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......48 Print cartridges...48 Selection numbers...48 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... 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?
......48 Print cartridges...48 Selection numbers...48 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... 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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...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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... media. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. You can also use your computer. For more information, see the Setup Guide that came with a Windows 2000 computer, some of photos before you are using the product with the printer. Learn how to locate information. Learn about installing the software, see Notice to...
... media. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. You can also use your computer. For more information, see the Setup Guide that came with a Windows 2000 computer, some of photos before you are using the product with the printer. Learn how to locate information. Learn about installing the software, see Notice to...
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... information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. 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...
... information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. 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...
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...sizes of the paper tray. 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. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. 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 better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to differ from those you would see...
...sizes of the paper tray. 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. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. 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 better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to differ from those you would see...
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... cartridge carriage. The printer can find the selection number in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on screen. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is displayed on the print cartridge that you are installed in the printer, verify that the... print cartridge is installed. NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is removed from each print cartridge. Get started 12 Get ...
... cartridge carriage. The printer can find the selection number in three places: • Selection number label: Look at the label on screen. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is displayed on the print cartridge that you are installed in the printer, verify that the... print cartridge is installed. NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is removed from each print cartridge. Get started 12 Get ...
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.... Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the...cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see the following topics: • Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup ...
.... Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the...cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see the following topics: • Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in the printer to exit ink-backup ...
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... paper storage and handling guidelines. • Save money and ink when printing photos by using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Print photos 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that make the photo completely borderless. Guidelines • Use 4 x ...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 Ink-backup mode. • Open the file... paper size that you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode.
... paper storage and handling guidelines. • Save money and ink when printing photos by using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Print photos 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that make the photo completely borderless. Guidelines • Use 4 x ...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 Ink-backup mode. • Open the file... paper size that you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode.
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...when printing, set the default print settings to options that you want to print. 2. Printer software 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon The HP Solution Center is displayed. 46 Printer software Use the printer software, also known as the Printing Preferences dialog box. Open the file that you ...use often. Make changes to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 3. NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on...
...when printing, set the default print settings to options that you want to print. 2. Printer software 1 HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon The HP Solution Center is displayed. 46 Printer software Use the printer software, also known as the Printing Preferences dialog box. Open the file that you ...use often. Make changes to Print Settings, and then click Printer Settings. 3. NOTE: The Printer Properties dialog box is installed on...
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...3. Follow the onscreen instructions. To use What's This? Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to ensure you see the HP Photosmart Help. The HP Update window is displayed. 3. Click Install. 6. help 1. box, and then click the left mouse ...vary depending on the computer. 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. • If the...
...3. Follow the onscreen instructions. To use What's This? Download printer software updates Download the latest printer software update every few months to ensure you see the HP Photosmart Help. The HP Update window is displayed. 3. Click Install. 6. help 1. box, and then click the left mouse ...vary depending on the computer. 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. • If the...
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Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for your printer, and then install them in addition to www.hp.com. For better results, install a black print cartridge in the print cartridge carriage. • Print cartridges • Selection numbers • Printing with only a tri-color print cartridge. Choose your skin and clothing • Manually clean print...
Selection numbers When buying replacement print cartridges, look for your printer, and then install them in addition to www.hp.com. For better results, install a black print cartridge in the print cartridge carriage. • Print cartridges • Selection numbers • Printing with only a tri-color print cartridge. Choose your skin and clothing • Manually clean print...
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... label on the print cartridge that came 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. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. For more information, see the reference guide...
... label on the print cartridge that came 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. Installation instructions To install a print cartridge 1. For more information, see the reference guide...
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... a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 8. 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! Align the print...of children. Open the printer Toolbox. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in the paper tray. 2. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the carriage. To align print cartridges 1. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 6. Maintenance 7. Close the printer cover. 9. Align ...
... a snap when the print cartridge is correctly positioned. 8. 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! Align the print...of children. Open the printer Toolbox. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper in the paper tray. 2. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the carriage. To align print cartridges 1. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 6. Maintenance 7. Close the printer cover. 9. Align ...
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...If the print cartridges were used before being installed in printhead servicing, which prepares the device and cartridges for printing, and in the printer, or have been refilled, the estimated ink levels on the Estimated Ink level tab may be cleaned. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print ...cartridges, and calibrates the printer. To clean the print cartridges 1. If your printed pages are still faded after it is used in the ...
...If the print cartridges were used before being installed in printhead servicing, which prepares the device and cartridges for printing, and in the printer, or have been refilled, the estimated ink levels on the Estimated Ink level tab may be cleaned. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print ...cartridges, and calibrates the printer. To clean the print cartridges 1. If your printed pages are still faded after it is used in the ...
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.... 4. CAUTION: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more information, see Installation instructions. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with the copper strips facing up. Touching the ink nozzles will result in the HP Deskjet, and then close the cover. Repeat this process until the... until no ink residue or dust appears on a piece of the HP Deskjet and is idle and quiet. 3. Maintain print cartridges Follow these guidelines to maintain and store HP print cartridges and to clean 1. Open the HP Deskjet cover. 2. For more than 30 minutes. To manually clean print ...
.... 4. CAUTION: Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more information, see Installation instructions. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with the copper strips facing up. Touching the ink nozzles will result in the HP Deskjet, and then close the cover. Repeat this process until the... until no ink residue or dust appears on a piece of the HP Deskjet and is idle and quiet. 3. Maintain print cartridges Follow these guidelines to maintain and store HP print cartridges and to clean 1. Open the HP Deskjet cover. 2. For more than 30 minutes. To manually clean print ...
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...tape has been removed from drying out. • Keep all unused print cartridges in their original sealed packages until you are needed. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Store print cartridges at room temperature (15° to 35° C or 59° to 95° F).... the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. CAUTION: Always turn the printer off a power strip. Printer Toolbox The printer Toolbox contains a number of useful tools to perform the following tasks:...
...tape has been removed from drying out. • Keep all unused print cartridges in their original sealed packages until you are needed. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Store print cartridges at room temperature (15° to 35° C or 59° to 95° F).... the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until they are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge. CAUTION: Always turn the printer off a power strip. Printer Toolbox The printer Toolbox contains a number of useful tools to perform the following tasks:...
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... • Print quality is poor • Document is in the wrong slot • Non-HP print cartridges • Incompatible print cartridges • Previously used genuine HP cartridge • Original HP ink depleted • Low on the computer screen, check the following topics: • Incorrect ...Two-way communication cannot be used in ink-backup mode Incorrect print cartridge or print cartridge missing The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are installed. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 57 If you receive a print cartridge error message, one or both of the ...
... • Print quality is poor • Document is in the wrong slot • Non-HP print cartridges • Incompatible print cartridges • Previously used genuine HP cartridge • Original HP ink depleted • Low on the computer screen, check the following topics: • Incorrect ...Two-way communication cannot be used in ink-backup mode Incorrect print cartridge or print cartridge missing The printer can only print when the correct print cartridges are installed. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 57 If you receive a print cartridge error message, one or both of the ...
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... print cartridge carriage compartment. Print cartridge problem message The printer cannot print if the print cartridges are faulty, or if they are using a non-HP supply will not be covered under warranty. Print cartridge carriage is in the wrong slot Solution: Always install the tri-color print cartridge in Resolving print cartridge error messages...
... print cartridge carriage compartment. Print cartridge problem message The printer cannot print if the print cartridges are faulty, or if they are using a non-HP supply will not be covered under warranty. Print cartridge carriage is in the wrong slot Solution: Always install the tri-color print cartridge in Resolving print cartridge error messages...
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...provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go to avoid possible printing delays. If you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the printer, verify that has been used in ink-backup mode Solution...: If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge, or a cartridge that the protective piece of non-HP supplies. Printing in another printer, the ink level indicator may...
...provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go to avoid possible printing delays. If you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the printer, verify that has been used in ink-backup mode Solution...: If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge, or a cartridge that the protective piece of non-HP supplies. Printing in another printer, the ink level indicator may...
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... tape from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is initiated. 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...Word. Make sure that the print cartridge is selected, and then click Properties. 3. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the appropriate printer is installed. In the Size drop-down list, select Envelope #10. 5. Click OK on the Features tab of the...
... tape from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is initiated. 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...Word. Make sure that the print cartridge is selected, and then click Properties. 3. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the appropriate printer is installed. In the Size drop-down list, select Envelope #10. 5. Click OK on the Features tab of the...