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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 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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...describes how to use the Onscreen User's Guide. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you are looking for purchasing an HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 color printer! If you do not find the information you will be sure to get started 1 Thank you can view the Onscreen ...you can view the Onscreen User's Guide. viewing the onscreen user's guide Note: You must have installed the HP PhotoSmart software on your new printer and plenty of detailed printing and troubleshooting information. getting started , be asked to install it from high-quality black and white text documents...
...describes how to use the Onscreen User's Guide. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you are looking for purchasing an HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 color printer! If you do not find the information you will be sure to get started 1 Thank you can view the Onscreen ...you can view the Onscreen User's Guide. viewing the onscreen user's guide Note: You must have installed the HP PhotoSmart software on your new printer and plenty of detailed printing and troubleshooting information. getting started , be asked to install it from high-quality black and white text documents...
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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...
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...
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... 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...
... 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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hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer printer parts OUT tray This tray catches your printed photos or documents Paper width guide Adjust this guide to fit close to the edge of the paper in the paper tray Paper tray Place paper or envelopes in this tray for printing Photo tray Place 4 x 6 inch (102 x 152 mm) photo ... in the paper tray Power 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 access door Remove this door ...
hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer printer parts OUT tray This tray catches your printed photos or documents Paper width guide Adjust this guide to fit close to the edge of the paper in the paper tray Paper tray Place paper or envelopes in this tray for printing Photo tray Place 4 x 6 inch (102 x 152 mm) photo ... in the paper tray Power 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 access door Remove this door ...
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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 you want to print or save from the memory card Cancel/No Press this button to stop printing or saving, cancel a selection, or answer "no" ... 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 as a power strip),...
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 you want to print or save from the memory card Cancel/No Press this button to stop printing or saving, cancel a selection, or answer "no" ... 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 as a power strip),...
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..., or the other memory card slot is 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 (170MB) memory card 6 getting started Removing...in use may need Depending on Blinking - Read the LCD for example, printing or saving) Off - The memory card in use CompactFlash/IBM Microdrive memory card slot light On - hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer indicator lights Attention light Blinking - There is no memory card inserted, the...
..., or the other memory card slot is 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 (170MB) memory card 6 getting started Removing...in use may need Depending on Blinking - Read the LCD for example, printing or saving) Off - The memory card in use CompactFlash/IBM Microdrive memory card slot light On - hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer indicator lights Attention light Blinking - There is no memory card inserted, the...
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hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer cables To connect the printer to a Windows PC, you purchased your digital camera's memory card with the printer, make sure the memory card is preferred). HP inkjet paper can print on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper for great results. 7 We recommend using HP designed inkjet paper for more information. These cables are printing...the Web at www.hpshopping.com. Note: Model 1215 has automatic paper type and size sensors to print on many different types and sizes of paper. hp-designed inkjet paper You can be found at most computer and...
hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer cables To connect the printer to a Windows PC, you purchased your digital camera's memory card with the printer, make sure the memory card is preferred). HP inkjet paper can print on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper for great results. 7 We recommend using HP designed inkjet paper for more information. These cables are printing...the Web at www.hpshopping.com. Note: Model 1215 has automatic paper type and size sensors to print on many different types and sizes of paper. hp-designed inkjet paper You can be found at most computer and...
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hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer loading paper You can print on many different types of paper. HP papers can use everything from plain paper to print on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper for photo-quality results. You can be sure to HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film. To load paper in the printer's photo tray or paper tray...
hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer loading paper You can print on many different types of paper. HP papers can use everything from plain paper to print on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper for photo-quality results. You can be sure to HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film. To load paper in the printer's photo tray or paper tray...
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...This disengages the photo tray. 9 This helps the paper feed straight into the paper tray. • Load the paper print side down (the side on the face-down ). The printer prints on which your image will appear facing down side of the paper in the portrait direction, with the long edge of...the paper tray. 3 Adjust the paper width and paper length guides to fit close to use too much or too little paper. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer 2 Place a stack of paper into the printer. 4 On the OUT tray, move the slider (visible through the OUT tray) toward you (away from the inside of the...
...This disengages the photo tray. 9 This helps the paper feed straight into the paper tray. • Load the paper print side down (the side on the face-down ). The printer prints on which your image will appear facing down side of the paper in the portrait direction, with the long edge of...the paper tray. 3 Adjust the paper width and paper length guides to fit close to use too much or too little paper. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer 2 Place a stack of paper into the printer. 4 On the OUT tray, move the slider (visible through the OUT tray) toward you (away from the inside of the...
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... it stops against the edge of the paper. Do not put more than 20 sheets of the printer) until it stops. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer loading paper in the photo tray Use the printer's photo tray to print on which your regular paper in the paper tray. This disengages the photo tray. 2 Lift the OUT... slider (visible through the OUT tray) toward you are using tabbed paper, feed or place the tabbed paper into the printer so the tab feeds in the photo tray with the print side down ). This engages the photo tray. 6 When you (away from you (toward the inside of paper in ...
... it stops against the edge of the paper. Do not put more than 20 sheets of the printer) until it stops. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer loading paper in the photo tray Use the printer's photo tray to print on which your regular paper in the paper tray. This disengages the photo tray. 2 Lift the OUT... slider (visible through the OUT tray) toward you are using tabbed paper, feed or place the tabbed paper into the printer so the tab feeds in the photo tray with the print side down ). This engages the photo tray. 6 When you (away from you (toward the inside of paper in ...
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replacing or installing print cartridges hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer To get the best performance from HP printer warranty coverage. Caution: Check that you are replacing a print cartridge, lift out the old print cartridge and discard it. 11 To replace or install print cartridges: 1 On the Control panel, press the Power button to replace or install. Use one 3-color print cartridge (HP #78) and...
replacing or installing print cartridges hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer To get the best performance from HP printer warranty coverage. Caution: Check that you are replacing a print cartridge, lift out the old print cartridge and discard it. 11 To replace or install print cartridges: 1 On the Control panel, press the Power button to replace or install. Use one 3-color print cartridge (HP #78) and...
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.... Note: Do NOT touch the ink nozzles or the copper contacts. 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 careful not to lock...
.... Note: Do NOT touch the ink nozzles or the copper contacts. 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 careful not to lock...
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... download the printer driver software visit www.hp.com/photosmart. 13 Calibration page using your printer with a computer You can use your original CD is used for ordering information. The printer begins printing an automatic calibration page to order a new CD so that you just purchased a new computer) and your HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 color printer with the printer driver. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer 9 On...
... download the printer driver software visit www.hp.com/photosmart. 13 Calibration page using your printer with a computer You can use your original CD is used for ordering information. The printer begins printing an automatic calibration page to order a new CD so that you just purchased a new computer) and your HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 color printer with the printer driver. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer 9 On...
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getting to change the printer settings from the Tools button. 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 The Tools menu options allow you to know your printer 2 tools menu Access the Tools menu from the Control panel.
getting to change the printer settings from the Tools button. 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 The Tools menu options allow you to know your printer 2 tools menu Access the Tools menu from the Control panel.
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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 ...8.5 x 11 inches 4 x 6 cm Photo album Paper saver Standard crop Full image (do not crop) adjusting the printer settings from the control panel You can use the Tools button on the LCD. LCD OK/Yes button Tools button 16 getting to print a test page or adjust the...
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 ...8.5 x 11 inches 4 x 6 cm Photo album Paper saver Standard crop Full image (do not crop) adjusting the printer settings from the control panel You can use the Tools button on the LCD. LCD OK/Yes button Tools button 16 getting to print a test page or adjust the...
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...1 On the Control panel, press the Tools button until the LCD asks if 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..., the LCD will ask you to select the paper size and paper type (plain paper or photo paper) each time you print. 17 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.
...1 On the Control panel, press the Tools button until the LCD asks if 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..., the LCD will ask you to select the paper size and paper type (plain paper or photo paper) each time you print. 17 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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... the photos on the page to fit as many photos as possible on the page. You can set your printer In this case, the printer will print landscape. If you want to select the default paper type or the default paper size, then press OK/Yes. 2 Press the Tools ...each sheet of paper while maintaining the photo orientation. The page layout specifies how the printer positions photos on each photo on the page. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer page layout model 1115 You can set your printer to print on one type and size of paper by changing the paper type and size default...
... the photos on the page to fit as many photos as possible on the page. You can set your printer In this case, the printer will print landscape. If you want to select the default paper type or the default paper size, then press OK/Yes. 2 Press the Tools ...each sheet of paper while maintaining the photo orientation. The page layout specifies how the printer positions photos on each photo on the page. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer page layout model 1115 You can set your printer to print on one type and size of paper by changing the paper type and size default...
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.... 20 getting to print lighter or darker than the originals, adjust the photo brightness. To adjust the photo brightness: 1 On the Control panel, press the Tools button until the LCD asks if you want to select Full Image. 3 Press OK/Yes. If you select. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer photo cropping The printer automatically crops a photo...
.... 20 getting to print lighter or darker than the originals, adjust the photo brightness. To adjust the photo brightness: 1 On the Control panel, press the Tools button until the LCD asks if you want to select Full Image. 3 Press OK/Yes. If you select. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer photo cropping The printer automatically crops a photo...