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Terms and conventions
The following terms and conventions
are used in this user's guide.
Terms
The HP Deskjet printer is also referred
to as the HP Deskjet, HP printer, or
printer.
Accessibility
Your HP printer provides a number of
features that make it accessible for
people with disabilities.
Visual
The printer software is accessible for
users with visual impairments or low
vision through the use of Windows
accessibility options and features. It
also supports most assistive
technology such as screen readers,
Braille readers, and voice-to-text
applications. For users who are color
blind, colored buttons and tabs used in
the software and on the HP printer have
simple text or icon labels that convey
the appropriate action.
Mobility
For users with mobility impairments, the
printer software functions can be
executed through keyboard
commands. The software also supports
Windows accessibility options such as
StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys,
and MouseKeys. The printer doors,
buttons, paper trays, and paper guides
can be operated by users with limited
strength and reach.
Support
For more details about the accessibility
of this product and HP's commitment to
product accessibility, visit HP's Web
site at: www.hp.com/accessibility.
Cautions and warnings
A Caution indicates possible damage
to the HP Deskjet printer or to other
equipment. For example:
Caution Do not touch the
print cartridge ink nozzles or
copper contacts. Touching
these parts will result in clogs,
ink failure, and bad electrical
connections.
A Warning indicates possible harm to
you or to others. For example:
Warning Keep both new
and used print cartridges out
of the reach of children.
Welcome to the HP Deskjet D2300 series Help. Use the information in the following table
to find out how to do something. You can also use the table of contents pane on the left
to locate information.
SectionDescription
Special featuresLearn about some of the printer's special features.
Get startedLearn how to operate the printer and use and replace the
print cartridges.
Connect to the printerLearn how to connect your computer to the printer.
Print photosLearn how to print photos, adjust the appearance of
photos before you print, install a photo print cartridge,
store and handle photo paper, and share photos with
friends and family.
Print using the Photosmart
Express button
Print other documentsLearn how to print a variety of documents, including e-
Printing tipsLearn how to use printing shortcuts, select a paper type,
Printer softwareLearn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set
MaintenanceLearn how to install and care for print cartridges, view
TroubleshootingFind a solution to a hardware or software problem.
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Open the HP Photosmart Express software and access
the HP imaging features.
change the print resolution, set the page order, print
multiple pages on a single sheet, preview a document,
and use two-sided printing.
default print settings, and download printer software
updates.
how much ink is left in a print cartridge, print a test page,
and remove ink stains.
Chapter 1
(continued)
SectionDescription
SuppliesOrder supplies for the printer.
SpecificationsLearn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other
specifications for the printer.
HP inkjet supplies
recycling program
Find out how to recycle print cartridges.
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Special features
Congratulations! You have purchased an HP Deskjet printer that is equipped with several
exciting features:
●User friendly: Easy to install and operate.
●Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of the paper by using the
borderless printing feature.
●Ink level indicator: Know the approximate ink level of each print cartridge with the
onscreen Ink Status window. For information, see View estimated ink levels Ink
Status window.
●Ink-backup mode: Continue printing with one print cartridge when the other print
cartridge has run out of ink. For information, see Ink-backup mode.
●Photosmart Express button: Use the Photosmart Express button to open the
HP Photosmart Express software, which provides a fast and easy way to make prints
of your photos or to purchase prints online.
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Get started
●The printer at a glance
●Buttons and lights
●Paper tray
●Print cartridges
●Ink-backup mode
The printer at a glance
Click the links below to learn about the printer features.
1 Buttons and lights
2 Paper tray
1 Print cartridges
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1 USB port
Buttons and lights
Use the printer buttons to turn the printer on and off, cancel a print job, and open the
HP Photosmart Express software. The printer lights give you visual cues about the status
of the printer.
1 Power button and light
2 Print Cancel button
3 Photosmart Express button
Power button and light
Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. It can take a few seconds for the
printer to turn on after you press the Power button.
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1 Power button and light
The Power light flashes when the printer is processing.
Caution Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using a
power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and
off might cause printer failure.
Print Cancel button
The printer also has a Print Cancel button.
1 Print Cancel button
Pressing the Print Cancel button cancels the current print job.
Note Pressing the Print Cancel a second time causes the printer to resume
printing.
Photosmart Express button
Use the Photosmart Express button to open the HP Photosmart Express software. The
HP Photosmart Express software provides a fast and easy way to make prints of your
photos or to purchase prints online. It also provides access to other basic HP imaging
software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos.
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1 Photosmart Express button
Paper tray
For information about the paper tray, select one of these topics.
●Unfold the paper tray
●Use the paper tray
●Fold the paper tray
Unfold the paper tray
To unfold the paper tray
1.Raise the printer cover.
2.Lower the paper tray.
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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 paper tray
Print on different sizes of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. The
printer deposits printed pages on the top of the paper tray.
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Fold the paper tray
To fold the paper tray
1.Remove paper or other media from the paper tray.
2.If the tray extension stop is folded out, fold it back in.
3.Push the tray extension into the paper tray.
4.Raise the printer cover.
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5.Raise the paper tray.
6.Lower the printer cover.
Print cartridges
Three print cartridges can be used with the printer.
1 Black print cartridge
2 Tri-color print cartridge
3 Photo print cartridge
Note Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. For
better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to the tri-color print
cartridge. You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can cause the
printer to print more slowly and printed colors to differ from those you would see
if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed.
To order print cartridges, go to www.hp.com. Choose your country/region, and
then click Buy or Online Shopping.
For information about using the print cartridges, see the following topics:
●Use print cartridges
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●Replace print cartridges
Use print cartridges
The print cartridges can be used in the following ways:
●Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print
jobs.
●Quality color photos: For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or
other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print
cartridge. The photo print cartridge, in combination with the tri-color print cartridge,
provides you with virtually grain-free photos.
Replace print cartridges
When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number.
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 Selection number label
●Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the
reference guide that came with the printer.
●Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection
numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click
the Print Cartridge Information button.
If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode. For more
information, see Ink-backup mode.
For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Installation
instructions.
Ink-backup mode
Use the ink-backup mode to operate the printer with only one print cartridge. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle.
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Note When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed on
screen. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in the
printer, verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from each
print cartridge. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer
cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed.
For more information about ink-backup mode, see the following topics:
●Ink-backup mode output
●Exit ink-backup mode
Ink-backup mode output
Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts.
Installed print
cartridge
Black print cartridgeColors print as grayscale.
Tri-color print cartridgeColors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.
Photo print cartridgeColors print as grayscale.
Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup
mode.
Exit ink-backup mode
Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit ink-backup mode.
For information about installing a print cartridge, see Installation instructions.
Result
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USB
Connect to the printer
●USB
The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. The
computer must be running Windows 98 SE or later to use a USB cable.
Note For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable.
For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the setup poster that
came with the printer.
Note A USB cable might not be packaged with your printer.
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Print using the Photosmart
Express button
To quickly print photos, use the Photosmart Express button.
●About the Photosmart Express button
●About the HP Photosmart Express software
About the Photosmart Express button
The Photosmart Express button is located on the front panel of the printer. When you
press the button, the HP Photosmart Express software is opened on your computer.
The HP Photosmart Express software provides a fast and easy way to make prints of
your photos or to purchase prints online. It also provides access to other basic HP
imaging software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos.
1 Photosmart Express button
About the HP Photosmart Express software
The HP Photosmart Express software provides a fast and easy way to make prints of
your photos or to purchase prints online. It also provides access to other basic HP
imaging software features, such as saving, viewing, and sharing your photos.
Note If the HP Photosmart Express software is not installed on your computer,
a message is displayed when you press the Photosmart Express button. For more
information, see HP Photosmart Express software is not installed.
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Print photos
The printer software offers several features that make printing digital photos easier and
improve photo quality.
Learn how to print photos
Print a borderless photo.Print a photo with a border.
Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks
●Use the photo print cartridge for great colors and virtually grain-free photos.
●Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have Exif Print-enabled software.
●Prevent photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling
guidelines.
●Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to save money and ink when printing photos.
Print borderless photos
To print borderless photos, use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm
with 1.25 cm tab); the photo prints without borders on three sides and with a small border
on the bottom edge that you tear off to make the photo completely borderless.
Guidelines
●Use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm tab).
●Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. Always have two print cartridges
installed in the printer.
For more information, see Ink-backup mode.
●Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart software and resize the
photo. Ensure that the size corresponds to the paper size that you want to use.
●For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.
●Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing
photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions.
●Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of photo paper.
Prepare to print
1.Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2.Verify that the photo paper is flat.
3.Place the photo paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should
face down and the short edge should point towards the printer.
If you are using photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that the tab is pointing
away from the printer.
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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.
Print
Note If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the
instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these
instructions.
1.Open the photo in a software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart
software.
2.Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
3.Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.
4.In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-Borderless, and then select the
following options:
–Print Quality: Normal or Best
Note For maximum dpi quality, go to the Features tab, and then
click Maximum dpi in the Print Quality drop-down list.
–Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type
–Paper Size: An appropriate borderless photo paper size
–Orientation: Portrait or Landscape
5.If necessary, change the HP Real Life technologies photo fix setting.
6.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
If you printed on photo paper with a tear-off tab, remove the tab to make the
document completely borderless.
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Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties
dialog box.
Print photos with a border
Guidelines
●For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.
●Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing
photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions.
●Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of photo paper.
Prepare to print
1.Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2.Verify that the photo paper is flat.
3.Place the photo paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should
face down and the short edge should point towards the printer.
4.Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
5.Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
Small photos
Large photos
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Print
Note If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the
instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these
instructions.
1.Open the photo in a software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart
software.
2.Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
3.Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.
4.In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with white borders, and then
select the following options:
–Print Quality: Normal or Best
Note For maximum dpi quality, go to the Features tab, and then
click Maximum dpi in the Print Quality drop-down list.
–Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type
–Paper Size: An appropriate photo paper size
–Orientation: Portrait or Landscape
5.If necessary, change the HP Real Life technologies photo fix setting.
6.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties
dialog box.
HP Real Life technologies photo fix
HP Real Life technologies photo fix enhances the quality of your printed photos.
In most cases, you do not need to change the Basic default print setting. The Basic
setting sharpens the images that you print, and improves the quality and clarity of low
resolution images, such as those downloaded from the Internet.
You can change the setting to Full if the images that you print are under exposed or over
exposed, contain dark areas or red eye, or have colors that appear washed out.
You can also set photo fix to Off if you prefer to edit the image manually in a software
program such as HP Photosmart software.
To change the HP Real Life technologies photo fix setting
1.Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
2.Click the Features tab.
3.In the HP Real Life technologies Photo fix drop-down list, select the appropriate
setting for the photo you are printing.
Photo print cartridge
The photo print cartridge, when used in conjunction with the tri-color print cartridge,
provides virtually grain-free photos. It offers exceptional fade resistance for photos that
are printed on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.
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The photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with your
printer.
To install the photo print cartridge
➔
To use the photo print cartridge
1.Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
2.Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.
3.In the Printing Shortcuts list, click either Photo Printing-Borderless or Photo
4.In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Normal or Best.
5.In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the appropriate photo paper type.
6.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Exif Print
Exif Print (Exchangeable Image File Format 2.2) is an international digital imaging
standard that simplifies digital photography and enhances printed photos. When a photo
is taken with an Exif Print-enabled digital camera, Exif Print captures information such
as exposure time, type of flash, and color saturation, and stores it in the image file. The
printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific
enhancements to create outstanding photos.
To print Exif Print-enhanced photos, you must have the following items:
●A digital camera that supports Exif Print
●Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as HP Photosmart software
To install the photo print cartridge, remove the black print cartridge from the printer,
and then install the photo print cartridge in the right side of the print cartridge cradle.
Note To learn how to install a print cartridge, see Installation instructions. To
protect a print cartridge when it is not in the printer, follow these storage
guidelines.
Printing-with white borders.
Note For maximum dpi quality, go to the Features tab, and then click
Maximum dpi in the Print Quality drop-down list.
To print Exif Print-enhanced photos
1.Open the photo in an Exif Print-enabled software program that allows editing, such
as HP Photosmart software.
2.Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
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3.Click the Features tab.
4.In the Paper Type drop-down list, click More, and then select the appropriate photo
paper type.
5.In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi.
6.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image.
Store and handle photo paper
Follow these instructions to maintain the quality of HP brand photo paper.
Storage
●Keep unused photo paper in a plastic bag. Store the packaged photo paper on a flat
surface in a cool place.
●When you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you plan to use immediately
from the plastic bag. When you have finished printing, return any unused photo
paper to the plastic bag.
●Do not leave unused photo paper in the paper tray. The paper might start to curl,
which can reduce the quality of your photos.
Handling
●Always hold photo paper by its edges. Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce print
quality.
●If the corners of the photo paper curl more than 10 mm (0.4 inch), flatten the paper
by putting it in the storage bag, and then gently bending it in the opposite direction
of the curl until the paper lies flat.
Photo paper should be flat before it is printed on.
Save money when printing photos
To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the
print quality to Normal.
HP Everyday Photo Paper is designed to create quality photos with less ink.
Note For higher-quality photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the
print quality to Best or Maximum dpi.
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Print other documents
E-mailDocumentsLettersEnvelopes
PostcardsIndex cardsLabelsCD/DVD tattoos
TransparenciesBrochuresGreeting cardsBooklets
PostersIron-on transfers
Printing tips: Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts
with printing tips.
Printer software: Learn about the printer software.
Print e-mail
Guidelines
Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 100 sheets of plain paper.
Prepare to print
1.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 face
down.
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3.Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
4.Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
Print
1.Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
2.Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.
3.In the Printing Shortcuts list, click General Everyday Printing or Fast/Economical Printing, and then specify the following print settings:
–Paper Type: Plain paper
–Paper Size: An appropriate paper size
4.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties
dialog box.
Print documents
Guidelines
●For draft documents, use Fast/Economical printing.
●Save paper with two-sided printing.
●Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 100 sheets of paper.
Prepare to print
1.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 face
down.
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3.Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
Note Depending on the paper size, the paper might extend over the edge
of the tray.
4.Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
Print
1.Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
2.Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.
3.In the Printing Shortcuts list, click General Everyday Printing, and then specify
the following print settings:
–Paper Type: Plain paper
–Paper Size: An appropriate paper size
4.Select the following print settings:
–Print Quality if you want a print quality other than Normal
–Print On Both Sides if you want to print on both sides of the paper
For more information, see Two-sided printing.
5.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
Use the What's This? help to learn about the features that appear in the Printer Properties
dialog box.
Print letters
Guidelines
●For information about printing an envelope for your letter, see envelopes.
●Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 100 sheets of paper.
Prepare to print
1.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 face
down.
Note If you are using letterhead paper, the letterhead should face down and
point toward the printer.
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