HP Deskjet D2400 User Manual

							HP Deskjet D2400 Printer series
HP Photosmart Software Help
 
						

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Terms and conventions 
The following terms and conventions
are used in this users guide.
Terms
The HP Deskjet printer is also referred
to as the HP Deskjet, HP printer, or
printer.
Cautions and warnings
A Caution indicates possible damage
to the HP Deskjet printer or to other
equipment. For example:
CAUTION:Do not touch the print
cartridge ink nozzles or copper
contacts. Touching these parts will
result in clogs, ink failure, and bad
electrical connections.
A Warning indicates possible harm to
you or to others. For example:
WARNING!Keep both new and
used print cartridges out of the
reach of children.
Accessibility
Your HP printer provides a number of
features that make it accessible for
people with disabilities.
Visual
The printer software is accessible for
users with visual impairments or low
vision through the use of Windows
accessibility options and features. It
also supports most assistive technology
such as screen readers, Braille readers,
and voice-to-text applications. For
users who are color blind, colored
buttons and tabs used in the software
and on the HP printer have simple text
or icon labels that convey the
appropriate action.
Mobility
For users with mobility impairments, the
printer software functions can be
executed through keyboard
commands. The software also supports
Windows accessibility options such as
StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys,
and MouseKeys. The printer doors,
buttons, paper trays, and paper guides
can be operated by users with limited
strength and reach.
Support
For more details about the accessibility
of this product and HPs commitment to
product accessibility, visit HPs Web
site at: 
www.hp.com/accessibility.
 
						

							Contents
1Welcome....................................................................................................................................5
2 Special features........................................................................................................................7
3 Get started
The printer at a glance................................................................................................................8
Buttons and lights.......................................................................................................................9
Power button and light........................................................................................................10
Cancel button.....................................................................................................................10
Photosmart Essential button...............................................................................................11
Paper tray.................................................................................................................................11
Unfold the paper tray..........................................................................................................11
Use the paper tray..............................................................................................................13
Fold the paper tray.............................................................................................................13
Print cartridges..........................................................................................................................15
Replace print cartridges......................................................................................................16
Ink-backup mode......................................................................................................................16
Ink-backup mode output.....................................................................................................17
Exit ink-backup mode.........................................................................................................17
4 Connect the printer
USB..........................................................................................................................................18
5 Print using the Photosmart Essential button
About the Photosmart Essential button....................................................................................19
About the HP Photosmart Software..........................................................................................19
6 Print photos
Print borderless photos.............................................................................................................20
Print photos with a border.........................................................................................................22
HP Real Life Technologies photo fix........................................................................................24
Photo print cartridge.................................................................................................................24
Exif Print...................................................................................................................................25
Store and handle photo paper..................................................................................................25
Save money when printing photos...........................................................................................26
7 Print other documents
Print e-mail................................................................................................................................27
Print documents........................................................................................................................28
Print letters................................................................................................................................29
Print envelopes.........................................................................................................................30
Print postcards..........................................................................................................................31
Print index cards and other small media..................................................................................32
Print labels................................................................................................................................33
Print CD/DVD tattoos................................................................................................................34
Print transparencies..................................................................................................................35
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							Print brochures.........................................................................................................................35
Print greeting cards..................................................................................................................36
Print booklets............................................................................................................................37
Print posters..............................................................................................................................39
Print iron-on transfers...............................................................................................................40
8 Printing tips
Print a test page.......................................................................................................................42
Printing shortcuts......................................................................................................................42
Create printing shortcuts....................................................................................................43
Set the page order....................................................................................................................43
Fast/Economical printing..........................................................................................................44
Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper........................................................................44
Print in grayscale......................................................................................................................44
Two-sided printing....................................................................................................................45
Print preview.............................................................................................................................45
Set a custom paper size...........................................................................................................46
Select a paper type...................................................................................................................46
Change the print speed or quality.............................................................................................46
Print resolution..........................................................................................................................47
Maximum dpi............................................................................................................................47
Resize a document ..................................................................................................................48
Bound two-sided documents....................................................................................................48
9 Printer software
Make the HP Deskjet the default printer...................................................................................50
Set default print settings...........................................................................................................50
Printer Properties dialog box....................................................................................................51
Whats This? help.....................................................................................................................52
Ink Status window.....................................................................................................................52
Download printer software updates..........................................................................................53
10 Maintenance
Install print cartridges...............................................................................................................54
Print cartridge combinations...............................................................................................54
Selection numbers..............................................................................................................54
Printing with one print cartridge..........................................................................................55
Installation instructions.......................................................................................................55
Align print cartridges.................................................................................................................57
Automatically clean print cartridges..........................................................................................57
Calibrate color...........................................................................................................................58
View estimated ink levels.........................................................................................................58
Maintain the printer body..........................................................................................................59
Remove ink from your skin and clothing...................................................................................59
Manually clean print cartridges.................................................................................................59
Maintain print cartridges...........................................................................................................60
Print cartridge storage and handling...................................................................................61
Print cartridge protector......................................................................................................61
Printer Toolbox.........................................................................................................................62
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							11 Troubleshooting
Error messages........................................................................................................................63
Print cartridge error messages...........................................................................................63
Other error messages.........................................................................................................64
Installation problems.................................................................................................................64
Power light is on or flashing......................................................................................................66
What the flashing light means............................................................................................67
If an error message appears..............................................................................................67
If no error message appears..............................................................................................67
Printer does not print................................................................................................................67
Verify the following.............................................................................................................67
Check the printer cable connection....................................................................................68
Printer is stalled..................................................................................................................69
If the printer still does not print...........................................................................................69
Document prints slowly.............................................................................................................69
Print cartridge problems...........................................................................................................70
Paper problems........................................................................................................................73
Paper jam...........................................................................................................................73
Out of paper message........................................................................................................75
Printer prints on multiple sheets at once............................................................................75
Photos do not print correctly.....................................................................................................76
Check the paper tray..........................................................................................................76
Check the printer properties...............................................................................................76
Problems with borderless documents.......................................................................................76
Borderless printing guidelines............................................................................................76
Image is printed at an angle...............................................................................................77
Fading occurs on the edges of a photo..............................................................................77
Photo has an unwanted border..........................................................................................77
For small photo paper...................................................................................................78
For small photo paper with a tear-off tab......................................................................78
Print quality is poor...................................................................................................................79
Document is misprinted............................................................................................................80
Text and images are misaligned.........................................................................................81
Document is printed off-center or at an angle....................................................................81
Parts of the document are missing or printed in the wrong place.......................................81
Envelope is printed at an angle..........................................................................................81
Document does not reflect the new print settings ..............................................................81
If you continue to have problems..............................................................................................82
A HP support
Ink cartridge warranty information............................................................................................84
Support process.......................................................................................................................84
HP support by phone................................................................................................................85
Phone support period.........................................................................................................85
Placing a call.......................................................................................................................85
After the phone support period...........................................................................................85
B Order supplies
Order paper or other media......................................................................................................86
Order print cartridges................................................................................................................86
Order other supplies.................................................................................................................86 Contents
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							C Technical information
Printer specifications................................................................................................................88
Environmental product stewardship program...........................................................................88
Paper use...........................................................................................................................89
Plastics...............................................................................................................................89
Material safety data sheets.................................................................................................89
Recycling program..............................................................................................................89
HP inkjet supplies recycling program.................................................................................89
Energy consumption...........................................................................................................89
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union....90
Regulatory notices....................................................................................................................91
FCC statement....................................................................................................................91
LED indicator statement.....................................................................................................91
Notice to users in Korea.....................................................................................................91
VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan..................................................91
Notice to users in Japan about power cord........................................................................92
Index..............................................................................................................................................93
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							1Welcome
Welcome to the HP Deskjet D2400 Printer series Help. For details on how to use your
computer and the printer together, see the following table and select an appropriate topic.
You can also use the table of contents pane on the left to locate information.
NOTE:For information about installing the software, see the Setup Guide that came
with the printer.
SectionDescription
Special featuresLearn about some of the printers special features.
Get startedLearn how to operate the printer and use and replace the print
cartridges.
Connect the printerLearn how to connect the printer to your computer.
Print using the PhotosmartEssential buttonOpen the HP Photosmart Software and access the HP imaging
features.
Print photosLearn how to print photos, adjust the appearance of photos
before you print, install a photo print cartridge, store and handle
photo paper, and share photos with friends and family.
Print other documentsLearn how to print a variety of documents, including e-mail,
greeting cards, envelopes, labels, posters, booklets,
transparencies, and iron-on media.
Printing tipsLearn how to use printing shortcuts, select a paper type, change
the print resolution, set the page order, print multiple pages on
a single sheet, preview a document, and use two-sided printing.
Printer softwareLearn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set default
print settings, and download printer software updates.
MaintenanceLearn how to install and care for print cartridges, view how much
ink is left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink
stains.
TroubleshootingFind a solution to a hardware or software problem.
HP supportFind out how to contact HP support.
Order suppliesOrder supplies for the printer.
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							SectionDescription
SpecificationsLearn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other
specifications for the printer.
HP inkjet supplies recyclingprogramFind out how to recycle print cartridges.
Chapter 1
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							2 Special features
Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several
exciting features:
•User friendly: Easy to install and operate.
•Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of the paper by using
the 
borderless printing feature.
•Ink level indicator: Know the approximate ink level of each print cartridge with the
onscreen Ink Status window. For information, see 
View estimated ink levels.
•Ink-backup mode: Continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print
cartridge has run out of ink. For information, see 
Ink-backup mode.
•Photosmart Essential button: Use the 
Photosmart Essential button to open the
HP Photosmart Software, which provides a fast and easy way to make prints of your
photos.
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							3 Get started
•The printer at a glance
•
Buttons and lights
•
Paper tray
•
Print cartridges
•
Ink-backup mode
The printer at a glance
Click the links below to learn about the printer features.
1Buttons and lights
2Paper tray
1Print cartridges
8 Get started