The Deskjet 2600 is small in size and cost. This printer is the ideal companion for your printing needs if you need a printer just to print and don't need other functions like fax, scan, etc. It is not wireless and the software drivers must be installed from the installation CD or downloaded from 123 hp com. / setup 2600 or 123 hp com / dj2600. Note that HP does not provide a USB cable with the printer.
Unpacking the HP Deskjet 2600 Printer
First, open the printer box and save the installation cartridges, CD, and power module.
You can also use the installation CD to install the software drivers on both Windows and Mac. To download updated software drivers, simply go to 123 hp com dj2652 or 123 hp com / dj2600 for HP wireless printer setup Deskjet 2600.
Then remove the piece of cardboard from the top of the printer.
Then, take the printer out of the box using the handles on the printer bag.
Now, put aside the installation guide and the getting started guide.
Then remove the covers on both sides of the printer and take the printer out of the printer bag.
Also, remove the blue tapes from the surface of the printer.
Lower the output tray and the ink cartridge access door.
Then remove the packing material and close the ink cartridge access area and the output tray.
Finally, lift the paper input tray and check the packing materials.
HP Deskjet 2600 features
Deskjet is the entry-level model for HP printers. Therefore, people do not expect a countless number of functions in it. While customers expect it to be affordable with basic functionality available with less complexity to configure and operate.
HP Deskjet 2600 Setup - Hardware
These are the steps for hardware configuration.
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First, prepare the power cables. Remove the zip ties around the cables and stretch them out.
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Then firmly connect the power cord to the power adapter.
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Now find the printer port on the back of the printer that is color-coded (for example, purple) and matches the power cord.
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Now plug the power cord firmly into place into the port on the printer.
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After that, connect one end of the power cord to the printer device and the other end to the power supply.
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Then on top of the printer, you can locate the power button.
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After that, press the power button and suddenly several lights start flashing.
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After that, you will hear a printer setup tone.
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Pull the tab on the ink access door on the front of the printer and move the carriage toward the center of the printer.
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Now is the time to install the ink cartridges.
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Then there are two cartridges, one black, and one tri-color.
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Remove the cartridge packaging.
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You will see an orange tab on the cartridge. You have to pull it to remove the tape covering the electrical contacts and the ink nozzles.
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While the tri-color cartridge goes into the slot on the left side. Push the cartridge in until it clicks into place.
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Now your cartridges have been installed correctly. Finally, close the ink access door and align the cartridges with the width adjustment guide.
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As we can use different sizes of media to print, for example, photo paper and envelopes, we must adjust this guide appropriately.
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Now put in a stack of paper and slide it into the input tray.
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Slide the width adjustment guide until the sides are close to the stack.
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HP recommends installing the software from the CD or from the 123 hp com/setup 2600 or 123 hp com/dj2600 website. Now run your printer's alignment tool to get the best quality print results.
Conclusion
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