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...paper tray...11 Print cartridges...11 Replace print cartridges...11 Ink-backup mode...12 Ink-backup mode output...13 Exit ink-backup mode...13 4 Connect the printer USB...14 5 Print photos Print borderless photos...15 Print photos with a border...17 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 19 Exif Print...19 ...Store and handle photo paper 20 Save money and ink when printing photos 20 6 Print ...
...paper tray...11 Print cartridges...11 Replace print cartridges...11 Ink-backup mode...12 Ink-backup mode output...13 Exit ink-backup mode...13 4 Connect the printer USB...14 5 Print photos Print borderless photos...15 Print photos with a border...17 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 19 Exif Print...19 ...Store and handle photo paper 20 Save money and ink when printing photos 20 6 Print ...
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...sided documents...42 Print a Web page...43 Presentation printing...44 8 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 45 Set default print settings...45 Printer Properties dialog box...46 What's This? help...47 Download printer software updates 47 9 Maintenance Install print cartridges...48 Print cartridges...48 ... instructions...49 Align the print cartridges...51 Automatically clean print cartridges 52 View estimated ink levels...52 Maintain the printer body...53 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 53 Manually clean print cartridges 53 Maintain print cartridges...54...
...sided documents...42 Print a Web page...43 Presentation printing...44 8 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 45 Set default print settings...45 Printer Properties dialog box...46 What's This? help...47 Download printer software updates 47 9 Maintenance Install print cartridges...48 Print cartridges...48 ... instructions...49 Align the print cartridges...51 Automatically clean print cartridges 52 View estimated ink levels...52 Maintain the printer body...53 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 53 Manually clean print cartridges 53 Maintain print cartridges...54...
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...58 Incompatible print cartridges 58 Out of paper...62 There was an error writing to USB port 62 Two-way communication cannot be established or Printer not responding 62 Installation problems...62 Power light is on or flashing...64 What the flashing light means 65 If an error message appears ... 84 For small photo paper 85 For small photo paper with a tear-off tab 85 Print quality is poor...86 Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors 87 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 89 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print...91 Printouts...
...58 Incompatible print cartridges 58 Out of paper...62 There was an error writing to USB port 62 Two-way communication cannot be established or Printer not responding 62 Installation problems...62 Power light is on or flashing...64 What the flashing light means 65 If an error message appears ... 84 For small photo paper 85 For small photo paper with a tear-off tab 85 Print quality is poor...86 Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors 87 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 89 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print...91 Printouts...
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... A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 99 Support process...99 HP support by phone...100 Phone support period...100 Placing a call...100 After the phone support period 100 B Technical information Printer specifications......101 Notice to Windows 2000 users 101 Environmental product stewardship program 101 Paper use...102 Plastics...102 Material safety data sheets 102 Recycling program...102 HP inkjet supplies recycling program...and hazardous substance table 106 HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series declaration of conformity 107 Index...108 4
... A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 99 Support process...99 HP support by phone...100 Phone support period...100 Placing a call...100 After the phone support period 100 B Technical information Printer specifications......101 Notice to Windows 2000 users 101 Environmental product stewardship program 101 Paper use...102 Plastics...102 Material safety data sheets 102 Recycling program...102 HP inkjet supplies recycling program...and hazardous substance table 106 HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series declaration of conformity 107 Index...108 4
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... Section Special features Get started Connect the printer Print photos Print other specifications for ink supplies Printer specifications Description Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other documents Printing tips Printer software Maintenance Troubleshooting HP support Shop for the printer. Learn how to connect the printer to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple...
... Section Special features Get started Connect the printer Print photos Print other specifications for ink supplies Printer specifications Description Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other documents Printing tips Printer software Maintenance Troubleshooting HP support Shop for the printer. Learn how to connect the printer to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple...
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... of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. For information, see Ink-backup mode. The HP Deskjet is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing...
... of the paper by using the borderless printing feature. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. For information, see Ink-backup mode. The HP Deskjet is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing...
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3 Get started • Printer at a glance • Power button and light • Paper tray • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode Printer at a glance Click the links below to learn about the printer features. 1 Power button and light 2 Paper tray 1 Print cartridges 8 Get started Get started
3 Get started • Printer at a glance • Power button and light • Paper tray • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode Printer at a glance Click the links below to learn about the printer features. 1 Power button and light 2 Paper tray 1 Print cartridges 8 Get started Get started
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...Shop for the print cartridge selection number. For information on ordering print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. Print cartridges 11 Get started Use the paper tray Print on different sizes of the paper tray. ...cartridge but doing so can be used with the printer. 1 Tri-color print cartridge 2 Black print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the...
...Shop for the print cartridge selection number. For information on ordering print cartridges, see if a black print cartridge and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. Print cartridges 11 Get started Use the paper tray Print on different sizes of the paper tray. ...cartridge but doing so can be used with the printer. 1 Tri-color print cartridge 2 Black print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the...
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...cartridge is installed. If the message is displayed on the print cartridge that you are installed in ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of plastic tape has been... the reference guide that the protective piece of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. The printer can find the selection number in three places: • Selection number label: Look...
...cartridge is installed. If the message is displayed on the print cartridge that you are installed in ink-backup mode. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of plastic tape has been... the reference guide that the protective piece of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. The printer can find the selection number in three places: • Selection number label: Look...
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... Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see the following topics: • Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality...
... Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. For information about ink-backup mode, see Installation instructions. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see the following topics: • Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality...
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...to print 1. Print borderless photos To print borderless photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. The photo prints without borders on three sides and with a... Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available. Verify that make the photo completely borderless. For information about preventing photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. • Save money and ink...
...to print 1. Print borderless photos To print borderless photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. The photo prints without borders on three sides and with a... Windows 2000 computer, some features may not be available. Verify that make the photo completely borderless. For information about preventing photo paper from curling by following the photo paper storage and handling guidelines. • Save money and ink...
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...storage bag, and then gently bending it is designed to Best or Maximum dpi. Save money and ink when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to maintain the quality of your photos. The ...paper tray. Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce the quality of HP brand photo paper. NOTE: For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to create quality photos with less ink. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. Print photos 20 Print photos...
...storage bag, and then gently bending it is designed to Best or Maximum dpi. Save money and ink when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper and set the print quality to maintain the quality of your photos. The ...paper tray. Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce the quality of HP brand photo paper. NOTE: For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to create quality photos with less ink. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. Print photos 20 Print photos...
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...tab. • Set the order that are available in grayscale. • Print a two-sided document. • Save money and ink when printing photos by using HP Everyday Photo Paper. To print a test page 1. Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to verify that you use often. 7 Printing tips ... • Change the print speed and quality. • View the print resolution. • Achieve the highest printing resolution with print settings that the printer can print a test page to print with Maximum dpi. • Resize a document as needed. Enhance the quality of paper. • Print in...
...tab. • Set the order that are available in grayscale. • Print a two-sided document. • Save money and ink when printing photos by using HP Everyday Photo Paper. To print a test page 1. Printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts to verify that you use often. 7 Printing tips ... • Change the print speed and quality. • View the print resolution. • Achieve the highest printing resolution with print settings that the printer can print a test page to print with Maximum dpi. • Resize a document as needed. Enhance the quality of paper. • Print in...
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... go to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from maximum dpi mode, use it to the paper type and print quality that the HP Deskjet printer will print. Click the Features tab. 3. The dpi varies according to print high-quality images such as digital photographs. Open the... drop-down list. Print quality settings • Fast Draft produces draft-quality output at the fastest printing speed, while using the least amount of ink. • Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is appropriate for most documents, the Best setting prints more information, see...
... go to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from maximum dpi mode, use it to the paper type and print quality that the HP Deskjet printer will print. Click the Features tab. 3. The dpi varies according to print high-quality images such as digital photographs. Open the... drop-down list. Print quality settings • Fast Draft produces draft-quality output at the fastest printing speed, while using the least amount of ink. • Normal provides the best balance between print quality and speed and is appropriate for most documents, the Best setting prints more information, see...
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...cartridges, go to the tri-color print cartridge. Maintenance 9 Maintenance • Install print cartridges • Align the print cartridges • Automatically clean print cartridges • View estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from those you have the ...correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 48 Maintenance For better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to www.hp.com.
...cartridges, go to the tri-color print cartridge. Maintenance 9 Maintenance • Install print cartridges • Align the print cartridges • Automatically clean print cartridges • View estimated ink levels • Maintain the printer body • Remove ink from those you have the ...correct print cartridges for the print cartridge selection number. 48 Maintenance For better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to www.hp.com.
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...: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. For more information, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. You... can operate with the printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of the printer. 3. Press the Power button to the center of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print ...
...: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see Ink-backup mode. For more information, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge installed. You... can operate with the printer. • Print Cartridge Information dialog box: For a list of the printer. 3. Press the Power button to the center of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print ...
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... out of the carriage. 1 Press the Power button 2 Open the printer cover 3 Push down on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. They are required electrical contacts. Touching these parts... will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Maintenance 50 Maintenance...
... out of the carriage. 1 Press the Power button 2 Open the printer cover 3 Push down on the bottom and facing toward the printer. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. They are required electrical contacts. Touching these parts... will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Maintenance 50 Maintenance...
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... Slide the print cartridge firmly into the carriage. Close the printer cover. 9. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white ...paper in the paper tray. 2. WARNING! Push the cartridge into the carriage at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 6.
... Slide the print cartridge firmly into the carriage. Close the printer cover. 9. For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges. For information about storing print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling program. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white ...paper in the paper tray. 2. WARNING! Push the cartridge into the carriage at a slight upward angle until you feel resistance. 1 Ink nozzles 2 Copper contacts 6.
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.... 52 Maintenance Maintenance Chapter 9 3. To clean the print cartridges 1. For more information, see View estimated ink levels. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. The Estimated Ink Levels tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. Click Align, and then follow the onscreen...
.... 52 Maintenance Maintenance Chapter 9 3. To clean the print cartridges 1. For more information, see View estimated ink levels. The HP Deskjet prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. Open the printer Toolbox. 2. The Estimated Ink Levels tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. Click Align, and then follow the onscreen...
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...fabric. Keep all fluids away from fabric. Remove ink from your skin and clothing Follow these instructions to get ink on printed pages. Warm or hot water can cause ink streaks on your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with a soft cloth...not clean the print cartridge contacts unless you clean. Maintenance Maintain the printer body Because the HP Deskjet ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to remove ink from the exterior 1. Wash the fabric in cold water and use...
...fabric. Keep all fluids away from fabric. Remove ink from your skin and clothing Follow these instructions to get ink on printed pages. Warm or hot water can cause ink streaks on your skin and clothing: Surface Skin White fabric Color fabric Remedy Wash the area with a soft cloth...not clean the print cartridge contacts unless you clean. Maintenance Maintain the printer body Because the HP Deskjet ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will not stick to the print cartridge Be careful not to remove ink from the exterior 1. Wash the fabric in cold water and use...