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... 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 small media 26 Print labels...27 Print transparencies...28 Print brochures...28 Print...
... 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 small media 26 Print labels...27 Print transparencies...28 Print brochures...28 Print...
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... paper size...40 Select a paper type...40 Change the print speed 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?
... paper size...40 Select a paper type...40 Change the print speed 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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...the edges of a photo 84 Photo has 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 near the bottom of a borderless print...91 Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines 92 Printouts are faded or have dull colors 93 Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy 94 Printouts are slanted...
...the edges of a photo 84 Photo has 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 near the bottom of a borderless print...91 Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines 92 Printouts are faded or have dull colors 93 Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy 94 Printouts are slanted...
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... 98 Parts of the document are missing or 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 support by phone...100 Phone support period... VCCI (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
... 98 Parts of the document are missing or 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 support by phone...100 Phone support period... VCCI (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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... appropriate topic. Learn how to connect the printer to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. 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 photos, adjust the appearance of photos before you are...
... appropriate topic. Learn how to connect the printer to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. 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 photos, adjust the appearance of photos before you are...
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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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The HP Deskjet is equipped with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. 2 Special features Congratulations! For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level of each print cartridge with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the...
The HP Deskjet is equipped with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. 2 Special features Congratulations! For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level of each print cartridge with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the...
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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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Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to be printed. Unfold the paper tray before printing. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper tray Power button and light 9 Get started Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch ...
Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to be printed. Unfold the paper tray before printing. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper tray Power button and light 9 Get started Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch ...
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... 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. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper...
... 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. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. Use the paper tray Print on the top of media by sliding the paper...
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...: • Selection number label: Look at the label on screen. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that came with only one print cartridge. For more information, see Installation instructions. NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode...backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that the print cartridge is removed from each print cartridge. Get started 12 Get started If the message is ...
...: • Selection number label: Look at the label on screen. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that came with only one print cartridge. For more information, see Installation instructions. NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode...backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that the print cartridge is removed from each print cartridge. Get started 12 Get started If the message is ...
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.... Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in 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. Colors print but black is grayed and is not...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. Do not remove the copper strips. Get started Ink-backup mode 13 To remove plastic tape...
.... Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in 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. Colors print but black is grayed and is not...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. Do not remove the copper strips. Get started Ink-backup mode 13 To remove plastic tape...
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NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with a universal serial bus (USB) 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
NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with a universal serial bus (USB) 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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... with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available. NOTE: If you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Prepare to print photos Print borderless photos. Learn how to print 1. Print borderless photos To print borderless photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that you want to Windows...
... with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available. NOTE: If you have two print cartridges installed in ink-backup mode. Prepare to print photos Print borderless photos. Learn how to print 1. Print borderless photos To print borderless photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that you want to Windows...
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... a tear-off tab, verify that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. For more information, see Maximum dpi. • Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type • Paper Size: An appropriate borderless photo paper size • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape Print photos 16 Print photos Open the photo in the right side of...
... a tear-off tab, verify that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. For more information, see Maximum dpi. • Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type • Paper Size: An appropriate borderless photo paper size • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape Print photos 16 Print photos Open the photo in the right side of...
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...paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of the tray. Guidelines • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. 3. The side to be printed on photo paper with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available...features that the photo paper is flat. Prepare to learn about preventing photo paper from curling, see Notice to the left. 2. help to print 1. Verify that appear in the right side of photo paper. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6.
...paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of the tray. Guidelines • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. 3. The side to be printed on photo paper with a Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available...features that the photo paper is flat. Prepare to learn about preventing photo paper from curling, see Notice to the left. 2. help to print 1. Verify that appear in the right side of photo paper. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6.
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...'s This? Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 1 Small photos Print photos 2 Large photos Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6. For more information, see Maximum dpi. • Paper...
...'s This? Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper. 1 Small photos Print photos 2 Large photos Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6. For more information, see Maximum dpi. • Paper...
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... mode by selecting the Remove red eye check box. Open the photo in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software. Print photos HP Real Life Technologies photo fix HP Real Life Technologies enhance the quality of low resolution images, such as those downloaded from the Internet. TIP...photo fix 19 When a photo is an international digital imaging standard that supports Exif Print • Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as HP Photosmart Software To print Exif Print-enhanced photos 1. In the HP Real Life Technologies Photo fix drop-down list, click More, and then select the...
... mode by selecting the Remove red eye check box. Open the photo in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software. Print photos HP Real Life Technologies photo fix HP Real Life Technologies enhance the quality of low resolution images, such as those downloaded from the Internet. TIP...photo fix 19 When a photo is an international digital imaging standard that supports Exif Print • Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as HP Photosmart Software To print Exif Print-enhanced photos 1. In the HP Real Life Technologies Photo fix drop-down list, click More, and then select the...
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...Handling • Always hold photo paper by putting it in the storage bag, and then gently bending it in the paper tray. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on photo paper can reduce the quality of HP brand photo paper. Select any unused photo paper to maintain the quality of your photos... on . 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, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to Normal. For more than 10...
...Handling • Always hold photo paper by putting it in the storage bag, and then gently bending it in the paper tray. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on photo paper can reduce the quality of HP brand photo paper. Select any unused photo paper to maintain the quality of your photos... on . 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, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to Normal. For more than 10...
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Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Print other documents Print other documents E-mail Documents Letters Envelopes Postcards Index cards Labels Transparencies Brochures Greeting cards Booklets Posters Iron-on should face down. Print e-mail Guidelines Do not exceed the paper tray capacity:... plain paper in the right side of plain paper. 6 Print other documents 21 The side to be printed on transfers Printing tips: Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts with printing tips. Prepare to the left. 2. Printer software: Learn ...
Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Print other documents Print other documents E-mail Documents Letters Envelopes Postcards Index cards Labels Transparencies Brochures Greeting cards Booklets Posters Iron-on should face down. Print e-mail Guidelines Do not exceed the paper tray capacity:... plain paper in the right side of plain paper. 6 Print other documents 21 The side to be printed on transfers Printing tips: Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of your printouts with printing tips. Prepare to the left. 2. Printer software: Learn ...