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Using the LCD control panel

Understanding LCD control panel parts

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Printing an LCD control panel menu map

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Changing LCD control panel menu settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Information Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3

Paper Handling Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

Configuration Menu

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Printing Menu

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

EIO Menu

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7

Resetting the HP Jetdirect print server

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9

I/O Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10

Maintenance Menu

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Reset Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11

Common printer messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-11

Using remote diagnostics tools

Using the HP Business Inkjet 2600 Series Toolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

Printer Status tab

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Information tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Using the embedded Web server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

Gaining access to the embedded Web server . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

Embedded Web server pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3

Selecting and using print media

Media and paper-handling specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

Supported media types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

Supported media sizes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2

Media handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4

Selecting and loading print media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5

Tips for loading paper

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Configuring paper trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7

Loading the manual feed units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9

Using the printer driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-11

Setting the default printer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-11

Changing printer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-11

Printing using the printer drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12

Printing on special media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-15

Printing on envelopes and cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-15

Printing on transparencies

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Printing on heavy paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-17

Printing on custom-sized paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-19

Printing on both sides of the page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20

Guidelines for printing on both sides of a page . . . . . . . . . . . .7-20

Layout options

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Section	Page
Contents	5
Getting started	9
Setting up	11
Understanding printer parts	11
Setting up the printer	14
Step 1: Check the box contents	14
Step 2: Install the printer trays	14
Step 3: Connect the power cord and turn on the printer	15
Step 4: Install the HP Auto-Duplex Unit (optional)	15
Step 5: Set up the LCD control panel for your language (optional)	16
Step 6: Load paper and configure media types and sizes	16
Step 7: Install the ink cartridges	18
Step 8: Install the printheads	18
Step 9: Install the printer software and connect the interface cable	19
Step 10: Enable the HP Auto-Duplex Unit in the printer driver (optional)	24
Using the printer with a Macintosh computer	25
Macintosh printing software components	25
Installing the printer software and connecting the interface cable	26
Connecting the printer with a USB cable	26
Connecting the printer with a network (Ethernet) cable	27
Enabling the HP Auto-Duplex Unit in the printer driver	29
Changing printer settings and printing documents	29
Installing optional accessories	33
HP Auto-Duplex Unit	33
HP Jetdirect print server	33
Installing an HP Jetdirect internal print server	33
Obtaining more information	36
Additional printer memory	37
Installing memory	37
Checking memory installation	39
Using the LCD control panel	41
Understanding LCD control panel parts	41
Printing an LCD control panel menu map	42
Changing LCD control panel menu settings	42
Information Menu	43
Paper Handling Menu	44
Configuration Menu	45
Printing Menu	46
EIO Menu	47
Resetting the HPJetdirect print server	49
I/O Menu	50
Maintenance Menu	50
Reset Menu	51
Common printer messages	51
Using remote diagnostics tools	55
Using the HP Business Inkjet 2600 Series Toolbox	55
Printer Status tab	55
Information tab	56
Using the embedded Web server	56
Gaining access to the embedded Web server	57
Embedded Web server pages	57
Selecting and using print media	61
Media and paper-handling specifications	61
Supported media types	61
Supported media sizes	62
Media handling	64
Selecting and loading print media	65
Tips for loading paper	66
Configuring paper trays	67
Loading the manual feed units	69
Using the printer driver	71
Setting the default printer	71
Changing printer settings	71
Printing using the printer drivers	72
Printing on special media	75
Printing on envelopes and cards	75
Printing on transparencies	76
Printing on heavy paper	77
Printing on custom-sized paper	79
Printing on both sides of the page	80
Guidelines for printing on both sides of a page	80
Layout options	81
Troubleshooting and maintaining	83
General troubleshooting tips	83
Quick checkup	83
Printing a Configuration Page	86
Printing a Diagnostic Page	87
Solving advanced printer problems	88
Problems with the printer	88
Printing problems	92
Color problems	100
Paper-handling problems	103
Solving media feed problems	105
Incorrect media type or size	105
Media jams	106
Replacing ink cartridges and printheads	109
Maintaining the printheads	109
Printhead information	109
Cleaning the printheads	109
Aligning the printheads	110
Ordering supplies and accessories	111
Available accessories	111
Auto-duplex unit	111
Memory modules	111
Parallel cables	111
USB cable	111
Networking accessories	112
Supplies	113
Ink cartridges	113
Printheads	113
Everyday paper	113
Business communication paper	114
Presentation paper	116
Photo paper	116
Design paper	118
Contacting customer support and specifications	119
Contacting customer support	119
Finding HP help on the Web	119
Telephone support	120
Printer specifications	122
Hewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement	128
Declaration of Conformity	130

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