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... information map ...2 printer parts...4 control panel...5 indicator lights 6 setting up your printer 6 items you will need 6 loading paper ...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...
... information map ...2 printer parts...4 control panel...5 indicator lights 6 setting up your printer 6 items you will need 6 loading paper ...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...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 print Choose Photos Use this button to choose which photos ... this button to start printing the 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...
hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer control panel Copies Use this button to select the number of copies you want to print Choose Photos Use this button to choose which photos ... this button to start printing the 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...
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...- The memory card is inserted correctly Blinking - hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer indicator lights Attention light Blinking - Read the LCD for example, printing or saving) Off - The printer power is in use CompactFlash/IBM Microdrive memory card slot light On - There is no memory card inserted, ...the memory card while the card slot light is in use may need Depending on how you are using the printer, you will need the following items: USB cable Parallel cable SmartMedia memory card Microdrive HP-designed inkjet paper CompactFlash memory card IBM Microdrive (...
...- The memory card is inserted correctly Blinking - hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer indicator lights Attention light Blinking - Read the LCD for example, printing or saving) Off - The printer power is in use CompactFlash/IBM Microdrive memory card slot light On - There is no memory card inserted, ...the memory card while the card slot light is in use may need Depending on how you are using the printer, you will need the following items: USB cable Parallel cable SmartMedia memory card Microdrive HP-designed inkjet paper CompactFlash memory card IBM Microdrive (...
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Caution: Do not pull out the memory card while the LCD screen says "Reading" or while the card slot light is inserted correctly, the card slot light illuminates. To insert a CompactFlash or IBM Microdrive memory card: • Insert the memory card into the bottom card...not insert the edge with pin-holes into the printer first. inserting a memory card hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer Once you have taken photos with your computer using the printer. Before you insert a memory card, be sure the printer is placed into the printer first, you can only access one memory card ...
Caution: Do not pull out the memory card while the LCD screen says "Reading" or while the card slot light is inserted correctly, the card slot light illuminates. To insert a CompactFlash or IBM Microdrive memory card: • Insert the memory card into the bottom card...not insert the edge with pin-holes into the printer first. inserting a memory card hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer Once you have taken photos with your computer using the printer. Before you insert a memory card, be sure the printer is placed into the printer first, you can only access one memory card ...
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...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 my computer, an "Unknown device" message appears. (Windows PC only) Static electricity has ...New Hardware Wizard" message appeared once, but the printer did not install. Wait approximately 30 seconds. Plug the USB cable back into the printer. If "Unknown device" continues to appear in . The power light is The printer needs blinking. Now the "New Hardware Wizard"...
...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 my computer, an "Unknown device" message appears. (Windows PC only) Static electricity has ...New Hardware Wizard" message appeared once, but the printer did not install. Wait approximately 30 seconds. Plug the USB cable back into the printer. If "Unknown device" continues to appear in . The power light is The printer needs blinking. Now the "New Hardware Wizard"...
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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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
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...www.hp.com/photosmart 7 Reading the indicator lights Power light On The printer power is blinking. Removing a memory card while it is in use may damage the card or the files saved on Blinking The printer is busy (for example, printing or saving) Off The printer power is off Printer parts SmartMedia memory card slot light On...inserted, the memory card is not inserted correctly, or the other memory card slot is in use CompactFlash/IBM Microdrive memory card slot light On The memory card is inserted correctly Blinking The memory card in the card slot is being accessed Off There is no memory ...
...www.hp.com/photosmart 7 Reading the indicator lights Power light On The printer power is blinking. Removing a memory card while it is in use may damage the card or the files saved on Blinking The printer is busy (for example, printing or saving) Off The printer power is off Printer parts SmartMedia memory card slot light On...inserted, the memory card is not inserted correctly, or the other memory card slot is in use CompactFlash/IBM Microdrive memory card slot light On The memory card is inserted correctly Blinking The memory card in the card slot is being accessed Off There is no memory ...
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... or save them directly to your photos. Note: The printer can read CompactFlash Association (CFA) certified Type I & II IBM Microdrive SmartMedia 24 www.hp.com/photosmart CompactFlash Type I & II, IBM Microdrive, and SmartMedia memory cards. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Understanding memory cards If your digital camera uses... 5 Saving photos" on how to your digital camera or at a time. When the memory card is turned ON. The printer steps you insert a memory card, be sure the printer is inserted correctly, the card slot indicator light illuminates.
... or save them directly to your photos. Note: The printer can read CompactFlash Association (CFA) certified Type I & II IBM Microdrive SmartMedia 24 www.hp.com/photosmart CompactFlash Type I & II, IBM Microdrive, and SmartMedia memory cards. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Understanding memory cards If your digital camera uses... 5 Saving photos" on how to your digital camera or at a time. When the memory card is turned ON. The printer steps you insert a memory card, be sure the printer is inserted correctly, the card slot indicator light illuminates.
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... cards CompactFlash or IBM Microdrive www.hp.com/photosmart 25 This may damage the printer, the memory card, or the information on the memory card. To... Caution: Do not pull out the memory card while the LCD screen says Reading or while the light is placed into the printer first, you do not insert the... memory card into the bottom card slot so the front of the card faces away from you and the edge with pin-holes into the printer first. • If you can damage the memory card, the...
... cards CompactFlash or IBM Microdrive www.hp.com/photosmart 25 This may damage the printer, the memory card, or the information on the memory card. To... Caution: Do not pull out the memory card while the LCD screen says Reading or while the light is placed into the printer first, you do not insert the... memory card into the bottom card slot so the front of the card faces away from you and the edge with pin-holes into the printer first. • If you can damage the memory card, the...
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hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Tips for using infrared • When positioning the infrared device for sending a photo or document, be transferred. • It may help you successfully transfer the photo or document. • Position the printer and the infrared device out of sight between the infrared device and the printer's infrared port. If something...
hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Tips for using infrared • When positioning the infrared device for sending a photo or document, be transferred. • It may help you successfully transfer the photo or document. • Position the printer and the infrared device out of sight between the infrared device and the printer's infrared port. If something...
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..., in the album or reprints page, double-click the image. Drag the buttons on the Counterclockwise, Flip, and Clockwise controls to adjust the lightness and darkness of the image. Click on the Highlights, Midtones, and Shadows controls to adjust the orientation of the image. 1. Click Exposure. ...2. Click on the Saturation control to adjust the mix of color in the image. 3. Drag the button on the Color control to adjust the amount of colors in the image. 1. www.hp.com/photosmart 49
..., in the album or reprints page, double-click the image. Drag the buttons on the Counterclockwise, Flip, and Clockwise controls to adjust the lightness and darkness of the image. Click on the Highlights, Midtones, and Shadows controls to adjust the orientation of the image. 1. Click Exposure. ...2. Click on the Saturation control to adjust the mix of color in the image. 3. Drag the button on the Color control to adjust the amount of colors in the image. 1. www.hp.com/photosmart 49
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hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Cleaning the printer Materials you will need Before you begin, make sure you have the following: • Cotton swabs or any soft material that will not leave fibers. ... LCD asks if you are cleaning. When the printer has finished cleaning the print cartridges, it stops making noises AND the Power light stops blinking. If the test page has white streaks or missing colors, we suggest cleaning the print cartridges manually. 70 www.hp.com/photosmart Note: You can also clean the print cartridges...
hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Cleaning the printer Materials you will need Before you begin, make sure you have the following: • Cotton swabs or any soft material that will not leave fibers. ... LCD asks if you are cleaning. When the printer has finished cleaning the print cartridges, it stops making noises AND the Power light stops blinking. If the test page has white streaks or missing colors, we suggest cleaning the print cartridges manually. 70 www.hp.com/photosmart Note: You can also clean the print cartridges...
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... may collect and come in contact with water. Using clean, lightly moistened cotton swabs, gently wipe the underside of paper to turn the printer power OFF. 4. Repeat this process until you no longer see "Replacing or installing print cartridges" on page 9. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Cleaning the print cartridge cradle If you notice...
... may collect and come in contact with water. Using clean, lightly moistened cotton swabs, gently wipe the underside of paper to turn the printer power OFF. 4. Repeat this process until you no longer see "Replacing or installing print cartridges" on page 9. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Cleaning the print cartridge cradle If you notice...
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...light is blinking. The connection icon appears in the dialog. may not be processing information. Be patient. The printer needs attention. Gently pull out the output tray extension. If there is still a connection problem, check that the connection cable is a connection or communication problem between the printer...storage slot. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Problem Possible cause Solution The printer will not turn on . Reconnect the power cord and press the Power button to the printer. 82 www.hp.com/photosmart Read the printer LCD for ...
...light is blinking. The connection icon appears in the dialog. may not be processing information. Be patient. The printer needs attention. Gently pull out the output tray extension. If there is still a connection problem, check that the connection cable is a connection or communication problem between the printer...storage slot. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Problem Possible cause Solution The printer will not turn on . Reconnect the power cord and press the Power button to the printer. 82 www.hp.com/photosmart Read the printer LCD for ...
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...hp.com/photosmart 97 Infrared (IR) solutions Troubleshooting Problem A connection cannot be established or the transmission seems to be taking longer than usual. Make sure your laptop or notebook's user manual. Bright lights may be configured for infrared. Possible cause Solution The device from which you are trying to check that no bright light... laptop or notebook is configured for infrared. The IR device from which you are trying to print and the printer are not positioned properly. • Position the IR device from which you are printing closer to be established or...
...hp.com/photosmart 97 Infrared (IR) solutions Troubleshooting Problem A connection cannot be established or the transmission seems to be taking longer than usual. Make sure your laptop or notebook's user manual. Bright lights may be configured for infrared. Possible cause Solution The device from which you are trying to check that no bright light... laptop or notebook is configured for infrared. The IR device from which you are trying to print and the printer are not positioned properly. • Position the IR device from which you are printing closer to be established or...
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... panel 6 C Cables required for the printer 3 Card slots indicator lights 7 locations 4 Care and maintenance 67 Cellular telephone, printing from 36 Cleaning print cartridge holders 72 print cartridges 70 printer 72 CompactFlash memory card 24 www.hp.com/photosmart Connecting printer to a Macintosh 112, 113 to a...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...
... panel 6 C Cables required for the printer 3 Card slots indicator lights 7 locations 4 Care and maintenance 67 Cellular telephone, printing from 36 Cleaning print cartridge holders 72 print cartridges 70 printer 72 CompactFlash memory card 24 www.hp.com/photosmart Connecting printer to a Macintosh 112, 113 to a...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...
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hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide L Landscape orientation 87 Laptop, printing from 36 Layout Paper Saver 19 Photo Album 19 Lights, meaning of 7 Loading paper 11 M Macintosh connecting the printer 112, 113 printing from 51 saving photos from a memory card 64 system requirements 112 type of cable needed to connect to 3 Memory cards inserting 24 ...
hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide L Landscape orientation 87 Laptop, printing from 36 Layout Paper Saver 19 Photo Album 19 Lights, meaning of 7 Loading paper 11 M Macintosh connecting the printer 112, 113 printing from 51 saving photos from a memory card 64 system requirements 112 type of cable needed to connect to 3 Memory cards inserting 24 ...
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Printer buttons 6 care and maintenance 67 cleaning 72 connecting to a Macintosh 113 connecting to a PC 109 controls 6 front panel 17 lights 7 parts 4 properties 41 required cables 3 setting up 1 specifications 103 unpacking 2 warranty 106 Printing 39 adjusting the photo brightness 21 from a ... card 30 posters 41, 53 previewing your document 41, 53 selecting photos 32 test page 17 using infrared 36 www.hp.com/photsmart Index Problems banner printing 92, 93 Properties, printer 41 R Regulatory notices 105 Requirements cables 3 Macintosh 112 memory cards 3 PC 110 REt 103 S Saving photos to ...
Printer buttons 6 care and maintenance 67 cleaning 72 connecting to a Macintosh 113 connecting to a PC 109 controls 6 front panel 17 lights 7 parts 4 properties 41 required cables 3 setting up 1 specifications 103 unpacking 2 warranty 106 Printing 39 adjusting the photo brightness 21 from a ... card 30 posters 41, 53 previewing your document 41, 53 selecting photos 32 test page 17 using infrared 36 www.hp.com/photsmart Index Problems banner printing 92, 93 Properties, printer 41 R Regulatory notices 105 Requirements cables 3 Macintosh 112 memory cards 3 PC 110 REt 103 S Saving photos to ...