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Question posted by tonymullins2006 on April 15th, 2013

Hp Printer 5515 Ink

hi all why wont my printer work with just a black ink carthridge,i dont use the colour carthridges....i have replaced with genuine hp carthridge...but it wont print,,it says on the printer screen that the colour carthridges are missing.. Regards Tony M 

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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on April 15th, 2013 6:32 PM
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If you wish to use only the blank ink cartridge of your HP Photosmart 5515, you should not remove the color ink cartridges even if it is empty. Install both ink cartridges and set your printer to print in Grayscale Mode. To set your printer, follow the steps provided in the tutorial article below.

http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Inkjet-Printing/How-to-setup-grayscale-printing-for-HP-Officejet-6500/td-p/745901

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Related HP Photosmart 5515 Manual Pages

Reference Guide - Page 1

English PHOTOSMART 5510 e-ALL-IN-ONE SERIES Verify box content.
Reference Guide - Page 2

..., and hardware address (MAC). Scan: Displays the Scan menu where you can scan your HP Photosmart Wireless ePrint Wireless ePrint English Photo: Displays the Photo menu where you can view, print and reprint photos. Press the button to display the printer's email address, ePrint status, and ePrint feature. Get to know your photos or...
Reference Guide - Page 3

...Programs > HP > HP Photosmart 5510 series > HP Photosmart 5510 series. 2. Load the original, print side down, on a connected computer. •• When receiving a low ink alert message, consider getting replacement cartridges to avoid possible printing delays. To do not have to replace ink cartridges until the print quality is unacceptable. •• Ink from the Home screen to start...
Reference Guide - Page 4

.... After the installation finishes, restart the computer and any security software you still can't print, or if the HP printer software installation failed: 1. Use the following in and turn on the printer display to print, uninstall and reinstall the HP printer software. Reset the printer: a. Insert the CD into your computer's CD drive. 2. Check for error messages and resolve...
Reference Guide - Page 5

... to wireless connection: 1. Keep your printer might be off. Follow the steps in Applications/HewlettPackard/Device Utilities to change from Wireless Printing Center The HP Wireless Printing Center website (www.hp.com/go /wirelessprinting to download the Network Diagnostic Utility, then run it . 3. On the Wireless menu, use and troubleshooting Get help from USB to wireless connection...
Reference Guide - Page 6

... day before proceeding with the HP Photosmart software, you can install the electronic Help from the electronic Help. A security software suite can cause problems when using the HP printer, you have an All-in the Printer and Faxes folder. -- Firewalls can block communication between devices connected on your network. You suddenly cannot print to your home network. -- If...
Reference Guide - Page 7

...from defects in materials and workmanship for additional warranty services, such as a result of normal use of the defect, refund the purchase price for the particular failure or damage. 5. English HP printer limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to products with such local law. Extent of liability 1. Improper...
User Guide - Page 3

... ink smear...19 Replace the cartridges...20 Align printer...21 Order ink supplies...22 Cartridge warranty information...22 Tips for working with cartridges...23 7 Connectivity Add the HP Photosmart to a network...25 Change from a USB connection to a wireless network...26 Connect a new printer...27 Change network settings...27 Tips for setting up and using a networked printer...27 Advanced printer...
User Guide - Page 8

... printer. 2 Help: On the Home screen, shows all Help topics. Get to know the HP Photosmart You can check wireless status and change preferences and use tools to perform maintenance functions. 11 Wireless: Opens the Wireless Settings menu, where you can also print a wireless test report, helping diagnose network connection issues. 12 Ink: Shows estimated ink levels by HP...
User Guide - Page 14

... set up Apps, a free service from being printed. Touch the Get More icon on the Apps screen to connect to the Internet and add more , depending on the apps available in order to use . b. Compose and send email to your printer's email address from the web, without using a computer, by setting up the wireless network...
User Guide - Page 15

...of paper, not just one type of paper...Print Tips for ink and paper • Use genuine HP cartridges. Touch an app icon that you should disable Auto Power-Off to your computer. Go to the HP ePrintCenter website for more information. Tips for more information. • If you have sufficient ink. Learn information about working with cartridges, see Tips for working with HP printers...
User Guide - Page 21

... the estimated ink levels • Clean printhead automatically • Clean ink smear • Replace the cartridges • Align printer • Order ink supplies • Cartridge warranty information • Tips for working with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels From the Home screen, touch the right directional key, and then touch the Ink icon to avoid possible printing delays.
User Guide - Page 24

...HP Photosmart 5510 series folder, click HP Photosmart 5510 series. c. Click the Device Services tab, and then click the Align Ink Cartridges button. 2. In addition, you are using. 1. NOTE: Ordering cartridges online is used in all countries/regions. Cartridge warranty information The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is not supported in its designated HP printing device...
User Guide - Page 25

... into the correct slots. Work with cartridges For a copy of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the printed documentation that came with cartridges: • Use the correct cartridges for each cartridge to replace the cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. Tips for working with cartridges Use the following tips to work with the printer. • Insert the cartridges...
User Guide - Page 27

...). Connectivity NOTE: The product begins a timer for approximately two minutes in which the corresponding button on WPS-enabled router or other networking device to activate WPS. To connect the HP Photosmart using WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) ▲ Do one of the following : ❑ A wireless 802.11b/g/n network that includes a WPS-enabled wireless router or...
User Guide - Page 28

...Setup. From the Home screen, touch the right directional key, and then touch the Wireless icon. b. Follow prompts. 5. Related topics • Tips for setting up and using a networked printer on . ❑... the HP Photosmart on the networking device. ❑ Touch OK. Make sure your network name (SSID) and WEP key or WPA passphrase. 2. Set up and using a networked printer on wireless...
User Guide - Page 29

..., touch Turn On. Follow the instructions on the screen. 2. If it from the printer software. c. Use HP Setup Assistant in Applications/Hewlett-Packard/Device Utilities to change network settings 1. On Mac: a. c. From the Home screen on the screen to connect the printer. Tips for setting up the wireless networked printer, make sure your wireless router is powered on the...
User Guide - Page 32

... solutions do not resolve the problem, click here for more online troubleshooting. NOTE: Do not use caution when removing jammed paper from the Home screen. Under HP Photosmart 5510 series, click HP Photosmart 5510 series, double-click Print Actions, and then double-click HP Print Diagnostic Utility. Click here to go online for more information. 30 Solve a problem Remove...
User Guide - Page 33

... network security settings. Click here to go online for more about wireless printing. See Clean ink smear on your firewall and anti-virus programs during printer setup. Under HP Photosmart 5510 series, click HP Photosmart 5510 series, double-click Scan Actions, and then double-click HP Scan Diagnostic Utility. Click here to go online for more information. •...
User Guide - Page 36

... problem is still not resolved, try replacing cartridges. See Replace the cartridges on the cartridge. Click here to go online for the print carriage to move to meet the contacts on the cartridge indicated in the printhead. c. Press tab on the ink cartridge. Solve a problem d. Reinstall the ink cartridge. Use a dry swab or lint-free cloth...

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