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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 ...selected photos from a memory card Tools Use this button to change the printer settings Attention light Blinks when an error 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 ...
hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer control panel Copies Use this button to select the number of copies you want ...selected photos from a memory card Tools Use this button to change the printer settings Attention light Blinks when an error 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 ...
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... cartridges. replacing or installing print cartridges hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer To get the best performance from HP printer warranty coverage. To replace or install print cartridges: 1 On the Control panel, press the Power button to the center of the printer. 3 Lift the cradle latch of HP print cartridges is specifically excluded from your printer. Use one 3-color print cartridge (HP #78) and one black print cartridge (HP...
... cartridges. replacing or installing print cartridges hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer To get the best performance from HP printer warranty coverage. To replace or install print cartridges: 1 On the Control panel, press the Power button to the center of the printer. 3 Lift the cradle latch of HP print cartridges is specifically excluded from your printer. Use one 3-color print cartridge (HP #78) and one black print cartridge (HP...
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... contacts on page 8. 12 getting started For more information, see "loading paper" on the print cartridge. Touching these parts may cause print cartridge failure. 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...
... contacts on page 8. 12 getting started For more information, see "loading paper" on the print cartridge. Touching these parts may cause print cartridge failure. 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...
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... align the print cartridges. The HP Photo Printing Software is used for ordering information. You may be overwritten when you install the new printer driver. • If the printer software is not available, you may want to upgrade your HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 color printer with the printer driver. To download the printer driver software visit www.hp.com/photosmart. 13 Calibration page...
... align the print cartridges. The HP Photo Printing Software is used for ordering information. You may be overwritten when you install the new printer driver. • If the printer software is not available, you may want to upgrade your HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 color printer with the printer driver. To download the printer driver software visit www.hp.com/photosmart. 13 Calibration page...
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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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LCD OK/Yes button Tools button 16 getting to print a test page or adjust the printer's settings. 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...
LCD OK/Yes button Tools button 16 getting to print a test page or adjust the printer's settings. 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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... the paper size and type. 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 check your print cartridges and make sure the paper is set . 3 Press OK/Yes. To print a test page: 1 Make sure plain paper is set...
... the paper size and type. 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 check your print cartridges and make sure the paper is set . 3 Press OK/Yes. To print a test page: 1 Make sure plain paper is set...
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... the status of memory cards in the printer, as well as print cartridge ink levels, and other feedback from the printer. 31 The computer uses this communication link to your questions quickly on the following pages offer tips and advice for your HP PhotoSmart printer with a Windows PC, the printer requires a continuous connection to use. The following...
... the status of memory cards in the printer, as well as print cartridge ink levels, and other feedback from the printer. 31 The computer uses this communication link to your questions quickly on the following pages offer tips and advice for your HP PhotoSmart printer with a Windows PC, the printer requires a continuous connection to use. The following...
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...A problem may be a loose 2 connection. Make sure the power is placed in the paper tray paper in and turn it on . hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer printing problems See the Onscreen User's Guide for instructions. You may not have cleared the paper jam, print your document again. There may... No page came out of the print cartridges. the printer. Close the printer's top cover. Make sure that paper is 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...
...A problem may be a loose 2 connection. Make sure the power is placed in the paper tray paper in and turn it on . hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer printing problems See the Onscreen User's Guide for instructions. You may not have cleared the paper jam, print your document again. There may... No page came out of the print cartridges. the printer. Close the printer's top cover. Make sure that paper is 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...
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... the 2 Automatic Two-Sided previous page) Printing Module is attached. 3 4 5 Turn your printer back on each of the print the print cartridge. Turn your printer off. A blank page came out of There is a paper jam in a word processing document and print it . You may have ... page before the file has begun a print job and then printed, the printer may be out of ink. Print your document again. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer Problem Possible cause Solution No page came out of the printer. You may have already loaded cancelled it from piece of vinyl tape on ...
... the 2 Automatic Two-Sided previous page) Printing Module is attached. 3 4 5 Turn your printer back on each of the print the print cartridge. Turn your printer off. A blank page came out of There is a paper jam in a word processing document and print it . You may have ... page before the file has begun a print job and then printed, the printer may be out of ink. Print your document again. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer Problem Possible cause Solution No page came out of the printer. You may have already loaded cancelled it from piece of vinyl tape on ...
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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