HP Photosmart 2600

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Development Company, L.P.
Title in HP Futura Book
14-20 pt., centered
Subtitle in 10-14 pt., centered, white
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HP Photosmart 2600/2700 series all-in-one
User Guide
HP Photosmart 2600/2700 series all-in-one
User Guide
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HP Photosmart 2600/2700 series all-in-one
User Guide
HP Photosmart 2600/2700 series all-in-one
User Guide
Start Here
USB cable users: Do not connect the USB cable until this guide
instructs you to or the software may not install properly.
Remove all tape
Locate components
Windows CD
Macintosh CD
User Guide
& Network Guide
print cartridges
power cord and
adapter
control-panel overlay
(may be attached)
USB cable*
HP Photosmart 2600 series all-in-one Setup Guide
* Purchased separately.
The contents of your box may differ. Additional equipment needed for
network setup is specifi ed later in this guide.
Use this guide to set up the hardware and connect the HP all-in-one to either your computer or network. If you
have problems during setup, see Troubleshooting in the last section.
Ethernet cable
(wider end)
phone cord

HP Photosmart 2600 Specifications

General

Brand	HP
Model	Photosmart 2600
Category	All in One Printer
Language	English

Summary

Start Here and Initial Setup

USB Cable Usage Warning

Critical warning for USB cable users regarding software installation timing.

Remove All Tape

Instruction to remove all protective tape from the device.

Locate Components

Lists and identifies necessary setup components.

Device Preparation Steps

Attach Control-Panel Overlay

Guide on how to attach the control-panel overlay.

Lift Color Graphics Display

Instructions on how to lift the color graphics display.

Load Plain White Paper

Steps for correctly loading plain white paper.

Power and Connection Setup

Connect Power Cord and Adapter

Instructions on connecting the power cord and adapter.

Connect Phone Cord

How to connect the phone cord for fax setup.

Press On Button

Steps to power on the device and observe status.

Cartridge Installation

Open Access Door

Guidance on opening the device's access door.

Remove Tape from Cartridges

Instructions on removing protective tape from print cartridges.

Insert Tri-Color Print Cartridge

Step-by-step guide for inserting the tri-color print cartridge.

Final Setup and Alignment

Insert Black Print Cartridge

Step-by-step guide for inserting the black print cartridge.

Align Print Cartridges

Process for aligning print cartridges after installation.

Turn On Your Computer

Instructions on turning on the computer for software setup.

Choose Connection Type

A: USB Connection

Details for connecting the device via USB to a single computer.

B: Ethernet (Wired) Network

Details for connecting the device via Ethernet to a network.

Section A: USB Connection Setup

A1 Insert the Correct CD

Instructions for inserting the appropriate CD for Windows or Mac.

A2 Connect the USB Cable

Guide on connecting the USB cable between the device and computer.

Section B: Ethernet Network Setup

B1 Connect the Ethernet Cable

Instructions for connecting the Ethernet cable to the device and network.

B2 Choose the Correct CD

Instructions for inserting the CD and selecting network connection.

Completion and Additional Setup

Congratulations Screen

Indicates successful setup and readiness for use.

Set Up Additional Computers

Guide for installing the software on additional network computers.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Print Cartridge Error

Action to resolve the 'Remove and check print cartridges' error.

Paper Jam Resolution

Steps to clear a paper jam from the device.

USB Connection Prompt Missing

Solutions for when the USB connection prompt does not appear.

Microsoft Add Hardware Screen

How to handle the Microsoft Add Hardware screen during setup.

Device Setup Failure

Steps to resolve the 'Device Setup Has Failed To Complete' error.

Macintosh Software Install Issues

Solutions for issues with Macintosh software installation.