HP Color LaserJet 2605dtn User Manual

Software
Software and supported operating systems
For easy printer setup and access to the full range of printer features, HP strongly recommends that
you install the software that is provided. Not all software is available in all languages. See the Getting
Started Guide  for installation instructions, and see the Readme file for the latest software information.
The most recent drivers, additional drivers, and other software are available from the Internet and
other sources. If you do not have access to...

settings in the program, if possible, because changes that are made in the program override changes
that are made in the printer driver.
Gain access to advanced printer features through the printer driver (or the Print dialog box for
Macintosh operating systems). See 
Gaining access to printer driver settings  for help with specific
printer-driver features.
How do I get the latest printing software?
When you want to check for and install upgrades to the printing software, you can download drivers
from...

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...

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 causes the moisture in paper to evaporate, while cold causes it...

Type of addressTop marginLeft margin
Return address15 mm (0.6 inch)15 mm (0.6 inch)
Delivery address 51 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...

1
2
1Acceptable
2Unacceptable
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 strips
might cause wrinkling, creasing, or even jams and might damage the fuser.
CAUTIONFailure to follow the guidelines above can result in jams.
For instructions on loading envelopes, see Loading Tray 1 or Loading Tray 2.
Labels
Select the...

Transparencies
●Use only Tray 1 or Tray 2 to print on transparencies. Select  Transparencies from the Print
dialog box or the printer driver.
● The printer supports printing on color transparencies. Use only transparencies that are
recommended for use in laser printers.
● Place transparencies on a flat surface after removing them from the printer.
● 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...

Custom-sized print media or cardstock
●Postcards, 3 x 5-inch (index) cards, and other custom-sized print media can be printed on from
Tray 1, Tray 2, or optional Tray 3. The minimum  size is 76 x 127 mm (3 x 5 inches) and the
maximum size is 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches). See 
Print-media specifications  for more
information.
● Always insert the short edge first into Tray 1, Tray 2, or optional Tray 3. To print in landscape
mode, make this selection through your program. Inserting the media...

Table 1-3   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/m2 (16 to 43 lb)Up to 200 sheets
Maximum: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x
14 inches)
1The printer supports a wide range of standard and custom sizes  of print media. Check the printer driver for supported sizes.2Capacity can vary depending on the media weight and thickness, and environmental conditions.
Table 1-4   Specifications for automatic 2-sided...

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