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Portions Copyright © 1989-2003 Palomar Software Inc. The HP PSC 2500 Series includes printer driver technology licensed from Palomar Software, Inc. www.palomar.com Copyright © 1999-2003 Apple Computer, Inc. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac logo, Macintosh, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 5
18. 1 hp psc overview 1 the hp psc 2500 series at a glance 2 front panel overview 3 menu overview 5 use the hp director software to do more with your hp psc 6 2 load originals and load paper 11 load an original 11 load paper 12 load envelopes 14 load 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo paper - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 6
network menu 75 use network menu options 76 manage your hp psc using the embedded web server 84 8 print from your computer 87 print from a software application 87 set print options 88 stop a print job 90 9 order supplies 91 order media 91 order print cartridges 91 10 maintain your hp psc - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 7
(Windows 191 send a photo or image using your hp psc (Macintosh 194 why should I register with hp instant share (Windows 196 18 hp instant share network setup and use 197 before you start 197 use hp instant share in five easy steps 197 print a network configuration page 203 reference guide - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 8
contents why should I register with hp instant share 203 19 troubleshooting information 205 installation troubleshooting 205 operational troubleshooting 225 index 229 viii hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 9
tour immediately after installing the HP PSC software, or to take the tour at any time, see the product specific online help. HP Photo & Imaging Help The HP Photo & Imaging Help provides detailed information on using the software for your HP PSC. For Windows users: Go to the HP Director, and click - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 10
x hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 11
or printing photos from a photo memory card can be accomplished quickly and easily on your HP PSC. Tip: You can do more with your HP PSC by using the HP Photo & Imaging Director (HP Director) software that is automatically installed on your computer during the initial setup. The HP Director includes - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 12
hp psc overview chapter 1 the hp psc 2500 series at a glance 1 10 2 3 11 12 13 14 15 16 4 9 8 feature 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 76 5 purpose Lid Color graphics display Front panel Memory card slots Print-carriage access door Input tray Paper-length guide Output tray Paper-width - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 13
overview front panel overview 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 hp psc overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 purpose Color Graphics Display: view menus, photos, and messages. Cancel: stop a job, exit a menu, or exit settings. Scan: select the scan function. When the button is lit, the scan - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 14
hp psc overview chapter 1 button 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 purpose Proof Sheet: print a proof sheet when a photo memory card has been inserted in a photo memory card slot. A proof sheet shows thumbnail views of all the photos on the photo memory card. You can select photos on the proof - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 15
that appear on the HP PSC color graphics display. Copy 1. Borderless 2. Reduce/Enlarge 3. Copy Quality 4. Paper Size 5. Paper Type 6. Lighter/Darker 7. Enhancements 8. Color Intensity 9. Set New Defaults Scan 1. HP Photo & Imaging Gallery 2. HP Instant Share 3. Photo Memory Card Note: Contents - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 16
the photo an additional 90 degrees. Proof Sheet 1. Print Proof Sheet 2. Scan Proof Sheet Setup 1. Print Report 2. Speed Dial Setup 3. Basic Fax Setup 4. Advanced Fax Setup 5. Tools 6. Network 7. Preferences use the hp director software to do more with your hp psc When you first install the HP PSC - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 17
as print, scan, or copy, or fax. Select Device: use this feature to select the device you want to use from the list of installed HP devices. Help: use this feature to access the HP Photo & Imaging Help, which provides software help, a product tour, troubleshooting information for your HP PSC, and HP - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 18
HP scanner and an HP PSC installed, two HP Director icons are present in the Dock, one for each device. However, if you installed two of the same kind of device (for example, two HP PSC devices) only one HP Director icon is displayed in the Dock to represent all devices of that kind. 8 hp psc 2500 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 19
with your HP PSC. 10 Settings: use this feature to change device settings. open the hp photo and imaging director using Macintosh OS 9 In Macintosh OS 9, the HP Photo and Imaging Director is launched automatically during the HP Photo and Imaging software installation, and causes the HP Photo and - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 20
box so you can enter the appropriate information and then send your fax. 7 Settings: use this pull-down list to provide access to device settings. 8 HP Gallery: use this feature to display the HP Photo and Imaging Gallery to view and edit images. 10 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 21
and paper sizes to get the highest quality copies from your HP PSC. This section contains the following topics: • load an original on page 11 • load paper on page 12 • load envelopes on page 14 • load 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo paper on page 15 • load postcards or Hagaki cards on page - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 22
clean the lid backing on page 93. Tip: You can copy or scan oversized originals by completely removing the lid from your HP PSC. To remove the lid on the HP PSC 2500 Series, lift the lid to the open position, and then pull the tab at the base of the lid upward. Unplug the cord - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 23
tray 1 Remove the output tray, and slide the paper-width and paper-length guides to their outermost positions. 2 Tap a stack of paper on a flat surface to the top of the page first with the print side down. 4 Slide the paper-width and paper-length guides inward until they stop at the edges of the - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 24
for loading envelopes into your HP PSC. Do not use shiny or embossed envelopes, or envelopes that have clasps or windows. Note: Consult the help files in your word processing software for specific details on how to format text for printing on envelopes. 1 Before loading one or more envelopes, remove - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 25
until it stops. Tip: Refer to the diagram on the input tray of your HP PSC for further assistance on loading 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo paper. 4 Slide the paper-length and paper-width guides inward against the stack of photo paper until they stop. Make sure the paper is laying flat. Do not - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 26
sheet at a time, with the unprinted side facing down (the blue stripe faces up). • HP Matte Greeting Cards, HP Glossy Greeting Cards, or HP Textured Greeting Cards: Insert a small stack of HP greetingcard paper, with the print side down, into the input tray until it stops. 16 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 27
labels one sheet at a time. Continuous (banner) paper (works only with printing) Continuous banner paper is also known as computer or z-fold paper. • Before loading banner paper, remove all other paper from the input tray, then remove the output tray. Leave the output tray off of the HP PSC while - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 28
the input tray when a fax is received, the fax will not print. Load letter, A4, or legal paper, and then press OK to print the fax. 1 Press Setup. 2 Press 3, and then press 4. This selects Basic Fax Setup and then Paper Size. 3 Press to highlight an option, and then press OK. 18 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 29
a resealable bag. • Remove printed papers from the output tray guides in the input tray to fit snugly against all media. Make sure the paper guides do not bend the media in the input tray. • Do not force media too far forward in the input tray. • Use paper types that are recommended for your HP PSC - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 30
chapter 2 load originals & paper 20 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 31
card in your HP PSC to print or save your photos. You can print a proof sheet, which might be several pages long and shows thumbnail views of photos stored on the memory card, and print photos from the memory card, even if your HP PSC is not connected to a computer. Your HP PSC can read CompactFlash - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 32
a WEP key on your wireless network, and removing the memory card from your HP PSC when not in use. After you take photos with your digital camera, you can print them immediately or save them directly to your computer. Note: You can only use one memory card in your HP PSC at a time. 1 Insert the - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 33
your computer. You can go to your computer and simply move the photo files from the memory card "drive" to the desktop. On the HP PSC 2500 series you can also use this method to save files to other computers on the network. For Windows: by default, files are saved in month and year folders depending - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 34
the quality of the photos you print with your HP PSC by purchasing a photo print cartridge. Remove the black print cartridge and insert the photo print cartridge in its place. With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you have a six-ink system, which provides enhanced - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 35
can print photos directly from the front panel. See print photos directly from a memory card on page 29. 3 Place the top of the proof sheet face down on the scanner glass in the frontright corner with the sides of the sheet touching the right and front edges, then close the lid. reference guide 25 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 36
Proof Sheet. The HP PSC scans the proof sheet and prints the complete set of nine frames on one page. You can also use the HP Photo & Imaging Gallery to create and print a Video Action Print with options such as frames, editable titles, and greater control over image quality. 26 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 37
page 28 • set new print photo defaults on page 29 You access and set photo print options through the Photo Menu available through the front panel. 1 Make sure the memory card is inserted into the appropriate slot on your HP PSC. 2 Press Photo. The Photo Menu appears. Photo Menu 1. Number of Copies - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 38
Borders and Frames options become grayed out on the Photo Menu. Any choices on other menus that are unsupported for borderless printing are also grayed out. You still need to select a paper size and paper type, and load the appropriate paper in the input tray. memory card 28 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 39
card in your HP PSC and use the front panel to print photos directly from the memory card. This section contains the following topics: • print individual photos on page 30 • create borderless prints on page 30 • deselect photos on page 31 • use quick print to print the current photo on page 31 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 40
select photos by entering the index numbers of the photos you want to print. Use the pound key (#) to specify a range: 21-30. Press OK when you finish entering the photo index numbers. 3 Press Photo, and then press 2. This displays the Photo Menu and then selects Borderless. 30 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 41
all digital cameras allow you to tag your photos for printing. See your digital camera documentation to see if it supports Digital Print Order Format (DPOF). Your HP PSC supports DPOF file format 1.1. When you print camera-selected photos, the HP PSC print settings do not apply; the settings in the - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 42
appropriate slot on your HP PSC. If there are DPOF-tagged photos on the card, the Print DPOF Photos prompt appears on the color graphics display. 2 Do one of the following: - Press 1 to print all DPOF-tagged photos on the memory card. - Press 2 to bypass DPOF printing. view photos in a slide show - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 43
unable to do this, you can still use a software-based form of HP Instant Share provided that you have your HP PSC 2500 connected to a computer with Internet access and with the HP Photo & Imaging Gallery (HP Gallery) software installed. See the hp instant share network setup and use on page 197 and - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 44
destinations when you configured your HP PSC 2500 appear in the menu. 4 Press the number next to the appropriate HP Instant Share destination. The HP PSC sends the selected photo(s) to that destination. For Windows: If the HP PSC 2500 is not connected to a network, the HP Instant Share item on the - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 45
• copy a 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo onto a full-size page on page 41 • copy a photo several times on one page on page 43 • resize an original panel of your HP PSC or by using the HP Photo & Imaging Director (HP Director) software on your computer. Many copy features are available through - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 46
or the HP Director, they apply only to the current copy job. To apply copy settings to all future copy jobs, you can save the settings as defaults. 1 Make any needed changes to the settings in the Copy Menu. 2 Press 9 to select Set New Defaults from the Copy Menu. copy 36 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 47
should set your most frequently used settings as the defaults in the HP Copy dialog box. To learn how, see the onscreen hp photo & imaging help that came with your software. copy a two-page black-and-white document You can use the HP PSC to copy a single- or multiple-page document in color or black - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 48
photo print cartridge for superior print quality. With the tri-color and photo print cartridges installed, you have a six-ink system. See use a photo print cartridge on page 99 for more information. 1 Load your original photo *The paper sizes available vary by country/region. 38 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 49
the type of paper you loaded, and then press OK. Caution! When making borderless copies, you must have photo paper (or other specialty paper) loaded. If you have plain paper loaded, ink will bleed off the paper, staining your device. 9 Press 7 to select Enhancements from the Copy Menu. Copy Menu - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 50
copies changes by increments of 5 to make it easier to set a large number of copies. 4 Press Start Black or Start Color. In this example, the HP PSC makes six copies of the original 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo. copy 40 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 51
the front edge of the glass. Tip: When copying a photo, you might want to use the photo print cartridge for superior print quality. With the tri-color and photo print cartridges installed, you have a six-ink system. See use a photo print cartridge on page 99 for more information. 3 Load letter or - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 52
you loaded, and then press OK. Caution! When making borderless copies, you must have photo paper (or other specialty paper) loaded. If you have plain paper loaded, ink will bleed off the paper, staining your device. 10 Press 7 to select Enhancements from the Copy Menu. copy 42 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 53
Set New Defaults use the copy features Enhancements 1. Text 2. Photo 3. Mixed 4. None 11 Press to highlight the Photo enhancement setting, and then press OK. 12 Press Start Color. copy a photo several times on one page You can print multiple copies of an original on one page by selecting an image - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 54
OK. 6 Press Start Black or Start Color. This feature and more are available through the HP Director software if you scan your photo into the computer. Through the HP Director, you can print multiple photos of different sizes. The HP PSC will fit as many photos as it can on the paper you have loaded - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 55
use the copy features 1 Load your original face down on the right front corner of the glass. 2 Press Copy twice, and then press 4. This displays Custom 100% 4. Image Sizes 5. Poster 5 Press to highlight Fit to Page, and then press OK. 6 Press Start Black or Start Color. reference guide 45 copy - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 56
Color. copy a document that has been faxed several times The Enhancements feature automatically adjusts the quality of text documents by sharpening edges of black text 7. Enhancements 8. Color Intensity 9. Set New Defaults Enhancements 1. Text 2. Photo 3. Mixed 4. None copy 46 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 57
features 3 Press to highlight the Text enhancement setting, and then press OK. 4 Press Start Black or Start Color. Tip: If any of the following occur, turn off Text enhancement by selecting Photo Intensity 9. Set New Defaults Enhancements 1. Text 2. Photo 3. Mixed 4. None copy reference guide 47 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 58
Start Color. It is easy to set Enhancement settings for photos and other documents you copy using the HP Director software that you installed with your HP PSC. With one click of your mouse button, you can set a photo to copy with Photo enhancements, a text document to copy with Text enhancements, or - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 59
copy features Reduce/Enlarge 1. Actual Size 2. Fit to Page 3. Custom 100% 4. Image Sizes 5. Poster 4 Press to highlight a page width for the poster, and then press OK. The default poster size is one page wide. 5 Press Start Black or Start Color. After you select the poster width, the HP PSC adjusts - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 60
Start Color. When you select Iron-On as the paper type, the HP PSC automatically copies a mirror image of your original (as shown below) so that it will appear properly when you iron it onto the T-shirt. stop copying ! To stop copying, press Cancel on the front panel. copy 50 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 61
. To use the scan features, your HP PSC and computer must be connected and turned on. The HP PSC software must also be installed and running on your computer prior to scanning. To verify that the HP PSC software is running on a Windows PC, look for the hp psc 2500 series icon in the system tray - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 62
scanned image looks just the way you want it, you can open it in another application, send it via e-mail, save it to a file, or print it. For more information about using the HP Gallery, see the onscreen hp photo & imaging help that came with your software. scan 52 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 63
use the scan features send the scan to a computer connected to the hp psc over a network Follow these steps if your HP PSC is connected to one or more computers over a network. 1 Load your original face down in the right front corner of the glass. 2 Press Scan, if it is not already lit. A Scan Menu - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 64
album. You can also send the scanned photo to the HP Photo Processing Center, where you or your family and friends can order high-quality prints of any size. For more information on setting up share destinations, see register with hp instant share (Windows) on page 198. scan 54 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 65
Menu is HP Photo & Imaging Gallery, your HP PSC is not set up on a network. You will be unable to share the scanned photo as described here. If your HP PSC is connected directly to a Windows PC, you will have to access HP Instant Share manually, through the HP Gallery. If the HP PSC is connected - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 66
is currently inserted in one of the memory card slots on the HP PSC. This enables you to use the photo memory card features to generate borderless prints and album pages from the scanned image. It also enables you to access the scanned image from other devices that support the memory card. 1 Load - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 67
in memory on page 73 • stop faxing on page 73 You should explore the HP Photo & Imaging Director (HP Director) software that comes with your HP PSC to take full advantage of all of its features. Using the HP software, you can do these tasks and more that are not available through the front panel - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 68
instructions before sending any faxes. 1 Press Setup. 2 Press 1, then press 5. This selects Print Report and then selects Fax Report Setup. Print 59. You can also send a color or photo fax. For more information, see send a color original or photo fax on page 59. 1 Load the 58 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 69
software. send a color original or photo fax You can fax a color original or photo from your HP PSC. When sending a color fax, if your HP PSC determines that the recipient's fax machine supports only black-and-white faxes, the HP PSC 4 by 6 inch (10 by 15 cm) photo, place the photo on the center of a - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 70
, after you have placed the original on the glass. You can quickly and easily set up speed-dial entries from your computer by using the HP Director software. For information, see the onscreen hp photo & imaging help that came with your software. 60 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 71
your HP PSC with other office equipment, such as answering machines and voice mail, see fax setup on page 175. Note: If you have installed a photo print cartridge for printing photos, you might want to replace it with the black print cartridge when receiving faxes. See work with print cartridges on - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 72
setup on page 175. set up your hp psc to answer fax calls manually In certain situations you might want to receive faxes manually. For example, if you share a line between your HP PSC 6. 4 rings 7. 5 rings 3 Press 2. This selects No Answer. 4 Press OK to accept the setting. 62 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 73
the HP Director software that you installed with your HP PSC. In addition to entering fax header information, you can enter cover page information. This information will be used when you send a fax from your computer and attach a cover page. For more information, see the onscreen hp photo & imaging - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 74
also manually print system reports as you need them; these reports provide useful system information about your HP PSC. By default, your HP PSC is set to print a report only if there is a problem with • generate automated reports on page 65 • generate manual reports on page 65 64 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 75
features generate automated reports This setting enables you to configure your HP PSC so that it automatically prints confirmation and error reports. Note: If you need printed confirmation each time your faxes are successfully sent, follow these instructions before sending any faxes. 1 Press Setup - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 76
Speed Dial. Speed Dial Setup 1. Individual Speed Dial 2. Delete Speed Dial 3. Print Speed Dial List The first unassigned speed-dial entry appears on the display. 3 Press OK to select the displayed speed-dial entry. You can also press or to select a another empty entry. 66 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 77
the fax features 4 Enter an individual speed-dial entry. 1 Press Setup. 2 Press 2, then press 2 again. This selects Speed Dial Setup and then selects Delete Speed Dial. 3 and quality of faxed documents. The HP PSC only sends faxes at the highest resolution supported by the receiving fax machine. 1 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 78
complete. When faxing photographs, we recommend that you choose Photo. - Standard: this setting provides the fastest possible transmission a fax to be to be darker or lighter than the original. This feature is useful if you are faxing a document that is faded, washed out 68 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 79
fax use the fax features set new defaults You can change the There are numerous fax options that you can set, such as controlling whether the HP PSC redials a busy number automatically. Review this section for information on changing fax options. backup fax reception on page 73 reference guide 69 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 80
if it increases phone charges substantially and you are willing to accept poorer quality in exchange for reduced charges. 1 Press Setup. 2 Press 4, then press 7. This selects Advanced Fax Setup and then selects Error Correction Mode. 3 Press to select Off or On. 4 Press OK. 70 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 81
what your HP PSC does if it receives a fax too large for the default paper size. With this setting on (the default), the image is reduced to fit on one page if possible. With this feature off, the information that will not fit on the first page is printed on a second page. This feature is useful - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 82
printed along with the fax header. The date and time format is based upon the language and country/region setting. Normally the computer software sets the date and time automatically. Note: If your HP PSC loses power, you will need to reset the date and time. 1 Press Setup features hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 83
press 5. This selects Basic Fax Setup and then Tone or Pulse Dialing. 3 Press to highlight an option, and then press OK. set backup fax reception Use the Backup Fax Reception feature to store received faxes in memory. For example, if your print cartridge runs out of ink while receiving a fax, the - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 84
chapter 6 fax 74 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 85
network config tools use the network configuration tools 7 The HP PSC 2500 Series (HP PSC) includes an internal component that provides networking capability. The networking component is built into the back of the HP PSC and provides both wired and wireless Ethernet connectivity. Access to network - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 86
is offline. Network Connection Type Network mode of the HP PSC: • Wired: the HP PSC is connected by Ethernet cable to an IEEE 802.3 network. • Wireless: the HP PSC is connected wirelessly to an IEEE 802.11b network. • Disabled: Both network connection types are disabled. Note: Only one connection - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 87
the install software to the device. By default, this is the letters NPI followed by the last six digits of the MAC address. You can also configure the device name through the embedded Web server. The HP PSC's Internet Protocol (IP) address. This address uniquely identifies the device on the network - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 88
name and the MAC Address. For example, psc 2500 series (). Rendezvous is used with local and ad-hoc networks that don't use central DNS servers. To perform name services, Rendezvous uses a DNS alternative called mDNS. With mDNS, your computer can find and use any printer connected to - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 89
called computer-to-computer mode. Service Set Identifier. A unique identifier (up to 32 characters) that differentiates one wireless local area network (WLAN) from another. The SSID is also referred to as the Network Name-the name of the network to which the HP PSC is connected. reference guide 79 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 90
point on the network to which the HP PSC is connected: • : the unique MAC (media access control) hardware address of the access point. • Not applicable: this parameter does not apply to ad-hoc networks. Channel The channel number currently being used for wireless communication. This - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 91
the EWS. The type of encryption in use on the network: • None: no encryption is in use. • 64-bit WEP: a 5-character or 10-hex-digit WEP key is in use. • 128-bit protected as it is transmitted from one end point to another. This security method is common on wireless networks. reference guide 81 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 92
applies to wired local area networks (LANs). 100Base-T (or Fast Ethernet), supports data transfer rates up to 100 Mbps. • 802.11b: an extension to the 802.11 wireless specification that applies to wireless LANs and provides transfer rates up to 11 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band. 82 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 93
. 5 Press OK. restore wireless defaults The HP PSC 2500 Series ships from the factory with the following settings: • Communication mode: Ad-hoc • SSID: hpsetup • Encryption: No WEP • Wireless Radio: Off to restore wireless defaults 1 Access the Network menu. (See access the network menu on page 75 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 94
way to manage your HP PSC 2500 Series. Using your web browser, you can monitor status, configure device networking parameters, or access device features. For more information, see the screen-specific Help within the EWS. to access the embedded web server 1 Print a network configuration page. 2 Enter - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 95
after installing the HP PSC, change the settings on your HP PSC prior to changing them on other nodes on your network. 1 Print a network configuration page. 2 Enter either the URL or device IP address into the Address field on your browser. The EWS Home page appears, showing the hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 96
wireless security to the EWS, see the wireless network setup chapter in the Reference Guide for your HP PSC. Note: You will lose connection to the HP PSC until the encryption/ authentication settings are applied to the rest of the nodes on the network. network config tools 86 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 97
paper or film, or use special features. Note: If you have a photo memory card, you can select and print photos directly from it using the HP PSC. For information, see use a photo memory card on page 21. This section contains the following topics: • print from a software application on page 87 • set - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 98
depends on whether or not you want to make the setting permanent. to change the print settings for all future jobs 1 In the HP Photo & Imaging Director (HP Director), click Settings, and then select Print Settings. 2 Make changes to the print settings, and click Apply. print 88 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 99
from your computer to change the print settings for the current print job 1 From your software application's File menu, select Print, Print Setup, or Page Setup. Make sure that the selected printer is the HP PSC. 2 Click Properties, Options, Printer Setup, or Printer (the option names are different - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 100
on the front panel. Look for the Print Cancelled message on the color graphics display. If it doesn't appear, press Cancel again. The HP PSC prints any pages it has already started printing and then cancels the remainder of the print job. This can take a few moments. print 90 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 101
with your HP PSC. Use the information below to determine which print cartridge to order. print cartridges HP black inkjet print cartridge HP tri-color inkjet print cartridge HP photo inkjet print cartridge hp reorder number #56, 19 ml black print cartridge #57, 17 ml color print cartridge #58, 17 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 102
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align, or clean your print cartridges from time to time. This section provides instructions for keeping your HP PSC in top working condition. so on, slows down performance and affects the accuracy of features such as Fit to Page. 1 Turn off the HP PSC, unplug the power cord, and raise the lid. Note: - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 104
(HP Director). to check the ink level for Windows users 1 From the HP Director, choose Settings, choose Print Settings, and then choose Printer Toolbox. 2 Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. The estimated ink levels appear for the print cartridges. maintain your hp psc 94 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 105
choose Maintain Printer. 2 If the Select Printer dialog box opens, select your HP PSC, and then click Utilities. 3 From the list, select Ink Level. The estimated ink levels appear for the print cartridges. print a self-test report If you are experiencing problems with printing, print a Self-Test - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 106
you replace or clean a print cartridge, you should know the part names and how to handle the print cartridge. Ink nozzles under tape Copper contacts Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed) Do not touch the copper contacts or the ink nozzles maintain your hp psc 96 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 107
issues related to the print cartridges. You might also need to replace a print cartridge when you want to use the photo print cartridge for printing high-quality photos. For more information on ordering replacement print cartridges, see order supplies on page 91. 1 Turn on the HP PSC, then open the - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 108
contacts or ink nozzles. 6 Push the new print cartridge below the metal bar at a slight angle, into the appropriate slot, until it clicks into place. The tri-color print cartridge goes on the left and the black or photo print cartridge goes on the right. maintain your hp psc 98 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 109
print cartridge You can optimize the quality of the photos you print with your HP PSC by purchasing a photo print cartridge. Remove the black print cartridge and insert the photo print cartridge in its place. With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print cartridge installed, you have a six-ink - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 110
Align Print Cartridge. Tools 1. Clean Print Cartridge 2. Align Print Cartridge 3. Restore Factory Defaults 4. Reprint Faxes in Memory The HP PSC prints a print cartridge alignment sheet and aligns the print cartridges. Recycle or discard the page. 100 hp psc 2500 series maintain your hp psc - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 111
your hp psc to align the print cartridges from the hp director for Windows users 1 From the HP Director, choose Settings, choose Print Settings, and then choose Printer Toolbox. 2 Click the Device Services tab. 3 Click Align the Print Cartridges. The HP PSC prints a print cartridge alignment - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 112
not clean the nozzles. Nozzles (do not clean) Contacts 8 Place the print cartridge back into the carriage and close the latch. 9 Repeat if necessary for the other print cartridge. 10 Gently close the print-carriage access door and plug in the HP PSC. maintain your hp psc 102 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 113
Setup. 2 Press 5, then press 3. This selects Tools, and then selects Restore Factory Defaults. Tools 1. Clean Print Cartridge 2. Align Print Cartridges 3. Restore Factory Defaults 4. Reprint Faxes in Memory The factory default settings are restored. set the power save time The bulb in your HP PSC - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 114
10 Setup. 2 Press 7, then press 3. This selects Preferences, and then selects Set Prompt Delay Time. Preferences 1. Set Language & Country/Region 2. Set Power Save Mode Time 3. Set Prompt Delay Time 3 Press until the delay time appears, then press OK. maintain your hp psc 104 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 115
help for the HP PSC 2500 Series from the following HP website: www.hp.com/support This website offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. hp customer support Software programs from other companies might be included with your HP PSC. If you experience problems with any of - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 116
hp technical support 900 40 006 900 40 007 Malaysia 1-800-805405 Mexico Mexico (Mexico City) Morocco1 Netherlands (0.10 Euro/ min.) New Zealand Norway 01-800-472-6684 5258-9922 +212 224 047 47 0900 2020 165 0800 441 147 +47 815 62 070 0800 157751 Oman +971 4 883 8454 106 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 117
hp psc support get hp psc support country/region hp technical support country/region hp technical support Canada 5652 180 South Africa, Outside min.) Republic +27-11 258 9301 Greece +30 10 6073 603 Spain +34 902 010 059 Hong Kong Guatemala +85 (2) 3002 8555 1800 reference guide 107 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 118
. Failure to do so might damage your HP PSC. 4 Place the print cartridges in an airtight bag so they will not dry out, and put them aside. Do not send them with the HP PSC, unless instructed to by the HP customer support call agent. 5 Close the print-carriage access door and wait a few minutes - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 119
order HP PSC software, a copy of the printed Reference Guide, a Setup Poster, or other customer-replaceable parts, do one of the following: • In the U.S. or Canada, call 1-800-HP-INVENT (1-800-474-6836). • Outside of this country/region, go to this website: www.hp.com/support reference guide 109 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 120
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HP ink is depleted, or the "end of warranty" date printed on the product is reached, whichever occurs first. warranty service express service To obtain HP express repair service, the customer must contact an HP service office or an HP Customer Support Center for basic troubleshooting first. See hp - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 122
HP PSC 2500 Series product ("Product"), including related software, accessories, media, and supplies, shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for the duration, which begins on the date of purchase by the Customer. For each hardware Product, the duration of HP's limited warranty is one - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 123
region or locality where HP has a support presence for the Product and where HP has marketed the Product. The level of warranty service may vary according to local standards. HP shall have no obligation RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE SALE OF THE COVERED HP PRODUCTS TO SUCH CUSTOMERS. reference guide 113 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 124
warranty information for EU countries Listed below are the names and addresses of the HP entities which grant HP's Limited Warranty (manufacturer's warranty) in EU countries. You may also have statutory Kingdom Hewlett-Packard Ltd Cain Road Bracknell GB-Berks RG12 1HN 114 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 125
requirements The following specifications are subject to change without notice. Windows PC requirements item Processor Operating System Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP Disk space needed for installation Additional disk space needed for scanned images Additional disk space - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 126
Windows PC requirements item Internet access Sound card Other minimum Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher recommended Recommended Recommended Macintosh requirements item Processor Operating System Macintosh OS 9 Macintosh OS X Disk space needed for installation 10 116 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 127
inch 145 lb. 30 30 (10 by 15 cm) (236 gsm) photo paper 8.5 by 11 inch N/A 20 20 (216 by 279 mm) photo paper 1 Maximum capacity. 2 Output tray capacity is affected by the type of paper and the amount of ink you are using. HP reference guide 117 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 128
photo papers, 1200 by 1200 input dpi. print margin specifications technical information paper top (leading edge) U.S. letter 0.07 inches (1.8 mm) U.S. legal 0.07 inches (1.8 mm) ISO A4 envelopes 0.07 inches (1.8 mm) U.S. No. 10 inches (3.4 mm) 0.13 inches (3.4 mm) 118 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 129
the document mode speed print resolution (dpi) scan resolution (dpi)1 (ppm) Best Black up to 0.8 1200 by 12002 1200 by 2400 Color up to 0.8 1200 by 12002 1200 by 2400 Normal Black up to at 400% scaling. 2 On photo paper or premium paper. technical information reference guide 119 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 130
memory. • Manual multiple-page switching Black Color photo (dpi) HP PSC to be slower than expected. supported memory card types CompactFlash SmartMedia Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Pro Secure Digital MultiMediaCard (MMC) xD-Picture Card technical information 120 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 131
than or equal to 3 m (10 feet) in length to minimize injected noise due to potential high electromagnetic fields additional specifications • Memory: 8 MB ROM, 32 MB DRAM If you have Internet access, you can get acoustic information from the HP website. Go to: www.hp.com/support reference guide 121 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 132
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered service mark of the U.S. EPA. As an ENERGY STAR partner, HP has determined that this product meets obtained from the HP website. Go to: www.hp.com/go/msds Customers without Internet access should contact their local HP Customer Care Center. 122 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 133
is SDGOB-0301-03. This regulatory number should not be confused with the marketing name (HP PSC 2500 Photosmart Series) or product numbers (Q3091A, Q3093A). notice to users of the U.S. telephone network: FCC requirements This equipment complies with FCC rules, Part 68. On this equipment is a label - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 134
and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment 124 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 135
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing and any attached external antenna, if supported, shall be placed in such a of the Canadian telephone network Cet appareil est conforme guide 125 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 136
wireless network in a country/region other than where the product was purchased. Contact the vendor or Hewlett-Packard Company if additional product support problems with loop disconnect dialing, it is recommended to use this equipment only with the DTMF tone dial setting. 126 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 137
United Kingdom. For normal wireless LAN operation of this product, only a limited band is available in France (Channels 10, 11, 12 and telephone network (PSTN). Please connect the TAE N telephone connector plug, provided with the HP PSC 2500 Series into the wall socket (TAE 6) code N. This HP fax - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 138
chapter 13 ARIB STD-1066 (Japan) notice to users in Korea technical information 128 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 139
declares, that the product Product Name: PSC 2500 Photosmart Series Q3093A, (Q3091A Japan only) Model Number(s): 2510 (Q3094A), 2510xi (Q3095A), 2550 ( EN 300-328-2:2000 Notified Body Number 0682 Cetecom ICT Services GmBH Untertuerkheimer Str. 6 10, D - 66177 Saarbruecken Health: EU:1999/519/EC - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 140
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, printers, and other devices linked by Ethernet cables. To connect your computer and HP PSC to a network with an Ethernet cable, each must have an Ethernet adapter (also known as a network interface card, or NIC). The HP PSC 2500 Series uses an internal Ethernet adapter that supports both 10 Mbps - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 142
Windows computer. Note: For specific information about the hardware on your network, see the manufacturers' printed or online documentation. cables Use an unshielded CAT-5 Ethernet cable to connect your HP PSC to an Ethernet network the connector at the end instead of four. 132 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 143
use AutoIP to obtain IP addresses. If you have this configuration, connect your HP PSC to the hub with an Ethernet cable and proceed to set up your hp psc for wired network use on page 134. Note: Your HP PSC 2500 Series is an Internet-ready device. It has specific functionality (such as enabling you - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 144
psc for wired network use on page 134. set up your hp psc for wired network use Your Ethernet network must be functional before proceeding with the following instructions. Broadband Internet access is recommended in order to take full advantage of your HP PSC's feature set. 134 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 145
PSC. Use the instructions below to connect your HP PSC to the network and reinstall the software. (The HP PSC 2500 Series will support both USB and network connections simultaneously.) This section contains the following topics: • connect your hp psc to the network on page 135 • install your hp psc - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 146
install drivers, plug-ins, and software. This will take several minutes. Connection Type Choose how you will connect your device to this computer. Directly to this computer (for example, using a USB cable). Through the network. Click Next to continue. connection type screen 136 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 147
10 After your computer is restarted, complete the Fax Setup Wizard and product registration. Fax setup is described in fax setup on page 175. install your hp psc software on a Macintosh See connect your hp psc to the network on page 135 prior to installing the HP software. The following instructions - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 148
Click Next. The Searching screen appears as Setup searches for printers on the network. When the search is finished, the Printer Found screen appears. 10 Verify that the printer description is correct. (Use the configuration page to verify the printer name and MAC address.) 138 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 149
12 Verify that the printer description for your HP PSC is correct using the network configuration page. 13 Select the printer description and then click Next. Setup checks to see if the device selected supports wireless settings. If the device has wireless capabilities (HP PSC 2500 Series) but is in - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 150
shown and click Next. Fax Setup begins. 24 Follow the instructions provided by the HP All-in-One Setup Assistant and finish Fax Setup. 25 Complete the Print Queue Setup. 26 At the Congratulations screen, click Done. HP Photo and Imaging Director launches on your desktop. 140 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 151
wireless network setup wireless network setup 15 The HP PSC 2500 Series (HP PSC) has an internal networking component that provides both wired and wireless connectivity. This component uses a wireless protocol called IEEE 802.11b that communicates data by means of radio transmission. Cables are - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 152
called AirPort. AirPort has to be connected to a Macintosh, but it accepts signals from any 802.11b-compatible wireless network card, whether PC or Macintosh based. Note: For more information on Wi-Fi and wireless network adapters, see the glossary of terms on page 168. 142 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 153
in the glossary of terms on page 168. encryption To reduce your exposure to eavesdropping, establish a wireless security key for your network. Your HP PSC installation software supports a wireless security scheme called Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) to hinder unauthorized users from accessing data - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 154
HP PSC's embedded Web server prior to installing the HP PSC software. Caution! Your HP PSC lets computers on your network access the contents of flash memory cards. The contents of the cards appear as a separate drive on your computer so you can conveniently view, edit, print, and e-mail your photos - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 155
wireless networking using a wireless network adapter, and is transferring and receiving data by way of the access point. Your HP PSC is configured for wired networking and is connected with an Ethernet cable to the access point. Note: To set up your HP PSC on a wired network, see wired network setup - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 156
and the HP PSC. Use the instructions included in this section to connect your HP PSC to the network and reinstall the software. (The HP PSC 2500 Series will support both USB and network connections simultaneously.) All of the devices on a wireless network must have similar wireless settings. This - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 157
wireless network setup wireless network setup This section contains the following topics: • connect your hp psc to a wireless network or computer on page 147 • install your hp psc software on a Windows computer (infrastructure mode) on page 148 • install your hp psc software on a Windows computer ( - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 158
EAP-PSK) and encryption methods (WPA), use the embedded Web server to configure your wireless settings prior to software installation. For more information, see use the embedded web server on page 166. install your hp psc software on a Windows computer (infrastructure mode) The recommended method - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 159
for your HP PSC on the network. Printer Found Setup found the following printer. Setup found the following printer: Hp psc 2500 (IP address, MAC address) Configure and install this printer? Yes, install this printer. No, install a different printer. printer found screen After the HP PSC is found - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 160
. OR Click Next if WEP encryption is not used on your network. It is determined that the SSID requires a WEP key Enter the WEP key used on your network for transmitting data, and then click Next. All wireless devices on the network must have the same encryption settings. 150 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 161
one WEP key on your network, enter the key you identified as the transmission key in the HP PSC embedded Web server (EWS) prior to installation. See enter multiple WEP keys on page 166. 10 At the next screen (confirm printer settings), verify the wireless printer settings and then click Next. Setup - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 162
fax setup on page 175. install your hp psc software on a Windows computer (ad-hoc mode) To install your HP PSC software and configure the device on your ad-hoc wireless network you must have a wireless network adapter. Do not connect the HP PSC to your computer. Note: Before installing your HP PSC - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 163
wireless network setup wireless network setup 10 Write down the existing wireless profile's settings. 11 Create a new wireless profile with the following values: - Communication mode: Ad Hoc - Network name (SSID): hpsetup - Encryption: disabled (This is the default configuration for your HP PSC's - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 164
from 20 minutes to 1 hour depending on your OS, the amount of available space, and the processor speed. to install your hp psc software 1 Print a network configuration page. For more information, see use the network configuration tools on page 75. 2 Quit all applications. 154 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 165
the hp all-in-one installer icon. The Authenticate screen appears. 5 Enter the Name and Password or phrase used to access your computer or network. 6 Click OK. The software installer screen appears. Select language English Select device hp psc 2500 series Network Option Continue software installer - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 166
13 Verify that the printer description for your HP PSC is correct using the network configuration page. 14 Select the printer description and then click Next. Setup checks to see if the device selected supports wireless settings. If the device has wireless capabilities (HP PSC 2500 Series) but is in - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 167
several minutes. If Setup is able to communicate with the HP PSC, the Verification Successful screen appears. Verification Successful Wireless settings have been successfully verified. Disconnect the network cable to use the printer's wireless capabilities. The network cable that is connecting - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 168
begins. 29 Follow the instructions provided by the HP All-in-One Setup Assistant and finish Fax Setup. 30 Complete the Print Queue Setup. 31 At the Congratulations screen, click Done. The HP Photo and Imaging Director launches on your desktop. install your hp psc software on a Macintosh (ad-hoc - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 169
by closing your browser. 21 Open the configuration utility for your wireless network adapter. 22 Restore the old wireless profile settings. 23 Wait 60 seconds and then print a network configuration page. The blue network light on the lid of your HP PSC should be lit. 24 Open your Web browser on your - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 170
hp all-in-one installer icon. The Authenticate screen appears. 29 Enter the Name and Password or phrase used to access your computer or network. 30 Click OK. The software installer screen appears. Select language English Select device hp psc 2500 series Network Option Continue software installer - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 171
the instructions provided by the HP All-in-One Setup Assistant and finish Fax Setup. 46 Complete the Print Queue Setup. 47 At the Congratulations screen, click Done. The HP Photo and Imaging Director launches on your desktop. to install your hp psc software (wireless install using software) 1 Quit - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 172
speed. 10 Double-click the hp all-in-one installer icon. The Authenticate screen appears. 11 Enter the Name and Password or phrase used to access your computer or network. 12 Click OK. The software installer screen appears. Select language English Select device hp psc 2500 series Network Option - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 173
be temporarily switched off of your wireless network while the installation software establishes a direct ad-hoc wireless connection with your HP PSC. The Searching screen appears as Setup searches for printers on the network. When the search is finished, the Printer Found screen appears. 19 Verify - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 174
troubleshooting information on page 205 for more information. Setup checks to see if the device selected supports wireless settings. If the device has wireless capabilities (HP PSC 2500 Series) and is in wireless mode, Setup checks to see if the HP PSC is configured. (If this is a new installation - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 175
. The installation software attempts to find your device on the wireless network and verify proper communications. The installation switches your wireless settings back to their original settings. The Verifying Printer Settings screen appears as Setup tries to communicate with the HP PSC using the - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 176
Web server prior to software installation. Note: You must have a wired connection to access the embedded Web server and configure your wireless settings prior to installation. For more information, see connect your hp psc to a wireless network or computer on page 147. 166 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 177
wireless network setup wireless network setup to enter multiple WEP keys onto the embedded Web server 1 Enter either the URL or device IP address obtained from the network configuration page into the Address field on your browser. The EWS Home page appears, showing the hp psc 2500 series Device - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 178
characters in length, including spaces) that will be used by the software to generate a pre-shared key. Note: All devices on the network must use the same pass phrase. 10 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure the HP PSC for the authentication and encryption type selected. 11 When, finished - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 179
as computer-to-computer mode. HP All-in-One or multifunction unit. An AiO unit consists of a printer, scanner, fax, copier, and photodevice contained within one device. A set of Macintosh networking protocols used to configure network services. Apple Open Transport supports both the legacy AppleTalk - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 180
that dynamically manages a pool of IP addresses for use on a network or the Internet. When a user logs into the network he is loaned an IP address for the time he is attached to the network. When a user logs off, the IP address is returned to the pool for use by another device. hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 181
one- wireless networking allows wireless clients to communicate with wired Ethernet clients by sending all packets through a common router. A networking product used in the HP PSC 2500 Series that focuses on home users and facilitates both wired and wireless Ethernet connectivity. reference guide - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 182
that appears on the network. A networking driver API that provides automatic detection and switching of wireless LAN cards on a PC. This works most reliably on Windows XP. Macintosh OS X has a similar API that is used in its AiO software solution. A network connection point, typically a computer - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 183
Wi-Fi wireless network setup A computer on a network that manages network resources. A network might have a number of different server types. For example, a print server manages one or more printers, a file server stores and manages files, and a network server manages network traffic. Service Set - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 184
/Pre-Shared Key. In WPA/PSK authentication, clients are authenticated using a shared master secret key. See WPA (TKIP) above. Note: All devices on the network must use the same pre-shared key. The pre-shared key must be implemented through the HP PSC embedded Web server. 174 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 185
completing all steps in the Setup Poster, use the instructions in this section to complete your fax setup. Please keep your Setup Poster for later use. In this section, you will learn how to set up your HP PSC so that faxing works successfully with any equipment and services you might already have - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 186
single, double, and triple rings. You might assign one phone number with a single ring to your voice calls, and another phone number with double rings to your fax calls. This allows you-and your HP PSC-to tell the difference between voice and fax calls when the phone rings. 176 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 187
and receive faxes with your HP PSC. select your fax setup case from this table Now that you have answered all of the questions about the equipment and services that share the phone line with your HP PSC, you are ready to choose the best setup case for your office. fax setup reference guide 177 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 188
the combination of equipment and services applicable to your office setting. Then look up the appropriate setup case in the second column. Step-by-step instructions are included for each case on this phone line, connect your HP PSC as described in this section. fax setup 178 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 189
distinctive ring service on the same line If you subscribe to a distinctive ring service through your phone company that allows you to have multiple phone numbers on one phone line, each with a different ring pattern, connect your HP PSC as described in this section. fax setup reference guide 179 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 190
receive both voice calls and fax calls at the same phone number, and you have no other office equipment on this phone line, connect your HP PSC as described in this section. 180 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 191
setup fax setup Back view of the HP PSC Use the phone cord supplied in the box with your HP PSC Telephone 1 Using the phone cord supplied in the box with your HP PSC, connect one end to your telephone wall jack, then connect the other end to the port labeled "1-LINE" on the back of your HP PSC - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 192
Internet. Telephone wall jack fax setup Back view of the HP PSC Use the phone cord supplied in the box with your HP PSC PC modem 1 Remove the " on the back of your HP PSC. 3 Using the phone cord supplied in the box with your HP PSC, connect one end to your telephone wall jack hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 193
fax setup 4 If your PC modem's software is set to automatically receive faxes to your computer, turn off that setting. Caution! If you do not turn off the auto fax receive setting in your PC modem software, your HP PSC will not be able to receive faxes. 5 (Optional) Change the Rings to Answer - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 194
receive setting in your PC modem software, your HP PSC will not be able to receive faxes box with your HP PSC, connect one end to your telephone wall jack, or manually. how to answer fax calls automatically The HP PSC is factory HP PSC as described in this section. fax setup 184 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 195
setup IN OUT fax setup Back view of the HP PSC Use the phone cord supplied in the box with your HP PSC Answering machine Telephone (optional) 1 Remove the white plug from the port labeled "2-EXT" on the back of your HP PSC the box with your HP PSC, connect one end to your telephone wall jack, - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 196
" on the back of your HP PSC. 3 If your PC modem's software is set to automatically receive faxes to your computer, turn off that setting. Caution! If you do not turn off the auto fax receive setting in your PC modem software, your HP PSC will not be able to receive faxes. 186 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 197
subscribe to a voice mail service through your phone company, connect your HP PSC as described in this section. Note: The HP PSC cannot receive faxes automatically if you have a voice mail service, so you must be available to respond in person to incoming fax calls manually. If you want to receive - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 198
have a voice mail service, so you must be available to respond in person to incoming fax calls manually. If you want to receive faxes automatically instead, contact your phone company to subscribe to a distinctive ring service, or to obtain a separate phone line for faxing. 188 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 199
setup Back view of the HP PSC PC modem Telephone Use the phone cord supplied in the box with your HP PSC in your modem software, your HP PSC will not be able HP PSC, connect one end to your telephone instructions in set up your hp psc to answer fax calls manually on page 62. reference guide 189 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 200
extension phone, see receive a fax manually on page 63. faxing from a DSL line If you have a digital subscriber line (DSL) service through your phone company, use the instructions in this section to connect a DSL filter between the telephone wall jack and your HP PSC. This filter removes the digital - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 201
instant share direct connect setup 17 and use Using a direct-connected HP PSC 2500 Series, HP Instant Share makes it easy to send photos that family and friends can view. Just take a photo or scan an image, select the photograph or image, and use the software on your computer to forward the media to - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 202
is sent with a link to a secure Web page that stores your photo for 60 days. 10 Click Finish. The HP Instant Share website opens in your browser. From the website you can select an image or photo, and choose from a number of processing options. hp instant share (direct) 192 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 203
about editing a preview image, see the onscreen hp photo & imaging help that came with your software. 3 Make any needed edits to the preview image in the HP Scan window. When you have finished, click Accept. The HP PSC sends the scan to the HP Gallery, which automatically opens and displays the - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 204
message from an e-mail application installed on your computer by pressing E-mail in the HP Gallery. You open the HP Gallery from the HP Director. For more information, see the hp imaging gallery section in the onscreen hp photo and imaging help. hp instant share (direct) 194 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 205
of the glass. 2 Press Scan. A preview image of the scan appears in the HP Scan window on the computer, where you can edit it. For more information about editing a preview image, see the onscreen hp photo and imaging help that came with your software. hp instant share (direct) reference guide 195 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 206
your software. 3 Click E-mail. The e-mail program on your Macintosh opens. You can now send the images as an e-mail attachment by following the prompts on your computer screen. why should I register with hp instant share (Windows) With a direct connected HP PSC 2500 Series, the HP Instant Share - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 207
Windows only). Just access HP Instant Share from the HP Photo & Imaging Director (HP Director) software that comes with your HP PSC 2500 Series (HP PSC). This section contains the following topics: • before you start on page 197 • use hp instant share in five easy steps on page 197 • print a network - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 208
service through the HP Director. 1 Click the register with HP Instant Share option from your install software. OR Open the HP Director, and select HP Instant Share Setup from the Settings drop-down menu. The Welcome to HP Instant Share Setup screen appears in your browser. 2 If more than one HP PSC - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 209
server. For more information, see wireless network setup on page 141. hp instant share (network) register with hp instant share (Macintosh) You can register with HP Instant Share either when the option is offered you at the end of the install software or from the HP Director on your computer. This - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 210
Select HP Instant Share E-mail: lets you send images and e-mail attachments directly from an HP Instant Share device. The source of the images can be the photo card, the scanner, or the capture device (the photo card in the camera). 16 Click Next. hp instant share (network) 200 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 211
information, see wireless network setup on page 141. use the e-mail button The E-mail button on your HP PSC lets you easily send a selected photo to anyone with an e-mail account. For more information see use a photo memory card on page 21. 1 Select one or more photos from your photo memory card - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 212
your Passport userid and password. 4 Click Next. The Set Up Your HP Instant Share Destination screen appears. 5 Select a Destination from the Current Destinations on your Share Menu list. 6 Click Modify, and then edit the selected Destination. hp instant share (network) 202 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 213
75 for detailed instructions on how to print a network configuration page. Note: If you plan on using HP Instant Share, obtain the DNS IP address and the proxy server IP address and port from your ISP. why should I register with hp instant share With your HP PSC 2500 Series, HP Instant Share user - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 214
chapter 18 hp instant share (network) 204 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 215
with HP PSC networking, fax setup, software and hardware installation, and HP Instant Share setup. This section contains the following topics: • wired network setup troubleshooting on page 205 • wireless network setup troubleshooting on page 207 • wireless infrastructure mode troubleshooting on - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 216
sure your LAN card is installed properly and set up for TCP/IP (Windows only). See instructions in computer is unable to discover device (hp psc) on page 205. computer is unable to discover device (hp psc) When you first connect your HP PSC to the network, the HP PSC is dynamically assigned an IP - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 217
able to connect to the wireless network. you received a System Requirements Error: No TCP/IP Make sure your LAN card is installed properly and set up for TCP/IP (Windows only). See instructions in computer is unable to discover device (hp psc) on page 205. the Printer not Found screen appears during - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 218
see wireless network setup on page 141. In dynamic encryption, each device has a different key and all keys change frequently. Dynamic encryption is much harder for an intruder to circumvent, since the keys are likely to change before the intruder can reverse engineer them. 208 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 219
k. Click Apply. l. If the installation has terminated, restart the HP PSC software CD-ROM. " You are using advanced authentication protocols that are not supported by the installation software, such as LEAP, PEAP, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, or EAPTTLS. a. Print a network configuration page. Note: For more - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 220
network with CAT-5 Ethernet cable and install the software. " The Setup program tried to change the computer's wireless configuration so that it can talk to the HP PSC, but was unable to reprogram the settings on the computer's wireless access card. a. Quit all applications. 210 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 221
the configuration utility for your wireless network adapter. u. Restore the old wireless profile settings. v. Wait 60 seconds and then print a network configuration page. The blue network light on the lid of your HP PSC should be lit. w. Open your Web browser on your computer. 211 troubleshooting - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 222
point. - Run the HP PSC 2500 Series software Setup program again. the hp psc cannot find your computer • Verify you have a functioning wireless network by using another wireless device. • Verify the HP PSC is operational. (For more information, see wireless network setup troubleshooting on page 207 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 223
wireless network setup on page 141. • Check for firmware updates for your wireless adapter on the manufacturer's website. - Update the firmware. - Run the HP PSC 2500 Series software Setup program again. software installation troubleshooting If you encounter a software problem during installation - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 224
see what the specific problem is. Then correct the problem before attempting to install the software. a red X appears on the USB connect prompt Normally, a green check appears indicating that the plug and play is successful. A red X indicates that the plug and play failed. 214 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 225
your hard drive. Be sure to remove them properly using the uninstall utility provided in the HP PSC program group. A reinstall can take from 20 to 40 minutes. There are three methods to uninstall the software on a Windows computer, and one method to uninstall on a Macintosh. reference guide 215 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 226
troubleshooting chapter 19 216 " to uninstall from a Windows computer, method 1 a. Disconnect your HP PSC from your computer. b. On the Windows task bar, click Start, Programs All Programs (XP), Hewlett-Packard, hp psc 2500 series, uninstall software. c. Follow the directions on the screen. d. If - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 227
2500 Series CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. Note: When reinstalling the software, follow the instructions in the Setup Poster. Do not connect the HP PSC to your computer until after you have completed the software installation. g. On the desktop, open the CD-ROM, double-click hp all-in-one - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 228
Report, and then selects Self-Test Report. I received a message on the front panel display to align the print cartridges The HP PSC prompts you to align cartridges every time you install a new print cartridge. For more information, see align the print cartridges on page 86. 218 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 229
in to a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. the hp psc does not print First, check the print cartridge to make sure you have properly removed its packaging. Being careful not to touch the copper contacts or ink nozzles, make sure you have gently pulled the pink tab to remove the - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 230
to set up your HP PSC for faxing, see fax setup on page 175. For more information on solving problems you could have while faxing with your HP PSC, see the hp psc 2400/2500 series troubleshooting section in the onscreen hp photo & imaging help that came with your software. I have difficulties when - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 231
for static or other noise. If you hear noise, turn off the Error Correction Mode (ECM) feature on your HP PSC and try faxing again. For more information, see use error correction mode (ECM) on page 70. Also contact your phone company to report the noise problem on your line. reference guide 221 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 232
error conditions, see the Error Messages section of the hp psc 2400/2500 series troubleshooting section in the onscreen hp photo & imaging help that came with your software. • If you are using either a PBX or an ISDN converter, make sure the HP PSC is connected to the port that is designated for - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 233
ring patterns. If you are having problems with a ring pattern of this type, ask your phone company to assign a non-alternating ring pattern. • If you are not using a distinctive ring service, check to make sure that the Answer Ring Pattern feature on your HP PSC is set to All Rings. For information - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 234
DNS IP address has been entered. • If the IP address does not show up on the configuration page, access the HP PSC embedded Web server to enter the address. • For more information on how to access the embedded Web server, see use the network configuration tools on page 75. 224 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 235
the HP Director (All-in-One) icon in the Dock, select HP Help from the HP Director menu, select HP Photo and Imaging Help, and then click hp psc 2400/2500 series troubleshooting in the Help Viewer. If you have Internet access, you can get help from the HP website at: www.hp.com/support The website - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 236
of the device. Re-run the HP Instant Share configuration utility on your computer to verify you have assigned correct Destinations to device. (To run the HP Instant Share configuration utility: open the HP Director; from the Settings menu, select HP Instant Share Setup.) 226 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 237
information If you encounter a problem while sending images to a Destination, an HP Instant Share Error Report prints on your HP PSC. The report lists the following information: • The service selected (e-mail, online photo album, or online photo finishing) • The destination name(s) • The - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 238
not support authentication. Every user on the network can access the photo memory card. I received the following error message: Cannot find the file or item. Make sure the path and file name are correct. The CIFS server is not operational. Retry your task at a later time. 228 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 239
paper type, 17 photos onto letter paper, 41 photos, enhance, 46 quality, 36 several on one page, 43 speed, 36 text, enhance, 46 T-shirt transfer, 49 country/region setup, 218 customer support, 105 Australia, 108 contact, 105 North America, 106 outside U.S., 106 return your HP PSC, 108 website, 105 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 240
, 133 Internet connection DSL or cable with computer gateway, 134 DSL or cable with router gateway, 134 Internet connections wired network, 133 wireless network, 144 IP address, 77, 172 add, 77 of DNS, 78 iron-on T-shirt transfers copy, 49 load, 16 K keypad, enter text, 64 230 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 241
e-mail, 192 e-mail with HP Instant Share (direct), 191 e-mail with HP Instant Share (network), 197 enhance copies, 47 fax, 59 memory cards, share from, 193 paper size, 18 paper type, 17 photo print cartridge, 99 print from DPOF file, 31 print from memory card, 29 Quick Print, 31 scan and share, 193 - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 242
language and country/ region, 218 print options, 88 settings country/region and language, 218 setup, fax, 175 ship your HP PSC, 108 slide show, 32 Slide Show button, 5 SmartMedia memory card, 21 software install on Macintosh, 137 install on Windows, 136 install wireless on Macintosh, ad hoc mode - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 243
software (ad hoc mode), Macintosh, 158 install software (ad hoc mode), Windows, 152 install software (infrastructure mode), Macintosh, 154 install software (infrastructure mode), Windows, 148 Internet connections, 144 MAC address authentication, 144 manage with EWS, 84, 166 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 244
index optimizing, 146 overview, 141 recommended configurations, 144 restore defaults, 83 security, 85, 143 set up hp psc, 146 status, 79 wireless network adapter, 174 wireless radio, 82 WPA, 174 encryption data, 167 WPA/PSK, 174 X xD memory card, 21 234 hp psc 2500 series - HP PSC 2500 | HP PSC 2500 series All-in-One - (English) Reference Guide - Page 245
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