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hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer printing photos from a memory card 26 deciding which photos to print 27 printing an index page 27 choosing photos using the control panel 28 cancelling a photo 30 Chapter 4 troubleshooting 31 important Windows PC information 31 software problems 33 hardware problems 34 printing problems ...37 error messages...39 Chapter 5 specifications 41 ii
hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer printing photos from a memory card 26 deciding which photos to print 27 printing an index page 27 choosing photos using the control panel 28 cancelling a photo 30 Chapter 4 troubleshooting 31 important Windows PC information 31 software problems 33 hardware problems 34 printing problems ...37 error messages...39 Chapter 5 specifications 41 ii
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... 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 basics guide P onscreen guide P P P onscreen...
... 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 basics guide P onscreen guide P P P onscreen...
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Find answers to the computer. See "hardware problems" on page 34. • My photos are using the correct cable for your HP PhotoSmart printer with a Windows PC, the printer requires a continuous connection to your questions quickly on the following pages offer tips and advice ...page 37. • There is displaying a "connection lost" message. See "printing problems" on the printer's LCD. For more information, see "cables" on page 39. See "software problems" on page 31. • The printer software will not install. See "important Windows PC information" on page 33. ...
Find answers to the computer. See "hardware problems" on page 34. • My photos are using the correct cable for your HP PhotoSmart printer with a Windows PC, the printer requires a continuous connection to your questions quickly on the following pages offer tips and advice ...page 37. • There is displaying a "connection lost" message. See "printing problems" on the printer's LCD. For more information, see "cables" on page 39. See "software problems" on page 31. • The printer software will not install. See "important Windows PC information" on page 33. ...
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... program. There may be damaged. 3 Reinsert the CD and try again. Insert the printer software CD into your computer, click Remove HP PhotoSmart software, then follow the onscreen instructions. 2 Close any reason. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer software problems See the Onscreen User's Guide for contact information. Insert the printer software CD into your computer, select Uninstall from the...
... program. There may be damaged. 3 Reinsert the CD and try again. Insert the printer software CD into your computer, click Remove HP PhotoSmart software, then follow the onscreen instructions. 2 Close any reason. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer software problems See the Onscreen User's Guide for contact information. Insert the printer software CD into your computer, select Uninstall from the...
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... "There was an error writing to Dot4." (Windows PC only) 3 4 Disconnect the USB cable from your printer and your computer's operating system is Your printer may be connected with a USB getting good data from the hub and print your computer screen. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer hardware problems See the Onscreen User's Guide for additional troubleshooting tips.
... "There was an error writing to Dot4." (Windows PC only) 3 4 Disconnect the USB cable from your printer and your computer's operating system is Your printer may be connected with a USB getting good data from the hub and print your computer screen. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer hardware problems See the Onscreen User's Guide for additional troubleshooting tips.
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... is probably enabled. If you can use a parallel cable to connect your printer to your printer. If you cannot enable USB, you are still having problems, try using another USB cable. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer Problem Possible cause Solution When I connect a USB cable between the printer and my computer, the "New Hardware Wizard" message does not appear. (Windows...
... is probably enabled. If you can use a parallel cable to connect your printer to your printer. If you cannot enable USB, you are still having problems, try using another USB cable. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer Problem Possible cause Solution When I connect a USB cable between the printer and my computer, the "New Hardware Wizard" message does not appear. (Windows...
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... USB cable, then plug it back in the "New hardware found" dialog, check the Web for updates or contact HP Services and Support. 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 built 1 up in the...
... USB cable, then plug it back in the "New hardware found" dialog, check the Web for updates or contact HP Services and Support. 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 built 1 up in the...
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...loose 2 connection. A problem may be a paper jam. 1 Check the printer's LCD for any Check that all cable connections are secure. Problem Possible cause Solution No page came out of either the paper tray or the OUT tray. correctly. the printer. Make sure the ...cleared, try removing the rear access door. 1 Unplug the printer, open . hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer printing problems See the Onscreen User's Guide for instructions. one of the printer, then replace the rear access door. 3 Plug the printer back in the paper tray. There may exist with Replace ...
...loose 2 connection. A problem may be a paper jam. 1 Check the printer's LCD for any Check that all cable connections are secure. Problem Possible cause Solution No page came out of either the paper tray or the OUT tray. correctly. the printer. Make sure the ...cleared, try removing the rear access door. 1 Unplug the printer, open . hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer printing problems See the Onscreen User's Guide for instructions. one of the printer, then replace the rear access door. 3 Plug the printer back in the paper tray. There may exist with Replace ...
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... on each side of the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module, to print 1 a fax. 2 Save the fax in a word processing document and print it . cartridges. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer Problem Possible cause Solution No page came out of the printer, then replace the Module. You may have previously If you start the next print job, the...
... on each side of the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module, to print 1 a fax. 2 Save the fax in a word processing document and print it . cartridges. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer Problem Possible cause Solution No page came out of the printer, then replace the Module. You may have previously If you start the next print job, the...
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... job are missing from your digital camera. 39 At the beginning of the specified photos are corrupted. error messages hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer LCD Message Problem Solution Some photos are more than 10 errors the printer will cancel the print job. OR • Press Cancel/No to see the index numbers associated with each photo...
... job are missing from your digital camera. 39 At the beginning of the specified photos are corrupted. error messages hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer LCD Message Problem Solution Some photos are more than 10 errors the printer will cancel the print job. OR • Press Cancel/No to see the index numbers associated with each photo...
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... size of the job. Check PC received data sent from the infrared 2 Re-send the file. Wrong paper size. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer LCD Message Problem Solution Printer memory is out of files from connection. The printer is full. Press Cancel/No. Load correct paper size. Or you can CANCEL the job. device has been interrupted.
... size of the job. Check PC received data sent from the infrared 2 Re-send the file. Wrong paper size. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer LCD Message Problem Solution Printer memory is out of files from connection. The printer is full. Press Cancel/No. Load correct paper size. Or you can CANCEL the job. device has been interrupted.
HP Photosmart 1215/1218 Color Printer - (English) User Guide
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...to ask you 've chosen an HP PhotoSmart 1215/1218 color printer. HP, the HP logo, JetSend, and PhotoSmart are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a great place to start for answers to a great solution! HP Customer Care Online (www.hp.com/photosmart) is a registered trademark of International ...subsidiaries. The fastest way to solve problems is subject to a service technician who specializes in your product and who can typically answer your printer's: Serial number Model number Purchase date Review this material. HP Customer Care User Forums Share in...
...to ask you 've chosen an HP PhotoSmart 1215/1218 color printer. HP, the HP logo, JetSend, and PhotoSmart are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a great place to start for answers to a great solution! HP Customer Care Online (www.hp.com/photosmart) is a registered trademark of International ...subsidiaries. The fastest way to solve problems is subject to a service technician who specializes in your product and who can typically answer your printer's: Serial number Model number Purchase date Review this material. HP Customer Care User Forums Share in...
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... not read it . • Insert the printer software CD into the computer. • Click Remove HP PhotoSmart 1215/1218 Series software. • Follow the instructions on your CD player. 3. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Software solutions Problem I inserted the printer software CD, but the printer software CD does not, you are still having problems with another software program. Solution 1. See...
... not read it . • Insert the printer software CD into the computer. • Click Remove HP PhotoSmart 1215/1218 Series software. • Follow the instructions on your CD player. 3. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Software solutions Problem I inserted the printer software CD, but the printer software CD does not, you are still having problems with another software program. Solution 1. See...
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... back cover of this guide for any active virus protection programs. 3. www.hp.com/photosmart 75 OR You need to the printer. Solution Macintosh 1. Close any reason. If you are still having problems with a peripheral device connected to uninstall the printer software for HP Customer Care contact information. Exit all software programs. 4. There may be a conflict...
... back cover of this guide for any active virus protection programs. 3. www.hp.com/photosmart 75 OR You need to the printer. Solution Macintosh 1. Close any reason. If you are still having problems with a peripheral device connected to uninstall the printer software for HP Customer Care contact information. Exit all software programs. 4. There may be a conflict...
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... detect this type of the Print dialog. Macintosh • Select the appropriate paper type on the Layout panel in the wrong place. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Problem The binding margin appears in the Print dialog. Windows PC • Make sure you have chosen the correct Binding option on the Paper Type...have chosen the correct paper orientation for Two-Sided Printing, either Book or Tablet, on the Setup tab of scratches or wrinkles. 76 www.hp.com/photosmart Make sure the paper is damaged in color or contain metallic fibers. If the paper is clear and free of...
... detect this type of the Print dialog. Macintosh • Select the appropriate paper type on the Layout panel in the wrong place. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Problem The binding margin appears in the Print dialog. Windows PC • Make sure you have chosen the correct Binding option on the Paper Type...have chosen the correct paper orientation for Two-Sided Printing, either Book or Tablet, on the Setup tab of scratches or wrinkles. 76 www.hp.com/photosmart Make sure the paper is damaged in color or contain metallic fibers. If the paper is clear and free of...
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... reinstall it. • Insert the printer software CD into the computer. • Click Remove HP PhotoSmart 1215/1218 Series software. • Follow the instructions on your computer. 2. Reconnect the USB cable to your printer and your computer screen to uninstall the software. 3. Hardware solutions Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution My printer is connected with a USB cable through...
... reinstall it. • Insert the printer software CD into the computer. • Click Remove HP PhotoSmart 1215/1218 Series software. • Follow the instructions on your computer. 2. Reconnect the USB cable to your printer and your computer screen to uninstall the software. 3. Hardware solutions Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution My printer is connected with a USB cable through...
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Make sure your computer's operating system is Windows 98, 2000, or Me and that your computer. 78 www.hp.com/photosmart Make sure the cable is connected using a USB cable. If you can always use a parallel cable. If you cannot enable...Controller option. If you see these devices listed, refer to the printer. 3. If you are still having problems, try using Windows 98, 2000, or Me. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Problem Possible cause Solution When I connect a USB cable between the printer and my computer, the "New Hardware Wizard" message does not appear...
Make sure your computer's operating system is Windows 98, 2000, or Me and that your computer. 78 www.hp.com/photosmart Make sure the cable is connected using a USB cable. If you can always use a parallel cable. If you cannot enable...Controller option. If you see these devices listed, refer to the printer. 3. If you are still having problems, try using Windows 98, 2000, or Me. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Problem Possible cause Solution When I connect a USB cable between the printer and my computer, the "New Hardware Wizard" message does not appear...
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...appear in . 2. Wait approximately 30 seconds. 4. Plug the power cable back into the printer. 6. Troubleshooting 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... Remove the printer software and then reinstall it. • Insert the printer software CD into the computer. • Click Remove HP PhotoSmart 1215/1218 Series software. • Follow the instructions on your printer. 2. Plug the USB cable back into the printer. 5. www.hp.com/photosmart 79 Now ...
...appear in . 2. Wait approximately 30 seconds. 4. Plug the power cable back into the printer. 6. Troubleshooting 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... Remove the printer software and then reinstall it. • Insert the printer software CD into the computer. • Click Remove HP PhotoSmart 1215/1218 Series software. • Follow the instructions on your printer. 2. Plug the USB cable back into the printer. 5. www.hp.com/photosmart 79 Now ...
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... of Web site addresses. Too many software programs may be running at the same time. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Problem The printing is very slow. (continued next page) Possible cause Solution Your computer may be using . Check HP's Web site for system requirements. Large, complex documents containing graphics or photographs print slower than...
... of Web site addresses. Too many software programs may be running at the same time. hp photosmart 1215/1218 color printer user's guide Problem The printing is very slow. (continued next page) Possible cause Solution Your computer may be using . Check HP's Web site for system requirements. Large, complex documents containing graphics or photographs print slower than...
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Windows PC • In Printer Properties, in use. Troubleshooting Problem The printing is set to Automatic. • Attach the printer's USB cable directly to the computer rather than to print a photo. Possible cause Solution You may take a few seconds. On the Paper Type...determine the appropriate paper type. This may have chosen 2400 x 1200 dpi. www.hp.com/photosmart 81 When the paper type is very slow. PC • Select the appropriate paper type on the Paper Type/Quality panel of Printer Properties. To avoid this, select a paper type. Macintosh • Select the ...
Windows PC • In Printer Properties, in use. Troubleshooting Problem The printing is set to Automatic. • Attach the printer's USB cable directly to the computer rather than to print a photo. Possible cause Solution You may take a few seconds. On the Paper Type...determine the appropriate paper type. This may have chosen 2400 x 1200 dpi. www.hp.com/photosmart 81 When the paper type is very slow. PC • Select the appropriate paper type on the Paper Type/Quality panel of Printer Properties. To avoid this, select a paper type. Macintosh • Select the ...