HP 2500C/CM Changing Print Settings Select Your Printer, Click Close and exit the Control Panel

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Changing Print Settings

Select Your Printer

To use your HP 2500 Series color printer, make sure that it is selected as the default printer.

In Windows 95, 98 or NT 4.0:

1.Click Start, select Settings followed by Printers.

2.Click the HP 2500C Series Printer icon to select it.

3.From the File menu, select Set As Default, then close the window.

In Windows 3.1

1.In the Program Manager, open the Main program group.

2.Double-click Control Panel to open it, then double-click Printers.

3.Select the HP 2500C Series Printer from the Installed Printers list, and then click Set As Default Printer.

4.Click Close and exit the Control Panel.

Changing Print Options

The HP 2500C Print Settings dialog box allows you to select printing options such as paper type and print quality that are not provided by the software application.

You can change the print settings for the current documents from your software program. This procedure will vary depending on the software program you are using.

1.Select either Print, Print Setup or Printer Setup from the File menu.

2.Click Printer, Setup, Options or Properties depending on your software application.

3a. If you click Printer in step 2, you will need to click Options, then Setup. 3b. If you click Setup, you will either see the HP Print Settings right

away, or you will need to click Options.

3c. If you click Options, you will need to click Setup.

3d. If you click Properties, you will see the HP 2500C Print Settings dialog box right away.

4. Change the settings in the HP 2500C Print Settings dialog box.

Using the Printer on a Network

The HP 2500C Professional Series Color Printer has a slot where you may install one of the supported HP 2500C JetDirect MIO print servers.

Note:

For a list of supported JetDirect MIO Print Servers, please refer to our web site at www.hp.com/go/hp2500.

Printing with Special Features and Options

The HP 2500C Series PCL printer driver allows you to create exciting and impactful documents easily. These features and options will help you to produce professional-looking documents like direct mailers, brochures, large spreadsheets, newsletters and extra large posters from your desktop.

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USER’S Guide Edition 1 February AcknowledgmentsContents Series Toolbox in Windows 95, 98 and NT TroubleshootingRecommended Please ensure that you have the following computer setupPrinter Features and Benefits System RequirementsControl Panel Layout Printer Parts and LocationsOr requires attention Control Panel KeysLEDs Adequate power supply Setup PosterSturdy, level surface for placement Based cleaning solutionsHP JetDirect internal print server Ensure that the computer is turned offDutch Danish Portuguese Polish Italian Czech Spanish German Finnish FrenchInstall Ink Cartridges Push the printheads down firmly Make sure the printer is turned onRemove the protective tape from each printhead Load Paper in Tray Page 330 x 483 mm Align Printheads Customizing the Printer Software Install the Printer SoftwareTo do this Installing the PostScript Printer Software into a PC Press the button to print Basic Printing Tasks Loading the Trays Loading Media in TrayMonitoring and Replacing Ink Cartridges Loading Media in the Rear Manual FeedPress to start printing Replacing Printheads PCL Printer Software Components Using the HP 2500C Series Printer SoftwareClick Close and exit the Control Panel Changing Print Settings Select Your PrinterUsing the Printer on a Network Printing with Special Features and OptionsMirror Image Select a Special FeatureHP ZoomSmart Scaling Technology WatermarkAlign Printheads Clean PrintheadsMaintaining the Printer PostScript Printing Memory Requirements When you have finished entering the values press SelectCalibrate Color Page PS FW VER Installing Additional Memory Page Overview Control Panel MenusHP Photo Paper Handling Menu Values ExplanationPlain Information Menu Explanation Diagnostics Menu ExplanationPrint Quality Menu Values Explanation Self Test Menu ExplanationPrinting Menu Values Explanation IO Menu Values Explanation Resets Menu ExplanationValues Explanation Configuration Menu Values ExplanationMIO Menu Understanding Printer Messages Explanation Solution Tray 2 Paper OUTRight Back Panel OUTPaper Size Wrong MediaTYPE, Action UnexpectedXxxx General Troubleshooting TipsLCD Error Type Example Function ReinsertTroubleshooting Feature in Toolbox Non-Recoverable ErrorModel Printer serial number Error code number Check network setup Printer does not Print Check the powerCheck printer setup Print a DiagnosticTray 3 pulled out during printing Bad or Poor Print Quality Check print quality settingCheck paper type setting Text or Graphics are Cut Off Check margin settingsClearing Paper Jams Garbage Printed Check cable connectionCheck document file Make sure nothing is blocking the paper paths Printhead DiagnosticsTips for Avoiding Paper Jams Page Understanding the Diagnostic Test Customer Support Indonesia 21-352 Korea For customers in Asia-Pacific AustraliaChina Hong Kong 2506 IndiaIndonesia 21 350 Korea United KingdomFor Asia-Pacific Australia Hong Kong 800 96 IndiaNumber Description HP Premium Transparency Film HP Premium Photo PaperC6043A Black Text Letter / A4 11 x 17 / A3 Black ResolutionColor Resolution Print MethodPaper Handling ManagementHP2500CM Area Media WeightFeatures Maximum PrintWarranty Power SupplyDimensions WeightOr 100 x 148mm to 137 117 330 x 483mm 97mm 12.7mm Paper SizePrinter for the particular failure or damage Extent of Limited WarrantyLimitations of Liability Limitations of WarrantyLocal Law Manufacturers Name Conforms to the following Product SpecificationsSafety Declaration of ConformityLEDs Classification Energy Consumption Power Cord StatementSafety Information Install the product securely on a stable surfacePage Copyright 1999 Hewlett-Packard Company