Tips for print success
To print successfully, the HP cartridges should be functioning properly with sufficient ink, the paper
should be loaded correctly, and the printer should have the appropriate settings. Print settings do not
apply to copying or scanning.
Ink tips
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Use Original HP ink cartridges.
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Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly.
For more information, see
Replace ink cartridges on page 59
.
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Check the estimated ink levels in the ink cartridges to make sure there is sufficient ink.
For more information, see
Check estimated ink levels on page 56
.
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If the print quality is not acceptable, see
Improve print quality on page 74
for more information.
Paper loading tips
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Load a stack of paper (not just one page). All of the paper in the stack should be the same size
and type to avoid a paper jam.
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Load paper with side to be printed on facing up.
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Ensure that paper loaded in the input tray lays flat, and the edges are not bent or torn.
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Adjust the paper-width guide in the input tray to fit snugly against all paper. Make sure the
paper-width guide does not bend the paper in the input tray.
For more information, see
Load media on page 20
.
Printer settings tips
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To change default print settings, click Print, Scan & Fax, and then click Set Preferences in the
printer software.
Depending on your operating system, do one of the following to open the printer software:
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Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on
the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name.
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Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start,
select All Programs, click HP, click HP Officejet 2620 series, and then click HP Officejet
2620 series.
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To select the number of pages to print per sheet, on the Layout tab, select the appropriate option
from the Pages per Sheet drop-down list.
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To set the paper type and print quality, on the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate option
from the Media drop-down list.
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To view more printing settings, on the Layout or Paper/Quality tab, click the Advanced button to
open the Advanced Options dialog box.
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Print in Grayscale: Allows you to print a black and white document using the black ink only.
Select Black Ink Only, and then click OK.
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HP Real Life Technologies: This feature smooths and sharpens images and graphics for
improved print quality.
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Booklet: Allows you to print a multiple-page document as a booklet. It places two pages on
each side of a sheet that can then be folded into a booklet in half size of the paper. Select a
binding method from the drop-down list, and then click OK.
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Booklet-LeftBinding: The binding side after folded into a booklet appears at the left
side. Select the option if your reading habit is from left to right.
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Booklet-RightBinding: The binding side after folded into a booklet appears at the right
side. Select the option if your reading habit is from right to left.
NOTE:
The preview on the Layout tab cannot reflect what you select from the Booklet
drop-down list.
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Pages per Sheet Layout: Helps you specify the order of the pages if you print the document
with more than two pages per sheet.
NOTE:
The preview on the Layout tab cannot reflect what you select from the Pages per
Sheet Layout drop-down list.
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Page Borders: Allows you to add the borders to the pages if you print the document with
two or more pages per sheet.
NOTE:
The preview on the Layout tab cannot reflect what you select from the Page
Borders drop-down list.
Notes
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Original HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers and papers to help you
easily produce great results, time after time.
NOTE:
HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP supplies. Product service or
repairs required as a result of using a non-HP supply will not be covered under warranty.
If you believe you purchased Original HP ink cartridges, go to
www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit
.
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Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only.
NOTE:
When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge
available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace the cartridges until print
quality becomes unacceptable.
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Software settings selected in the print driver only apply to printing, they do not apply to copying
or scanning.
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You can print your document on both sides of the paper.
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