HP Deskjet D2560 User Manual

							HP Deskjet D2500 series
Windows Help
 
						

							HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series
HP Photosmart Software Help
 
						

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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 toproduct 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
Resume button and light.....................................................................................................11
Print Cartridge Status lights................................................................................................11
Paper tray.................................................................................................................................12
Unfold the paper tray..........................................................................................................12
Use the paper tray..............................................................................................................13
Fold the paper tray.............................................................................................................14
Print cartridges..........................................................................................................................15
Replace print cartridges......................................................................................................15
Ink-backup mode......................................................................................................................16
Ink-backup mode output.....................................................................................................17
Exit ink-backup mode.........................................................................................................17
4 Connect the printer
USB..........................................................................................................................................18
5 Print photos
Print borderless photos.............................................................................................................19
Print photos with a border.........................................................................................................20
Print photos on plain paper.......................................................................................................22
HP Real Life Technologies photo fix........................................................................................23
Exif Print...................................................................................................................................23
Store and handle photo paper..................................................................................................24
Save money and ink when printing photos...............................................................................24
6 Print other documents
Print e-mail................................................................................................................................26
Print documents........................................................................................................................27
Print letters................................................................................................................................28
Print envelopes.........................................................................................................................29
Print postcards..........................................................................................................................30
Print index cards and other small media..................................................................................30
Print labels................................................................................................................................31
Print transparencies..................................................................................................................32
Print brochures.........................................................................................................................33
Print greeting cards..................................................................................................................34
Print booklets............................................................................................................................34
Print posters..............................................................................................................................36
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							Print iron-on transfers...............................................................................................................37
7 Printing tips
Print a test page.......................................................................................................................39
Printing shortcuts......................................................................................................................39
Create printing shortcuts....................................................................................................40
Delete printing shortcuts.....................................................................................................40
Set the page order....................................................................................................................41
Fast/Economical printing..........................................................................................................41
Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper........................................................................42
Print in grayscale......................................................................................................................42
Two-sided printing....................................................................................................................43
General Everyday printing........................................................................................................43
Print preview.............................................................................................................................43
Set a custom paper size...........................................................................................................44
Select a paper type...................................................................................................................44
Change the print speed or quality.............................................................................................45
Print resolution..........................................................................................................................45
Maximum dpi............................................................................................................................45
Resize a document ..................................................................................................................46
Bound two-sided documents....................................................................................................46
Print a Web page......................................................................................................................47
Presentation printing.................................................................................................................48
8 Printer software
Make the HP Deskjet the default printer...................................................................................49
Set default print settings...........................................................................................................49
Printer Properties dialog box....................................................................................................50
Whats This? help.....................................................................................................................51
Download printer software updates..........................................................................................51
9 Maintenance
Install print cartridges...............................................................................................................52
Choose the right print cartridges........................................................................................52
Selection numbers..............................................................................................................53
Printing with one print cartridge..........................................................................................53
Installation instructions.......................................................................................................53
Align print cartridges.................................................................................................................55
Automatically clean print cartridges..........................................................................................56
View estimated ink levels.........................................................................................................56
Maintain the printer body..........................................................................................................57
Remove ink from your skin and clothing...................................................................................57
Manually clean print cartridges.................................................................................................57
Maintain print cartridges...........................................................................................................58
Printer Toolbox.........................................................................................................................59
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							10 Shop for ink supplies ............................................................................................................60
11 Troubleshooting
Error messages........................................................................................................................61
Print cartridge error messages...........................................................................................61
Incorrect print cartridge or print cartridge missing........................................................61
Print cartridge problem message..................................................................................62
Print cartridge carriage is stuck....................................................................................62
Paper Mismatch or Paper Size message......................................................................64
Out of paper........................................................................................................................65
There was an error writing to USB port..............................................................................65
Two-way communication cannot be established or Printer not responding.......................65
Installation problems.................................................................................................................65
Printer lights are on or flashing.................................................................................................68
Power light is flashing ........................................................................................................69
Resume light is flashing......................................................................................................69
Both Power and Resume lights are flashing.......................................................................70
Print Cartridge Status lights are on or flashing...................................................................70
Printer does not print................................................................................................................71
Verify the following.............................................................................................................71
Unable to print....................................................................................................................71
If the printer still does not print...........................................................................................77
Document prints slowly.............................................................................................................77
Print cartridge problems...........................................................................................................78
Resolving print cartridge error messages...........................................................................78
Print cartridge carriage is stalled........................................................................................81
Paper problems........................................................................................................................84
Paper jam...........................................................................................................................84
Out of paper........................................................................................................................86
Printer prints on multiple sheets at once............................................................................90
Photos do not print correctly.....................................................................................................90
Check the paper tray..........................................................................................................90
Check the printer properties...............................................................................................90
Problems with borderless documents.......................................................................................91
Borderless printing guidelines............................................................................................91
Image is printed at an angle...............................................................................................91
Fading occurs on the edges of a photo..............................................................................92
Photo has an unwanted border..........................................................................................92
Print quality is poor...................................................................................................................93
Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors................................................................................93
Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely..................................................................96
The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless
print.....................................................................................................................................97
Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines...........................................................................98
Printouts are faded or have dull colors.............................................................................100
Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy..........................................................................................101
Printouts are slanted or skewed.......................................................................................102
Ink streaks on the back of the paper................................................................................102
Document is misprinted..........................................................................................................104
If you continue to have problems............................................................................................105 Contents
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							A HP support
Ink cartridge warranty information..........................................................................................106
Support process.....................................................................................................................106
HP support by phone..............................................................................................................106
Phone support period.......................................................................................................107
Placing a call....................................................................................................................107
After the phone support period.........................................................................................107
B Technical information
Printer specifications..............................................................................................................108
Notice to Windows 2000 users...............................................................................................108
Environmental product stewardship program.........................................................................108
Paper use.........................................................................................................................109
Plastics.............................................................................................................................109
Material safety data sheets...............................................................................................109
Recycling program............................................................................................................109
HP inkjet supplies recycling program...............................................................................109
Energy Star® notice.........................................................................................................109
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European
Union................................................................................................................................111
Regulatory notices..................................................................................................................111
FCC statement..................................................................................................................112
Notice to users in Korea...................................................................................................112
VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan................................................113
Notice to users in Japan about the power cord................................................................113
Toxic and hazardous substance table..............................................................................113
HP Deskjet D2500 Printer series declaration of conformity..............................................114
Index............................................................................................................................................115
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							1Welcome
Welcome to the HP Deskjet D2500 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.
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.
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 photosLearn how to print photos, adjust the appearance of photos
before you print, install a 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.
Shop for ink suppliesOrder supplies for the printer.
Printer specificationsLearn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other
specifications for the printer.
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Welcome
 
						

							SectionDescription
HP inkjet supplies recyclingprogramFind out how to recycle print cartridges.
Chapter 1
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6Welcome
Welcome
 
						

							2 Special features
Congratulations! The HP Deskjet 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. For information, see 
Print borderless photos.
•Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level of each print cartridge with the
Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. For information, see 
View
estimated ink levels.
•Ink-backup mode: Print with one print cartridge. For information, see 
Ink-backup
mode.
Special features 7
Special features