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......9 Paper tray...9 Unfold the paper tray...10 Use the 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 ...
......9 Paper tray...9 Unfold the paper tray...10 Use the 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 ...
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...Printing with one print cartridge 49 Installation instructions...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 Printer Toolbox...55 2 ... 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?
...Printing with one print cartridge 49 Installation instructions...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 Printer Toolbox...55 2 ... 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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...appears 65 If no error message appears 65 Printer does not print...65 Verify the following...65 Unable to print...66 If the printer still does not print 71 Document prints slowly...71 Print cartridge problems...71 Resolving print cartridge error messages 72 Print cartridge carriage is stalled 74 Paper problems...76 ... 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 ...
...appears 65 If no error message appears 65 Printer does not print...65 Verify the following...65 Unable to print...66 If the printer still does not print 71 Document prints slowly...71 Print cartridge problems...71 Resolving print cartridge error messages 72 Print cartridge carriage is stalled 74 Paper problems...76 ... 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 ...
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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 ...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 ...and hazardous substance table 106 HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series declaration of conformity 107 Index...108 4
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... contents pane on media. Order supplies for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to print photos, adjust the appearance of photos before you are using the product with the printer. Find out how to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. 1 Welcome Welcome to contact HP support. You can also use two-sided printing...
... contents pane on media. Order supplies for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to print photos, adjust the appearance of photos before you are using the product with the printer. Find out how to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. 1 Welcome Welcome to contact HP support. You can also use two-sided printing...
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Welcome 6 Welcome Chapter 1 (continued) Section HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find out how to recycle print cartridges.
Welcome 6 Welcome Chapter 1 (continued) Section HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find out how to recycle print cartridges.
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...ink levels: Know the approximate ink level of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. For information, see Ink-backup mode. The HP Deskjet is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x ...6 inch photos to the edges of each print cartridge with one print cartridge. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. Special features Special features 7
...ink levels: Know the approximate ink level of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. For information, see Ink-backup mode. The HP Deskjet is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x ...6 inch photos to the edges of each print cartridge with one print cartridge. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. Special features Special features 7
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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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... 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 tri-color print cartridge were installed. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look...
... 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 tri-color print cartridge were installed. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look...
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... box: For a list of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge carriage. NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a 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 the protective piece of print...
... box: For a list of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge carriage. NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a 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 the protective piece of print...
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... mode, see Installation instructions. 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. For more information about installing a print...
... mode, see Installation instructions. 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. For more information about installing a print...
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Print photos 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that the photo paper is flat. Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. •... on three sides and with 1.25 cm tab). • Do not print borderless photos in the printer. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Print photos 15 NOTE: If you are using...
Print photos 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that the photo paper is flat. Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks • Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. •... on three sides and with 1.25 cm tab). • Do not print borderless photos in the printer. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Print photos 15 NOTE: If you are using...
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... with one print cartridge • Installation instructions Print cartridges Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the print cartridge carriage. • Print cartridges • Selection numbers • Printing with only a tri-color print cartridge. You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to www.hp.com. Maintenance 9 Maintenance...
... with one print cartridge • Installation instructions Print cartridges Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the print cartridge carriage. • Print cartridges • Selection numbers • Printing with only a tri-color print cartridge. You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to www.hp.com. Maintenance 9 Maintenance...
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... dialog box: For a list of the printer. 3. Maintenance Install print cartridges 49 Push down on the printer. 2. Open the printer cover. The print cartridge carriage moves to turn on the print cartridge. Printing with one print cartridge installed. Press the Power button to the center of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level...
... dialog box: For a list of the printer. 3. Maintenance Install print cartridges 49 Push down on the printer. 2. Open the printer cover. The print cartridge carriage moves to turn on the print cartridge. Printing with one print cartridge installed. Press the Power button to the center of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level...
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... electrical contacts. 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 ink nozzles or copper contacts. Do not ...
... electrical contacts. 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 ink nozzles or copper contacts. Do not ...
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... plain white paper in the paper tray. 2. Close the printer cover. 9. For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 6. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. Push the cartridge into the carriage at a slight upward angle until you feel...
... plain white paper in the paper tray. 2. Close the printer cover. 9. For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 6. Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. Push the cartridge into the carriage at a slight upward angle until you feel...
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...HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Recycle or discard the test page. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions. CAUTION: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. For more information, see Manually clean print cartridges. NOTE: If the print cartridges... or unavailable. To check the ink levels 1. For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. To clean the print cartridges 1. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. Maintenance Chapter 9 3. In ...
...HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Recycle or discard the test page. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions. CAUTION: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. For more information, see Manually clean print cartridges. NOTE: If the print cartridges... or unavailable. To check the ink levels 1. For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. To clean the print cartridges 1. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. Maintenance Chapter 9 3. In ...
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...use chlorine bleach. Do not lubricate the metal rod on the print cartridge contacts. CAUTION: Always use sudsy ammonia. Noise is poor. Remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with print quality and other soft, ... cause ink streaks on printed pages. Maintain the printer body 53 Turn off the HP Deskjet, and then disconnect the power cord. 2. Keep all fluids away from fabric. Manually clean print cartridges WARNING! Do not clean the print cartridge contacts unless you clean. Household cleaners and detergents ...
...use chlorine bleach. Do not lubricate the metal rod on the print cartridge contacts. CAUTION: Always use sudsy ammonia. Noise is poor. Remove ink from your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with print quality and other soft, ... cause ink streaks on printed pages. Maintain the printer body 53 Turn off the HP Deskjet, and then disconnect the power cord. 2. Keep all fluids away from fabric. Manually clean print cartridges WARNING! Do not clean the print cartridge contacts unless you clean. Household cleaners and detergents ...
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... and squeeze any excess water from the swab. 2. CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. Wait until no ink residue or dust appears on a piece of the HP Deskjet and is idle and quiet. 3. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with the cotton swab. ...the copper strips facing up. Remove the print cartridges and place them on the swab. 4. Maintain print cartridges Follow these guidelines to maintain and store HP print cartridges and to clean 1. CAUTION: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more information, see Installation instructions. Touching ...
... and squeeze any excess water from the swab. 2. CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. Wait until no ink residue or dust appears on a piece of the HP Deskjet and is idle and quiet. 3. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with the cotton swab. ...the copper strips facing up. Remove the print cartridges and place them on the swab. 4. Maintain print cartridges Follow these guidelines to maintain and store HP print cartridges and to clean 1. CAUTION: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more information, see Installation instructions. Touching ...
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... tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer. CAUTION: Always turn the printer off with the Power button before you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer. Use the printer Toolbox to enhance the performance of useful tools to perform the following tasks...
... tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer. CAUTION: Always turn the printer off with the Power button before you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer. Use the printer Toolbox to enhance the performance of useful tools to perform the following tasks...