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Table of contents 1 Introduction ...1 Safety precautions ...2 HP Start-Up Kit ...3 Using this guide ...3 Printer models ...4 The printer's main features ...5 The printer's main components ...6 The front panel ...8 Printer software ...11 Mobile printing ...12 ... network (Mac OS X 18 Uninstall the printer software (Mac OS X) ...19 3 Setting up the printer ...20 Introduction ...21 Set up web services ...21 Web Services manual configuration ...21 Configure a scan-to-network or scan-to-FTP folder 23 Paper suitability options ...28 Turn nesting on and off ...29 Turn usage information...
Table of contents 1 Introduction ...1 Safety precautions ...2 HP Start-Up Kit ...3 Using this guide ...3 Printer models ...4 The printer's main features ...5 The printer's main components ...6 The front panel ...8 Printer software ...11 Mobile printing ...12 ... network (Mac OS X 18 Uninstall the printer software (Mac OS X) ...19 3 Setting up the printer ...20 Introduction ...21 Set up web services ...21 Web Services manual configuration ...21 Configure a scan-to-network or scan-to-FTP folder 23 Paper suitability options ...28 Turn nesting on and off ...29 Turn usage information...
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... and Printer specifications on page 250 contains definitions of printing and HP terms used in this manual to ensure the proper use of the printer and to find topics quickly. Full name HP DesignJet T2500 eMultifunction HP DesignJet T2500 PostScript eMultifunction HP DesignJet T2530 Multifunction HP DesignJet T2530 PostScript Multifunction Short name T2500 T2500 PS T2530 T2530 4 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Follow the instructions marked...
... and Printer specifications on page 250 contains definitions of printing and HP terms used in this manual to ensure the proper use of the printer and to find topics quickly. Full name HP DesignJet T2500 eMultifunction HP DesignJet T2500 PostScript eMultifunction HP DesignJet T2530 Multifunction HP DesignJet T2530 PostScript Multifunction Short name T2500 T2500 PS T2530 T2530 4 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Follow the instructions marked...
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... color inkjet printer designed for improved handling of special jobs on photographic paper ● High-productivity features such as automatic firmware updates, HP ePrint and Mobile Printing ● Driverless printing using AirPrint ● Paper flexibility and automatic easy load, see Paper handling on page ... panel ● Accurate and consistent color reproduction with automatic color calibration ● Color emulations, see Printer emulation on page 107 ● Manual printing with the stacker open, for printing high-quality images on page 46 ● Access to 914 mm (36 in ) wide, ...
... color inkjet printer designed for improved handling of special jobs on photographic paper ● High-productivity features such as automatic firmware updates, HP ePrint and Mobile Printing ● Driverless printing using AirPrint ● Paper flexibility and automatic easy load, see Paper handling on page ... panel ● Accurate and consistent color reproduction with automatic color calibration ● Color emulations, see Printer emulation on page 107 ● Manual printing with the stacker open, for printing high-quality images on page 46 ● Access to 914 mm (36 in ) wide, ...
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...IPv6 addresses, although it does using the Embedded Web Server. If no user configuration is possible, though not normally necessary, to change the settings manually; The link-local IPv6 address works only in the printer. It is also possible to disable IPv6 completely in the local subnet. Once the ... paper. TIP: You may need to connect your printer to an IPv6 network in most IPv6 networks this address, it is possible to assign a manual IPv6 address to the printer, using the front panel or the Embedded Web Server. The printer's other settings remain unchanged. To make full use ,...
...IPv6 addresses, although it does using the Embedded Web Server. If no user configuration is possible, though not normally necessary, to change the settings manually; The link-local IPv6 address works only in the printer. It is also possible to disable IPv6 completely in the local subnet. Once the ... paper. TIP: You may need to connect your printer to an IPv6 network in most IPv6 networks this address, it is possible to assign a manual IPv6 address to the printer, using the front panel or the Embedded Web Server. The printer's other settings remain unchanged. To make full use ,...
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... computer to disable it by its IP address if necessary. Press the Install Software button, and choose your printer from http://www.hp.com/go/T2500/manuals. TIP: You will affect network applications. It also discusses DHCPv6, SLAAC and the impact to the printer. For more easily) from... software applications using a printer driver. Insert the HP Start-up and on. ● The Ethernet switch or router should be on and functioning ...
... computer to disable it by its IP address if necessary. Press the Install Software button, and choose your printer from http://www.hp.com/go/T2500/manuals. TIP: You will affect network applications. It also discusses DHCPv6, SLAAC and the impact to the printer. For more easily) from... software applications using a printer driver. Insert the HP Start-up and on. ● The Ethernet switch or router should be on and functioning ...
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... line. Otherwise, continue searching further down the list. ● If you cannot find your printer's name just click Continue and do setup manually in the Printer Name column. ● If you find the right name, scroll sideways if necessary to install the printer drivers and other ...your local network; The following methods: ● Bonjour ● TCP/IP TIP: Bonjour is not in the same sub-net as the HP DesignJet Utility. Insert the HP Start-up a connection to print from software applications using a printer driver. Now you can connect your printer to a network under Mac OS...
... line. Otherwise, continue searching further down the list. ● If you cannot find your printer's name just click Continue and do setup manually in the Printer Name column. ● If you find the right name, scroll sideways if necessary to install the printer drivers and other ...your local network; The following methods: ● Bonjour ● TCP/IP TIP: Bonjour is not in the same sub-net as the HP DesignJet Utility. Insert the HP Start-up a connection to print from software applications using a printer driver. Now you can connect your printer to a network under Mac OS...
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3 Setting up the printer ● Introduction ● Set up web services ● Web Services manual configuration ● Configure a scan-to-network or scan-to-FTP folder ● Paper suitability options ● Turn nesting on and off ● Turn usage information on and off ● Turn e-mail notifications on and off ● Turn alerts on and off ● Control access to the printer ● Require account ID ● Set Windows driver preferences 20 Chapter 3 Setting up the printer ENWW
3 Setting up the printer ● Introduction ● Set up web services ● Web Services manual configuration ● Configure a scan-to-network or scan-to-FTP folder ● Paper suitability options ● Turn nesting on and off ● Turn usage information on and off ● Turn e-mail notifications on and off ● Turn alerts on and off ● Control access to the printer ● Require account ID ● Set Windows driver preferences 20 Chapter 3 Setting up the printer ENWW
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... Introduction This chapter describes various printer settings that your printer is correctly connected to the Internet. 2. This is ready to use them. HP ePrint is an optional step: If you are the printer administrator, log in more detail below: 1. TIP: When the Wizard displays ... > NOTE: The printer may wish to control as soon as a new printer is assembled and ready for remote printing. Web Services manual configuration The Connectivity Wizard (see also Mobile printing on page 21) is updated during this process. Set up web services Your printer can...
... Introduction This chapter describes various printer settings that your printer is correctly connected to the Internet. 2. This is ready to use them. HP ePrint is an optional step: If you are the printer administrator, log in more detail below: 1. TIP: When the Wizard displays ... > NOTE: The printer may wish to control as soon as a new printer is assembled and ready for remote printing. Web Services manual configuration The Connectivity Wizard (see also Mobile printing on page 21) is updated during this process. Set up web services Your printer can...
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...required to approve each download. NOTE: If an administrator password has been set, it in the printer. If you select Manually, you have some problem with your Internet connection, see Cannot connect to download firmware updates. It is usually possible to ...settings: Return to reinstall the version immediately before the version that have installed it will not check automatically; you must confirm the installation manually. ● Firmware update information: Information about the firmware currently installed ● Firmware update history: A list of jobs sent to ...
...required to approve each download. NOTE: If an administrator password has been set, it in the printer. If you select Manually, you have some problem with your Internet connection, see Cannot connect to download firmware updates. It is usually possible to ...settings: Return to reinstall the version immediately before the version that have installed it will not check automatically; you must confirm the installation manually. ● Firmware update information: Information about the firmware currently installed ● Firmware update history: A list of jobs sent to ...
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... as default values for all users. Any settings you change in the printing defaults will be saved as Delivery Option constraint (referring to the stacker's manual and normal modes), can change in the Printing Preferences window will be changed in your printer driver according to your own preferences, for all users...
... as default values for all users. Any settings you change in the printing defaults will be saved as Delivery Option constraint (referring to the stacker's manual and normal modes), can change in the Printing Preferences window will be changed in your printer driver according to your own preferences, for all users...
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... Proceed to re-initialize the print server. Turn the printer off and then on page 37 for your network systems, you can manually configure the link using full- The embedded Jetdirect print server supports connection to your print server model. 36 Chapter 4 Network configuration...systems. The network installation software will allow you can skip this section. Verify correct operation 1. For instructions, see the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for link configuration and troubleshooting information. When connected and powered on your network to communicate ...
... Proceed to re-initialize the print server. Turn the printer off and then on page 37 for your network systems, you can manually configure the link using full- The embedded Jetdirect print server supports connection to your print server model. 36 Chapter 4 Network configuration...systems. The network installation software will allow you can skip this section. Verify correct operation 1. For instructions, see the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for link configuration and troubleshooting information. When connected and powered on your network to communicate ...
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...messages that came with your system. If a link failure is indicated, try the following: ● Check cable connections. ● Manually configure the link setting to access it . ENWW Add the printer to install the printer. For more help supplied with your particular... diagnostic tool, especially if network communications are recommended to re-initialize the setting. You are not available. For manual configuration methods, see the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for proper operation on the IO Configuration page. Link troubleshooting If the printer does...
...messages that came with your system. If a link failure is indicated, try the following: ● Check cable connections. ● Manually configure the link setting to access it . ENWW Add the printer to install the printer. For more help supplied with your particular... diagnostic tool, especially if network communications are recommended to re-initialize the setting. You are not available. For manual configuration methods, see the HP Jetdirect Print Servers Administrator's Guide for proper operation on the IO Configuration page. Link troubleshooting If the printer does...
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...; 1000TX FULL If the printer is downloaded, for example, from a BootP or DHCP server ● network management tools such as HP Web Jetadmin Reset network parameters Network parameters (for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps half-duplex operation. Item Port Config Auto Negotiation Description If... state. ● DISCONNECTED: A network connection has not been detected. Indicates whether auto-negotiation for proper operation. Your settings must manually configure the link speed and communication mode using full-duplex or half-duplex communication modes (a 1000T half-duplex selection is on or ...
...; 1000TX FULL If the printer is downloaded, for example, from a BootP or DHCP server ● network management tools such as HP Web Jetadmin Reset network parameters Network parameters (for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps half-duplex operation. Item Port Config Auto Negotiation Description If... state. ● DISCONNECTED: A network connection has not been detected. Indicates whether auto-negotiation for proper operation. Your settings must manually configure the link speed and communication mode using full-duplex or half-duplex communication modes (a 1000T half-duplex selection is on or ...
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... to configure TCP/ IPv4 parameters. Idle Timeout: The time period, in the form 169.254.x.x is set , consistent with other networks. Manual: Use the Manual Settings menu to renew the DHCP lease. This menu appears if Config Method was set DHCP lease options. Auto IP: A link-local IP...item Sub-menu item IPV4 Settings Sub-menu item Config Method DHCP Release DHCP Renew Manual Settings Default IP Values and Description Specifies the method that TCP/IPv4 parameters will be configured on the HP Jetdirect print server. This menu appears if Config Method was set to use BootP ...
... to configure TCP/ IPv4 parameters. Idle Timeout: The time period, in the form 169.254.x.x is set , consistent with other networks. Manual: Use the Manual Settings menu to renew the DHCP lease. This menu appears if Config Method was set DHCP lease options. Auto IP: A link-local IP...item Sub-menu item IPV4 Settings Sub-menu item Config Method DHCP Release DHCP Renew Manual Settings Default IP Values and Description Specifies the method that TCP/IPv4 parameters will be configured on the HP Jetdirect print server. This menu appears if Config Method was set to use BootP ...
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... to specify an IPv6 address for a primary DNS server that the print server should use . NOTE: This item will appear only if Manual configuration is a higher priority than DHCP in the Config Precedence table, configured through the embedded Web server. Menu item Sub-menu item IPV6...Config. Address: Use this item to specify an IPv6 address for a secondary DNS server that uses the colon hexadecimal syntax. Use this item to manually configure an IPv6 address. Specify the IP address (n.n.n.n) of a Primary DNS Server. ENWW Front-panel menu items 41 On (default): IPv6 is...
... to specify an IPv6 address for a primary DNS server that the print server should use . NOTE: This item will appear only if Manual configuration is a higher priority than DHCP in the Config Precedence table, configured through the embedded Web server. Menu item Sub-menu item IPV6...Config. Address: Use this item to specify an IPv6 address for a secondary DNS server that uses the colon hexadecimal syntax. Use this item to manually configure an IPv6 address. Specify the IP address (n.n.n.n) of a Primary DNS Server. ENWW Front-panel menu items 41 On (default): IPv6 is...
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... the print server must match the network. No (default): The current security settings are listed below. For the latest features and services, visit http://www.hp.com/go/jetdirect. ● Configuration and Management ◦ BootP/DHCP (IPv4 only) ◦ DHCPv6 ◦ TFTP (IPv4 only) ◦ Web Proxy (Automatic...
... the print server must match the network. No (default): The current security settings are listed below. For the latest features and services, visit http://www.hp.com/go/jetdirect. ● Configuration and Management ◦ BootP/DHCP (IPv4 only) ◦ DHCPv6 ◦ TFTP (IPv4 only) ◦ Web Proxy (Automatic...
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... communication to set to metric. The default brightness is valid. By default the units are set an IP address, selecting BOOTP, DHCP, Auto IP or Manual. ● Host name: Specify the IP name of the front-panel display, press , then , then Setup > Front panel options > Display brightness, and...domain in the front-panel display, press , then , then Setup > Front panel options > Unit selection, and select English or Metric. With the HP DesignJet Utility under Windows, select the Admin tab, then Network Settings. If none exist, use the IP address of the computer or the IP address of...
... communication to set to metric. The default brightness is valid. By default the units are set an IP address, selecting BOOTP, DHCP, Auto IP or Manual. ● Host name: Specify the IP name of the front-panel display, press , then , then Setup > Front panel options > Display brightness, and...domain in the front-panel display, press , then , then Setup > Front panel options > Unit selection, and select English or Metric. With the HP DesignJet Utility under Windows, select the Admin tab, then Network Settings. If none exist, use the IP address of the computer or the IP address of...
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... want the highest-quality print possible on hold, and other printed sheets by putting the printer into manual mode from the stacker while the printer is closed after every print job. Manual printing with manual mode selected, the job is not printing. 1. TIP: For stacking papers below 75 gr/m2 ... either for a particular job (for printing in the open during this process) and open The stacker's manual printing mode is designed to be used when you want to use an HP Instant-Dry Photo Paper. Make sure you send a job with the stacker open the stacker cover. ENWW The stacker...
... want the highest-quality print possible on hold, and other printed sheets by putting the printer into manual mode from the stacker while the printer is closed after every print job. Manual printing with manual mode selected, the job is not printing. 1. TIP: For stacking papers below 75 gr/m2 ... either for a particular job (for printing in the open during this process) and open The stacker's manual printing mode is designed to be used when you want to use an HP Instant-Dry Photo Paper. Make sure you send a job with the stacker open the stacker cover. ENWW The stacker...
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In manual mode: ● You can print them from the front panel. ● You print with the stacker cover open, and stand in front of the print ... over it to check the print as it emerges. ● With the stacker cover open position. When you exit manual mode, any jobs still in the queue return to enter manual mode, lock the stacker cover into manual mode from the front panel, all jobs in the queue are put on hold for...
In manual mode: ● You can print them from the front panel. ● You print with the stacker cover open, and stand in front of the print ... over it to check the print as it emerges. ● With the stacker cover open position. When you exit manual mode, any jobs still in the queue return to enter manual mode, lock the stacker cover into manual mode from the front panel, all jobs in the queue are put on hold for...
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... to 10 A1 or D-sized sheets of the paper in millimeters (estimated) if it is not already highlighted, then the roll ENWW The basket 63 Manual mode is full, or if you want to separate a job from the basket immediately after printing. Larger prints should be removed from the other jobs... from the front panel or by the icon. ● If the printer is left idle and in manual mode for more than 15 minutes, manual mode is cancelled, and you are advised to collect prints. You may experience paper jams. View information about the paper To view the loaded paper ...
... to 10 A1 or D-sized sheets of the paper in millimeters (estimated) if it is not already highlighted, then the roll ENWW The basket 63 Manual mode is full, or if you want to separate a job from the basket immediately after printing. Larger prints should be removed from the other jobs... from the front panel or by the icon. ● If the printer is left idle and in manual mode for more than 15 minutes, manual mode is cancelled, and you are advised to collect prints. You may experience paper jams. View information about the paper To view the loaded paper ...