HP Color LaserJet 2600n User Manual

Maintenance
This chapter contains information about these maintenance topics:
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Managing supplies
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Cartridge out override
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Cleaning the printer
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Calibrating the printer
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Managing supplies
For warranty information about these supplies, see Print Cartridge Limited Warranty
Statement.
Supplies life
The life of a print cartridge depends on the  amount of toner that print jobs require. When
printing text at approximately 5% coverage, a cyan,  magenta, or yellow print cartridge for the
Checking and ordering supplies
You can check the supplies status by using the printer control panel, printing a Supplies
Status page, or viewing the HP Toolbox , Hewlett-Packard recommends that...

For more information, see HP Toolbox.
Storing supplies
Follow these guidelines for storing print cartridges:
●Do not remove the print cartridge from its  package until you are ready to use it.
CAUTION
To prevent damage, do not expose the print cartridge  to light for more than a few minutes.
● See 
Environmental specifications  for operating and storage temperature ranges.
● Store the supply in a horizontal position.
● Store the supply in a dark, dry  location away from heat and magnetic sources....

Cartridge out override
What is it?
The HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer displays an Order supplies message when a cartridge
is running low and a  Replace supplies message when a cartridge has been depleted.  To
ensure optimal print quality, HP recommends replacing a cartridge when the  Replace
supplies  message is displayed.  Replacing the cartridge at this point can help prevent
waste of media or other cartridges when  one cartridge produces poor print quality.
The Cartridge Out Override feature allows...

Cleaning the printer
During the printing process, paper, toner and dust particles can accumulate inside the
printer. Over time, this buildup can cause  print-quality problems such as toner specks or
smearing. This printer has a cleaning mode that  can correct and prevent these types of
problems.
To clean the fuser using HP Toolbox
NOTEUse the following procedure to clean the fuser  using the HP Toolbox. To clean the engine
when the computer is running an operating system  that does not support HP...

Calibrating the printer
The printer automatically calibrates at various times. You can adjust the calibration settings
by using the HP Toolbox.
Environmental differences or aging print cartridges  might cause fluctuations in image
density. The printer accounts for this with image stabilization control. The printer
automatically calibrates at various times to maintain  the highest level of print quality. You
can also request a calibration by using the HP Toolbox.
The printer does not interrupt a print...

Problem solving
This troubleshooting information is organized to help you resolve printing problems. Choose
the general topic or type of problem from the following list.
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Support strategy
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Troubleshooting process
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Control panel messages
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Clearing jams
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Print problems
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Troubleshooting tools
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Support strategy
This device has a one-year limited warranty. Warranty service and support options might
vary depending on your country/region. Please refer to  the support flyer that came in your
box for contact information, or visit  http://www.hp.com.
You can find additional support information in 
Service and support .
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Troubleshooting process
Use the troubleshooting checklist to solve issues with the device.
Troubleshooting checklist
Follow the steps below when trying to solve a problem with the device.
Step
numberVerification stepPossible problemsSolutions
1Is the power on?
When the device is
connected to a
grounded power
source, the control
panel shows Hewlett-
Packard  with both
the Ready and
Attention lights
blinking. The control
panel will then
display  Initializing
and then  Ready, at
which time only the
green...

Step
numberVerification stepPossible problemsSolutions
4Does the device
print from the
computer?
Connect the network
cable or USB cable
to the device and the
computer. Use a
word-processing
application to send a
print job to the device.Software is not installed
correctly or an error occurred
during software installation.Uninstall and then reinstall the
device software. Verify that
you are using the correct
installation procedure and the
correct port setting.
The cable is not connected...