HP Deskjet D2430 User Manual

							3.Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
NOTE:Depending on the paper size, the paper might extend over the edge of
the tray.
4.Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
Print
1.Open the 
Printer Properties dialog box.
2.Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.
3.In the Printing Shortcuts list, click General Everyday Printing, and then specify
the following print settings:
•Paper Type: Plain paper
•Paper Size: An appropriate paper size
4.Select the following print settings:
•Print Quality if you want a print quality other than Normal
•Print On Both Sides if you want to print on both sides of the paper
For more information, see 
Two-sided printing.
5.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Use the 
Whats This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties
dialog box.
Print letters
Guidelines
• For information about printing an envelope for your letter, see 
envelopes.
• Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 80 sheets of paper.
Prepare to print
1.Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2.Place plain paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should face
down.
NOTE:If you are using letterhead paper, the letterhead should face down and
point toward the printer.
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							3.Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
4.Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
Print
1.Open the 
Printer Properties dialog box.
2.Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.
3.In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Presentation Printing, and then specify the
following print settings:
•Paper Type: Plain paper
•Paper Size: An appropriate paper size
4.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Use the 
Whats This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties
dialog box.
Print envelopes
Guidelines
• Avoid using envelopes that have the following features:
• Clasps or windows
• Thick, irregular, or curled edges
• Shiny or embossed coatings
• Wrinkles, tears, or other damage
• You can print a single envelope or multiple envelopes.
• Align the envelope edges before inserting the envelopes in the paper tray.
• Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 10 envelopes.
Prepare to print
1.Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2.Place the envelopes in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should face
down. The flap should be on the left side.
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							3.Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop.
4.Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the envelopes.
Print
1.Open the 
Printer Properties dialog box.
2.Click the Features tab, and then select the following print settings:
•Paper Type: Plain paper
•Size: An appropriate envelope size
3.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Use the 
Whats This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties
dialog box.
Print postcards
Guidelines
Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 20 postcards.
Prepare to print
1.Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2.Place the cards in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should face
down and the short edge should point toward the printer.
3.Push the cards into the printer until they stop.
4.Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the cards.
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							Print
1.Open the 
Printer Properties dialog box.
2.Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings:
•Paper Type: Click More, click Specialty Papers, and then select an appropriate
card type.
•Print Quality: Normal or Best
•Size: An appropriate card size
3.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Use the 
Whats This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties
dialog box.
NOTE:If an out-of-paper message is displayed, see Out of paper message for help
in resolving the problem.
Print index cards and other small media
Guidelines
Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 20 cards.
Prepare to print
1.Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2.Place the cards in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should face
down and the short edge should point toward the printer.
3.Push the cards into the printer until they stop.
4.Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the cards.
Print
1.Open the 
Printer Properties dialog box.
2.Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings:
•Paper Type: Plain paper
•Size: An appropriate card size
3.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Use the 
Whats This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties
dialog box.
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							NOTE:If an out-of-paper message is displayed, see Out of paper message for help
in resolving the problem.
Print labels
Guidelines
• Use only paper, plastic, or clear labels that are designed specifically for inkjet printers.
• Use only full sheets of labels.
• Avoid using labels that are sticky, wrinkled, or pulling away from the protective
backing.
• Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of labels (use only Letter or A4-size
sheets).
Prepare to print
1.Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2.Fan the edges of the label sheets to separate them, and then align the edges.
3.Place the label sheets in the right side of the tray. The label side should face down.
4.Push the sheets into the printer until they stop.
5.Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the sheets.
Print
NOTE:If your software program includes a label printing feature, follow the
instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the
instructions below.
1.Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
2.Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.
3.In the Printing Shortcuts list, click General Everyday Printing, and then specify
the following print settings:
•Paper Type: Plain paper
•Paper Size: An appropriate paper size
4.Click OK.
Use the 
Whats This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties
dialog box.
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							Print CD/DVD tattoos
NOTE:This feature might not be available in your country/region.
Guidelines
• See the instructions that are included with the CD/DVD tattoo for the most current
printing tips.
• To avoid damaging the printer, do not feed a CD/DVD tattoo through the printer more
than once.
• Make sure the CD/DVD tattoo covers the entire backing sheet with no exposed
spaces. Separating any part of the CD/DVD tattoo from the protective backing sheet
before printing could damage the printer.
• Avoid using a CD/DVD tattoo that is pulling away from the protective backing, or that
is wrinkled, curled, or damaged in any way.
• Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 1 sheet of CD/DVD tattoo paper.
Prepare to print
1.Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2.Place one sheet of CD/DVD tattoo paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be
printed on should face down.
3.Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
4.Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
Print
1.Open the 
Printer Properties dialog box.
2.Click the Features tab, and then specify the print settings in the order shown below:
•Size: 5x7in.
•Paper Type: Click More, click Specialty Papers, and then click HP CD/DVD
Tattoo.
•Print Quality: Best
NOTE:If you are using the HP Photosmart Essential Software, click the
Advanced tab. Then expand Printer Features, and set Mirror Image to On.
3.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Use the 
Whats This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties
dialog box.
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							Print transparencies
Guidelines
• For great results, use HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film.
• Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 20 transparencies.
Prepare to print
1.Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2.Place the transparencies in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed should
face down and the adhesive strip should face up and toward the printer.
3.Carefully push the transparencies into the printer until they stop, so that the adhesive
strips do not catch on one another.
4.Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the transparencies.
Print
1.Open the 
Printer Properties dialog box.
2.Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.
3.In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Presentation Printing, and then specify the
following print settings:
•Paper Type: Click More, and then select an appropriate transparency film.
•Paper Size: An appropriate paper size
4.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Use the 
Whats This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties
dialog box.
Print brochures
Guidelines
• Open the file in a software program and assign the brochure size. Ensure that the
size corresponds to the paper size on which you want to print the brochure.
• Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 30 sheets of brochure paper.
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							Prepare to print
1.Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2.Place the paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should face
down.
3.Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
4.Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
Print
1.Open the 
Printer Properties dialog box.
2.Click the Features tab.
3.Specify the following print settings:
•Print Quality: Best
•Paper Type: Click More, and then select an appropriate HP inkjet paper.
•Orientation: Portrait or Landscape
•Size: An appropriate paper size
•Two-sided printing: Manual
For more information, see 
Two-sided printing.
4.Click OK to print.
Use the 
Whats This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties
dialog box.
Print greeting cards
Greeting cards
• Unfold prefolded cards, and then place them in the paper tray.
• For great results, use HP Greeting Card Paper.
• Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 20 cards.
Prepare to print
1.Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2.Fan the edges of the greeting cards to separate them, and then align the edges.
3.Place the greeting cards in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should
face down.
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							4.Push the cards into the printer until they stop.
5.Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the cards.
Print
NOTE:If your software program includes a greeting card printing feature, follow the
instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow the
instructions below.
1.Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
2.Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings:
•Print Quality: Normal
•Paper Type: Click More, and then select an appropriate card type.
•Size: An appropriate card size
3.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Use the 
Whats This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties
dialog box.
Print booklets
Booklet printing automatically arranges and resizes the pages of a document so that when
the document is folded into a booklet, the page order is correct.
For example, when a four-page booklet is printed on both sides of the paper, the pages
are reordered and printed like this:
Guidelines
Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 80 sheets of paper.
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							Prepare to print
1.Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2.Place plain paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should face
down.
3.Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
4.Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
Print
1.Open the 
Printer Properties dialog box.
2.Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.
3.In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Two-sided (Duplex) Printing.
4.In the Print On Both Sides drop-down list, select one of the following binding options:
•Left Edge Booklet
•Right Edge Booklet
5.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
6.When prompted, reload the printed pages in the paper tray as shown below.
7.Click Continue to finish printing the booklet.
Use the 
Whats This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties
dialog box.
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