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......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 other documents Print e-mail...21 Print documents...22 Print letters...23 Print envelopes...24 Print postcards...25 Print index cards and other...
......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 other documents Print e-mail...21 Print documents...22 Print letters...23 Print envelopes...24 Print postcards...25 Print index cards and other...
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... ...42 Bound two-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 Selection numbers...48 Printing with one print cartridge 49 Installation instructions...49 Align...
... ...42 Bound two-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 Selection numbers...48 Printing with one print cartridge 49 Installation instructions...49 Align...
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...message appears 65 If no error message appears 65 Printer does not print...65 Verify the following...65 Unable to print...66 If the printer still does not print 71 Document prints slowly...71 Print cartridge problems...71 Resolving print cartridge error messages 72 Print cartridge carriage is stalled 74 Paper problems...76 ... an unwanted border 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...
...message appears 65 If no error message appears 65 Printer does not print...65 Verify the following...65 Unable to print...66 If the printer still does not print 71 Document prints slowly...71 Print cartridge problems...71 Resolving print cartridge error messages 72 Print cartridge carriage is stalled 74 Paper problems...76 ... an unwanted border 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...
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...printed in the wrong place 98 Envelope is printed at an angle 98 Document does not reflect the new print settings 98 If you continue to have problems 98 A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 99 Support process...99 HP... 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
...printed in the wrong place 98 Envelope is printed at an angle 98 Document does not reflect the new print settings 98 If you continue to have problems 98 A HP support Ink cartridge warranty information 99 Support process...99 HP... 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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... Get started Connect the printer Print photos Print other specifications for the printer. Learn how to install and care for ink supplies Printer specifications Description Learn about some features may not be available. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how...
... Get started Connect the printer Print photos Print other specifications for the printer. Learn how to install and care for ink supplies Printer specifications Description Learn about some features may not be available. Find a solution to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how...
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Chapter 1 (continued) Section HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find out how to recycle print cartridges. Welcome 6 Welcome
Chapter 1 (continued) Section HP inkjet supplies recycling program Description Find out how to recycle print cartridges. Welcome 6 Welcome
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... the paper by using the borderless printing feature. For information, see Ink-backup mode. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. The HP Deskjet is equipped with several exciting features:... • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of each...
... the paper by using the borderless printing feature. For information, see Ink-backup mode. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. The HP Deskjet is equipped with several exciting features:... • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos to the edges of each...
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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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Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off. Unfold the paper tray before printing. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper tray Power button and light 9 Get started Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper ...and other media to turn on and off. 1 USB port Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and...
Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off. Unfold the paper tray before printing. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper tray Power button and light 9 Get started Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper ...and other media to turn on and off. 1 USB port Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and...
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You can print without a black print 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. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. For better...
You can print without a black print 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. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to the tri-color print cartridge. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. For better...
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...backup mode. If the message is installed. Get started 12 Get started NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is removed from each print cartridge. The printer can find the selection number in three places: • Selection number label: Look at... mode is initiated when a print cartridge is displayed on the print cartridge that you are installed in the printer, verify that the print cartridge is displayed and two print cartridges are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the...
...backup mode. If the message is installed. Get started 12 Get started NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is removed from each print cartridge. The printer can find the selection number in three places: • Selection number label: Look at... mode is initiated when a print cartridge is displayed on the print cartridge that you are installed in the printer, verify that the print cartridge is displayed and two print cartridges are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the...
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...-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Get started Ink-backup mode 13 Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. To remove...
...-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Get started Ink-backup mode 13 Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. To remove...
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NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with the printer. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with your printer. 14 Connect the printer Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with the printer. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with your printer. 14 Connect the printer Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
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...users. Verify that the photo paper is flat. Ensure that the size corresponds to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. Print photos 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that make the photo completely borderless. For information about preventing photo paper...the photo. The photo prints without borders on three sides and with a small border on the bottom edge that you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in the printer. Print photos 15 For more ...
...users. Verify that the photo paper is flat. Ensure that the size corresponds to make printing digital photos easier and improve photo quality. Print photos 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that make the photo completely borderless. For information about preventing photo paper...the photo. The photo prints without borders on three sides and with a small border on the bottom edge that you are using HP Everyday Photo Paper. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in the printer. Print photos 15 For more ...
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... 16 Print photos Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. If you are provided with the software program. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Chapter 5 3. Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box...
... 16 Print photos Print NOTE: If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow these instructions. 1. If you are provided with the software program. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 4. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Chapter 5 3. Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box...
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... paper. The side to be available. Print photos Use the What's This? Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6. Print photos with a border NOTE: If you printed on should face down and the short ...edge should point towards the printer. If you are using the product with ...
... paper. The side to be available. Print photos Use the What's This? Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6. Print photos with a border NOTE: If you printed on should face down and the short ...edge should point towards the printer. If you are using the product with ...
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... want, and then click OK. Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Open the photo in the Printer Properties dialog box. 18 Print photos Chapter 5 4. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with the software program.
... want, and then click OK. Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. Open the photo in the Printer Properties dialog box. 18 Print photos Chapter 5 4. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with the software program.
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...: • A digital camera that supports Exif Print • Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as HP Photosmart Software To print Exif Print-enhanced photos 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Features tab. 4. Print photos HP Real Life Technologies photo fix HP Real Life Technologies enhance the quality of flash, and color saturation, and stores it in the photo...
...: • A digital camera that supports Exif Print • Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as HP Photosmart Software To print Exif Print-enhanced photos 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Click the Features tab. 4. Print photos HP Real Life Technologies photo fix HP Real Life Technologies enhance the quality of flash, and color saturation, and stores it in the photo...
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...: For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to Normal. For more information, see Maximum dpi. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. NOTE: For maximum dpi quality, go to print, remove only the paper that you have finished printing, return any other print settings that you are ready to...
...: For higher-quality photos, use HP Everyday Photo Paper and set the print quality to Normal. For more information, see Maximum dpi. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. NOTE: For maximum dpi quality, go to print, remove only the paper that you have finished printing, return any other print settings that you are ready to...
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... Transparencies Brochures Greeting cards Booklets Posters Iron-on should face down. Printer software: Learn about the printer software. Print e-mail Guidelines Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 80 sheets of the tray. 6 Print other documents 21 The side to be printed on transfers Printing tips: Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of...
... Transparencies Brochures Greeting cards Booklets Posters Iron-on should face down. Printer software: Learn about the printer software. Print e-mail Guidelines Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 80 sheets of the tray. 6 Print other documents 21 The side to be printed on transfers Printing tips: Minimize your cost and effort while maximizing the quality of...
