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Question posted by lesbradley on November 14th, 2011

My Printer Will Not Stay As My Default Printer.

MY PRINTER MUST BE REINSTALLED EVRY TIME I WISH TO USE IT. WHY??????

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Answer #1: Posted by techie12330 on November 14th, 2011 6:21 PM
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It is possible that your printer needs a driver upgrade, just remove the old drive and reinstall a new driver. I am including HP customer service website:

https://support.hp.com/us-en

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Reference Guide - Page 1

... installation. Windows: Find electronic Help After software installation, click Start > All Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 or HP Deskjet 1050 J410 > Help. Click ReadMe.chm to download and install the printer software. Black Cartridge 61 Tri-color Cartridge 61 www.hp.com/support Install electronic Help To install the electronic Help, insert the software...
Reference Guide - Page 2

... cable. 2. For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. The uninstaller does not remove components that your printer is set as Default Printer" from your default printing device: • Windows® 7: From the Windows Start menu, click Devices and Printers. • Windows Vista® : On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click...
Reference Guide - Page 3

...jam, the printer is out of copies (up to 10) by pressing the button multiple times. To completely remove power, turn off , a minimal amount of copies (up the printer, the cartridge ...6 Cartridge light: Indicates low ink or a print cartridge problem. • If a cartridge is still used. When the product is off the product and then unplug the power cord. 2 Cancel: Stops the ...
Reference Guide - Page 4

...the HP products specified above , which duration begins on your country. b. For HP printer products, the use of a non-HP cartridge or a refilled cartridge does not affect either new or like... of limited warranty 1. HP Limited Warranty Dear Customer, You will charge its standard time and materials charges to the customer. Improper maintenance or modification; If HP is unable...
User Guide - Page 3

...Contents 1 How Do I?...3 2 Get to know the HP All-in-One Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6 Status Lights...7 3 Print Print documents...9 Print photos... 26 6 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 27 Order ink supplies...28 Replace the cartridges...29 Use single-cartridge mode...31 Cartridge warranty information 31 7 Solve a problem Improve print quality...33 Clear a paper...
User Guide - Page 5

How Do I ? Learn how to use your HP All-in-One • Printer parts • Copy documents or photos • Load media • Replace the cartridges • Clear a paper jam How Do I ? 3 1 How Do I?
User Guide - Page 7

2 Get to know the HP All-in-One • Printer parts • Control panel features • Status Lights Printer parts Get to know the HP All-in-One 1 Input tray 2 Paper-width guide for the input tray 3 Control panel 4 Cartridge door 5 Output tray 6 Output tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 7 Cartridges Printer parts 5
User Guide - Page 8

...Acts as a resume button after resolving print problems. 5 Attention light: Indicates that there is a paper jam, the printer is still used. To completely remove power, turn off . Chapter 2 Control panel features ! 1 Power: Turns the product on or...All-in -One 6 Get to 10) by pressing the button multiple times. Increase the number of copies (up to 10) by pressing the button multiple...
User Guide - Page 10

... back in -One If the problem persists, contact Replace the cartridges. The cartridge carriage inside the printer has stalled. Unplug the power cord. 3. Chapter 2 (continued) Behavior Both cartridge lights and attention light are blinking The printer is in an error state. Open cartridge door and make sure the carriage is a defective. Turn...
User Guide - Page 11

... and print quality from the Media drop-down list. • Click Advanced to continue. From your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 6. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. Click Print or OK to close the Properties dialog box. 8. Print documents 9 Print...
User Guide - Page 12

... maximum dpi. 8. For more information, see Print using has perforated tabs, load photo paper so that opens the Properties dialog box. Chapter 3 NOTE: You can print your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 6. After the odd numbered pages of just one side. Click the Paper...
User Guide - Page 13

...using a label for print success 11 Print Place the envelopes in the input tray. Tips for the return address on envelopes. Print envelopes You can load one or more envelopes into the printer... edge of your word processing software. The paper might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 7. Make sure the output tray is open. 2. Click the button...
User Guide - Page 14

... also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 Notes • ...Use genuine HP ink cartridges. • Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly. Printer settings tips • On the Paper/Quality tab of using... you believe you easily produce great results, time after time. Print 12 Print Product service or repairs...
User Guide - Page 28

... scan. ❑ Start the Scan job using the Printer Software. Click here to open the Printer Software. Tips for more information. 26 Copy...8226; Clean the scanner glass and make sure that you can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 ❑ Select Scanner Actions. Chapter 5 ❑ Close lid. You will ...
User Guide - Page 29

... estimated ink levels • Order ink supplies • Replace the cartridges • Use single-cartridge mode • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 2. NOTE: You can easily check the ink supply level to replace the cartridges...
User Guide - Page 30

... correct cartridge number will be automatically displayed when you use this link. Related topics Order ink supplies Work with cartridges 28 Work with HP printers to open the Printer Software. NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 2. If it is not available in -One desktop icon...
User Guide - Page 35

... and reinstall the ...One prompts you to access the Printer Toolbox. Click the Device Services tab. The product prints an...time you install a new cartridge. c. Align the printer cartridges To align the cartridges from the Media drop-down on ink consider replacing them. 4. c. Check the estimated ink levels to determine if the cartridges are using genuine HP cartridges. 2. The Printer...
User Guide - Page 39

... that can automatically fix this issue. Solve a problem Unable to Pause Printing or Use Printer Offline. If the above solutions do not resolve the problem, click here for more...the steps below . The default printer has a check mark in order: 1. If you made any changes, try the following : • Windows 7: From the Windows Start menu, click Devices and Printers. • Windows Vista...
User Guide - Page 40

If the wrong product is set as the default printer. Try using your product again. 5. Click here to it. Windows Vista • ... running , under Service status, click Start, and then click OK. The default printer has a check mark in a black or green circle next to go online for more information. Try using your product again. Restart the print spooler. a. Solve a problem 38 Solve...
User Guide - Page 41

... the print queue To clear the print queue NOTE: HP provides a Printer Diagnostic Utility that can automatically fix this issue. Restart the computer. 7....Devices and Printers. • Windows Vista: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click Printers. • Windows XP: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Faxes. NOTE: Do not use...

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