HP Deskjet D2530 User Manual

							4 Connect the printer
•USB
USB
The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
NOTE:For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable.
For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that
came with the printer.
NOTE:A USB cable might not be packaged with your printer.
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							5 Print photos
The printer software offers several features that make printing digital photos easier and
improve photo quality.
Learn how to print photos
Print borderless photos.Print photos with a border.
Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks
• Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have Exif Print-enabled software. For more
information, see 
Exif Print.
• Prevent photo paper from curling for great photos everytime. For more information
on storing photo paper, see 
Store and handle photo paper.
• Save more by using HP Everyday Photo Paper. For more information, see 
Save
money and ink when printing photos.
Print borderless photos
Use borderless printing to print to the edges of certain paper types and to print on a range
of paper sizes.
NOTE:If you are using the product with a Windows 2000 computer, some features
may not be available. For more information, see 
Notice to Windows 2000 users.
Guidelines
• Use an appropriate borderless paper size. For a complete list of supported media
sizes, see the printer software.
• Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges
installed in the printer.
For more information, see 
Ink-backup mode.
• Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the
photo. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that you want to use.
• For maximum fade resistance, use HP Advanced Photo Paper.
• Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing
photo paper from curling, see the 
photo paper storage instructions.
• Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 30 sheets of photo paper.
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							Prepare to print 
1. Slide the paper guide all the way to the left. 
2. Verify that the photo paper is flat. 
3. Place the photo paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should 
face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. 
4. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 
5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
Print
NOTE:If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the 
instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these 
instructions.
1. Open the photo in a software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart 
Software. 
2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 
3. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 
4. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-Borderless, and then select the 
following options: 
• Print Quality: Normal or Best
NOTE:For maximum dpi quality, go to the Advanced tab, and then select 
Enabled  from the Maximum dpi drop-down list. For more information, see
Maximum dpi.
•Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type 
• Paper Size: An appropriate borderless photo paper size 
• Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 
5. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies settings. For more information, 
see HP Real Life Technologies photo fix . 
6. 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. For more information, see Whats This? help .
Print photos with a border
NOTE:If you are using the product with a Windows 2000 computer, some features 
may not be available. For more information, see Notice to Windows 2000 users .
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							Guidelines 
• For maximum fade resistance, use HP Advanced Photo Paper.
• Verify that the plain paper that you are using is flat. 
• 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. Verify that the photo paper is flat. 
3. Place the photo paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should 
face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. 
4. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 
5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
1Small photos
2Large photos
Print
NOTE:If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the 
instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these
instructions.
1. Open the photo in a software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart 
Software. 
2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 
3. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.
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							4.In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with white borders, and then 
select the following options: 
• Print Quality: Normal or Best
NOTE:For maximum dpi quality, go to the Advanced tab, and then select 
Enabled  from the Maximum dpi drop-down list. For more information, see
Maximum dpi.
•Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type 
• Paper Size: An appropriate photo paper size 
• Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 
5. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies settings. For more information, 
see HP Real Life Technologies photo fix . 
6. 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. For more information, see Whats This? help .
Print photos on plain paper
Guidelines 
• For maximum fade resistance, use HP Advanced Photo Paper.
• Verify that the plain paper that you are using is flat. 
• 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. 
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.
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							Print
NOTE:If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the
instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these
instructions.
1.Open the photo in a software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart
Software.
2.Open the 
Printer Properties dialog box.
3.Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.
4.In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-Plain Paper, and then select the
following options:
•Print Quality: Normal, Best, or Fast Draft
•Paper Type: An appropriate plain paper type
•Paper Size: Letter or A4
•Orientation: Portrait or Landscape
5.If necessary, change the 
HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting.
6.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.
HP Real Life Technologies photo fix
HP Real Life Technologies enhance the quality of your printed photos.
In most cases, you do not need to change the Basic default print setting. The Basic setting
sharpens the images that you print, and improves the quality and clarity of low resolution
images, such as those downloaded from the Internet.
You can change the setting to Full if the images that you print are under exposed or over
exposed, contain dark areas or red eye, or have colors that appear washed out.
You can also select the Off setting if you prefer to edit the image manually in a software
program such as HP Photosmart Software.
TIP:You can remove red-eye coloring in the photo when using the Off or Basic
mode by selecting the Remove red eye check box.
To change the HP Real Life Technologies setting
1.Open the 
Printer Properties dialog box.
2.Click the Features tab.
3.In the HP Real Life Technologies Photo fix drop-down list, select the appropriate
setting for the photo you are printing.
Exif Print
Exif Print (Exchangeable Image File Format 2.2) is an international digital imaging
standard that simplifies digital photography and enhances printed photos. When a photo
is taken with an Exif Print-enabled digital camera, Exif Print captures information such as
exposure time, type of flash, and color saturation, and stores it in the image file. The
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							printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific
enhancements to create outstanding photos.
To print Exif Print-enhanced photos, you must have the following items:
• A digital camera that supports Exif Print
• Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as HP Photosmart Software
To print Exif Print-enhanced photos
1.Open the photo in an Exif Print-enabled software program that allows editing, such
as HP Photosmart Software.
2.Open the 
Printer Properties dialog box.
3.Click the Features tab.
4.In the Paper Type drop-down list, click More, and then select the appropriate photo
paper type.
5.In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Normal or Best.
NOTE:For maximum dpi quality, go to the Advanced tab, and then select
Enabled from the Maximum dpi drop-down list. For more information, see
Maximum dpi.
6.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image.
Store and handle photo paper
Follow these instructions to maintain the quality of HP brand photo paper.
Storage
• Keep unused photo paper in a sealed plastic bag. Store the packaged photo paper
on a flat surface in a cool place.
• When you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you plan to use immediately
from the plastic bag. When you have finished printing, return any unused photo paper
to the plastic bag.
• Do not leave unused photo paper in the paper tray. The paper might start to curl,
which can reduce the quality of your photos.
Handling
• Always hold photo paper by its edges. Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce print
quality.
• If the corners of the photo paper curl more than 10 mm (0.4 inch), flatten the paper
by putting it in the storage bag, and then gently bending it in the opposite direction of
the curl until the paper lies flat.
Photo paper should be flat before it is printed on.
Save money and ink when printing photos
To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the
print quality to Normal.
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							HP Everyday Photo Paper is designed to create quality photos with less ink.
NOTE:For higher-quality photos, use HP Advanced Photo Paper and set the print
resolution to Best or Maximum dpi. For more information on enabling the maximum
dpi mode, see 
Maximum dpi.
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							6 Print other documents
E-mailDocumentsLettersEnvelopes
PostcardsIndex cardsLabelsTransparencies
BrochuresGreeting cardsBookletsPosters
   
Iron-on transfers   
Printing tips: Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts
with printing tips.
Printer software: Learn about the printer software.
Print e-mail
Guidelines
Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 80 sheets of plain 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.
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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 General Everyday Printing or Fast/Economical 
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. For more information, see Whats This? help .
Print documents
Guidelines 
• For draft documents, use Fast/Economical printing . 
• To save paper, use Two-sided printing . 
• 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. 
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.
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