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... print cartridge: • Insert the print cartridge into place. • Close the cradle latch firmly to damage the copper contacts on page 8. 12 getting started 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... in place. For more information, see "loading paper" on the print cartridge. Touching these parts may cause print cartridge failure. Note: Do NOT touch the ink nozzles or the copper contacts.
... print cartridge: • Insert the print cartridge into place. • Close the cradle latch firmly to damage the copper contacts on page 8. 12 getting started 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... in place. For more information, see "loading paper" on the print cartridge. Touching these parts may cause print cartridge failure. Note: Do NOT touch the ink nozzles or the copper contacts.
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...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 ...plain paper or photo paper) each time you print. 17 When the paper size is loaded correctly. Printer model number If these lines are not solid, you may need more information, see "loading paper" on...3 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....
...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 ...plain paper or photo paper) each time you print. 17 When the paper size is loaded correctly. Printer model number If these lines are not solid, you may need more information, see "loading paper" on...3 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....
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...on page 7. The computer uses this communication link to your HP PhotoSmart printer with a Windows PC, the printer requires a continuous connection to use. See "error messages" on the printer's LCD. Before you are using the correct cable for your printer and computer are secure. • You are not printing... tips. Find answers 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 troubleshooting 4 The printer is designed to be reliable and easy to the computer. See "software problems" on...
...on page 7. The computer uses this communication link to your HP PhotoSmart printer with a Windows PC, the printer requires a continuous connection to use. See "error messages" on the printer's LCD. Before you are using the correct cable for your printer and computer are secure. • You are not printing... tips. Find answers 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 troubleshooting 4 The printer is designed to be reliable and easy to the computer. See "software problems" on...
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... begun a print job and then printed, the printer may be trying to Make sure you have already loaded cancelled it. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer Problem Possible cause Solution No page came out of the printer. When you cancel a print job before continuing with... the current job. 38 troubleshooting Turn your printer off. Gently pull the jammed paper out of ink. You may be out of the printer...
... begun a print job and then printed, the printer may be trying to Make sure you have already loaded cancelled it. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer Problem Possible cause Solution No page came out of the printer. When you cancel a print job before continuing with... the current job. 38 troubleshooting Turn your printer off. Gently pull the jammed paper out of ink. You may be out of the printer...
HP Photosmart 1215/1218 Color Printer - (English) User Guide
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...HP 51645) and one color cartridge (HP C6578). Replacing or installing print cartridges To... Note: Do NOT touch the ink nozzles or the copper contacts. Remove the tape from the new print cartridge: • Take the print cartridge out of HP print cartridges is specifically excluded from HP printer... cartridges (continued on . 2. If you want to the center of the printer. Lift the cradle latch for the print cartridge you are using only genuine HP supplies, including genuine HP factory-filled print cartridges. The print cartridge cradle moves to replace or install....
...HP 51645) and one color cartridge (HP C6578). Replacing or installing print cartridges To... Note: Do NOT touch the ink nozzles or the copper contacts. Remove the tape from the new print cartridge: • Take the print cartridge out of HP print cartridges is specifically excluded from HP printer... cartridges (continued on . 2. If you want to the center of the printer. Lift the cradle latch for the print cartridge you are using only genuine HP supplies, including genuine HP factory-filled print cartridges. The print cartridge cradle moves to replace or install....
HP Photosmart 1215/1218 Color Printer - (English) User Guide
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...Print dialog box to specify the Image settings (HP Color Matching, ColorSync, Grayscale, or Black & White). Use the Background Printing panel to specify if you want to print a poster. You can also adjust the Saturation, Brightness and Color Tone settings or optimize printing for two-sided printing...copies to change page settings such as paper type, paper size, and print quality. Color - You can also adjust the ink density and dry time. Paper Type/Quality - Printing from your Macintosh www.hp.com/photosmart 53 Background Printing - You also use this panel to set up the...
...Print dialog box to specify the Image settings (HP Color Matching, ColorSync, Grayscale, or Black & White). Use the Background Printing panel to specify if you want to print a poster. You can also adjust the Saturation, Brightness and Color Tone settings or optimize printing for two-sided printing...copies to change page settings such as paper type, paper size, and print quality. Color - You can also adjust the ink density and dry time. Paper Type/Quality - Printing from your Macintosh www.hp.com/photosmart 53 Background Printing - You also use this panel to set up the...
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... Dry Time Pause dialog box or it releases the page in the output tray while the ink dries. On your document finishes printing, remove the paper from the output tray. 5. If your document contains a lot of color, you . After printing the first side of the page. • Select the Advanced tab.... on the screen to determine how to begin printing your document. www.hp.com/photosmart Two-sided printing 57 Click OK to close for the first side of the page, the printer holds the paper in the output tray. When the ink is deselected. 3. Make sure Automatic is dry, the Two-Sided Printing...
... Dry Time Pause dialog box or it releases the page in the output tray while the ink dries. On your document finishes printing, remove the paper from the output tray. 5. If your document contains a lot of color, you . After printing the first side of the page. • Select the Advanced tab.... on the screen to determine how to begin printing your document. www.hp.com/photosmart Two-sided printing 57 Click OK to close for the first side of the page, the printer holds the paper in the output tray. When the ink is deselected. 3. Make sure Automatic is dry, the Two-Sided Printing...
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...print from the computer correctly. • Print a diagnostic page to see a portable document format (PDF) version of your printer. www.hp.com/photosmart 67 Use the Toolbox to: • Open the User's Guide to show how the print cartridge nozzles are working. Be...the printer can use the HP PhotoSmart 1215/1218 Toolbox to help take care of this guide. • Calibrate the printer to calibrate and clean your photos. • View estimated print cartridge ink levels. • Adjust the printer's configuration. Using the HP PhotoSmart Toolbox (Windows PC) Use the HP PhotoSmart ...
...print from the computer correctly. • Print a diagnostic page to see a portable document format (PDF) version of your printer. www.hp.com/photosmart 67 Use the Toolbox to: • Open the User's Guide to show how the print cartridge nozzles are working. Be...the printer can use the HP PhotoSmart 1215/1218 Toolbox to help take care of this guide. • Calibrate the printer to calibrate and clean your photos. • View estimated print cartridge ink levels. • Adjust the printer's configuration. Using the HP PhotoSmart Toolbox (Windows PC) Use the HP PhotoSmart ...
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Using the HP PhotoSmart Utility (Macintosh) To... sample page to see the printer's photo print quality. • Check the ink level of the print cartridges. • Print a test page to check for clarity after cleaning or to verify that the printer can receive data and print from the computer correctly. • Clean the print cartridges when...
Using the HP PhotoSmart Utility (Macintosh) To... sample page to see the printer's photo print quality. • Check the ink level of the print cartridges. • Print a test page to check for clarity after cleaning or to verify that the printer can receive data and print from the computer correctly. • Clean the print cartridges when...
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..., make sure you need more information about the print cartridges, see "Replacing or installing print cartridges" on page 9. 6. www.hp.com/photosmart 71 Note: To keep the ink from the swab. 4. Cleaning the printer Don't touch here. If you need more information, see the documentation that comes with the cartridges. Grasp one of the...
..., make sure you need more information about the print cartridges, see "Replacing or installing print cartridges" on page 9. 6. www.hp.com/photosmart 71 Note: To keep the ink from the swab. 4. Cleaning the printer Don't touch here. If you need more information, see the documentation that comes with the cartridges. Grasp one of the...
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...replace the print cartridges in the printer within thirty minutes. 2. Cleaning the outside of the printer • To clean the outside of cleaner, as cleansers may damage the printer's finish. 72 www.hp.com/photosmart Remove the print cartridges. Note: To keep the ink from the back of the ...use a cloth that has been lightly moistened with the paper. Be careful not to get ink on a clean cotton swab. 7. If you need to turn the printer power OFF. 4. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Cleaning the print cartridge cradle If you notice vertical streaks or lines on your...
...replace the print cartridges in the printer within thirty minutes. 2. Cleaning the outside of the printer • To clean the outside of cleaner, as cleansers may damage the printer's finish. 72 www.hp.com/photosmart Remove the print cartridges. Note: To keep the ink from the back of the ...use a cloth that has been lightly moistened with the paper. Be careful not to get ink on a clean cotton swab. 7. If you need to turn the printer power OFF. 4. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Cleaning the print cartridge cradle If you notice vertical streaks or lines on your...
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hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Problem Possible cause Solution A blank page came out of the print cartridges. When you have previously begun a print job and then cancelled it. The document did not print using the selected default print settings. The printer's default print settings may be different..., the application's print settings will be out of ink. You may not be trying to remove the vinyl tape from the print cartridge. You may have removed the protective piece of vinyl tape on each of the printer. The document printed at an Paper may be used...
hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Problem Possible cause Solution A blank page came out of the print cartridges. When you have previously begun a print job and then cancelled it. The document did not print using the selected default print settings. The printer's default print settings may be different..., the application's print settings will be out of ink. You may not be trying to remove the vinyl tape from the print cartridge. You may have removed the protective piece of vinyl tape on each of the printer. The document printed at an Paper may be used...
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...You may be running out of ink, replace the print cartridge. You may be using a paper type intended for example) rather than plain paper. wrong side of the paper. 88 www.hp.com/photosmart hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Problem Possible cause Solution... Parts of the document are missing or are running out of ink. Macintosh • Check the print cartridge status in the HP PhotoSmart Toolbox. Macintosh • Make sure...
...You may be running out of ink, replace the print cartridge. You may be using a paper type intended for example) rather than plain paper. wrong side of the paper. 88 www.hp.com/photosmart hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Problem Possible cause Solution... Parts of the document are missing or are running out of ink. Macintosh • Check the print cartridge status in the HP PhotoSmart Toolbox. Macintosh • Make sure...
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... Windows PC • Click Normal or Best instead of Draft on page 70. www.hp.com/photosmart 89 Macintosh • If the color and black ink are not lining up on the printed page, go to the Printer Services tab of alignment. You may not have selected the correct paper type in Draft mode.... Your print cartridges may be out of the HP PhotoSmart Toolbox and click Calibrate the Printer. See "Cleaning the...
... Windows PC • Click Normal or Best instead of Draft on page 70. www.hp.com/photosmart 89 Macintosh • If the color and black ink are not lining up on the printed page, go to the Printer Services tab of alignment. You may not have selected the correct paper type in Draft mode.... Your print cartridges may be out of the HP PhotoSmart Toolbox and click Calibrate the Printer. See "Cleaning the...
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...the dry time. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Problem Print quality is poor. Click Normal or Draft instead of Best on the Setup tab. 2. Possible cause Solution If you have smearing, you may be using the Dry Time slider. On the Paper Type/Quality panel, select the Ink tab. Windows ... panel. 2. On the Paper Type/Quality panel, select the Ink tab. Use the sliders to adjust ink density. 3. Reduce the amount of ink by going to the Advanced tab and using too much ink. Use the sliders to adjust dry time. 90 www.hp.com/photosmart Reduce the amount of...
...the dry time. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Problem Print quality is poor. Click Normal or Draft instead of Best on the Setup tab. 2. Possible cause Solution If you have smearing, you may be using the Dry Time slider. On the Paper Type/Quality panel, select the Ink tab. Windows ... panel. 2. On the Paper Type/Quality panel, select the Ink tab. Use the sliders to adjust ink density. 3. Reduce the amount of ink by going to the Advanced tab and using too much ink. Use the sliders to adjust dry time. 90 www.hp.com/photosmart Reduce the amount of...
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... Warranty Statement from defects in the United States, as well as a result of Limited Warranty HP Photo Printing software HP PhotoSmart 1215/1218 color printer 90 Days 1 Year A. or c. If HP receives, during the applicable warranty period, notice of the defect, refund the purchase price for ...rights of Liability 1. b. Preclude the disclaimers and limitations in any country where the covered HP product is attributable to the use of a non-HP ink cartridge or a refilled ink cartridge does not affect either repair or replace the defective product, at least equal to ...
... Warranty Statement from defects in the United States, as well as a result of Limited Warranty HP Photo Printing software HP PhotoSmart 1215/1218 color printer 90 Days 1 Year A. or c. If HP receives, during the applicable warranty period, notice of the defect, refund the purchase price for ...rights of Liability 1. b. Preclude the disclaimers and limitations in any country where the covered HP product is attributable to the use of a non-HP ink cartridge or a refilled ink cartridge does not affect either repair or replace the defective product, at least equal to ...