Hp Deskjet D2345 Printer User Manual

HP Deskjet D2300 seriesHP Photosmart Software Help

1 Power button and lightThe Power light flashes when the printer is processing.Caution Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Usi

1 Photosmart Express buttonPaper trayFor information about the paper tray, select one of these topics.● Unfold the paper tray● Use the paper tray● Fol

3. Pull out the tray extension.4. If you are printing in the Fast Draft mode, fold out the tray extension stop.5. Lower the printer cover.Use the pape

Fold the paper trayTo fold the paper tray1. Remove paper or other media from the paper tray.2. If the tray extension stop is folded out, fold it back

5. Raise the paper tray.6. Lower the printer cover.Print cartridgesThree print cartridges can be used with the printer.1 Black print cartridge2 Tri-co

● Replace print cartridgesUse print cartridgesThe print cartridges can be used in the following ways:● Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color

Note When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed onscreen. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed

4Connect to the printer● USBUSBThe printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. Thecomputer must be running Windows 98 SE

5Print using the PhotosmartExpress buttonTo quickly print photos, use the Photosmart Express button.● About the Photosmart Express button● About the H

6Print photosThe printer software offers several features that make printing digital photos easier andimprove photo quality.Learn how to print photosP

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4. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.PrintNote If your software program inc

Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Propertiesdialog box.Print photos with a borderGuidelines● For m

PrintNote If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow theinstructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, f

The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with yourprinter.To install the photo print cartridge➔To install the photo

3. Click the Features tab.4. In the Paper Type drop-down list, click More, and then select the appropriate photopaper type.5. In the Print Quality dro

7Print other documentsE-mail Documents Letters EnvelopesPostcards Index cards Labels CD/DVD tattoosTransparencies Brochures Greeting cards Booklets P

3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.Print1. Open the Printer Properties di

3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.Note Depending on the paper size, the paper might extend over the edgeof the tray.4. Slide the paper

3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.Print1. Open the Printer Properties di

3. Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop.4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the envelopes.Print1. Open the Printer Prop

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Print1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Features tab, and then specify the following print settings:– Paper Type: Click More, clic

Print labelsGuidelines● Use only paper, plastic, or clear labels that are designed specifically for inkjetprinters.● Use only full sheets of labels.●

Guidelines● See the instructions that are included with the CD/DVD tattoo for the most currentprinting tips.● To avoid damaging the printer, do not fe

Prepare to print1. 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 sho

3. Push the paper into the printer until it stops.4. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.Print1. Open the Printer Properties di

4. Push the cards into the printer until they stop.5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the cards.PrintNote If your software program in

Prepare to print1. 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

Print postersGuidelines● For poster printing, sections of the poster are automatically arranged on individualsheets that can be taped together. After

6. Check that the number of tiles that are selected matches the number of sheets forthe poster, and then click OK.7. Select any other print settings t

PrintNote If your software program includes an iron-on transfer printing feature,follow the instructions that are provided with the software program.

Set a custom paper size ...42Print multiple pages on a single shee

8Printing tipsSave time● Use the Printing Shortcuts tab.● Set the order that the pages print.Save money● Use Fast/Economical printing.● Print multiple

Inkjet Transparency Film, and then saving the modified shortcut under a new name; forexample, Transparency Presentations. After creating the printing

Select a paper typeWhen printing a higher-quality document, HP recommends that you select a specificpaper type.To select a specific paper type1. Open

3. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded.4. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the appropriate prin

4. Select one of the following Page Order options:– Front to back: Prints the first page of the document last. This setting savestime because you do n

For example, if you have created a document that is formatted for letter-size paper, butyou do not have any letter-size paper available, you can print

6. After the odd-numbered pages have been printed, reload the printed pages with theprinted side facing up.7. Click Continue to print the even-numbere

6. After the odd-numbered pages have been printed, reload the printed pages, with theprinted side facing up according to the document orientation, por

9Printer software● Make the HP Deskjet the default printer.● Set the default print settings for all documents.● Use the Printer Properties dialog box

To save time when printing, set the default print settings to options that you use often.That way, you do not have to specify the options every time y

1WelcomeWelcome to the HP Deskjet D2300 series Help. Use the information in the following tableto find out how to do something. You can also use the t

What's This? helpUse the What's This? help to learn about the features that you see on the PrinterProperties dialog box.What's This? he

Download printer software updatesDownload the latest printer software update every few months to ensure you have thelatest features and improvements.T

10Maintenance● Install print cartridges● Align the print cartridges● Automatically clean print cartridges● Calibrate color● Print a test page● View es

You can find the selection number in three places:● Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing.1 Selectio

5. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove theplastic tape. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip i

7. Push the cartridge into the cradle.You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned.8. Close the printer cover.9. Align the print c

To calibrate color1. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in the paper tray.2. Verify that both a tri-color print cartridge and a photo print ca

Surface RemedySkin Wash the area with an abrasive soap.White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach.Color fabric Wash the fabric

To manually clean print cartridge contacts1. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and squeeze any excess waterfrom the swab.2. Gently wi

Print cartridge protectorIf you have purchased an HP photo print cartridge, you can store it in the protector thatcomes with the print cartridge.To in

Section DescriptionSupplies Order supplies for the printer.Specifications Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and otherspecifications for th

To open the printer Toolbox1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.2. Click the Features tab, and then click the Printer services button.The Toolbox

11Troubleshooting● Installation problems● Printer does not print● Paper jam● Paper problems● Printer is stalled● Print cartridge problems● Photos do n

7. Quit any antivirus programs or other software programs that are running on thecomputer.Note To quit an antivirus program, follow the manufacturer’s

Printer name does not appearIf the printer software seems to install correctly, but the printer name does not appear inthe list of printers when you c

Check the printer cable connectionIf your printer and computer are connected with a USB cable and the devices are notcommunicating with each other, tr

If the printer still does not print1. Select the topic below that best describes the problem:– Paper jam– Out of paper message– Printer is stalled2. I

6. If the paper jam cannot be removed from the back of the printer, raise the printercover, remove the paper jam from the front of the printer, and th

● Paper weight● Paper might be loaded improperlyPaper weightThe printer might print on multiple sheets of paper at once if the paper is under therecom

Incorrect print cartridgeThe printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are installed.To verify that you have the correct print cartridg

3. Reinstall the print cartridge. For more information, see Installation instructions.If the Power light is not flashing, the problem is solved.If the

2Special featuresCongratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with severalexciting features:● User friendly: Easy to ins

Tab SettingFeaturesSize: An appropriate paper sizePaper Type: An appropriate photo paperPrint Quality: Best or Maximum dpiPrint quality is poor● Strea

Blank pages print● The protective piece of plastic tape might still be attached to the print cartridges.Verify that the plastic tape has been removed

If parts of the document are still missing, the printer settings might be overridden by thesoftware program print settings. Select the appropriate pri

Verify that no problem exists with the source image. For example, if you are printing ascanned image, verify that the image was not crooked when it wa

If the printout has an unwanted border, try the following solutions:● Align the print cartridges.● Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the F

Error messages● Print cartridge error messages● Other error messagesPrint cartridge error messagesIf you receive a print cartridge error message, foll

"Two-way communication cannot be established" or "Printer not responding"messageThe printer might not be able to communicate with

If no error message appearsCheck the status of the printer by using the printer tools. To gain access to the tools,open the Printer Properties dialog

If you continue to have problemsIf you continue to have problems after investigating the troubleshooting topics, shut downyour computer and then resta

AHP support● Support process● HP support by phoneSupport processIf you have a problem, follow these steps1. Check the documentation that came with the

3Get started● The printer at a glance● Buttons and lights● Paper tray● Print cartridges● Ink-backup modeThe printer at a glanceClick the links below t

After the phone support periodAfter the phone support period, help is available from HP at an additional cost. Help may also beavailable at the HP onl

BSuppliesOrder the following supplies with your HP Deskjet.PaperTo order media such as HP Premium Paper, HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film, or HP Gr

CTechnical information● Printer specifications● Environmental product stewardship program● Regulatory noticesPrinter specificationsThe HP Deskjet has

For more information, visit HP’s Commitment to the Environment Web site at:www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/index.htmlThis section cont

Regulatory notices● FCC statement● LED indicator statement● Notice to users in KoreaFCC statementThe United States Federal Communications Commission (

IndexAaccessibility 2after the support period 78aligning print cartridges 53Bbooklet printing 33borderless printing 70bound two-sided printing 44broch

if an error messageappears 74if no error messageappears 75presentation printing 39print cartridge problemsincorrect print cartridge 66print cartridges

unwanted border onphoto 71two-sided printing 43UUnknown Device message 60updatesdownloading for software49HP Photosmart software49USBcable 79connectin

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1 USB portButtons and lightsUse the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and open theHP Photosmart Express software. Th