HP Color LaserJet 2605 User Manual

							
To check and order using HP Web Jetadmin
In HP Web Jetadmin, select the printer. The device status page shows supplies information. To
order, use the HP ToolboxFX. Or, see 
Accessories and ordering information.
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 Table C-4 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.
Replacing and recycling supplies
To install a new HP print cartridge, follow the instructions that are included on the box that contains
the new supply, or see the  Getting Started Guide.
To recycle supplies, place the used supply in the box in which the new supply arrived. Use the
enclosed return label to send the used  supply to HP for recycling. For complete information, see the
recycling guide that is included with each new HP supply item. See 
HP LaserJet printing supplies  for
more information about HPs recycling program.
HP policy on non-HP supplies
Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend the use of non-HP supplies, either new or
remanufactured. Because they are not HP products, HP cannot influence their design or control their
quality. Service or repairs required as a result of using a non-HP supply will  not be covered under the
printer warranty.
When you insert a supply into the printer, the printer  will inform you if the supply is not a genuine HP
supply. If you insert a genuine HP supply that has reached the low state from another HP printer, the
printer identifies the s upply as non-HP. Simply return the supply to the original printer to reactivate
HP features and functionality.
Resetting the printer for non-HP supplies
When you install a non-HP print cartridge, the light next to the print cartridge you replaced blinks and
the Attention light is on. In order to print with this supply, you must press 
 ( Select ) the first time you
install this non-HP supply. The status gauges will not indicate when this type of supply is low or empty.
CAUTION The printer will not stop printing when this type of supply is empty. Printer
damage could occur if the printer prints with an empty print cartridge. See 
Hewlett-Packard
limited warranty statement  and Print Cartridge Limited Warranty Statement .
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HP anti-counterfeit website
Visit the HP anti-counterfeit website at http://www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit if the supplies status
gauges or HP ToolboxFX indicates that the print cartridge is not an HP print cartridge and you think
that it is genuine.
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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 remove toner build-up
During the printing process, toner can accumulate inside the printer. Over time, this buildup can
cause print-quality problems. Each time you replace the black print cartridge, remove toner build-up.
1.Open the front door.
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2.Locate the blue cleaning tool that is situated to the left above the black print cartridge.
3.Move the cleaning tool back and forth across the cartridge five times.
4.Ensure that the cleaning tool is returned to the left when the cleaning is finished.
5. Close the front door.
6. Run a cleaning page.
NOTE You will get toner on your hands when you perform this cleaning. To remove toner,
wash your hands with cool water.
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To clean the paper path using HP ToolboxFX
NOTEUse the following procedure to clean the paper path using the HP ToolboxFX. To
clean the engine when the computer is running an operating system that does not support
HP ToolboxFX, see the late-breaking Readme on the root of the CD-ROM, or visit
http://www.hp.com/support/clj2605 .
1.Make sure that the printer is turned  on and in the Ready state.
2. Open the HP ToolboxFX.
3. On the  Troubleshooting  tab, click Maintenance , click Cleaning Page  and then click Print. A
page with a pattern prints from the printer.
4. At the printer, remove any print media in Tray 2 or optional Tray 3.
5. Remove the page that printed and load it face-down into Tray 2 or optional Tray 3.
6.At the computer, press  Clean.
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Cartridge out override
What is it?
The HP Color LaserJet 2605 series printers display 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 the printer to continue using a cartridge that has reached
the recommended replacement point.
WARNING! Using Override may result in unsatisfactory print quality and unavailability of
certain features (such as toner remaining information).
WARNING! All print defects or supply failures incurred when an HP supply is used in
Override will not be considered defects in materials or workmanship in the supply under HPs
Print Cartridge Limited Warranty Statement. For Warranty information, see 
Print Cartridge
Limited Warranty Statement .
Configuration
Cartridge Out Override can only be enabled from the printers control panel menu.
1.
From the main menu, press 
 (Right arrow ) to System setup  and press  (Select ).
2. Press 
 (Right arrow ) to Print quality  and press  (Select ).
3. Press 
 (Right arrow ) to Replace Supplies  and press  (Select ).
4. Press 
 (Right arrow ) to Override out  and press  (Select ).
5. Press 
 (Select ).
If  Stop at out  is selected, the printer will stop printing when a cartridge reaches the recommended
replacement point. If  Override out is selected, the printer will continue printing when a cartridge
reaches the recommended replacement point. The factory default setting is  Stop at out.
On-going operation
Override can be enabled or disabled at any time, and does not have to be re-enabled for each
cartridge. The printer will automatically continue printing when a cartridge reaches recommended
replacement. The printer will display a message  Replace supply Override in use while a cartridge
is used in Override mode. When the cartridge is replaced with a new supply, Override will de-activate
until another cartridge reaches recommended replacement.
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Changing print cartridges
When a print cartridge approaches the end of useful life, the control panel displays a message
recommending that you order a replacement. The printer can continue to print using the current print
cartridge until the control panel displays a message instructing you to replace the cartridge.
The printer uses four colors and has a different print cartridge for each color: black (K), cyan (C),
magenta (M), and yellow (Y).
Replace a print cartridge when the printer control panel displays one of the following messages:
Replace yellow cartridge, Replace magenta cartridge , Replace cyan cartridge , Replace black
cartridge . The control panel display also indicates the color that should be replaced (unless a
genuine HP cartridge is not currently installed).
To change the print cartridge
1. Open the front door.
CAUTION Do not place anything on the transfer belt (ETB), which is located on
the inside of the front door.
2. Remove the used print cartridge from the printer.
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3.Remove the new print cartridge from the bag. Place the used print cartridge in the bag for
recycling.
4.Grasp both sides of the print cartridge by the blue handles and distribute the toner by gently
rocking the print cartridge from side to side.
CAUTION Do not touch the shutter or the surface of the roller.
5.Remove the shipping locks and the shipping tape  from the new print cartridge. Discard the
shipping tape and shipping locks according to local regulations.
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6.Align the print cartridge with the tracks inside the printer, and using the handles, insert the print
cartridge until it is firmly seated.
7.Firmly close the front door.
After a short time, the control panel should display  Ready.
NOTE If a cartridge is in the wrong slot or is the wrong type for the printer, the control
panel will display one of the following messages:  Incorrect yellow, Incorrect magenta ,
Incorrect cyan , Incorrect black , or Incorrect supplies .
8.Installation is complete. Place the used print cartridge in the box in which the new cartridge
arrived. See the enclosed recycling guide for recycling instructions.
9. If you are using a non-HP print cartridge, check the printer control panel for further instructions.
For additional help, go to 
http://www.hp.com/support/clj2605 .
NOTEWhen replacing or changing a black print cartridge, a cleaning page will automatically
be printed. This helps prevent speckles on the front or back of printed documents. For a more
thorough cleaning, see 
To clean the paper path using HP ToolboxFX .
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Calibrating the printer
The printer automatically calibrates at various times. You can adjust the calibration settings by using
the HP ToolboxFX.
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 ToolboxFX.
The printer does not interrupt a print job to calibrate. It waits until the job is complete before
calibrating or cleaning. While the printer is calibrating, it pauses printing for the time that is required
to complete the calibration.
To calibrate the printer at the printer
1. To calibrate from the printer, press  (Left arrow ) or  (Right arrow ) until the display reads
System setup .
2. Press 
 (Select ).
3. Press 
 (Left arrow ) or  (Right arrow ) until the display reads  Print quality.
4. Press 
 (Select ).
5. Press 
 (Left arrow ) or  (Right arrow ) until the display reads  Calibrate color.
6. Press 
 (Select ).
7. Press 
 (Left arrow ) or  (Right arrow ) until the display reads  Calibrate now.
8. Press 
 (Select ).
9. Press 
 (Select ) to confirm  Calibrate now .
To calibrate the printer from the HP ToolboxFX
1.Open the HP ToolboxFX in one of these ways:
●On the desktop, double-click the 
HP ToolboxFX icon.
● On the  Start menu, point to  Programs, point to HP, point to  HP Color LaserJet 2605
series , and click  HP ToolboxFX .
2. Click the  Troubleshooting  tab and then click  Troubleshooting Tools  (on the left side of the
screen).
3. In the Calibration section, click  Calibrate now.
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