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hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer information map getting started unpacking your printer other items you will need printer parts control panel indicator lights loading paper loading paper in the paper tray loading paper in the photo tray loading a single envelope loading a stack of envelopes loading index cards and other small media replacing or installing print cartridges getting to know your printer tools menu adjusting printer settings understanding memory cards types of memory cards inserting a memory card understanding infrared printing without a computer paper type and size settings ...
hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer information map getting started unpacking your printer other items you will need printer parts control panel indicator lights loading paper loading paper in the paper tray loading paper in the photo tray loading a single envelope loading a stack of envelopes loading index cards and other small media replacing or installing print cartridges getting to know your printer tools menu adjusting printer settings understanding memory cards types of memory cards inserting a memory card understanding infrared printing without a computer paper type and size settings ...
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hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer printer parts OUT tray This tray catches your printed photos or documents Paper width guide Adjust this guide to fit close to the edge of the paper in the paper tray Paper tray Place paper or envelopes in this tray for printing Photo tray Place 4 x 6 inch (102 x 152 mm) photo paper in this tray for printing Top cover Open this cover to change print cartridges Control panel See details on next page SmartMedia memory card slot Insert a SmartMedia memory card into the slot to begin printing or saving...
hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer printer parts OUT tray This tray catches your printed photos or documents Paper width guide Adjust this guide to fit close to the edge of the paper in the paper tray Paper tray Place paper or envelopes in this tray for printing Photo tray Place 4 x 6 inch (102 x 152 mm) photo paper in this tray for printing Top cover Open this cover to change print cartridges Control panel See details on next page SmartMedia memory card slot Insert a SmartMedia memory card into the slot to begin printing or saving...
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..., you get great printing results automatically. These cables are printing a photo, be less than 528 MB. The printer uses an optical sensor to detect paper type and size, then selects the print mode for photo-quality results. For example, if you are available where you need a USB compliant interface cable. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer cables To connect the printer to a Windows PC, you purchased your digital camera's memory card with the printer, make sure the memory card is preferred). hp-designed inkjet paper You can be...
..., you get great printing results automatically. These cables are printing a photo, be less than 528 MB. The printer uses an optical sensor to detect paper type and size, then selects the print mode for photo-quality results. For example, if you are available where you need a USB compliant interface cable. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer cables To connect the printer to a Windows PC, you purchased your digital camera's memory card with the printer, make sure the memory card is preferred). hp-designed inkjet paper You can be...
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... recommend using HP designed inkjet paper for photo-quality results. To load paper in the printer's photo tray or paper tray • Single envelope • Stack of paper. You can be sure to print on many different types of envelopes See the Onscreen User's Guide for information about loading envelopes and loading index cards and other small media. Paper width guide Paper length guide 8 getting started You can print on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper for the best output quality. loading paper in the paper tray Use the printer's paper tray to print...
... recommend using HP designed inkjet paper for photo-quality results. To load paper in the printer's photo tray or paper tray • Single envelope • Stack of paper. You can be sure to print on many different types of envelopes See the Onscreen User's Guide for information about loading envelopes and loading index cards and other small media. Paper width guide Paper length guide 8 getting started You can print on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper for the best output quality. loading paper in the paper tray Use the printer's paper tray to print...
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hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer model 1115 Tools menu option Print a test page Clean the print cartridges Select default paper type Select default paper size Select page layout Photo cropping Adjust photo brightness Reset all tools settings Choices No default Photo paper Plain paper No default 8.5 x 11 inches 4 x 6 cm Photo album Paper saver Standard crop Full image (do not crop) adjusting the printer settings from the control panel You can use the Tools button on the LCD. LCD OK/Yes button Tools button 16 getting to print a test page or adjust the printer's settings. Note: The ...
hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer model 1115 Tools menu option Print a test page Clean the print cartridges Select default paper type Select default paper size Select page layout Photo cropping Adjust photo brightness Reset all tools settings Choices No default Photo paper Plain paper No default 8.5 x 11 inches 4 x 6 cm Photo album Paper saver Standard crop Full image (do not crop) adjusting the printer settings from the control panel You can use the Tools button on the LCD. LCD OK/Yes button Tools button 16 getting to print a test page or adjust the printer's settings. Note: The ...
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... Printer model number If these lines are not solid, you may need more information, see "loading paper" on page 8. 2 On the Control panel, press the Tools button until the LCD asks if you want to print a test page, then press OK/Yes. test page paper type and size hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer You can also choose to override the automatic detection by scanning the paper in the paper tray. If you need to clean or replace a print cartridge Service information (ink levels...
... Printer model number If these lines are not solid, you may need more information, see "loading paper" on page 8. 2 On the Control panel, press the Tools button until the LCD asks if you want to print a test page, then press OK/Yes. test page paper type and size hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer You can also choose to override the automatic detection by scanning the paper in the paper tray. If you need to clean or replace a print cartridge Service information (ink levels...
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... printer uses the photo orientation setting from the digital camera. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer page layout model 1115 You can set your printer to request the paper type and size for each sheet of paper while maintaining the photo orientation. Some photos may not all of your selected photos are landscape, the page will have no effect. • Paper Saver - For example, if all print right-side up. 18 getting to know your printer Select this setting will print landscape...
... printer uses the photo orientation setting from the digital camera. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer page layout model 1115 You can set your printer to request the paper type and size for each sheet of paper while maintaining the photo orientation. Some photos may not all of your selected photos are landscape, the page will have no effect. • Paper Saver - For example, if all print right-side up. 18 getting to know your printer Select this setting will print landscape...
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..., see the Onscreen User's Guide. Model 1215 has automatic paper type and size sensors to help you want to print photos on 4 x 6 inch (102 x 152 mm) photo paper from a memory card or use infrared without a computer 3 Your HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 color printer allows you need more information. The printer uses an optical sensor to a computer. printing without being connected to detect paper type and size, then selects the print mode for great results. 25 See "loading paper in the photo tray" on a memory card or send a file or photos from a memory card.
..., see the Onscreen User's Guide. Model 1215 has automatic paper type and size sensors to help you want to print photos on 4 x 6 inch (102 x 152 mm) photo paper from a memory card or use infrared without a computer 3 Your HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 color printer allows you need more information. The printer uses an optical sensor to a computer. printing without being connected to detect paper type and size, then selects the print mode for great results. 25 See "loading paper in the photo tray" on a memory card or send a file or photos from a memory card.
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...; Click Remove HP PhotoSmart software. • Follow the onscreen instructions to processing information. Wait approximately 30 seconds. The power light is The printer needs blinking. The printer needs some time to uninstall the software. • When the uninstall is completed, turn the computer OFF and then ON again. • Close any active virus protection software. • Reinstall the software. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer Problem Possible cause Solution When I connect a USB cable between the printer and...
...; Click Remove HP PhotoSmart software. • Follow the onscreen instructions to processing information. Wait approximately 30 seconds. The power light is The printer needs blinking. The printer needs some time to uninstall the software. • When the uninstall is completed, turn the computer OFF and then ON again. • Close any active virus protection software. • Reinstall the software. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer Problem Possible cause Solution When I connect a USB cable between the printer and...
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... door. 3 Plug the printer back in the paper tray. attention. (continued on . 4 When you were printing labels, make sure a label did not become unglued from the label sheet while going through the printer. 3 If the paper jam has cleared, print your document again. 37 A problem may be a loose 2 connection. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer printing problems See the Onscreen User's Guide for instructions. The printer's top cover may exist with Replace the print cartridge. Problem Possible cause Solution No page...
... door. 3 Plug the printer back in the paper tray. attention. (continued on . 4 When you were printing labels, make sure a label did not become unglued from the label sheet while going through the printer. 3 If the paper jam has cleared, print your document again. 37 A problem may be a loose 2 connection. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer printing problems See the Onscreen User's Guide for instructions. The printer's top cover may exist with Replace the print cartridge. Problem Possible cause Solution No page...
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... Cancel/No. Transfer was cancelled. See The paper size is too long. Media scan failed. The size of files from connection. to Manual. Change the software settings from Automatic to continue. Load correct paper size. Or you can CANCEL the job. Paper is too long 1 PC screen. Cropping may occur. OR • Press Cancel/No to 2 Press OK. Press OK the computer. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer LCD Message Problem Solution Printer memory is out...
... Cancel/No. Transfer was cancelled. See The paper size is too long. Media scan failed. The size of files from connection. to Manual. Change the software settings from Automatic to continue. Load correct paper size. Or you can CANCEL the job. Paper is too long 1 PC screen. Cropping may occur. OR • Press Cancel/No to 2 Press OK. Press OK the computer. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer LCD Message Problem Solution Printer memory is out...
HP Photosmart 1215/1218 color printer -- (English) Network Guide for Windows
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... to the HP JetDirect External Print Server using a bi-directional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable. 2. Installation instructions for the supported operating systems can be found on each of the clients. Install the HP PhotoSmart 1215/1218 printer software on the following pages: Operating Systems Windows 95, 98, Me Windows NT 4.0 Windows 2000 Client Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer network guide for windows 15 Setting Up a Peer-to-Peer Printer Connection 1. Set up the printer. Set up the HP JetDirect External Print Server.
... to the HP JetDirect External Print Server using a bi-directional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable. 2. Installation instructions for the supported operating systems can be found on each of the clients. Install the HP PhotoSmart 1215/1218 printer software on the following pages: Operating Systems Windows 95, 98, Me Windows NT 4.0 Windows 2000 Client Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer network guide for windows 15 Setting Up a Peer-to-Peer Printer Connection 1. Set up the printer. Set up the HP JetDirect External Print Server.
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... serviced by the HP JetDirect External Print Server. Operating Systems for a Client Server Connection Installation instructions for the supported operating systems can be found on the following pages: Server Operating Systems NetWare 3.12, 4.11, or 5.0 Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Page 20 Page 20 Client Operating Systems Windows 95, 98, or Me Windows NT 4.0 Windows 2000 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer network guide for windows 19 Clients print to the network with an HP JetDirect External Print...
... serviced by the HP JetDirect External Print Server. Operating Systems for a Client Server Connection Installation instructions for the supported operating systems can be found on the following pages: Server Operating Systems NetWare 3.12, 4.11, or 5.0 Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Page 20 Page 20 Client Operating Systems Windows 95, 98, or Me Windows NT 4.0 Windows 2000 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer network guide for windows 19 Clients print to the network with an HP JetDirect External Print...
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... setting up the HP JetDirect External Print Server. • Windows NT 4.0 Server: See the Minimal Installation instructions in "Installing the Printer Software on a Windows NT 4.0 Host" on the network. See the language code table on each of the client computers. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer network guide for windows 20 Install and configure the HP JetDirect External Print Server according to the instructions provided with your HP PhotoSmart 1215/1218 printer software to the HP JetDirect External Print Server using a bi-directional...
... setting up the HP JetDirect External Print Server. • Windows NT 4.0 Server: See the Minimal Installation instructions in "Installing the Printer Software on a Windows NT 4.0 Host" on the network. See the language code table on each of the client computers. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer network guide for windows 20 Install and configure the HP JetDirect External Print Server according to the instructions provided with your HP PhotoSmart 1215/1218 printer software to the HP JetDirect External Print Server using a bi-directional...
HP Photosmart 1215/1218 Color Printer - (English) User Guide
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... if you are using a USB cable (Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Macintosh) 5 www.hp.com/photosmart USB port Use this port to connect the printer to the computer if you are using a bi-directional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable Printer parts Rear access door Remove this door to install the Two-Sided Printing Module or to clear a paper jam Two-Sided Printing Module (model 1215 optional accessory, included with model 1218) Install this port to connect the printer to automatically print on page 8. For more...
... if you are using a USB cable (Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Macintosh) 5 www.hp.com/photosmart USB port Use this port to connect the printer to the computer if you are using a bi-directional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable Printer parts Rear access door Remove this door to install the Two-Sided Printing Module or to clear a paper jam Two-Sided Printing Module (model 1215 optional accessory, included with model 1218) Install this port to connect the printer to automatically print on page 8. For more...
HP Photosmart 1215/1218 Color Printer - (English) User Guide
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Cleaning the print cartridges If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on while you are cleaning. Make sure plain paper is loaded in the paper tray. If you need more information, see "Loading paper" on page 69. When the printer has finished cleaning the print cartridges, it stops making noises AND the Power light stops blinking. If you need more information, see "Using the HP PhotoSmart Toolbox (Windows PC)" on page 67 or "Using the HP PhotoSmart Utility (Macintosh)" on page 11. 2. On the...
Cleaning the print cartridges If you notice white lines or single-color streaks on while you are cleaning. Make sure plain paper is loaded in the paper tray. If you need more information, see "Loading paper" on page 69. When the printer has finished cleaning the print cartridges, it stops making noises AND the Power light stops blinking. If you need more information, see "Using the HP PhotoSmart Toolbox (Windows PC)" on page 67 or "Using the HP PhotoSmart Utility (Macintosh)" on page 11. 2. On the...
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... appropriate paper type. Macintosh 1. PC • Select the appropriate paper type on the Paper Type/Quality panel of 2400 x 1200 dpi, then print your document again. Try printing again. To avoid this, select a paper type. Macintosh • Select the appropriate paper type on the Setup tab of High Resolution Photo. 2. Troubleshooting Problem The printing is set to Automatic. • Attach the printer's USB cable directly to the computer rather than to a hub (if one is being used). • Avoid using a USB cable...
... appropriate paper type. Macintosh 1. PC • Select the appropriate paper type on the Paper Type/Quality panel of 2400 x 1200 dpi, then print your document again. Try printing again. To avoid this, select a paper type. Macintosh • Select the appropriate paper type on the Setup tab of High Resolution Photo. 2. Troubleshooting Problem The printing is set to Automatic. • Attach the printer's USB cable directly to the computer rather than to a hub (if one is being used). • Avoid using a USB cable...
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Make sure that the paper guides rest snugly against the photo paper. See "Loading paper" on the Paper Type/Quality panel, select HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Glossy as the Paper Type. 3. Select the appropriate HP Photo Paper as it will go into the paper tray. 2. See the paper's packaging. 3. Macintosh 1. Print your document. The photo paper may not have inserted the photo paper correctly. Windows PC 1. Insert the photo paper print side down. You may not be fully engaged. 1. From the Page Setup dialog, select Photo 4x6 in the printer software. 2. Go to...
Make sure that the paper guides rest snugly against the photo paper. See "Loading paper" on the Paper Type/Quality panel, select HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, Glossy as the Paper Type. 3. Select the appropriate HP Photo Paper as it will go into the paper tray. 2. See the paper's packaging. 3. Macintosh 1. Print your document. The photo paper may not have inserted the photo paper correctly. Windows PC 1. Insert the photo paper print side down. You may not be fully engaged. 1. From the Page Setup dialog, select Photo 4x6 in the printer software. 2. Go to...
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... the memory card. Reinstall the rear access door. 4. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide LCD Message Cannot print photos. If there are corrupted. Paper is out of memory and the job has to be accessed. • Use another file and restart the print job. See PC screen. Select another memory card. The printer is too long. Remove the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module. 3. File directory structure is corrupted and cannot be cancelled. 1. Change the software settings from Automatic...
... the memory card. Reinstall the rear access door. 4. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide LCD Message Cannot print photos. If there are corrupted. Paper is out of memory and the job has to be accessed. • Use another file and restart the print job. See PC screen. Select another memory card. The printer is too long. Remove the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module. 3. File directory structure is corrupted and cannot be cancelled. 1. Change the software settings from Automatic...
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... photos 20 D Default settings 23 Devices for infrared file transfer 27 Digital camera printing photos from the memory card 30 printing photos via infrared 36 Documents, printing via 36 setting the file type 22 supported devices 27 supported protocols 27 tips for using 17 H HP JetSend infrared protocol 27 HP Photo Printing software (Windows) 46 HP PhotoSmart Utility (Macintosh) 69 I IBM Microdrive memory card 24 Index page, printing 31 Indicator lights 7 Infrared printing via infrared 36 Double-sided. See Two-sided printing DPOF files defined 32 printing 34 E Envelopes loading...
... photos 20 D Default settings 23 Devices for infrared file transfer 27 Digital camera printing photos from the memory card 30 printing photos via infrared 36 Documents, printing via 36 setting the file type 22 supported devices 27 supported protocols 27 tips for using 17 H HP JetSend infrared protocol 27 HP Photo Printing software (Windows) 46 HP PhotoSmart Utility (Macintosh) 69 I IBM Microdrive memory card 24 Index page, printing 31 Indicator lights 7 Infrared printing via infrared 36 Double-sided. See Two-sided printing DPOF files defined 32 printing 34 E Envelopes loading...