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...paper tray...11 Print cartridges...11 Replace print cartridges...11 Ink-backup mode...12 Ink-backup mode output...13 Exit ink-backup mode...13 4 Connect the printer USB...14 5 Print photos Print borderless photos...15 Print photos with a border...17 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 19 Exif Print...19 ...Store and handle photo paper 20 Save money and ink when printing photos 20 6 Print ...
...paper tray...11 Print cartridges...11 Replace print cartridges...11 Ink-backup mode...12 Ink-backup mode output...13 Exit ink-backup mode...13 4 Connect the printer USB...14 5 Print photos Print borderless photos...15 Print photos with a border...17 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 19 Exif Print...19 ...Store and handle photo paper 20 Save money and ink when printing photos 20 6 Print ...
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... the print cartridges...51 Automatically clean print cartridges 52 View estimated ink levels...52 Maintain the printer body...53 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 53 Manually clean print cartridges 53 Maintain print cartridges...54 Printer Toolbox...55 2 Contents Printing shortcuts...35 Create printing shortcuts...36 ......41 Maximum dpi...41 Resize a document ...42 Bound two-sided documents...42 Print a Web page...43 Presentation printing...44 8 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 45 Set default print settings...45 Printer Properties dialog box...46 What's This?
... the print cartridges...51 Automatically clean print cartridges 52 View estimated ink levels...52 Maintain the printer body...53 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 53 Manually clean print cartridges 53 Maintain print cartridges...54 Printer Toolbox...55 2 Contents Printing shortcuts...35 Create printing shortcuts...36 ......41 Maximum dpi...41 Resize a document ...42 Bound two-sided documents...42 Print a Web page...43 Presentation printing...44 8 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 45 Set default print settings...45 Printer Properties dialog box...46 What's This?
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...58 Incompatible print cartridges 58 Out of paper...62 There was an error writing to USB port 62 Two-way communication cannot be established or Printer not responding 62 Installation problems...62 Power light is on or flashing...64 What the flashing light means 65 If an error message appears ... 84 For small photo paper 85 For small photo paper with a tear-off tab 85 Print quality is poor...86 Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors 87 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 89 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print...91 Printouts...
...58 Incompatible print cartridges 58 Out of paper...62 There was an error writing to USB port 62 Two-way communication cannot be established or Printer not responding 62 Installation problems...62 Power light is on or flashing...64 What the flashing light means 65 If an error message appears ... 84 For small photo paper 85 For small photo paper with a tear-off tab 85 Print quality is poor...86 Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors 87 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 89 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print...91 Printouts...
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... A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 99 Support process...99 HP support by phone...100 Phone support period...100 Placing a call...100 After the phone support period 100 B Technical information Printer specifications......101 Notice to Windows 2000 users 101 Environmental product stewardship program 101 Paper use...102 Plastics...102 Material safety data sheets 102 Recycling program...102 HP inkjet supplies recycling program...and hazardous substance table 106 HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series declaration of conformity 107 Index...108 4
... A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 99 Support process...99 HP support by phone...100 Phone support period...100 Placing a call...100 After the phone support period 100 B Technical information Printer specifications......101 Notice to Windows 2000 users 101 Environmental product stewardship program 101 Paper use...102 Plastics...102 Material safety data sheets 102 Recycling program...102 HP inkjet supplies recycling program...and hazardous substance table 106 HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series declaration of conformity 107 Index...108 4
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... appropriate topic. Learn how to install and care for ink supplies Printer specifications Description Learn about installing the software, see Notice to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on media. Learn how to connect the printer to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. For details on the left in a print...
... appropriate topic. Learn how to install and care for ink supplies Printer specifications Description Learn about installing the software, see Notice to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on media. Learn how to connect the printer to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. For details on the left in a print...
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... estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. Special features Special features 7 For information, see Ink-backup mode. 2 Special features Congratulations! For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. The HP Deskjet is...
... estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. Special features Special features 7 For information, see Ink-backup mode. 2 Special features Congratulations! For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. The HP Deskjet is...
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3 Get started • Printer at a glance • Power button and light • Paper tray • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode Printer at a glance Click the links below to learn about the printer features. 1 Power button and light 2 Paper tray 1 Print cartridges 8 Get started Get started
3 Get started • Printer at a glance • Power button and light • Paper tray • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode Printer at a glance Click the links below to learn about the printer features. 1 Power button and light 2 Paper tray 1 Print cartridges 8 Get started Get started
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...so can be used with the printer. 1 Tri-color print cartridge 2 Black print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. Print cartridges 11 Get started Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. For better results, ...install a black print cartridge in addition to the tri-color print cartridge. The printer deposits printed pages on the top of media by sliding the paper ...
...so can be used with the printer. 1 Tri-color print cartridge 2 Black print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. Print cartridges 11 Get started Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. For better results, ...install a black print cartridge in addition to the tri-color print cartridge. The printer deposits printed pages on the top of media by sliding the paper ...
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...For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is removed from each print cartridge. For more information, see Installation instructions. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is ...displayed on the print cartridge that you are installed in the printer, verify that came with only one print cartridge. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list ...
...For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is removed from each print cartridge. For more information, see Installation instructions. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is ...displayed on the print cartridge that you are installed in the printer, verify that came with only one print cartridge. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list ...
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... then carefully remove the plastic tape. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see the...
... then carefully remove the plastic tape. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see the...
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... not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of photo paper. Print photos with 1.25 cm tab). Print photos 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you are using the product with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available. Learn how to print... information about preventing photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. • Save money and ink when printing photos by using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Prepare to print photos Print borderless photos. Slide the paper guide all the way to use. •...
... not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of photo paper. Print photos with 1.25 cm tab). Print photos 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you are using the product with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available. Learn how to print... information about preventing photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. • Save money and ink when printing photos by using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Prepare to print photos Print borderless photos. Slide the paper guide all the way to use. •...
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...that you are ready to create quality photos with less ink. Select any unused photo paper to maintain the quality of your photos. Save money and ink when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality ...Normal. The paper might start to Best or Maximum dpi. Chapter 5 5. In the Print Quality drop-down list. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on a flat surface in the opposite direction of the photo paper curl more information, see ...
...that you are ready to create quality photos with less ink. Select any unused photo paper to maintain the quality of your photos. Save money and ink when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality ...Normal. The paper might start to Best or Maximum dpi. Chapter 5 5. In the Print Quality drop-down list. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on a flat surface in the opposite direction of the photo paper curl more information, see ...
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... the print resolution. • Achieve the highest printing resolution with print settings that the pages print. To print a test page 1. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. The Print a Test Page dialog box is displayed. 4. Recycle or discard the test page. On the Device Services tab, click the...a single sheet of paper. • Print in grayscale. • Print a two-sided document. • Save money and ink when printing photos by using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in the Printing Shortcuts list. Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to...
... the print resolution. • Achieve the highest printing resolution with print settings that the pages print. To print a test page 1. Open the printer Toolbox. 3. The Print a Test Page dialog box is displayed. 4. Recycle or discard the test page. On the Device Services tab, click the...a single sheet of paper. • Print in grayscale. • Print a two-sided document. • Save money and ink when printing photos by using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in the Printing Shortcuts list. Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to...
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... displays the optimized dots per inch (dpi). In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that the HP Deskjet printer will print. The dpi varies according to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from maximum dpi mode, use it to print high-quality images... disk space. For most benefit from the Maximum dpi drop-down list. For more slowly than printing with other settings and requires a large amount of ink. • Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is appropriate for most documents. • Best provides the best balance between...
... displays the optimized dots per inch (dpi). In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that the HP Deskjet printer will print. The dpi varies according to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from maximum dpi mode, use it to print high-quality images... disk space. For most benefit from the Maximum dpi drop-down list. For more slowly than printing with other settings and requires a large amount of ink. • Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is appropriate for most documents. • Best provides the best balance between...
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... Install print cartridges • Align the print cartridges • Automatically clean print cartridges • View estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from those you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 48 Maintenance For better results,... printed colors to differ from your country/region, and then click Buy or Online Shopping. Choose your skin and clothing • Manually clean print cartridges • Maintain print cartridges • Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to www.hp.com....
... Install print cartridges • Align the print cartridges • Automatically clean print cartridges • View estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from those you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 48 Maintenance For better results,... printed colors to differ from your country/region, and then click Buy or Online Shopping. Choose your skin and clothing • Manually clean print cartridges • Maintain print cartridges • Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to www.hp.com....
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... the Power button to the center of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. You can operate with the printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Maintenance Install...
... the Power button to the center of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. You can operate with the printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Maintenance Install...
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Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. ... on the print cartridge 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the carriage. 1 Press the Power button 2 Open the printer cover 3 Push down on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Slide the print cartridge out of the carriage 5.
Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. ... on the print cartridge 4 Slide the print cartridge out of the carriage. 1 Press the Power button 2 Open the printer cover 3 Push down on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Slide the print cartridge out of the carriage 5.
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...A4 unused plain white paper in the paper tray. 2. For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 6. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Slide the print cartridge... firmly into the carriage. You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 8. Close the printer cover. 9. Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. Open the printer...
...A4 unused plain white paper in the paper tray. 2. For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 6. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Slide the print cartridge... firmly into the carriage. You hear a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 8. Close the printer cover. 9. Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children. Open the printer...
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..., and in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are installed in the printer: NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used . For more information, see View...
..., and in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Automatically clean print cartridges If your documents are installed in the printer: NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used . For more information, see View...
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... can damage the print cartridge) • Cotton swabs or other measures have not been successful. Remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with print quality and other soft, lint-free material that has been lightly...problem with an abrasive soap. Maintenance Maintain the printer body Because the HP Deskjet ejects ink onto the paper in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Household cleaners and detergents might damage the printer finish. Wash the fabric in a fine mist, ink smudges will not stick to the print cartridge...
... can damage the print cartridge) • Cotton swabs or other measures have not been successful. Remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with print quality and other soft, lint-free material that has been lightly...problem with an abrasive soap. Maintenance Maintain the printer body Because the HP Deskjet ejects ink onto the paper in cold water and use chlorine bleach. Household cleaners and detergents might damage the printer finish. Wash the fabric in a fine mist, ink smudges will not stick to the print cartridge...