HP Deskjet D2560 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.
18 Connect the printer
Connect the printer
 

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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.
Save money and ink when printing photos 25
Print photos
 

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...

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. 
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