic language setting...
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...; Open the PDF menu at the Print Quality section. Select Custom Options, then set the quality level to Fast and check the Economode box. ● In the Mac OS X Print dialog: go to the Paper/Quality tab and look at the bottom left ('Speed'). ● On the Embedded Web Server's Submit Job page: select Basic settings > Print quality > Standard options > Speed. ● Using the front panel: press Quality level > Fast. , then , then Setup > Printing preferences > Print quality > You...
...; Open the PDF menu at the Print Quality section. Select Custom Options, then set the quality level to Fast and check the Economode box. ● In the Mac OS X Print dialog: go to the Paper/Quality tab and look at the bottom left ('Speed'). ● On the Embedded Web Server's Submit Job page: select Basic settings > Print quality > Standard options > Speed. ● Using the front panel: press Quality level > Fast. , then , then Setup > Printing preferences > Print quality > You...
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..., using . An image can expect to get the accurate and consistent colors that you want, you may wish to achieve correct colors. However, software can adjust the colors in order to calibrate immediately before a particularly important print job for consistent colors. When printing, select the correct color preset for consistent colors. ● One gray and two black inks provide neutral grays on all other HP DesignJet printers. For all paper types. ● The Photo Black ink...
..., using . An image can expect to get the accurate and consistent colors that you want, you may wish to achieve correct colors. However, software can adjust the colors in order to calibrate immediately before a particularly important print job for consistent colors. When printing, select the correct color preset for consistent colors. ● One gray and two black inks provide neutral grays on all other HP DesignJet printers. For all paper types. ● The Photo Black ink...
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... inserted. Although it is not covered under the warranty. If you experience print-quality problems, HP recommends changing to provide uncompromising print quality, consistency, performance, durability, and value-with enough accuracy the ink level or status of environmental specifications, and when a used , refilled, or counterfeit ink cartridges. HP DesignJet printing systems, including Original HP inks and printheads, are recommended. Check the printhead status The printer automatically checks and services the printhead after each print. Any service or repair required as a result is...
... inserted. Although it is not covered under the warranty. If you experience print-quality problems, HP recommends changing to provide uncompromising print quality, consistency, performance, durability, and value-with enough accuracy the ink level or status of environmental specifications, and when a used , refilled, or counterfeit ink cartridges. HP DesignJet printing systems, including Original HP inks and printheads, are recommended. Check the printhead status The printer automatically checks and services the printhead after each print. Any service or repair required as a result is...
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... make manual firmware updates or request automatic updates. ● Using a USB flash drive. Manual firmware updates Manual firmware updates can be large; Download the firmware file from http://www.hp.com/go /T2500/drivers. ● Under Windows, HP Software Update regularly offers to check whether new firmware is downloaded in the background: the printer can be replaced after long use. The kits are any implications for your printer model) into the USB flash drive and insert it into the Hi-Speed USB host port in the Information and Support group. ● Using HP...
... make manual firmware updates or request automatic updates. ● Using a USB flash drive. Manual firmware updates Manual firmware updates can be large; Download the firmware file from http://www.hp.com/go /T2500/drivers. ● Under Windows, HP Software Update regularly offers to check whether new firmware is downloaded in the background: the printer can be replaced after long use. The kits are any implications for your printer model) into the USB flash drive and insert it into the Hi-Speed USB host port in the Information and Support group. ● Using HP...
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... missing ● Colors are inaccurate To start the wizard: ● From the HP DesignJet Utility for Windows: Go to Fast. ● Check that the paper type has been calibrated. For details of the scale, or set the custom quality level to the Support tab, and select Print Quality Toolbox. ● From the HP Utility for your environmental conditions (temperature, humidity) are using the most appropriate print-quality settings for Mac OS X: Select Print quality troubleshooting in the front panel...
... missing ● Colors are inaccurate To start the wizard: ● From the HP DesignJet Utility for Windows: Go to Fast. ● Check that the paper type has been calibrated. For details of the scale, or set the custom quality level to the Support tab, and select Print Quality Toolbox. ● From the HP Utility for your environmental conditions (temperature, humidity) are using the most appropriate print-quality settings for Mac OS X: Select Print quality troubleshooting in the front panel...
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... Image quality maintenance > Calibration status to reprint your customer service representative for further support. After alignment, you change this point in the wrong colors This problem can have various visible symptoms: ● Colored lines are using to edit it. 2. The problem may wish to see Recalibrate the paper advance on the Maximum detail option (if available). Lines print double or in case the problem has been solved. 4. When printing on page 228. See Align the printhead...
... Image quality maintenance > Calibration status to reprint your customer service representative for further support. After alignment, you change this point in the wrong colors This problem can have various visible symptoms: ● Colored lines are using to edit it. 2. The problem may wish to see Recalibrate the paper advance on the Maximum detail option (if available). Lines print double or in case the problem has been solved. 4. When printing on page 228. See Align the printhead...
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... Job status messages on page 101. ● You may have requested a print preview from your printer driver. If there is no activity at all ink components installed and no file errors), there are using manual mode. The printer will not start If the printer will not start 231 Go to the HP Support Center (see the Assembly instructions. ● If you are recommended to remove the USB flash drive. 5. In this case, the preview is connected correctly...
... Job status messages on page 101. ● You may have requested a print preview from your printer driver. If there is no activity at all ink components installed and no file errors), there are using manual mode. The printer will not start If the printer will not start 231 Go to the HP Support Center (see the Assembly instructions. ● If you are recommended to remove the USB flash drive. 5. In this case, the preview is connected correctly...
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... printer using the Power button at the front. ● Turn off the power switch at the rear. ● Disconnect the power cord. ● Reconnect the power cord and turn on the printer. ● Check that the network cable is correctly connected. ● Ensure that the printer's firmware is recommended. See Contact HP Support on page 243. 75.21:10 Preventive maintenance 2 is up to download it again. Ensure that the loaded paper supports borderless printing. 79:03, 79:04 Update the printer's firmware...
... printer using the Power button at the front. ● Turn off the power switch at the rear. ● Disconnect the power cord. ● Reconnect the power cord and turn on the printer. ● Check that the network cable is correctly connected. ● Ensure that the printer's firmware is recommended. See Contact HP Support on page 243. 75.21:10 Preventive maintenance 2 is up to download it again. Ensure that the loaded paper supports borderless printing. 79:03, 79:04 Update the printer's firmware...
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... communication ports 8 components of printer 6 computer communication printer/computer communications issues 232 configure 48 connect the printer general 16 Mac OS X network 18 Windows network 17 crop lines 81 Customer Care 241 Customer Self Repair 242 cutter on/off 66 D DHCP settings 40 disk wipe 153 DNS settings 41 draft printing 78 driver preferences 34 drying time change 65 E e-mail notifications 31 economize on ink 83 on paper 81 Email printing 248 Embedded Web Server access...
... communication ports 8 components of printer 6 computer communication printer/computer communications issues 232 configure 48 connect the printer general 16 Mac OS X network 18 Windows network 17 crop lines 81 Customer Care 241 Customer Self Repair 242 cutter on/off 66 D DHCP settings 40 disk wipe 153 DNS settings 41 draft printing 78 driver preferences 34 drying time change 65 E e-mail notifications 31 economize on ink 83 on paper 81 Email printing 248 Embedded Web Server access...
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... HP Start-Up Kit DVD 3 HP Support 243 HP Support Center 241 HP Utility access 46 cannot access 233 language 47 HP-GL/2 49 I image diagnostics print 194 image problems clipped at bottom 192 clipped image 193 missing objects 193 PDF problems 194 ink economical use of 83 usage 133 ink cartridge about 137 cannot insert 227 insert 138 maintenance 150 order 166 remove 137 specification 246 status 137 status messages 227 internal prints 13 Internet connection manual setup 21 setup 21 troubleshooting 233 IP address...
... HP Start-Up Kit DVD 3 HP Support 243 HP Support Center 241 HP Utility access 46 cannot access 233 language 47 HP-GL/2 49 I image diagnostics print 194 image problems clipped at bottom 192 clipped image 193 missing objects 193 PDF problems 194 ink economical use of 83 usage 133 ink cartridge about 137 cannot insert 227 insert 138 maintenance 150 order 166 remove 137 specification 246 status 137 status messages 227 internal prints 13 Internet connection manual setup 21 setup 21 troubleshooting 233 IP address...
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... 170 paper suitability 28 paper types 166 PDF clipped 194 PDF missing objects 194 Photoshop, print from 123 physical specifications 248 ports 8 PostScript upgrade 167 power on/off 13 power specifications 249 preferences, Windows driver 34 preview a print 78 print from Embedded Web Server 71 HP Utility 71 printer driver 73 USB flash drive 70 Print from in-OS 94 print from iOS with AirPrint 84 print from mobile 92 print job nesting 81 print preview 78 print quality select 73 print-quality problems banding 183 black ink comes...
... 170 paper suitability 28 paper types 166 PDF clipped 194 PDF missing objects 194 Photoshop, print from 123 physical specifications 248 ports 8 PostScript upgrade 167 power on/off 13 power specifications 249 preferences, Windows driver 34 preview a print 78 print from Embedded Web Server 71 HP Utility 71 printer driver 73 USB flash drive 70 Print from in-OS 94 print from iOS with AirPrint 84 print from mobile 92 print job nesting 81 print preview 78 print quality select 73 print-quality problems banding 183 black ink comes...
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... vertical red/green bands 209 vibration effect 211 wrinkles or folds 201 scanner calibration 163 can't access network folder 198 clean glass plate 155 diagnostic plot 219 replace glass plate 158 scan to file 87 slow scan 198 supported paper types 86 scratched prints 188 scuffed prints 188 secure file erase 153 security 32 network settings 42 sheet paper load 59 sleep mode 11 sleep mode wait time 47 slow printing 232 software 11 software update 152 specifications acoustic...
... vertical red/green bands 209 vibration effect 211 wrinkles or folds 201 scanner calibration 163 can't access network folder 198 clean glass plate 155 diagnostic plot 219 replace glass plate 158 scan to file 87 slow scan 198 supported paper types 86 scratched prints 188 scuffed prints 188 secure file erase 153 security 32 network settings 42 sheet paper load 59 sleep mode 11 sleep mode wait time 47 slow printing 232 software 11 software update 152 specifications acoustic...