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......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 other documents Print e-mail...21 Print documents...22 Print letters...23 Print envelopes...24 Print postcards...25 Print index cards and other...
......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 other documents Print e-mail...21 Print documents...22 Print letters...23 Print envelopes...24 Print postcards...25 Print index cards and other...
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... ...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? help...47 Download printer software updates 47 9 Maintenance Install print cartridges...48 Print cartridges...48 Selection numbers...48 Printing with one print cartridge 49 Installation instructions...49 Align...
... ...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? help...47 Download printer software updates 47 9 Maintenance Install print cartridges...48 Print cartridges...48 Selection numbers...48 Printing with one print cartridge 49 Installation instructions...49 Align...
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...message 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 ... an unwanted 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...
...message 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 ... an unwanted 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...
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...printed in the wrong place 98 Envelope is printed at an angle 98 Document does not reflect the new print settings 98 If you continue to have problems 98 A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 99 Support process...99 HP... 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
...printed in the wrong place 98 Envelope is printed at an angle 98 Document does not reflect the new print settings 98 If you continue to have problems 98 A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 99 Support process...99 HP... 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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... the printer to your computer and the printer together, see Notice to print a variety of the printer's special features. Find a solution to contact HP support. 1 Welcome Welcome to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series...
... the printer to your computer and the printer together, see Notice to print a variety of the printer's special features. Find a solution to contact HP support. 1 Welcome Welcome to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on the left in a print cartridge, print a test page, and remove ink stains. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series...
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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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... 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 cartridge. For information, see Print borderless photos. • 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 cartridge. For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated 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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...Unfold the paper tray before printing. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper tray Power button and light 9 Get started 1 USB port Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on after you press ...the 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. Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to turn on ...
...Unfold the paper tray before printing. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper tray Power button and light 9 Get started 1 USB port Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on after you press ...the 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. Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to turn on ...
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... started For better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to differ from those you would see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. 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.
... started For better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to differ from those you would see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. 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.
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... reference guide that you are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is displayed on the print cartridge that came with only one print cartridge. For more information, see Installation instructions. The ink-backup mode is initiated when...
... reference guide that you are installed in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is displayed on the print cartridge that came with only one print cartridge. For more information, see Installation instructions. The ink-backup mode is initiated when...
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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. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. For information... remove the copper strips. Get started Ink-backup mode 13 Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. For ...
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. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. For information... remove the copper strips. Get started Ink-backup mode 13 Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. For ...
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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 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 a universal serial bus (USB) 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 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 a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
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... 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. Print photos 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you are using the product with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available...
... 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. Print photos 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that you are using the product with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available...
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... the software program. The side to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from the printer. 4. Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Chapter 5 3. Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Open the photo in the right side of the paper. For more...
... the software program. The side to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from the printer. 4. Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Chapter 5 3. Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Open the photo in the right side of the paper. For more...
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...Guidelines • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that appear in the right side of photo paper. Prepare to the left. 2. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. The side to make the document completely ...flat. 3. Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. Print photos Use the What's This? Print photos with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be printed on should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. For information about the features that you ...
...Guidelines • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that appear in the right side of photo paper. Prepare to the left. 2. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. The side to make the document completely ...flat. 3. Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. Print photos Use the What's This? Print photos with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be printed on should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. For information about the features that you ...
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...Maximum dpi drop-down list. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with the software program. Use the What's This? Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. ...6. Open the photo in the Printer Properties dialog box. 18 Print photos Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Slide the paper guide firmly...
...Maximum dpi drop-down list. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with the software program. Use the What's This? Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. ...6. Open the photo in the Printer Properties dialog box. 18 Print photos Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Slide the paper guide firmly...
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... that appear washed out. The Basic setting sharpens the images that you must have colors that supports Exif Print • Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as those downloaded from the Internet. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. In the HP Real Life Technologies Photo fix drop-down list, click More, and then select the...
... that appear washed out. The Basic setting sharpens the images that you must have colors that supports Exif Print • Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as those downloaded from the Internet. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. In the HP Real Life Technologies Photo fix drop-down list, click More, and then select the...
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... to maintain the quality of your photos. NOTE: For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to create quality photos with less ink. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on enabling the maximum dpi mode, see Maximum dpi. 6. Save money and ink...
... to maintain the quality of your photos. NOTE: For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to create quality photos with less ink. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on enabling the maximum dpi mode, see Maximum dpi. 6. Save money and ink...
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...printer software. Print e-mail Guidelines Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 80 sheets of the tray. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. 6 Print other documents 21 Place plain paper in the right side of plain paper. The side to be printed on transfers Printing... tips: Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts with printing tips. Print other documents Print other documents E-mail Documents Letters Envelopes Postcards Index cards Labels ...
...printer software. Print e-mail Guidelines Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 80 sheets of the tray. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. 6 Print other documents 21 Place plain paper in the right side of plain paper. The side to be printed on transfers Printing... tips: Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts with printing tips. Print other documents Print other documents E-mail Documents Letters Envelopes Postcards Index cards Labels ...