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......49 Change copy settings...49 5 Work with ink cartridges Information about ink cartridges 51 Check the estimated ink levels 52 Handle the ink cartridges...52 Replace the ink cartridges...53 Print with a single ink cartridge 55 Store printing supplies...55 Store ink cartridges...55 Ink cartridge maintenance...55 Align the ink cartridges...55 Calibrate color...56 Clean the ink cartridges...56 To clean ink cartridges automatically 57 To clean ink cartridges manually 57 2
......49 Change copy settings...49 5 Work with ink cartridges Information about ink cartridges 51 Check the estimated ink levels 52 Handle the ink cartridges...52 Replace the ink cartridges...53 Print with a single ink cartridge 55 Store printing supplies...55 Store ink cartridges...55 Ink cartridge maintenance...55 Align the ink cartridges...55 Calibrate color...56 Clean the ink cartridges...56 To clean ink cartridges automatically 57 To clean ink cartridges manually 57 2
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......59 Obtain electronic support...59 HP support by phone...60 Before you call...60 Phone support period 60 Telephone...printer lights are on or flashing 64 The printer is not responding (nothing prints 64 Printer does not accept ink cartridge 65 Printer takes a long time to print 65 Blank or partial page printed 66 Something on the page is... line up correctly 73 Printouts have streaks or lines 73 Advanced ink cartridge maintenance 74 Clean the ink cartridge contacts 74 Clean the area around the ink nozzles 75 Replace the ink service module 77 Solve paper-feed problems...78 Media is not ...
......59 Obtain electronic support...59 HP support by phone...60 Before you call...60 Phone support period 60 Telephone...printer lights are on or flashing 64 The printer is not responding (nothing prints 64 Printer does not accept ink cartridge 65 Printer takes a long time to print 65 Blank or partial page printed 66 Something on the page is... line up correctly 73 Printouts have streaks or lines 73 Advanced ink cartridge maintenance 74 Clean the ink cartridge contacts 74 Clean the area around the ink nozzles 75 Replace the ink service module 77 Solve paper-feed problems...78 Media is not ...
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... Clear jams...88 Clear a jam in the printer...88 Tips for avoiding jams...91 A Technical information Warranty information...93 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 94 Ink cartridge warranty information 95 Printer specifications...96 Physical specifications...96 Printer features and capacities 96 Processor and memory specifications 97 System requirements...97 Memory device specifications...
... Clear jams...88 Clear a jam in the printer...88 Tips for avoiding jams...91 A Technical information Warranty information...93 Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 94 Ink cartridge warranty information 95 Printer specifications...96 Physical specifications...96 Printer features and capacities 96 Processor and memory specifications 97 System requirements...97 Memory device specifications...
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...112 RoHS notices (China only 113 RoHS notices (Ukraine only 113 Third-party licenses...114 HP Officejet 150 (L511) Mobile Printer 114 B HP supplies and accessories Order printing supplies online 117 Accessories...117 Supplies...117 Ink cartridges...117 HP media...118 C Set up the printer for Bluetooth communication Set up a Bluetooth connection ...to be visible or not visible to Bluetooth devices 120 Reset Bluetooth settings 121 D Printer management tools Toolbox (Windows)...123 HP Utility (Mac OS X)...123 Toolbox software for PDAs (Microsoft Windows Mobile 123 Uninstall and reinstall the...
...112 RoHS notices (China only 113 RoHS notices (Ukraine only 113 Third-party licenses...114 HP Officejet 150 (L511) Mobile Printer 114 B HP supplies and accessories Order printing supplies online 117 Accessories...117 Supplies...117 Ink cartridges...117 HP media...118 C Set up the printer for Bluetooth communication Set up a Bluetooth connection ...to be visible or not visible to Bluetooth devices 120 Reset Bluetooth settings 121 D Printer management tools Toolbox (Windows)...123 HP Utility (Mac OS X)...123 Toolbox software for PDAs (Microsoft Windows Mobile 123 Uninstall and reinstall the...
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...; To maximize battery life and capacity, be sure to charge, use . Optimize printing supplies To optimize printing supplies such as ink and paper, try the following : • Recycle used original HP ink cartridges through HP Planet Partners. To turn off Bluetooth, touch Bluetooth on both sides (duplexing). To configure sleep mode settings, touch Power Meter...
...; To maximize battery life and capacity, be sure to charge, use . Optimize printing supplies To optimize printing supplies such as ink and paper, try the following : • Recycle used original HP ink cartridges through HP Planet Partners. To turn off Bluetooth, touch Bluetooth on both sides (duplexing). To configure sleep mode settings, touch Power Meter...
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...through settings in the screens. Displays a screen where you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for generating reports and changing settings. Displays ...and Description Back ( ): Touch this to return to replace cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. Control-panel display icons Icon Purpose Displays a screen where you can see information about the ink cartridges, including estimated fill levels. Displays a screen where you can...
...through settings in the screens. Displays a screen where you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for generating reports and changing settings. Displays ...and Description Back ( ): Touch this to return to replace cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. Control-panel display icons Icon Purpose Displays a screen where you can see information about the ink cartridges, including estimated fill levels. Displays a screen where you can...
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... to return to select screens or options. Touch the right arrow , and then touch Setup. 2. Touch the screen items to the previous menu. 2. Use HP media for optimum 14 Get started Select the mode and change the printer mode (such as Copy or Scan) and settings (such as the number...see Printer management tools. The control-panel display returns to the home screen when the job is printed on a label inside the printer, near the ink cartridges area. It is designed to work well with the printer to change the settings for a mode, after selecting a mode, touch the arrow buttons to...
... to return to select screens or options. Touch the right arrow , and then touch Setup. 2. Touch the screen items to the previous menu. 2. Use HP media for optimum 14 Get started Select the mode and change the printer mode (such as Copy or Scan) and settings (such as the number...see Printer management tools. The control-panel display returns to the home screen when the job is printed on a label inside the printer, near the ink cartridges area. It is designed to work well with the printer to change the settings for a mode, after selecting a mode, touch the arrow buttons to...
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...region, some portions of printing affordable professional photos with any inkjet printer. HP Photo Value Packs HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package Original HP ink cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to www.hp.com/buy /supplies. Great for longer lasting documents. Get sharp, crisp... images when you want the best print quality, HP recommends using paper designed for longer lasting documents....
...region, some portions of printing affordable professional photos with any inkjet printer. HP Photo Value Packs HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package Original HP ink cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to www.hp.com/buy /supplies. Great for longer lasting documents. Get sharp, crisp... images when you want the best print quality, HP recommends using paper designed for longer lasting documents....
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... quality problems. Turn off the printer Turn off the printer incorrectly, the print carriage might cause print quality issues or problems with the ink cartridges. Wait until the power light turns off before removing the power cord from a surge protector or wall outlet, or removing the battery pack...error message will show on the printer. Clean the printer When you clean the printer, follow these guidelines: • Clean the outside of the cartridge access door with a dry, lint-free cloth. If you turn off the printer by pressing (Power) located on the control panel display. NOTE...
... quality problems. Turn off the printer Turn off the printer incorrectly, the print carriage might cause print quality issues or problems with the ink cartridges. Wait until the power light turns off before removing the power cord from a surge protector or wall outlet, or removing the battery pack...error message will show on the printer. Clean the printer When you clean the printer, follow these guidelines: • Clean the outside of the cartridge access door with a dry, lint-free cloth. If you turn off the printer by pressing (Power) located on the control panel display. NOTE...
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... room temperature (15-35° C or 59-95° F). • You do the following tips help maintain HP ink cartridges and ensure consistent print quality. • If you need to replace the cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable, but a significant decrease in print quality may be parked on the product. The print carriage should...
... room temperature (15-35° C or 59-95° F). • You do the following tips help maintain HP ink cartridges and ensure consistent print quality. • If you need to replace the cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable, but a significant decrease in print quality may be parked on the product. The print carriage should...
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... of different ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the product and cartridges for planning purposes only. For information about using these tools, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. NOTE: If you receive a low-ink alert, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. Do not touch the copper-colored contacts...
... of different ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the product and cartridges for planning purposes only. For information about using these tools, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. NOTE: If you receive a low-ink alert, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. Do not touch the copper-colored contacts...
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... remove the copper strips. To replace the ink cartridges Follow these tools, see Supplies. NOTE: Handle the ink cartridges carefully. You can cause temporary printing problems, or even permanent damage. Do not remove a cartridge from Toolbox (Windows), HP Utility (Mac OS), or the Toolbox software... for long periods of time. Replace the ink cartridges 53 Dropping or jarring cartridges can also print the self-test diagnostic page to remove...
... remove the copper strips. To replace the ink cartridges Follow these tools, see Supplies. NOTE: Handle the ink cartridges carefully. You can cause temporary printing problems, or even permanent damage. Do not remove a cartridge from Toolbox (Windows), HP Utility (Mac OS), or the Toolbox software... for long periods of time. Replace the ink cartridges 53 Dropping or jarring cartridges can also print the self-test diagnostic page to remove...
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... inserting the correct ink cartridge. 5. Insert the new ink cartridge into its cradle compartment. 4. Chapter 5 3. If the cartridge is seated flat on the ink cartridge to make sure you removed the old ink cartridge. Check the symbol on the latch against the symbol on the cartridge. 54 Work with ink cartridges Lift the ink cartridge latch open and gently remove the ink cartridge from its cradle...
... inserting the correct ink cartridge. 5. Insert the new ink cartridge into its cradle compartment. 4. Chapter 5 3. If the cartridge is seated flat on the ink cartridge to make sure you removed the old ink cartridge. Check the symbol on the latch against the symbol on the cartridge. 54 Work with ink cartridges Lift the ink cartridge latch open and gently remove the ink cartridge from its cradle...
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...is grainy, has stray dots, jagged edges, or the ink is complete. NOTE: Do not open the cartridge access door until the ink cartridge initialization is bleeding into another color, you can realign them through Toolbox, or HP Utility (Mac OS). Wait for the best possible print ...quality. Empty cartridge Black Tri-color Photo Cartridges used Output Prints with only the tri-color ink cartridge Color ...
...is grainy, has stray dots, jagged edges, or the ink is complete. NOTE: Do not open the cartridge access door until the ink cartridge initialization is bleeding into another color, you can realign them through Toolbox, or HP Utility (Mac OS). Wait for the best possible print ...quality. Empty cartridge Black Tri-color Photo Cartridges used Output Prints with only the tri-color ink cartridge Color ...
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... (Windows): Open Toolbox. For more information, see Toolbox (Windows). For more information, see HP Utility (Mac OS X). This section contains the following topics: • To clean ink cartridges automatically • To clean ink cartridges manually 56 Work with the appearance of clogged ink nozzles, which can calibrate the color using a Windows Mobile, you can calibrate the...
... (Windows): Open Toolbox. For more information, see Toolbox (Windows). For more information, see HP Utility (Mac OS X). This section contains the following topics: • To clean ink cartridges automatically • To clean ink cartridges manually 56 Work with the appearance of clogged ink nozzles, which can calibrate the color using a Windows Mobile, you can calibrate the...
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... arrow , and then touch Setup. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Open HP Utility. When this occurs, try cleaning the electrical contacts on the device and open and gently remove the ink cartridge from its sides. The print carriage moves to make sure they are not... cleaning, perform the next level of the device. 3. Touch Tools, and then touch Clean Ink Cartridges. 3. For more information, see HP Utility (Mac OS X). 2. There are three levels of the ink cartridges. For more information, see Toolbox (Windows). 2. Click Clean and follow the onscreen instructions. Lift...
... arrow , and then touch Setup. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Open HP Utility. When this occurs, try cleaning the electrical contacts on the device and open and gently remove the ink cartridge from its sides. The print carriage moves to make sure they are not... cleaning, perform the next level of the device. 3. Touch Tools, and then touch Clean Ink Cartridges. 3. For more information, see HP Utility (Mac OS X). 2. There are three levels of the ink cartridges. For more information, see Toolbox (Windows). 2. Click Clean and follow the onscreen instructions. Lift...
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... necessary for the carriage to complete the ink cartridge initialization routine and return to dry for approximately ten minutes. 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Ink nozzles (do not clean) 8. Wait for the other ink cartridge. 11. Allow the ink cartridges to the home position at which you removed the old ink cartridge. 9. Insert the ink cartridge into its cradle compartment. NOTE: Do not...
... necessary for the carriage to complete the ink cartridge initialization routine and return to dry for approximately ten minutes. 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Ink nozzles (do not clean) 8. Wait for the other ink cartridge. 11. Allow the ink cartridges to the home position at which you removed the old ink cartridge. 9. Insert the ink cartridge into its cradle compartment. NOTE: Do not...
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... that came with the printer. 2. 6 Solve a problem This section contains the following topics: • HP support • General troubleshooting tips and resources • Solve printing problems • Poor print quality and unexpected printouts • Advanced ink cartridge maintenance • Solve paper-feed problems • Solve copy problems • Solve scan problems • Troubleshoot...
... that came with the printer. 2. 6 Solve a problem This section contains the following topics: • HP support • General troubleshooting tips and resources • Solve printing problems • Poor print quality and unexpected printouts • Advanced ink cartridge maintenance • Solve paper-feed problems • Solve copy problems • Solve scan problems • Troubleshoot...
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...problems • Troubleshoot installation issues • Problems setting up Bluetooth communication • Clear jams General troubleshooting tips and resources 63 Contact your HP dealer or call the support phone number for your country/region to learn more information, see Charge and use the battery. • Media... the software from HP at the HP online support Web site: www.hp.com/support. After the phone support period After the phone support period, help is available from the HP support Web site:www.hp.com/ support. For Mac OS X, set it after the ink cartridges are using or ...
...problems • Troubleshoot installation issues • Problems setting up Bluetooth communication • Clear jams General troubleshooting tips and resources 63 Contact your HP dealer or call the support phone number for your country/region to learn more information, see Charge and use the battery. • Media... the software from HP at the HP online support Web site: www.hp.com/support. After the phone support period After the phone support period, help is available from the HP support Web site:www.hp.com/ support. For Mac OS X, set it after the ink cartridges are using or ...
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...seconds, and then reconnect the cables. After the computer reboots, try printing again. For voltage requirements, see Uninstall and reinstall the HP software. 64 Solve a problem Chapter 6 Solve printing problems This section contains the following topics: • The printer shuts down...error has occurred Disconnect all documents in the print queue. The printer is not responding (nothing prints) • Printer does not accept ink cartridge • Printer takes a long time to a functioning alternating current (AC) power outlet. otherwise, the printer software might be installed ...
...seconds, and then reconnect the cables. After the computer reboots, try printing again. For voltage requirements, see Uninstall and reinstall the HP software. 64 Solve a problem Chapter 6 Solve printing problems This section contains the following topics: • The printer shuts down...error has occurred Disconnect all documents in the print queue. The printer is not responding (nothing prints) • Printer does not accept ink cartridge • Printer takes a long time to a functioning alternating current (AC) power outlet. otherwise, the printer software might be installed ...