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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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..., see Notice to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. NOTE: For information about installing the software, see the following table and select an appropriate topic. 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 specifications Description Learn about the...
..., see Notice to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. NOTE: For information about installing the software, see the following table and select an appropriate topic. 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 specifications Description Learn about the...
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... 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. The HP Deskjet is equipped with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. For information, see Ink-backup mode. 2 Special features Congratulations!
... 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. The HP Deskjet is equipped with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. For information, see Ink-backup mode. 2 Special features Congratulations!
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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 Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to differ from those you would... see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. Print...
... 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 Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to differ from those you would... see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. Print...
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... piece of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box:...information, see Installation instructions. NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is removed from each print cartridge. Get started 12 Get started Chapter 3 You can operate in ink-backup mode. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is...
... piece of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box:...information, see Installation instructions. NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is removed from each print cartridge. Get started 12 Get started Chapter 3 You can operate in ink-backup mode. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is...
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... cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. 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. Exit...
... cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. 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. Exit...
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For 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 Windows 2000 users. Guidelines • Use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x...25 cm tab). • Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. • Prevent photo paper from curling, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in the printer. Verify that you tear off to print photos Print borderless photos...
For 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 Windows 2000 users. Guidelines • Use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x...25 cm tab). • Do not print borderless photos in ink-backup mode. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. • Prevent photo paper from curling, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in the printer. Verify that you tear off to print photos Print borderless photos...
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.... NOTE: For maximum dpi quality, go to use immediately from the Maximum dpi drop-down list, click Normal or Best. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. For more information, see Maximum dpi. Select any unused photo paper to create quality photos with less... ink. Print photos 20 Print photos Chapter 5 5. 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 to Best or Maximum dpi...
.... NOTE: For maximum dpi quality, go to use immediately from the Maximum dpi drop-down list, click Normal or Best. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. For more information, see Maximum dpi. Select any unused photo paper to create quality photos with less... ink. Print photos 20 Print photos Chapter 5 5. 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 to Best or Maximum dpi...
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...on 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. On the Device Services tab, click the Print a Test Page button. Recycle or discard the test page. Save...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. Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to print with Maximum dpi. • Resize a document as needed. Click the Print Page button....
...on 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. On the Device Services tab, click the Print a Test Page button. Recycle or discard the test page. Save...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. Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to print with Maximum dpi. • Resize a document as needed. Click the Print Page button....
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...5. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of disk space. Printing in the printer software. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of ink. • Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is appropriate for most ...you have loaded. 4. Click the Resolution button to the paper type and print quality that the HP Deskjet printer will print. Click the Advanced tab. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Printing tips Print resolution 41 Print quality settings • Fast Draft ...
...5. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of disk space. Printing in the printer software. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the type of ink. • Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is appropriate for most ...you have loaded. 4. Click the Resolution button to the paper type and print quality that the HP Deskjet printer will print. Click the Advanced tab. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Printing tips Print resolution 41 Print quality settings • Fast Draft ...
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...doing so can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to differ from your skin and clothing • Manually clean print cartridges • Maintain print cartridges • Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to www.hp.com. Choose your country/...region, and then click Buy or Online Shopping. Maintenance 9 Maintenance • Install print cartridges • Align the print cartridges • Automatically clean print cartridges • View estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from...
...doing so can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to differ from your skin and clothing • Manually clean print cartridges • Maintain print cartridges • Printer Toolbox Install print cartridges When you need to www.hp.com. Choose your country/...region, and then click Buy or Online Shopping. Maintenance 9 Maintenance • Install print cartridges • Align the print cartridges • Automatically clean print cartridges • View estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from...
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...cartridge 1. Push down on the printer. 2. Printing with one print cartridge installed. 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. For more information, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge The printer can find the selection number in three...
...cartridge 1. Push down on the printer. 2. Printing with one print cartridge installed. 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. For more information, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge The printer can find the selection number in three...
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...Slide the print cartridge out of the carriage 5. Maintenance 50 Maintenance They are required electrical contacts. 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. 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...
...Slide the print cartridge out of the carriage 5. Maintenance 50 Maintenance They are required electrical contacts. 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. 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...
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..., see Maintain print cartridges. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the carriage. Close the printer cover. 9. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Align the print cartridges After... a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 8. For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. WARNING! To align print cartridges 1. Push the cartridge into the carriage at a...reach of children. Align the print cartridges 51 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 6. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in the paper tray. ...
..., see Maintain print cartridges. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the carriage. Close the printer cover. 9. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Align the print cartridges After... a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 8. For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. WARNING! To align print cartridges 1. Push the cartridge into the carriage at a...reach of children. Align the print cartridges 51 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 6. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in the paper tray. ...
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... cartridges 1. For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after cleaning, manually clean the print cartridge contacts. NOTE: If the print cartridges were used . The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. If...
... cartridges 1. For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after cleaning, manually clean the print cartridge contacts. NOTE: If the print cartridges were used . The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 4. If...
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Maintenance Maintain the printer body Because the HP Deskjet ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing as you are having a problem with print ...printer body 53 Remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with a soft cloth that will eventually appear. You need the following items to remove ink from your skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from fabric. CAUTION: Always use any type of the HP Deskjet...
Maintenance Maintain the printer body Because the HP Deskjet ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing as you are having a problem with print ...printer body 53 Remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with a soft cloth that will eventually appear. You need the following items to remove ink from your skin and clothing Follow these instructions to remove ink from fabric. CAUTION: Always use any type of the HP Deskjet...