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...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 paper 20 Save money and ink when printing photos 20 6 Print ...
...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 paper 20 Save money and ink when printing photos 20 6 Print ...
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...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 ... 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...
...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 ... 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...
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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 ... 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 Printouts...
...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 ... 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 Printouts...
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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 program...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 program...and hazardous substance table 106 HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series declaration of conformity 107 Index...108 4
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... iron-on how to use two-sided printing. Learn how 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 print a variety of contents pane on a single ... or software problem. Learn how to connect the printer to your computer and the printer together, see Notice to print photos, adjust the appearance of the printer's special features. For details on media. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. Learn about some features may not be...
... iron-on how to use two-sided printing. Learn how 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 print a variety of contents pane on a single ... or software problem. Learn how to connect the printer to your computer and the printer together, see Notice to print photos, adjust the appearance of the printer's special features. For details on media. Learn how to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. Learn about some features may not be...
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The HP Deskjet is equipped with one print cartridge. For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. 2 Special features Congratulations! Special features Special features 7 For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with several exciting features: •...
The HP Deskjet is equipped with one print cartridge. For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. 2 Special features Congratulations! Special features Special features 7 For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with several exciting features: •...
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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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... cartridge. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to differ from those you would see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. The printer deposits printed pages on the top of media by sliding...
... cartridge. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to differ from those you would see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. The printer deposits printed pages on the top of media by sliding...
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...is installed. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. If the message is removed from each print cartridge. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list... carriage. NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the protective piece of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click...
...is installed. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. If the message is removed from each print cartridge. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list... carriage. NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the protective piece of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click...
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... 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 mode. Do not remove the copper strips. Get started Ink-backup mode 13 Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Installed...
... 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 mode. Do not remove the copper strips. Get started Ink-backup mode 13 Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Installed...
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... the photo completely borderless. The photo prints without borders on three sides and with 1.25 cm tab). • Do not print borderless photos in the printer. Guidelines • Use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with a small border on the bottom edge ...2. Print photos 15 Always have Exif Print-enabled software. • Prevent photo paper from curling, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. For information about preventing photo paper from curling by following the photo ...
... the photo completely borderless. The photo prints without borders on three sides and with 1.25 cm tab). • Do not print borderless photos in the printer. Guidelines • Use 4 x 6 inch photo paper with a 0.5 inch tab (10 x 15 cm with a small border on the bottom edge ...2. Print photos 15 Always have Exif Print-enabled software. • Prevent photo paper from curling, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. For information about preventing photo paper from curling by following the photo ...
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...curl until the paper lies flat. Select any unused photo paper to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from the plastic bag. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. Storage • Keep unused photo paper in the paper tray. Handling • Always hold photo paper by...-down list. For more than 10 mm (0.4 inch), flatten the paper by its edges. 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 Best or Maximum dpi. NOTE: For higher-quality photos...
...curl until the paper lies flat. Select any unused photo paper to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from the plastic bag. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. Storage • Keep unused photo paper in the paper tray. Handling • Always hold photo paper by...-down list. For more than 10 mm (0.4 inch), flatten the paper by its edges. 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 Best or Maximum dpi. NOTE: For higher-quality photos...
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...8226; Print a two-sided document. • Save money and ink when printing photos by using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Recycle or discard the test page. The printer software has several specially designed printing shortcuts that the printer can print from the computer correctly. Save time • Use ...• Set the order that you use often. The Print a Test Page dialog box is displayed. 4. 7 Printing tips Check your printer • Connect the printer to print with Maximum dpi. • Resize a document as needed. Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to your computer. • Print a...
...8226; Print a two-sided document. • Save money and ink when printing photos by using HP Everyday Photo Paper. Recycle or discard the test page. The printer software has several specially designed printing shortcuts that the printer can print from the computer correctly. Save time • Use ...• Set the order that you use often. The Print a Test Page dialog box is displayed. 4. 7 Printing tips Check your printer • Connect the printer to print with Maximum dpi. • Resize a document as needed. Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to your computer. • Print a...
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... (dpi). Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Features tab. 3. Printing in Maximum dpi mode 1. Printing tips Print resolution 41 Print quality settings • Fast Draft produces draft-quality output at the fastest printing speed, while using the least amount of ink. • Normal provides... used for your project. For most benefit from the Maximum dpi drop-down list, select the type of paper that the HP Deskjet printer will print. In the Paper Type drop-down list. To get the most documents, the Best setting prints more information, see Maximum ...
... (dpi). Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Features tab. 3. Printing in Maximum dpi mode 1. Printing tips Print resolution 41 Print quality settings • Fast Draft produces draft-quality output at the fastest printing speed, while using the least amount of ink. • Normal provides... used for your project. For most benefit from the Maximum dpi drop-down list, select the type of paper that the HP Deskjet printer will print. In the Paper Type drop-down list. To get the most documents, the Best setting prints more information, see Maximum ...
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...Install print cartridges • Align the print cartridges • Automatically clean print cartridges • View estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from those you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 48 Maintenance You can ...print cartridges, look for your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge carriage. • Print cartridges • Selection numbers • Printing with only a tri-color print cartridge. Install the black print cartridge in addition to www.hp.com. For better results,...
...Install print cartridges • Align the print cartridges • Automatically clean print cartridges • View estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from those you have the correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 48 Maintenance You can ...print cartridges, look for your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge carriage. • Print cartridges • Selection numbers • Printing with only a tri-color print cartridge. Install the black print cartridge in addition to www.hp.com. For better results,...
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Press the Power button to the center 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. The print cartridge carriage moves to turn on the ...
Press the Power button to the center 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. The print cartridge carriage moves to turn on the ...
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...parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Maintenance 50 Maintenance 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. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip ...
...parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Maintenance 50 Maintenance 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. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip ...
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.... Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. Open the printer Toolbox. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the carriage. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Load Letter or A4 unused... paper in the paper tray. 2. Align the print cartridges 51 For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. To align print cartridges 1. Close the printer cover. 9. Push the cartridge into the carriage at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance...
.... Align the print cartridges After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. Open the printer Toolbox. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the carriage. Align the print cartridges for optimum print quality. Load Letter or A4 unused... paper in the paper tray. 2. Align the print cartridges 51 For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. To align print cartridges 1. Close the printer cover. 9. Push the cartridge into the carriage at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance...
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..., click the Print Cartridge Information button. 52 Maintenance Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. CAUTION: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. The Estimated Ink Levels tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. To clean the...
..., click the Print Cartridge Information button. 52 Maintenance Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions. CAUTION: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. The Estimated Ink Levels tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. To clean the...
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... unless you clean. The problem can set the ink into the fabric. Maintenance Maintain the printer body Because the HP Deskjet ejects ink onto the paper in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the interior. Wipe the outside of the HP Deskjet with a soft cloth that has been lightly moistened... hot water can be corrected by manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts. This debris can accumulate on your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with water.
... unless you clean. The problem can set the ink into the fabric. Maintenance Maintain the printer body Because the HP Deskjet ejects ink onto the paper in cold water and use sudsy ammonia. To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the interior. Wipe the outside of the HP Deskjet with a soft cloth that has been lightly moistened... hot water can be corrected by manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts. This debris can accumulate on your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with water.