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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 Turn the printer on and off ...13 The printer's internal prints ...13 2 Installing the software ...15 Connect the printer to your network ...16 Connect a computer to the...
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 Turn the printer on and off ...13 The printer's internal prints ...13 2 Installing the software ...15 Connect the printer to your network ...16 Connect a computer to the...
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...driver preferences ...34 4 Network configuration ...35 Introduction ...36 Verify correct operation ...36 Preconfigure network settings if required ...36 Add the printer to your network system ...37 Troubleshooting ...37 Reset network parameters ...38 Control network protocols ...39 Front-panel menu items ...39 Embedded ......43 Supported network protocols ...44 5 Personalizing the printer ...45 Change the language of the front-panel display 46 Access the HP Utility ...46 Access the Embedded Web Server ...46 Change the language of the HP Utility ...47 Change the language of the Embedded Web...
...driver preferences ...34 4 Network configuration ...35 Introduction ...36 Verify correct operation ...36 Preconfigure network settings if required ...36 Add the printer to your network system ...37 Troubleshooting ...37 Reset network parameters ...38 Control network protocols ...39 Front-panel menu items ...39 Embedded ......43 Supported network protocols ...44 5 Personalizing the printer ...45 Change the language of the front-panel display 46 Access the HP Utility ...46 Access the Embedded Web Server ...46 Change the language of the HP Utility ...47 Change the language of the Embedded Web...
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... paper rolls ...67 8 Printing ...69 Introduction ...70 Print from a USB flash drive ...70 Print from a computer using the Embedded Web Server or HP Utility 71 Print from a computer using a printer driver ...73 Advanced print settings ...73 Print from iOS with AirPrint ...84 9 Scanning ...86 Paper types suitable for scanning ...86 Scan to...
... paper rolls ...67 8 Printing ...69 Introduction ...70 Print from a USB flash drive ...70 Print from a computer using the Embedded Web Server or HP Utility 71 Print from a computer using a printer driver ...73 Advanced print settings ...73 Print from iOS with AirPrint ...84 9 Scanning ...86 Paper types suitable for scanning ...86 Scan to...
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...are represented ...104 A summary of the color management process 104 Color calibration ...104 Color management from printer drivers ...106 Color management from printer drivers (PostScript printers 109 Color management from the Embedded Web Server 112 Color management from the front panel ...113 Color ... from Autodesk AutoCAD ...118 Print from Adobe Photoshop ...123 Print and scale from Microsoft Office ...125 15 Retrieving printer usage information ...132 Get printer accounting information ...133 Check usage statistics ...133 Check usage statistics for a job ...133 Request accounting data by...
...are represented ...104 A summary of the color management process 104 Color calibration ...104 Color management from printer drivers ...106 Color management from printer drivers (PostScript printers 109 Color management from the Embedded Web Server 112 Color management from the front panel ...113 Color ... from Autodesk AutoCAD ...118 Print from Adobe Photoshop ...123 Print and scale from Microsoft Office ...125 15 Retrieving printer usage information ...132 Get printer accounting information ...133 Check usage statistics ...133 Check usage statistics for a job ...133 Request accounting data by...
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... the accessories ...167 20 Troubleshooting paper issues ...168 The paper cannot be loaded successfully ...169 The paper type is not in the list ...170 The printer printed on the wrong paper type 171 An "on hold for paper" message ...171 The paper has jammed in the print platen ...173 The paper... has jammed in the stacker ...177 The printer reports unexpectedly that the stacker is full 177 The printer displays out of paper when paper is available 177 Prints do not fall neatly into the basket ...177 The print remains...
... the accessories ...167 20 Troubleshooting paper issues ...168 The paper cannot be loaded successfully ...169 The paper type is not in the list ...170 The printer printed on the wrong paper type 171 An "on hold for paper" message ...171 The paper has jammed in the print platen ...173 The paper... has jammed in the stacker ...177 The printer reports unexpectedly that the stacker is full 177 The printer displays out of paper when paper is available 177 Prints do not fall neatly into the basket ...177 The print remains...
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...scanning tracing paper 218 A copied or scanned image is very skewed ...218 24 The scanner diagnostic plot ...219 Prepare the printer and the paper to print the diagnostic sheet 220 Visual check for errors while printing the diagnostic sheet 220 Scan or copy...Printhead status messages ...229 26 Troubleshooting general printer issues ...230 The printer will not start ...231 The printer does not print ...231 The printer seems slow ...232 The printer behaves strangely ...232 Communication failures between computer and printer 232 Cannot access the HP Utility ...233 Cannot access the Embedded Web...
...scanning tracing paper 218 A copied or scanned image is very skewed ...218 24 The scanner diagnostic plot ...219 Prepare the printer and the paper to print the diagnostic sheet 220 Visual check for errors while printing the diagnostic sheet 220 Scan or copy...Printhead status messages ...229 26 Troubleshooting general printer issues ...230 The printer will not start ...231 The printer does not print ...231 The printer seems slow ...232 The printer behaves strangely ...232 Communication failures between computer and printer 232 Cannot access the HP Utility ...233 Cannot access the Embedded Web...
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28 HP Customer Care ...240 Introduction ...241 HP Professional Services ...241 HP Proactive Support ...242 Customer Self Repair ...242 Contact HP Support ...243 29 Printer specifications ...245 Functional specifications ...246 Mobile printing specifications ...248 Physical specifications ...248 Memory specifications ...248 Power specifications ...249 Environmental specifications ...249 Acoustic specifications ...249 Glossary ...250 Index ...253 x ENWW
28 HP Customer Care ...240 Introduction ...241 HP Professional Services ...241 HP Proactive Support ...242 Customer Self Repair ...242 Contact HP Support ...243 29 Printer specifications ...245 Functional specifications ...246 Mobile printing specifications ...248 Physical specifications ...248 Memory specifications ...248 Power specifications ...249 Environmental specifications ...249 Acoustic specifications ...249 Glossary ...250 Index ...253 x ENWW
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1 Introduction ● Safety precautions ● HP Start-Up Kit ● Using this guide ● Printer models ● The printer's main features ● The printer's main components ● The front panel ● Printer software ● Mobile printing ● Turn the printer on and off ● The printer's internal prints ENWW 1
1 Introduction ● Safety precautions ● HP Start-Up Kit ● Using this guide ● Printer models ● The printer's main features ● The printer's main components ● The front panel ● Printer software ● Mobile printing ● Turn the printer on and off ● The printer's internal prints ENWW 1
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..., cut, or repair the power cord. Disconnect the printer before cleaning. Printer servicing ● There are hazardous moving parts. Doing so may result in HP Cleaning Kits) to electromagnetic interference. ● Use only the power cord supplied by HP with multiple devices. Caution Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the wall...
..., cut, or repair the power cord. Disconnect the printer before cleaning. Printer servicing ● There are hazardous moving parts. Doing so may result in HP Cleaning Kits) to electromagnetic interference. ● Use only the power cord supplied by HP with multiple devices. Caution Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the wall...
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... on page 241). ● During a power failure ● The power cord or plug is damaged ● The printer has been dropped ● The printer is not operating normally HP Start-Up Kit The HP Start-Up Kit is the DVD that may occur while printing and include the following topics. ● Installing the software...
... on page 241). ● During a power failure ● The power cord or plug is damaged ● The printer has been dropped ● The printer is not operating normally HP Start-Up Kit The HP Start-Up Kit is the DVD that may occur while printing and include the following topics. ● Installing the software...
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... this symbol could result in minor personal injury or damage to the printer. Index In addition to the table of the printer and to prevent the printer from being damaged. 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 ● Troubleshooting paper issues on...
... this symbol could result in minor personal injury or damage to the printer. Index In addition to the table of the printer and to prevent the printer from being damaged. 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 ● Troubleshooting paper issues on...
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... (36 in front panel, or from a remote computer using the Embedded Web Server or the HP Utility ● Includes Web-connected features such as automatic firmware updates, HP ePrint and Mobile Printing ● Driverless printing using the printer's Embedded Web Server ● Ink and paper usage information available from the Embedded Web Server...
... (36 in front panel, or from a remote computer using the Embedded Web Server or the HP Utility ● Includes Web-connected features such as automatic firmware updates, HP ePrint and Mobile Printing ● Driverless printing using the printer's Embedded Web Server ● Ink and paper usage information available from the Embedded Web Server...
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Stacker 4. Lower roll cover 8. Scanner 2. Upper roll cover 6 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Printhead 3. The printer's main components The following front and rear views of the printer illustrate the main components. Front view 1. Front panel 5. Ink cartridges 6. Basket 7.
Stacker 4. Lower roll cover 8. Scanner 2. Upper roll cover 6 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW Printhead 3. The printer's main components The following front and rear views of the printer illustrate the main components. Front view 1. Front panel 5. Ink cartridges 6. Basket 7.
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Power socket ENWW The printer's main components 7 Power switch 2. Rear view 1.
Power socket ENWW The printer's main components 7 Power switch 2. Rear view 1.
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..., perform calibrations and tests, and so on the front right of the front panel can print, view information about specific uses of the printer. Communication ports 1. Gigabit Ethernet port, to connect to be found throughout this guide. 8 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW The front panel also displays alerts (warning and error ... USB host port, intended for connecting a USB flash drive The front panel The front panel is located on . It gives you complete control of your printer: from the front panel, you can be used by service engineers 3.
..., perform calibrations and tests, and so on the front right of the front panel can print, view information about specific uses of the printer. Communication ports 1. Gigabit Ethernet port, to connect to be found throughout this guide. 8 Chapter 1 Introduction ENWW The front panel also displays alerts (warning and error ... USB host port, intended for connecting a USB flash drive The front panel The front panel is located on . It gives you complete control of your printer: from the front panel, you can be used by service engineers 3.
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... scanned files. When a USB flash drive is inserted, a USB icon is displayed on . The front panel itself: a touch-sensitive screen with which can turn the printer on or off. 1. It flashes when the printer is on the front panel's home screen. 2. The key is illuminated when the...
... scanned files. When a USB flash drive is inserted, a USB icon is displayed on . The front panel itself: a touch-sensitive screen with which can turn the printer on or off. 1. It flashes when the printer is on the front panel's home screen. 2. The key is illuminated when the...
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...to print a file. See Job queue management on the home screen. ● Press to release the paper from the scanner. See http://www.hp.com/go/designjeteprinters. ● Press to cancel the current process. ● Press to view and manage the print and scan job queues. Home...screen, where you can view information about the USB flash drive. This icon appears only when a USB flash drive is a message showing the printer status or the most important current alert. ● Press to access available applications. A smaller warning icon appears if there are installed. 10 Chapter...
...to print a file. See Job queue management on the home screen. ● Press to release the paper from the scanner. See http://www.hp.com/go/designjeteprinters. ● Press to cancel the current process. ● Press to view and manage the print and scan job queues. Home...screen, where you can view information about the USB flash drive. This icon appears only when a USB flash drive is a message showing the printer status or the most important current alert. ● Press to access available applications. A smaller warning icon appears if there are installed. 10 Chapter...
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... network status. ● Press for a list of inactivity, turning off . You can be woken from this mode, and the printer maintains network connectivity, waking up only as necessary. Information screen To reach the information screen, press on the home screen. Information screen...30 minutes. Sleep mode Sleep mode puts the printer into a reduced power state after a period of alerts. ● Press for your printer: ENWW Printer software 11 Printer Monitoring (with the Print Spooler) and Remote Printer Management with the HP Utility and Web JetAdmin continue to view and ...
... network status. ● Press for a list of inactivity, turning off . You can be woken from this mode, and the printer maintains network connectivity, waking up only as necessary. Information screen To reach the information screen, press on the home screen. Information screen...30 minutes. Sleep mode Sleep mode puts the printer into a reduced power state after a period of alerts. ● Press for your printer: ENWW Printer software 11 Printer Monitoring (with the Print Spooler) and Remote Printer Management with the HP Utility and Web JetAdmin continue to view and ...
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...9679; Automatic firmware updates (see Update the firmware on page 151) ● Print on HP Printers from almost anywhere ● Print on page 46. For the latest information, see Retrieving printer usage information on page 95 ◦ View job accounting information, see http://www.hpconnected....to your printer with it already preinstalled in your printer there may already be connected to collectively as the HP Utility in this purpose) ◦ View the status of the software provided with a PDF attachment. NOTE: The HP Utility under Mac OS X and the HP DesignJet Utility under ...
...9679; Automatic firmware updates (see Update the firmware on page 151) ● Print on HP Printers from almost anywhere ● Print on page 46. For the latest information, see Retrieving printer usage information on page 95 ◦ View job accounting information, see http://www.hpconnected....to your printer with it already preinstalled in your printer there may already be connected to collectively as the HP Utility in this purpose) ◦ View the status of the software provided with a PDF attachment. NOTE: The HP Utility under Mac OS X and the HP DesignJet Utility under ...
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... recovery. For more , preparing the printhead could take up to Internal prints and press it off using the power switch at the rear. When the printer is to initialize and check and prepare the printhead. See also Sleep mode on page 11 and Change the auto-off setting on and off... on, use the Power key on and off for 2 weeks or more information, see http://www.hp.com/go/designjetmobility. They can be at the rear. To turn the printer on or off or reset the printer, the normal and recommended method is powered back on, it takes about 3 minutes to use the...
... recovery. For more , preparing the printhead could take up to Internal prints and press it off using the power switch at the rear. When the printer is to initialize and check and prepare the printhead. See also Sleep mode on page 11 and Change the auto-off setting on and off... on, use the Power key on and off for 2 weeks or more information, see http://www.hp.com/go/designjetmobility. They can be at the rear. To turn the printer on or off or reset the printer, the normal and recommended method is powered back on, it takes about 3 minutes to use the...