To set up the hardware for your HP DeskJet 2600 series printer, unpack and prepare the in-box supplies.
Open the box and remove the setup poster, user guide, and other reference materials.
The HP Instant Ink card is included with the reference materials.
HP Instant Ink is a subscription service that sends replacement ink cartridges automatically
when the cartridges in your printer are low or empty.
This service is not available in all countries.
Remove the printer power cord and USB cable, if one was provided with your printer.
Set them aside to connect later.
Remove the Black and Tri-color setup ink cartridges.
These cartridges are designed to initialize the printer and must be used during the hardware setup.
Remove the printer from the box, and set the box aside for recycling.
For more information about recycling HP packaging, go to hp.com/recycle.
Remove all plastic and blue tape from around the printer.
Open the output tray and then the ink cartridge access door.
Inside the ink cartridge access area, remove all tape and packing materials.
Close the ink cartridge access door and then the output tray.
From the unboxed materials, grab the power cord and connect it to the printer,
and the other end into a wall outlet.
Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
Lower the output tray, and then the ink cartridge access door.
Remove the Black setup cartridge from its package.
Pull the tab to remove the plastic tape from the cartridge.
Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles.
Touching these can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.
Make sure you install the replacement cartridge in its correct slot.
Tri-color on the left, and Black on the right.
Hold the cartridge by its sides and slide it into its slot until it snaps into place.
Repeat these steps to install the Tri-color setup cartridge.
Close the ink cartridge access door.
The printer recognizes the setup cartridges and prepares the printer with the new ink.
Lift the input tray to raise it to its locked position.
Slide the paper width guide to its outermost position.
Flex a stack of plain white paper, and load it into the input tray.
Slide in the paper width guide until it rests on the edge of the paper without bending it.
Open the tray extender.
After you install the printer on your computer or device and print five print jobs, an alignment page prints.
It is recommended that you complete the alignment process for best quality prints.
Lift the scanner lid.
Remove the alignment page from the output tray and place it face-down on the scanner glass,
following the markings as a guide.
Close the scanner lid, and then press the Start Copy Color button to scan the alignment page.
The alignment process is complete when the printer is idle and silent, and the ready light is lit.
With the hardware setup complete, its time to install the software.
On your computer or mobile device,
go to 123.hp.com and follow the prompts to get the software for your operating system.
For video assistance with connecting and installing the software, find:
How To Set Up a Wireless HP Printer from Android, How To Set Up a Wireless HP Printer from an iPad or iPhone,
How to Install a Wireless HP Printer in macOS,
and How To Install a Wireless HP Printer in Windows Using HP Easy Start.