HP 2500 2500 manual Q3093-90164* *Q3093-90164, Turn your computer on, Begin software installation

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*Q3093-90164* *Q3093-90164*

Q3093-90164

1 Windows Direct Connect (USB)

START HERE

This side of this poster covers

Windows direct connect setup.

See reverse side for Macintosh.

Network setup is covered on the other poster. Make sure you use the correct poster and CD.

2 Turn your computer on

aTurn on your computer and wait for the Windows desktop to appear.

bClose any open programs.

3 Begin software installation

aInsert the HP PSC Windows CD.

b Follow the onscreen instructions.

If the software does not appear on your computer screen after inserting the CD, see the Troubleshooting Information chapter in the Reference Guide.

cDo not connect the USB cable yet. When you see the

Setup your Device Now dialog box, continue to step 4.

4 Attach front panel cover

aRemove any packaging material.

bPlace the front panel cover over the buttons. Firmly press on the sides to snap the cover in place. Make sure all the buttons are visible.

cLift the display.

5

Load paper

 

Use plain white paper to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

prepare for print alignment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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6 Connect power cords

(USB) setup poster series all-in-one

7 Connect phone cord

aYou must connect the supplied phone cord to the phone jack on the left

(1-LINE).1-LINE

bTo connect an answering machine or use your own phone cord, see the Fax

Setup chapter in the Reference

Guide.

8 Connect USB cable

Make sure that you see the screen in step 3 before plugging in your USB cable. Do not connect the USB cable to a keyboard.

9 Turn HP device on

Turn power on. Wait for the print cartridge message, and then continue.

Windows Direct Connect hp psc 2500 photosmart

10 Insert and align print cartridges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

e Make sure both latches are

 

 

 

f Press OK on the front

a Make sure the power is on. Lift

b Remove the bright pink tape

c Hold the black print cartridge with the

d Press down on the gray latch

 

 

 

the print carriage door up until

from both print cartridges. Do

label on top as shown. Slide the

until it locks into place. Insert

locked into position. Close

 

 

 

panel to begin alignment.

it catches. Wait for the print

not touch the gold-colored

cartridge underneath the metal bar

the color cartridge on the left

the door.

 

 

 

After a page prints,

carriage to move to the right.

contacts or retape the

into the right (gray latch) side of the

side, and lock into place.

 

 

 

 

alignment is complete.

Lift the blue and gray latches.

cartridges.

print carriage.

 

 

 

 

 

Discard or recycle this

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

page.

11 Finish software installation

aHardware setup is complete. Return to your computer. On the screen with the green checkmark, click Next. Depending on your system, it may take 20 minutes or more to finish installing the software.

bAfter you restart your computer, the Fax Setup Wizard appears. Follow the onscreen instructions. When you see the Congratulations! dialog box, you are ready to use your HP PSC. If you encounter any problems during setup, see the Reference Guide.

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