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...color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the United States and/or other countries. Mobility For users with mobility impairments, the printer software functions can be executed through the use of Windows accessibility options and features. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of this product and HP..., except as screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for users with disabilities. For users who are U.S. © ...
...color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the United States and/or other countries. Mobility For users with mobility impairments, the printer software functions can be executed through the use of Windows accessibility options and features. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of this product and HP..., except as screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for users with disabilities. For users who are U.S. © ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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...49 Align 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...
... 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...49 Align 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...
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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 65... 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...
... 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 65... 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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...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 102 Energy Star® notice...102 Disposal of waste... (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 106 Notice to users in Japan about the power cord 106 Toxic and hazardous substance table 106 HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series declaration of conformity 107 Index...108 4
...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 102 Energy Star® notice...102 Disposal of waste... (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 106 Notice to users in Japan about the power cord 106 Toxic and hazardous substance table 106 HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series declaration of conformity 107 Index...108 4
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... 2000 computer, some of photos before you print, store and handle photo paper, and share photos with the printer. Learn how to connect the printer to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. Learn how to print a variety of contents pane on media. Learn how to operate the... also use and replace the print cartridges. Welcome Section Special features Get started Connect the printer Print photos Print other specifications for the printer. Find out how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how to Windows 2000 users. Welcome ...
... 2000 computer, some of photos before you print, store and handle photo paper, and share photos with the printer. Learn how to connect the printer to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. Learn how to print a variety of contents pane on media. Learn how to operate the... also use and replace the print cartridges. Welcome Section Special features Get started Connect the printer Print photos Print other specifications for the printer. Find out how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how to Windows 2000 users. Welcome ...
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..., see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. For information, see Ink-backup mode. Special features Special features 7 2 Special features Congratulations! The HP Deskjet is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing...
..., see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. For information, see Ink-backup mode. Special features Special features 7 2 Special features Congratulations! The HP Deskjet is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing...
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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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Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to turn the printer on and off . Unfold the paper tray before printing. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper tray Power button and light 9 Get started 1 ... Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted...
Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to turn the printer on and off . Unfold the paper tray before printing. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper tray Power button and light 9 Get started 1 ... Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted...
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Chapter 3 Unfold the paper tray To unfold the paper tray 1. Raise the printer cover. 2. Lower the paper tray. 3. Get started 10 Get started Lower the printer cover. Fold out the tray extension. 4.
Chapter 3 Unfold the paper tray To unfold the paper tray 1. Raise the printer cover. 2. Lower the paper tray. 3. Get started 10 Get started Lower the printer cover. Fold out the tray extension. 4.
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... for the print cartridge selection number. Print cartridges 11 Get started The printer deposits printed pages on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the tri-color print cartridge. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink...tray. You can print without a black print cartridge but 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. For information on ordering print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a ...
... for the print cartridge selection number. Print cartridges 11 Get started The printer deposits printed pages on the top of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the tri-color print cartridge. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink...tray. You can print without a black print cartridge but 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. For information on ordering print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a ...
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...click the Print Cartridge Information button. If the message 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 only one print cartridge. For information ...about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. For more information, see Installation instructions. NOTE: When the printer operates in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on screen. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge ...
...click the Print Cartridge Information button. If the message 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 only one print cartridge. For information ...about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. For more information, see Installation instructions. NOTE: When the printer operates in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on screen. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge ...
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... mode, see Installation instructions. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Do not remove the copper strips.... They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove...
... mode, see Installation instructions. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Do not remove the copper strips.... They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove...
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NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with the printer. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with your printer. 14 Connect the printer Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with the printer. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with your printer. 14 Connect the printer Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
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...fade resistance, use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm tab). • Do not print borderless photos in the printer. NOTE: If you tear off to print 1. Guidelines • Use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm tab)....and improve photo quality. The photo prints without borders on three sides and with a small border on the bottom edge that you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Print photos with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available. For information about preventing photo paper from ...
...fade resistance, use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm tab). • Do not print borderless photos in the printer. NOTE: If you tear off to print 1. Guidelines • Use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with 1.25 cm tab)....and improve photo quality. The photo prints without borders on three sides and with a small border on the bottom edge that you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Print photos with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available. For information about preventing photo paper from ...
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... • Print Quality: Normal or Best NOTE: For maximum dpi quality, go to be printed on should point towards the printer. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. Otherwise, follow the instructions that are using photo paper that has a... tear-off tab, verify that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. If you are provided with the software program. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Place the photo paper in a software program that the tab is pointing away...
... • Print Quality: Normal or Best NOTE: For maximum dpi quality, go to be printed on should point towards the printer. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. Otherwise, follow the instructions that are using photo paper that has a... tear-off tab, verify that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. If you are provided with the software program. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Place the photo paper in a software program that the tab is pointing away...
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Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. Print photos Use the What's This? If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6. help to be available. Guidelines • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo ... and then click OK. For information about the features that you printed on should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. If you are using is flat. 3. For more information, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the paper ...
Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. Print photos Use the What's This? If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6. help to be available. Guidelines • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo ... and then click OK. For information about the features that you printed on should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. If you are using is flat. 3. For more information, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the paper ...
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.... 18 Print photos help to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from the Maximum dpi drop-down list. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions that you want, and then click OK. Slide the paper... or Best NOTE: For maximum dpi quality, go to learn about the features that appear in a software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with the software program. Push the paper into the...
.... 18 Print photos help to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from the Maximum dpi drop-down list. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions that you want, and then click OK. Slide the paper... or Best NOTE: For maximum dpi quality, go to learn about the features that appear in a software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with the software program. Push the paper into the...
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..., Exif Print captures information such as exposure time, type of flash, and color saturation, and stores it in the photo when using the Off or Basic mode by selecting the Remove red eye check box. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 19 Click the Features tab. 3. Open...
..., Exif Print captures information such as exposure time, type of flash, and color saturation, and stores it in the photo when using the Off or Basic mode by selecting the Remove red eye check box. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 19 Click the Features tab. 3. Open...
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... Maximum dpi. Storage • Keep unused photo paper in the paper tray. Fingerprints on a flat surface in the opposite direction of your photos. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on enabling the maximum dpi mode, see Maximum dpi. 6. NOTE: For maximum dpi quality, go to print, remove ..., and then gently bending it is designed to the plastic bag. • Do not leave unused photo paper in a sealed plastic bag. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. Photo paper should be flat before it in a cool place. • When you are ready to the Advanced...
... Maximum dpi. Storage • Keep unused photo paper in the paper tray. Fingerprints on a flat surface in the opposite direction of your photos. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on enabling the maximum dpi mode, see Maximum dpi. 6. NOTE: For maximum dpi quality, go to print, remove ..., and then gently bending it is designed to the plastic bag. • Do not leave unused photo paper in a sealed plastic bag. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. Photo paper should be flat before it in a cool place. • When you are ready to the Advanced...