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... ...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? help...47 Download printer software updates 47 9 Maintenance Install print cartridges...48 Print cartridges...48 Selection numbers...48 Printing with one print...
... ...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? help...47 Download printer software updates 47 9 Maintenance Install print cartridges...48 Print cartridges...48 Selection numbers...48 Printing with one print...
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...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 65 If no...border 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...
...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 65 If no...border 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...
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...install and care for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. Learn how to use two-sided printing. Welcome Section Special features Get started Connect the printer Print photos Print other documents Printing tips Printer software Maintenance Troubleshooting HP support Shop for ink supplies Printer...family. Learn how to use and replace the print cartridges. Welcome 5 For details on how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page,...
...install and care for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. Learn how to use two-sided printing. Welcome Section Special features Get started Connect the printer Print photos Print other documents Printing tips Printer software Maintenance Troubleshooting HP support Shop for ink supplies Printer...family. Learn how to use and replace the print cartridges. Welcome 5 For details on how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page,...
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... print cartridge with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. 2 Special features Congratulations! The HP Deskjet is equipped with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. Special features Special features 7
... print cartridge with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. 2 Special features Congratulations! The HP Deskjet is equipped with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. Special features Special features 7
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...doing 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. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. For better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to ... information on ordering print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. Use the paper tray Print on different sizes of the paper tray. The printer deposits printed pages on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the...
...doing 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. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. For better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to ... information on ordering print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. Use the paper tray Print on different sizes of the paper tray. The printer deposits printed pages on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the...
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... can operate in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed on the print cartridge that you are installed in the printer, verify that the print cartridge is displayed and two print cartridges are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with...
... can operate in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed on the print cartridge that you are installed in the printer, verify that the print cartridge is displayed and two print cartridges are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with...
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They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is not...
They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is not...
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...other photo printing tasks • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. NOTE: If you have two print cartridges installed in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. •... Open the file in the printer. For information about preventing photo paper from curling by following ...
...other photo printing tasks • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. NOTE: If you have two print cartridges installed in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. •... Open the file in the printer. For information about preventing photo paper from curling by following ...
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Make changes to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 3. NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. 46 Printer software Open the file that you use the printer. To change the print settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box 1. Printer software 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon The HP Solution Center is installed on the right side of the Windows...
Make changes to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 3. NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box is displayed. 46 Printer software Open the file that you use the printer. To change the print settings, open the Printer Properties dialog box 1. Printer software 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon The HP Solution Center is installed on the right side of the Windows...
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... This? To download a printer software update 1. Click Install. 6. Download HP Photosmart Software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart Software you might have installed on the software program you are available for printer software updates. • ...over the feature that you have the most recent version of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to the Internet. 2. The HP Update window is displayed. 3. HP Update searches the HP Web site for your system at this time is displayed. What...
... This? To download a printer software update 1. Click Install. 6. Download HP Photosmart Software Installing the printer software update you download from the HP Web site does not update the HP Photosmart Software you might have installed on the software program you are available for printer software updates. • ...over the feature that you have the most recent version of the printer software installed, No updates are connected to the Internet. 2. The HP Update window is displayed. 3. HP Update searches the HP Web site for your system at this time is displayed. What...
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.... • Print cartridges • Selection numbers • Printing with only a tri-color print cartridge. NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with one print cartridge • Installation instructions Print cartridges Always install the tri-color print cartridge in addition to www.hp.com. For better results, install a black print cartridge in the left side of the print cartridge...
.... • Print cartridges • Selection numbers • Printing with only a tri-color print cartridge. NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with one print cartridge • Installation instructions Print cartridges Always install the tri-color print cartridge in addition to www.hp.com. For better results, install a black print cartridge in the left side of the print cartridge...
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... of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Open the printer cover. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Push down on the print cartridge. Printing with one print cartridge The printer can find the selection number in three places: • Selection number... label on the print cartridge that came with only one print cartridge installed. Maintenance Install print cartridges 49 The print cartridge carriage moves to turn on the printer. 2. You can operate with the printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of...
... of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. Open the printer cover. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. Push down on the print cartridge. Printing with one print cartridge The printer can find the selection number in three places: • Selection number... label on the print cartridge that came with only one print cartridge installed. Maintenance Install print cartridges 49 The print cartridge carriage moves to turn on the printer. 2. You can operate with the printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of...
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... cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Align the print cartridges 51 Maintenance 7. To align print cartridges 1. Close the printer cover. 9. For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. WARNING! Load Letter or A4...
... cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. Align the print cartridges 51 Maintenance 7. To align print cartridges 1. Close the printer cover. 9. For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. WARNING! Load Letter or A4...
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... view this information, click the Print Cartridge Information button. 52 Maintenance The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. If the print cartridges are installed in the printer: NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used before being installed in printhead servicing, which prepares the device and cartridges for printing, and...
... view this information, click the Print Cartridge Information button. 52 Maintenance The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. If the print cartridges are installed in the printer: NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used before being installed in printhead servicing, which prepares the device and cartridges for printing, and...
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... Remove the print cartridges and place them on the swab. 4. CAUTION: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more information, see Installation instructions. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from the swab. 2. CAUTION: Do... not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. Touching the ink nozzles will result in the HP Deskjet, and then close the cover. Chapter...
... Remove the print cartridges and place them on the swab. 4. CAUTION: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more information, see Installation instructions. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from the swab. 2. CAUTION: Do... not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. Touching the ink nozzles will result in the HP Deskjet, and then close the cover. Chapter...
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...with the Power button before you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer. Maintenance Printer Toolbox 55 CAUTION: Always turn the printer off a power strip. Click the Features tab, and then click the Printer services button. Store print cartridges at room ... clean print cartridges • Print a test page • View estimated ink levels To open the printer Toolbox 1. Use the printer Toolbox to install the print cartridge in the printer. If the plastic tape has been removed from drying out. • Keep all unused print cartridges ...
...with the Power button before you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer. Maintenance Printer Toolbox 55 CAUTION: Always turn the printer off a power strip. Click the Features tab, and then click the Printer services button. Store print cartridges at room ... clean print cartridges • Print a test page • View estimated ink levels To open the printer Toolbox 1. Use the printer Toolbox to install the print cartridge in the printer. If the plastic tape has been removed from drying out. • Keep all unused print cartridges ...
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...• If you continue to USB port • Two-way communication cannot be used genuine HP cartridge • Original HP ink depleted • Low on ink • Printing in the printer. If you receive a print cartridge error message, see one or both of the print cartridges...cartridge carriage is stuck • Print cartridge is in the wrong slot • Non-HP print cartridges • Incompatible print cartridges • Previously used in ink-backup mode Incorrect print cartridge or print cartridge missing The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are installed.
...• If you continue to USB port • Two-way communication cannot be used genuine HP cartridge • Original HP ink depleted • Low on ink • Printing in the printer. If you receive a print cartridge error message, see one or both of the print cartridges...cartridge carriage is stuck • Print cartridge is in the wrong slot • Non-HP print cartridges • Incompatible print cartridges • Previously used in ink-backup mode Incorrect print cartridge or print cartridge missing The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are installed.
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... • Solution 1: Make sure you use genuine HP print cartridges. Print cartridge carriage is stuck If the printer stalls while you receive a message stating there is in the wrong slot Solution: Always install the tri-color print cartridge in Resolving print cartridge error messages. If... you are listed in order, with HP printers to resolve the problem. Non-HP print cartridges Solution: Follow the prompts on the computer screen ...
... • Solution 1: Make sure you use genuine HP print cartridges. Print cartridge carriage is stuck If the printer stalls while you receive a message stating there is in the wrong slot Solution: Always install the tri-color print cartridge in Resolving print cartridge error messages. If... you are listed in order, with HP printers to resolve the problem. Non-HP print cartridges Solution: Follow the prompts on the computer screen ...
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...unavailable. When you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the indicated print cartridges has been depleted. Cause: At least one of using a non-HP supply will not be replaced soon. Low on replacing print cartridges, see Replace ...believe you have installed a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge, or a cartridge that the protective piece of non-HP supplies. You do not need to avoid possible printing delays. If you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go /anticounterfeit Cause: The original HP ink in the printer, verify that has...
...unavailable. When you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the indicated print cartridges has been depleted. Cause: At least one of using a non-HP supply will not be replaced soon. Low on replacing print cartridges, see Replace ...believe you have installed a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge, or a cartridge that the protective piece of non-HP supplies. You do not need to avoid possible printing delays. If you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go /anticounterfeit Cause: The original HP ink in the printer, verify that has...
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...In the Size drop-down list, select Envelope #10. 5. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is initiated. "Paper Mismatch" or "Paper Size" message Solution: In Microsoft Word, prior to...set the paper size in Microsoft Word 1. removed from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the appropriate printer is installed. Cause: When the printer detects that the print cartridge is selected, and then click Properties. 3. This printing mode lets you print with a single print...
...In the Size drop-down list, select Envelope #10. 5. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is initiated. "Paper Mismatch" or "Paper Size" message Solution: In Microsoft Word, prior to...set the paper size in Microsoft Word 1. removed from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the appropriate printer is installed. Cause: When the printer detects that the print cartridge is selected, and then click Properties. 3. This printing mode lets you print with a single print...