HP 2500C, 2500CPLUS, 2500CM Getting Started Guide
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Professional Series Color Printer
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
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CONTENTS
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Contents
Step 1 - Unpack the Printer 2
Step 2 - Remove All Tapes from the Printer 3
Step 3 - Connect Cables 3
Step 4 - Set LCD Language Preference 4
Step 5 - Install Ink Cartridges 5
Step 6 - Install Printheads 6
Step 7 - Load Paper in Tray 2 7
Step 8 - Load Paper in Tray 3 9
Step 9 - Align Printheads 10
Step 10 - Install the Printer Software 11
Customer Support 12
HP Supplies and Accessories 15
Printer Specifications 17
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement 21
Declaration of Conformity 24
Regulatory Notices 25
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1. Check that the following items are included with the printer:
a. Power Cord
b. Four HP No. 10 Ink Cartridges
(black, cyan, magenta and yellow)
c. Four HP No. 10 Printheads
(black, cyan, magenta and yellow)
d. Extended Tray Cover
e. Setup Poster
f. Getting Started Guide
g. Quick Reference Guide
h. Starter CD
i. HP JetDirect CD (HP 2500CM printer only)
j. PCL 5Ce CD (standard with HP 2500C+, and for Europe only,
standard with HP 2500C/CM)
2. Prepare printer location.
The location requirements for the printer are:
• A sturdy, level surface for placement
• Space allowance around the printer
• A well ventilated room
• No exposure to direct sunlight or chemicals, including ammonia
based cleaning solutions
• Adequate power supply
• A stable environment – no abrupt temperature or humidity changes
• Relative humidity 20% to 80%
• Room temperature 59
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to 95oF (15oto 35oC)
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Step 1 - Unpack the Printer
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1. Remove the four tapes securing the printer. Open the top cover and
remove the fifth tape from the inside of the printer.
1. Ensure that the computer is turned off.
2. Plug the power connector firmly into the printer’s power socket.
3. Plug the power plug into an electrical outlet.
To connect the printer directly to the computer:
1. Connect the printer end of the parallel cable firmly to the parallel
port on the printer.
2. Snap both clips onto the notches on the connector.
3. Connect the computer end of the parallel port on your computer and
tighten the screws on the connector.
The HP 2500CM Professional Series Color Printer comes with a built-in HP
JetDirect internal print server.
To connect the HP 2500CM printer to the network, plug the network cable
into the network port on the print server. For more information on
configuring the printer in a network environment,
refer to the Network Guide
which is available on your HP 2500C/C+/CM Starter CD.
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Step 3 - Connect Cables
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Step 2 - Remove All Tapes from the Printer
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You can set the LCD Panel to display printer messages in one of the
following languages:
• English • Norwegian
• German • Finnish
• French • Swedish
• Dutch • Danish
• Portuguese • Polish
• Italian • Czech
• Spanish • Russian
To do so:
1. Ensure that the printer is turned off.
2. Press and hold [Menu] and turn on the printer.
3. Continue to hold down [Menu] until the LCD displays “LANG = X”
(where “X” is the current language setting).
4. Press [Value] to scroll through the language list.
5. Press [Select] to choose and confirm your language selection.
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Step 4 - Set LCD Language Preference
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1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
2. Lift to open the Ink Cartridge door.
3. Remove all four ink cartridges from their packaging and insert each ink
cartridge into its own color-coded slot. Make sure that each cartridge
is pressed firmly into place.
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Step 5 - Install Ink Cartridges
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1. Make sure that the Ink Cartridge Door is open. Grasp the side of the
Printhead Access Cover and lift up firmly to snap the cover open and
completely remove it from the printer. You may have to use some force
to open the cover.
Note: If the cradle cannot be found under the cover, it means that the tape
securing the cradle has not been removed. Open the Top Cover, remove the tape
securing the cradle, turn off the printer and turn on again.
2. Make sure the printer is turned ON.
The cradle will move away slightly. Open the purple printhead latch by
lifting the latch from the rear. Pull the latch forward and down to
release the latch hook from the purple carriage lock. Then lift and
push the latch toward the back of the printer.
3. Remove each printhead from its package.
Remove the protective tape from each printhead.
Insert each printhead into its own color-coded socket.
Push the printheads down firmly.
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4. Close the printhead latch. Be sure that the hook on the printhead latch
catches the carriage lock.
Note: You may have to use some force to close the printhead latch.
5. Ensure that the Ink Cartridge Door is lifted. Align the tabs of the cover
with the tabs on the printer.
6. Lower and snap to close the cover.
7. Close the Ink Cartridge Door.
Note: Tray 2 is a fixed tray. Tray 1 has to be removed before Tray 2 can be accessed.
Tray 2 is designed to hold up to 150 sheets of paper and can accomodate paper
sizes such as Letter, A4, Legal, B4, A3, 11” x 17”, 13” x 19” and 330 x 483 mm.
1. Remove Tray 1 and set it aside.
2. If you are loading paper sizes such as B4, A3, 11” x 17” and
330 x 483 mm, unlock the tray lock, extend the tray and re-lock the
tray lock.
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Step 7 - Load Paper in Tray 2
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