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How To Configure A Hp 2050 J510 Printer To Only Black Ink
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Reference Guide - Page 1
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... the printer software.
All other product information can be found in -One J410 series
Information
For setup information, see the setup poster. Electronic Help includes instructions on -screen instructions.
Black Cartridge
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Tri-color Cartridge
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Deskjet 2050 All-in-One J510 series Deskjet...
Reference Guide - Page 2
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... 3Hz)
Note: Use only with the HP product. For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage.
See the
setup poster. • Make sure the printer is powered on -screen and the printed...it . In addition, some residual ink is used .
Follow the on . Make sure the printer is used in the printing process in printhead servicing, which prepares the device and cartridges for printing, and ...
Reference Guide - Page 3
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... that the pink tape has
been removed from inside the printer. English
Label
Icon
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Name and Description
On: Turns the product on ink, replace the cartridge when print quality is out of copies... (up to 10) by pressing the button multiple times. Control panel
! Then press
Start Copy Black or Start Copy ...
Reference Guide - Page 4
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..., provided that have no obligation to repair, replace, or refund until the customer returns the defective product to execute programming instructions. HP printer limited warranty statement
HP product Software Media Printer
Print or Ink cartridges
Duration of limited warranty
90 days
Technical support by phone: 1 year worldwide Parts and labor: 90 days in US and...
User Guide - Page 3
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Contents
Contents
1 How Do I?...3 2 Get to know the HP All-in-One
Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 Status Lights...7 3 Print Print documents...9... estimated ink levels 27 Order ink supplies...28 Replace the cartridges...29 Use single-cartridge mode...31 Cartridge warranty information 31 7 Solve a problem Improve print quality...33 Clear a paper jam...35 Unable to print...37 HP support...
User Guide - Page 8
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...Copy Color: Starts a color copy job. Increase the number of copies (up to know the HP All-in-One When the product is off . Acts as a resume button after resolving print... light: Indicates that there is a paper jam, the printer is out of paper, or some event that requires your attention. 6 Cartridge light: Indicates low ink or a print cartridge problem. Chapter 2
Control panel features...
User Guide - Page 10
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... not obstructed, close door, and then press the Start Copy Black or Start Copy Color button to resume. Turn off the product. 2.
Get to know the HP All-in-One Chapter 2 (continued) Behavior
Both cartridge lights and attention light are blinking
The printer is in . 4.
Open cartridge door and make sure the carriage...
User Guide - Page 13
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...Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.
7. To print envelopes 1. Slide the paper guide all the way to format text for print success
To successfully print, the HP cartridges should be functioning properly with sufficient ink... Print dialog box. Print envelopes
You can load one or more envelopes into the printer until they stop. 5. For best results, consider using a label for print success...
User Guide - Page 14
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...Chapter 3
Cartridge tips • Use genuine HP ink cartridges. • Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly. Paper loading tips • Load a stack of non-HP supplies. NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 > HP Deskjet 2050 J510
Notes • Genuine HP ink cartridges are not bent or torn. • Adjust...
User Guide - Page 15
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... list on the Paper/Quality tab or the Layout tab, select it.
Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. In the Printer Features area, select Yes from Paper/Output drop-down menu select Black Ink Only, then click the OK button.
On the File menu in Grayscale drop-down menu. 10. Click the...
User Guide - Page 17
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ColorLok HP recommends plain papers with any inkjet printer. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Get sharp, crisp images when you are....
Look for printing and copying of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with crisp, vivid color, bolder blacks, and dry faster than ordinary plain papers. Your prints have a look and feel comparable to meet high standards of...
User Guide - Page 18
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... colors.
It features ColorLok Technology for an impressive look and feel . HP Iron-On Transfers HP Iron-on Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics) are the ideal solution for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to save you time and...
User Guide - Page 28
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Click the HP All-in-One desktop icon to go online for copy and scan success
• ... Close lid. Copy and scan
• Clean the scanner glass and make sure that you can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 > HP Deskjet 2050 J510
❑ Select Scanner Actions. c. NOTE: You can select onscreen. You will see scan options that there are ...
User Guide - Page 29
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... print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Work with cartridges
• Check the estimated ink levels • Order ink supplies • Replace the cartridges • Use single-cartridge mode • Cartridge warranty information
Check the estimated ink levels
You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 > HP Deskjet 2050 J510
2.
User Guide - Page 30
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..., locate the correct cartridge number. xxxxx
xx HP Ink
Cartridge
Locate the cartridge number in -One, go to open the Printer Software. NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 > HP Deskjet 2050 J510
2. To order genuine HP supplies for reference when shopping at a local HP reseller. If prompted, choose your country/region...
User Guide - Page 35
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...to access the Printer Toolbox. f.
Click Align Ink Cartridges tab. Check the Printer Software settings to access the Printer Toolbox. In the Printer Software, click Printer Actions and then ...8226; HP support
Click here to align the print cartridges. b. Click the Device Services tab. Press the Start Copy Black button. If you remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the HP All-in...
User Guide - Page 36
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... and then click Maintenence
Tasks to access the Printer Toolbox. Click Clean Ink Cartridges. b. Follow the onscreen instructions. To clean the cartridges automatically a. c. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper ... steaks or missing portions of the boxes, then automatically clean the cartridges
6.
Chapter 7
streaks in the color and black boxes, or no ink in portions of the color and...
User Guide - Page 39
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... verify that the product is set as the default printer
NOTE: HP provides a Printer Diagnostic Utility that can automatically fix this issue. Depending upon your operating system, do not resolve the problem, click here for more information. The default printer has a check mark in a black or green circle next to print
Make sure that the...
User Guide - Page 40
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...printer has a check mark in a black or green circle next to go online for more information. c. Try using your product again.
Make sure the correct product is set as the default printer... If the service is set as Default Printer. d. Solve a problem
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Solve a problem To restart the print spooler
NOTE: HP provides a Printer Diagnostic Utility that Automatic is
selected. •...
User Guide - Page 41
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... Control Panel, and then click Printers and Faxes.
6. Restart the computer. 7. Clear the print queue
To clear the print queue
NOTE: HP provides a Printer Diagnostic Utility that both cartridges, and... and black cartridge lights are installed. Depending upon your product to confirm. Clear the print carriage
Remove any tools or other devices to print again. e.
On the Printer menu,...
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