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... ...8 replacing or installing print cartridges 11 using your printer with a computer 13 Chapter 2 getting to know your printer 15 tools menu...15 adjusting the printer settings from the control panel 16 test page ...17 paper type and size 17 page layout ...18 photo cropping 20 photo brightness 20 photo color (model 1215 21 factory default settings...
... ...8 replacing or installing print cartridges 11 using your printer with a computer 13 Chapter 2 getting to know your printer 15 tools menu...15 adjusting the printer settings from the control panel 16 test page ...17 paper type and size 17 page layout ...18 photo cropping 20 photo brightness 20 photo color (model 1215 21 factory default settings...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... the print cartridges troubleshooting important Windows PC information software problems hardware problems printing problems infrared (IR) problems error messages specifications specifications connecting your printer to your computer connecting the printer to a power source connecting the printer to your Windows PC connecting the printer to your Macintosh installing the printer software upgrading the printer software hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer basics guide...
... the print cartridges troubleshooting important Windows PC information software problems hardware problems printing problems infrared (IR) problems error messages specifications specifications connecting your printer to your computer connecting the printer to a power source connecting the printer to your Windows PC connecting the printer to your Macintosh installing the printer software upgrading the printer software hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer basics guide...
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hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer printer parts OUT tray This tray catches your printed photos or documents Paper width ... 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... cord connection Connect the power cord (included in the box) here Parallel port Use this port to connect the printer to the computer if you are using a bi-directional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable (Windows PC only) Rear ...
hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer printer parts OUT tray This tray catches your printed photos or documents Paper width ... 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... cord connection Connect the power cord (included in the box) here Parallel port Use this port to connect the printer to the computer if you are using a bi-directional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable (Windows PC only) Rear ...
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hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer control panel Copies Use this button to select the number of copies you want to ... from the memory card to the computer Power light On when the printer is turned on, blinking when the printer is busy Power Press this button to turn the printer on or off LCD Read this window for information about the status ...message is displayed on the LCD Infrared port (1215) Aim an infrared device here to wirelessly print or save your photo or document Tip: To get maximum use from your print cartridges, do not unplug the printer or turn off the power source (such as...
hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer control panel Copies Use this button to select the number of copies you want to ... from the memory card to the computer Power light On when the printer is turned on, blinking when the printer is busy Power Press this button to turn the printer on or off LCD Read this window for information about the status ...message is displayed on the LCD Infrared port (1215) Aim an infrared device here to wirelessly print or save your photo or document Tip: To get maximum use from your print cartridges, do not unplug the printer or turn off the power source (such as...
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... print cartridges hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer To get the best performance from the modification or refilling of the print cartridge you want to turn the printer on. 2 Open the printer's top cover. Caution: Do not refill print cartridges yourself. The print cartridge cradle moves to the center of the printer. 3 Lift the cradle latch of HP print cartridges is specifically excluded from HP printer...
... print cartridges hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer To get the best performance from the modification or refilling of the print cartridge you want to turn the printer on. 2 Open the printer's top cover. Caution: Do not refill print cartridges yourself. The print cartridge cradle moves to the center of the printer. 3 Lift the cradle latch of HP print cartridges is specifically excluded from HP printer...
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...: Do NOT touch the ink nozzles or the copper contacts. For more information, see "loading paper" on the print cartridge. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer 5 Remove the tape from the new print cartridge: • Take the print cartridge out of its package. • Grasp the green tab and peel off the blue tape, being careful not to...
...: Do NOT touch the ink nozzles or the copper contacts. For more information, see "loading paper" on the print cartridge. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer 5 Remove the tape from the new print cartridge: • Take the print cartridge out of its package. • Grasp the green tab and peel off the blue tape, being careful not to...
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... booklet for example, if you get the HP Photo Printing Software along with the printer driver. Calibration page using your printer with a Windows PC or a Macintosh. For information about connecting to align the print cartridges. You may want to upgrade your HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 color printer with a computer You can use your printer's driver software. If you just purchased...
... booklet for example, if you get the HP Photo Printing Software along with the printer driver. Calibration page using your printer with a Windows PC or a Macintosh. For information about connecting to align the print cartridges. You may want to upgrade your HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 color printer with a computer You can use your printer's driver software. If you just purchased...
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The Tools menu options allow you to know your printer 2 tools menu Access the Tools menu from the Control panel. model 1215 Tools menu option Print a test page Clean the print cartridges Select paper settings Select page layout Select photo cropping option Adjust photo brightness Color options for next print Select default IR type Reset all tools settings Choices Manually set Auto-detect Photo album Paper saver Standard crop Full image (do not crop) Color Black & white Sepia (brown) Antique Automatic Photo Document 15 getting to change the printer settings from the Tools button.
The Tools menu options allow you to know your printer 2 tools menu Access the Tools menu from the Control panel. model 1215 Tools menu option Print a test page Clean the print cartridges Select paper settings Select page layout Select photo cropping option Adjust photo brightness Color options for next print Select default IR type Reset all tools settings Choices Manually set Auto-detect Photo album Paper saver Standard crop Full image (do not crop) Color Black & white Sepia (brown) Antique Automatic Photo Document 15 getting to change the printer settings from the Tools button.
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Note: The current setting is marked with an asterisk (*) on the Control panel to know your printer 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...
Note: The current setting is marked with an asterisk (*) on the Control panel to know your printer 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...
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...paper type (plain paper or photo paper) each time you need to clean or replace a print cartridge Service information (ink levels and total pages printed, for example) model 1215 The printer automatically detects the paper size and type by manually setting the paper size and type. To manually...When the paper size is loaded correctly. When the paper size is loaded in the paper tray. 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. To print a test page: 1 ...
...paper type (plain paper or photo paper) each time you need to clean or replace a print cartridge Service information (ink levels and total pages printed, for example) model 1215 The printer automatically detects the paper size and type by manually setting the paper size and type. To manually...When the paper size is loaded correctly. When the paper size is loaded in the paper tray. 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. To print a test page: 1 ...
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... pages offer tips and advice for your HP PhotoSmart printer with a Windows PC, the printer requires a continuous connection to access and read the status of memory cards in the printer, as well as print cartridge ink levels, and other feedback from the printer. 31 Find answers to use. troubleshooting 4 The printer is very slow. Before you are not...
... pages offer tips and advice for your HP PhotoSmart printer with a Windows PC, the printer requires a continuous connection to access and read the status of memory cards in the printer, as well as print cartridge ink levels, and other feedback from the printer. 31 Find answers to use. troubleshooting 4 The printer is very slow. Before you are not...
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... You may exist with Replace the print cartridge. the printer. attention. (continued on . correctly. If you have any instructions. 2 Pull the paper out of the printer, then replace the rear access door. 3 Plug the printer back in the paper tray. If the...Unplug the printer, open . A problem may not have cleared the paper jam, print your document again. Problem Possible cause Solution No page came out of the print cartridges. one of The printer needs Read the printer LCD for additional troubleshooting tips. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer printing ...
... You may exist with Replace the print cartridge. the printer. attention. (continued on . correctly. If you have any instructions. 2 Pull the paper out of the printer, then replace the rear access door. 3 Plug the printer back in the paper tray. If the...Unplug the printer, open . A problem may not have cleared the paper jam, print your document again. Problem Possible cause Solution No page came out of the print cartridges. one of The printer needs Read the printer LCD for additional troubleshooting tips. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer printing ...
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... Module, to print 1 a fax. 2 Save the fax in preparation for printing. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer Problem Possible cause Solution No page came out of the printer. Simultaneously press the release buttons, located on . Turn your printer back on each of the print the print cartridge. Place it in a word processing document and print it . paper in...
... Module, to print 1 a fax. 2 Save the fax in preparation for printing. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer Problem Possible cause Solution No page came out of the printer. Simultaneously press the release buttons, located on . Turn your printer back on each of the print the print cartridge. Place it in a word processing document and print it . paper in...
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hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer Print Quality, Black Print Quality, Color Technology, Black Print Resolution Print Technology Print Cartridges Technology, Color Print language Minimum System Requirements Dimensions Weight 600 dpi with REt (Resolution Enhancement Technology) HP PhotoREt lll (up to 2400 x 1200 dpi) REt (Resolution Enhancement Technology) Drop on-demand thermal inkjet printing 1 black (HP#45), 1 color (HP#78) HP PhotoREt lll, HP ColorSmart III...
hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer Print Quality, Black Print Quality, Color Technology, Black Print Resolution Print Technology Print Cartridges Technology, Color Print language Minimum System Requirements Dimensions Weight 600 dpi with REt (Resolution Enhancement Technology) HP PhotoREt lll (up to 2400 x 1200 dpi) REt (Resolution Enhancement Technology) Drop on-demand thermal inkjet printing 1 black (HP#45), 1 color (HP#78) HP PhotoREt lll, HP ColorSmart III...
HP Photosmart 1215/1218 Color Printer - (English) User Guide
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Contents Chapter 1 Getting started...1 Unpacking your printer ...2 Other items you will need ...3 Cables ...3 Memory cards...3 HP paper...3 Printer parts...4 Front panel ...6 Reading the indicator lights...7 Installing the Two-Sided Printing Module (optional)...8 Replacing or installing print cartridges ...9 Loading paper ...11 www.hp.com/photosmart i
Contents Chapter 1 Getting started...1 Unpacking your printer ...2 Other items you will need ...3 Cables ...3 Memory cards...3 HP paper...3 Printer parts...4 Front panel ...6 Reading the indicator lights...7 Installing the Two-Sided Printing Module (optional)...8 Replacing or installing print cartridges ...9 Loading paper ...11 www.hp.com/photosmart i
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Contents Chapter 4 Printing from a computer...39 Printing from your Windows PC ...40 Selecting the printer Properties ...41 Using the HP PhotoSmart Taskbar icon ...41 Using the HP Photo Printing software ...46 Printing from your Macintosh ...51 Using the Print dialog box ...53 ... your Macintosh ...64 Chapter 6 Care and maintenance ...67 Using the HP PhotoSmart Toolbox (Windows PC) ...67 Using the HP PhotoSmart Utility (Macintosh) ...69 Cleaning the printer ...70 Materials you will need...70 Cleaning the print cartridges ...70 Cleaning the print cartridge cradle...72 Cleaning the outside of the...
Contents Chapter 4 Printing from a computer...39 Printing from your Windows PC ...40 Selecting the printer Properties ...41 Using the HP PhotoSmart Taskbar icon ...41 Using the HP Photo Printing software ...46 Printing from your Macintosh ...51 Using the Print dialog box ...53 ... your Macintosh ...64 Chapter 6 Care and maintenance ...67 Using the HP PhotoSmart Toolbox (Windows PC) ...67 Using the HP PhotoSmart Utility (Macintosh) ...69 Cleaning the printer ...70 Materials you will need...70 Cleaning the print cartridges ...70 Cleaning the print cartridge cradle...72 Cleaning the outside of the...
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hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Unpacking your printer Before you begin, check to be sure you have the following: Macintosh Quick Start Windows poster Documentation Printer Power cord Two-Sided Printing Module (model 1215 optional accessory, included with model 1218) Software on CD-ROM Color print cartridge Black print cartridge 2 www.hp.com/photosmart
hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Unpacking your printer Before you begin, check to be sure you have the following: Macintosh Quick Start Windows poster Documentation Printer Power cord Two-Sided Printing Module (model 1215 optional accessory, included with model 1218) Software on CD-ROM Color print cartridge Black print cartridge 2 www.hp.com/photosmart
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hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Printer parts Top cover Open this cover to change print cartridges Photo tray Place 4 x 6 in (102 x 152 mm) photo paper or hagaki paper (for Japan only) in ...Move this slider to engage or disengage the photo tray LCD Read this window for information about the status of your printer SmartMedia memory card slot Insert a SmartMedia memory card into the slot to begin printing or saving CompactFlash/IBM Microdrive memory...to print your photo or document wirelessly Power button Press this button to turn the printer on and off 4 www.hp.com/photosmart
hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Printer parts Top cover Open this cover to change print cartridges Photo tray Place 4 x 6 in (102 x 152 mm) photo paper or hagaki paper (for Japan only) in ...Move this slider to engage or disengage the photo tray LCD Read this window for information about the status of your printer SmartMedia memory card slot Insert a SmartMedia memory card into the slot to begin printing or saving CompactFlash/IBM Microdrive memory...to print your photo or document wirelessly Power button Press this button to turn the printer on and off 4 www.hp.com/photosmart
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hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Front panel Copies Use this button to select the number... card to the computer Power Press this button to turn the printer on and off LCD Read this window for information about the status of your printer Photo Size Use this button to choose the printed size for...printer settings Infrared port Aim an infrared device here to wirelessly printyour photo or document Tip: To get maximum use from your print cartridges, do not unplug the printer or turn off the power source (such as a power strip), until the Power light is off. 6 www.hp.com/photosmart
hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Front panel Copies Use this button to select the number... card to the computer Power Press this button to turn the printer on and off LCD Read this window for information about the status of your printer Photo Size Use this button to choose the printed size for...printer settings Infrared port Aim an infrared device here to wirelessly printyour photo or document Tip: To get maximum use from your print cartridges, do not unplug the printer or turn off the power source (such as a power strip), until the Power light is off. 6 www.hp.com/photosmart