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Troubleshooting printing problems – HP 2000C User Manual

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Troubleshooting Printing Problems

Printing a Diagnostic Test Page

The Diagnostic Test page is a useful tool for checking
printer status. The test page includes information on the
printer, built-in fonts, printheads, and ink cartridges.

To print a Diagnostic Test page

1

With the printer on (power light on), press and hold
down the power

button.

2

Press the resume

button 5 times.

3

Release the power

button.

Testing Two-way Communication

If you are not sure whether two-way communication is
working, you can test it using the HP 2000C Toolbox.

To test two-way communication

1

Make sure the printer and computer are on. (Always turn
the printer on first).

2

Open the HP 2000C Toolbox. For details, see “Using
the HP 2000C Toolbox” in the “Using Your Printer
Driver Software” section of this User’s Guide.

3

Click the

Services

tab, then click

Test Printer

Communication

. Follow the instructions on your

computer screen.

Printing a Diagnostic Test Page

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Section 2

Problem Solving and Maintenance

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