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...MouseKeys. © 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Nothing herein should be... by users with disabilities. Visual The printer software is subject to It also supports most assistive technology such as allowed under copyright laws. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in this product and HP's commitment to change without prior written ...
...MouseKeys. © 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Nothing herein should be... by users with disabilities. Visual The printer software is subject to It also supports most assistive technology such as allowed under copyright laws. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in this product and HP's commitment to change without prior written ...
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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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... 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...or quality 40 Print resolution...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?
... 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...or quality 40 Print resolution...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 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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...NOTE: For information about installing the software, see Notice to your computer and the printer together, see the following table and select an appropriate topic. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a print ...print, store and handle photo paper, and share photos with the printer. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. For details on media. Welcome Section Special features Get started Connect the printer Print photos Print other specifications for print cartridges, view how much ...
...NOTE: For information about installing the software, see Notice to your computer and the printer together, see the following table and select an appropriate topic. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a print ...print, store and handle photo paper, and share photos with the printer. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. For details on media. Welcome Section Special features Get started Connect the printer Print photos Print other specifications for print cartridges, view how much ...
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2 Special features Congratulations! The HP Deskjet is equipped with one print cartridge. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with several exciting features: • User friendly: ... to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of each print cartridge with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. Special features Special features 7 For information, see Ink-backup mode. For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink...
2 Special features Congratulations! The HP Deskjet is equipped with one print cartridge. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with several exciting features: • User friendly: ... to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of each print cartridge with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. Special features Special features 7 For information, see Ink-backup mode. For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink...
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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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...be printed. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off . 1 USB port Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to turn... the printer on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light ...
...be printed. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off . 1 USB port Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to turn... the printer on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light ...
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Lower the paper tray. 3. Chapter 3 Unfold the paper tray To unfold the paper tray 1. Get started 10 Get started Lower the printer cover. Fold out the tray extension. 4. Raise the printer cover. 2.
Lower the paper tray. 3. Chapter 3 Unfold the paper tray To unfold the paper tray 1. Get started 10 Get started Lower the printer cover. Fold out the tray extension. 4. Raise the printer cover. 2.
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... or to the left. Print cartridges 11 Get started Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. 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. The printer deposits printed pages on ordering print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. For better ...
... or to the left. Print cartridges 11 Get started Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. 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. The printer deposits printed pages on ordering print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. For better ...
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... mode is initiated when a 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 the protective piece of print cartridge selection numbers, open... information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge carriage.
... mode is initiated when a 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 the protective piece of print cartridge selection numbers, open... information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge carriage.
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... clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. Touching these parts will result in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Do not remove the copper strips. They are on...
... clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. Touching these parts will result in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Do not remove the copper strips. They are on...
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For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with the printer. NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with your printer. 14 Connect the printer
For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with the printer. NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with your printer. 14 Connect the printer
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... cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. NOTE: If you are using the product with a border. For information about preventing photo paper from curling ...; 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. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. • Prevent photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the paper tray...
... cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. NOTE: If you are using the product with a border. For information about preventing photo paper from curling ...; 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. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. • Prevent photo paper from curling, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the paper tray...
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... • Print Quality: Normal or Best NOTE: For maximum dpi quality, go to be printed on should face down list. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. For more information, see Maximum dpi. • Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type • Paper Size: An appropriate borderless..., follow the instructions that are using photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. If you are...
... • Print Quality: Normal or Best NOTE: For maximum dpi quality, go to be printed on should face down list. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. For more information, see Maximum dpi. • Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type • Paper Size: An appropriate borderless..., follow the instructions that are using photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. If you are...
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... 2000 users. Slide the paper guide all the way to learn about preventing photo paper from curling, see Notice to print 1. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6. help to the left. 2. Print photos with a border NOTE: If you want, and then click OK.... Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. If you are using is flat. 3. Print photos with a border 17 Verify that appear in the right side of photo paper.
... 2000 users. Slide the paper guide all the way to learn about preventing photo paper from curling, see Notice to print 1. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6. help to the left. 2. Print photos with a border NOTE: If you want, and then click OK.... Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. If you are using is flat. 3. Print photos with a border 17 Verify that appear in the right side of photo paper.
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..., follow the instructions that appear in a software program that you want, and then click OK. Open the photo in the Printer Properties dialog box. 18 Print photos In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with white borders, and then select the ...An appropriate photo paper size • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 5. Select any other print settings that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 1 Small photos Print photos 2 Large...
..., follow the instructions that appear in a software program that you want, and then click OK. Open the photo in the Printer Properties dialog box. 18 Print photos In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with white borders, and then select the ...An appropriate photo paper size • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape 5. Select any other print settings that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 1 Small photos Print photos 2 Large...
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...Full if the images that you prefer to edit the image manually in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software To print Exif Print-enhanced photos 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Exif Print Exif Print (Exchangeable Image File Format 2.2) is taken with an... digital photography and enhances printed photos. The printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to change the HP Real Life Technologies setting 1. To print Exif Print-enhanced photos, you must have colors that you do not need to create outstanding...
...Full if the images that you prefer to edit the image manually in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software To print Exif Print-enhanced photos 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Exif Print Exif Print (Exchangeable Image File Format 2.2) is taken with an... digital photography and enhances printed photos. The printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to change the HP Real Life Technologies setting 1. To print Exif Print-enhanced photos, you must have colors that you do not need to create outstanding...
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... photo paper. NOTE: For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from the plastic bag. Select any unused photo paper to Normal. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. When you have finished printing, return ...corners of the curl until the paper lies flat. 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 the plastic bag. • Do not leave unused photo paper in a sealed plastic bag...
... photo paper. NOTE: For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from the plastic bag. Select any unused photo paper to Normal. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. When you have finished printing, return ...corners of the curl until the paper lies flat. 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 the plastic bag. • Do not leave unused photo paper in a sealed plastic bag...