HP Color LaserJet 2600n User Manual

Software for Macintosh
The printer includes the following software for Macintosh computers.
Macintosh printer driver
When you install the software for Macintosh, you can directly connect the printer to a
computer by using a USB cable or you can  connect the printer to the network by using
HP built-in networking. For help using  your printer driver, see 
Gaining access to printer driver
settings. If you are connected via the network,  you can configure your printer using the
embedded Web server....

Uninstalling software for Windows by using Add or Remove Programs
An alternate method for uninstalling the printer software is to use the Add or Remove
Programs  method. This method does  not require you to have the software CD.
1. Click  Start, point to  Settings, and click  Control Panel .
2. Click  Add or Remove Programs .
3. Scroll through the list of  software programs and click  HP Color LaserJet 2600n printer.
4. Click  Remove.
Uninstalling software for Macintosh
To remove the printer from your...

Print-media specifications
This section contains information about specifications for the quality of print media,
guidelines for print media usage, and guidelines for print media storage\
.
General guidelines
Some print media might meet all of the  guidelines in this manual and still not produce
satisfactory results. This problem might be  the result of improper handling, unacceptable
temperature and humidity levels, or other  variables over which Hewlett-Packard has no
control.
Before purchasing large...

CategorySpecifications
Smoothness100 to 250 Sheffield
For complete print-media specifications for all HP LaserJet printers, see the HP LaserJet
Printer Family Print Media Guide . To download the guide in PDF format, go to
http://www.hp.com/support/ljpaperguide .
Printing and storage environment
Ideally, the printing and media-storage environment should  be at or near room temperature,
and not too dry or too humid. Remember  that paper is hygroscopic; it absorbs and loses
moisture rapidly.
Heat works...

Type of addressTop marginLeft margin
Return address15 mm (0.6 inch)15 mm (0.6 inch)
Delivery address51 mm (2 inches)89 mm (3.5 inches)
●For the best print quality, position margins no  closer than 15 mm (0.6 inch) from the
edges of the envelope.
● Avoid printing over the area  where the envelope seams meet.
Envelope storage
Proper storage of envelopes helps contribute to  print quality. Envelopes should be stored
flat. If air is trapped in an envelope  and creates an air bubble, then the envelope might...

Double side-seam construction has vertical seams at both ends of the envelope rather than
diagonal seams. This style might be  more likely to wrinkle. Be sure the seam extends all the
way to the corner of the envelope as illustrated below.
1
2
1 Acceptable
2 Unacceptable
Envelopes with adhesive strips or flaps
Envelopes with a peel-off adhesive strip  or with more than one flap that folds over to seal
must use adhesives that are compatible with the  heat and pressure in the printer. The extra
flaps and...

Transparencies that are used in the printer must be able to withstand 210°C (410°F), which
is the printer fusing temperature.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the printer, use only  transparencies that are recommended for use in
laser printers. See 
Accessories and ordering information .
For more information, see 
Transparencies .
Supported media weights and sizes
This section contains information about the sizes,  weights, and capacities of paper and other
print media that each tray supports.
Tray 1 and Tray...

Optional Tray 3 specifications
Optional Tray 3 (250-sheet
tray)Dimensions1WeightCapacity2
Plain paperMinimum: 76 x 127 mm
(3 x 5 inches)60 to 163 g/m2Up to 250 sheets
Maximum: 216 x 356 mm
(8.5 x 14 inches)
1 The printer supports a wide range of standard and custom sizes of print media. Check the printer driver for
supported sizes.
2 Capacity can vary depending on the  media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions.
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Control panel
This section provides information about the control panel features.
Control panel features
The printer contains the following lights and buttons on the control panel:
1
1 Color print cartridge indicators
2 Attention light (amber)
3 Ready light (green)
4
C
ANCEL JOB  button
5 Message area
6 R
IGHT ARROW  button
7 S
ELECT  button
8 L
EFT ARROW  button
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Display
The printer’s display gives you information about the printer, job status, and levels of supplies.
1 Message area
2 Supplies gauges
3 Print cartridge colors are indicated from left to right: black, yellow, cyan, and magenta
Understanding Supplies Status
The supplies gauges show the consumption levels  of print cartridges (black, yellow, cyan,
and magenta).
Black, Yellow, Cyan, and Magenta Supplies Status gauges
A ? appears instead of the consumption level when the  level is not known. This can...