Diagnostics Menu

Item

Explanation

 

 

ALIGN PRNT-HDS

This item aligns the printheads to ensure the printout is of the best

 

possible print quality. For more information see section on Align Printheads.

CLEAN PRNT-HD:

This item cleans the printheads. Level 1 is the basic level and should

LEVEL 1

be performed first. For more information see section on Clean Printheads.

CLEAN PRNT-HD:

This item cleans the printheads. Level 2 is more thorough than Level 1,

LEVEL 2

but it should be performed only when Level 1 cleaning does not solve

 

the print quality problem. For more information see section on Clean

 

Printheads.

CLEAN PRNT-HD:

This item cleans the printheads. Level 3 is most thorough, but it

LEVEL 3

should be performed only when Level 2 cleaning does not solve the

 

print quality problem as it uses the most ink. For more information

 

see section on Clean Printheads.

PERFORM TRAY 2

This item performs a paper path test on Tray 2. When this is selected,

PAPER PATH TEST

the printer will pick paper from Tray 2 until all the paper has been

 

ejected.

PERFORM TRAY 3

This item performs a paper path test on Tray 3. When this is selected,

PAPER PATH TEST

the printer will pick paper from Tray 3 until all the paper has been

 

ejected.

PERFORM TRAY 1

This item performs a paper path test on Tray 1. When this is selected,

PAPER PATH TEST

the printer will pick paper from Tray 1 until all the paper has been

 

ejected.

 

 

Information Menu

 

 

 

Item

Explanation

 

 

CHECK INK LEVEL

This item displays the amount of ink remaining in each ink cartridge.

BASE FW VER

This item displays the firmware version of the printer.

PS FW VER

This item displays the PostScript firmware version of the printer.

MIO FW VER

This item displays the MIO print server firmware version.

CHECK TOTAL

This item displays the total amount of RAM installed in the printer.

RAM SIZE

 

SERVICE ID

This item displays the Service Identification Number of the printer.

 

This number is needed when you call the HP Customer Care Center

 

for support.

 

 

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HP 2500C/CM manual Diagnostics Menu Explanation, Information Menu Explanation

2500C/CM specifications

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