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...Packard Company notices The information contained in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as allowed under copyright laws. Windows Vista is... subject to product accessibility, visit HP's Web site at: www.hp.com/accessibility. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in this document ...
...Packard Company notices The information contained in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make it accessible for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be construed as allowed under copyright laws. Windows Vista is... subject to product accessibility, visit HP's Web site at: www.hp.com/accessibility. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in this document ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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...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...
... 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...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 65... 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 near the bottom of a borderless print...91...
... 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 65... 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 near the bottom of a borderless print...91...
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...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 102 Energy Star® notice...102 Disposal of waste... (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 106 Notice to users in Japan about the power cord 106 Toxic and hazardous substance table 106 HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series declaration of conformity 107 Index...108 4
...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 102 Energy Star® notice...102 Disposal of waste... (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 106 Notice to users in Japan about the power cord 106 Toxic and hazardous substance table 106 HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series declaration of conformity 107 Index...108 4
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... computer, some of photos before you are using the product with the printer. Learn how to contact HP support. Order supplies for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. If you print, store and handle photo paper, and ...may not be available. Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other documents Printing tips Printer software Maintenance Troubleshooting HP support Shop for the printer. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how to use your computer. Find ...
... computer, some of photos before you are using the product with the printer. Learn how to contact HP support. Order supplies for print cartridges, view how much ink is left to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. If you print, store and handle photo paper, and ...may not be available. Learn about the paper capacity, requirements, and other documents Printing tips Printer software Maintenance Troubleshooting HP support Shop for the printer. Learn how to make the HP Deskjet the default printer, set the page order, print multiple pages on how to use your computer. Find ...
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... mode. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. 2 Special features Congratulations! Special features Special features 7 The HP Deskjet is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos...
... mode. For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. 2 Special features Congratulations! Special features Special features 7 The HP Deskjet is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch photos...
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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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...on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Unfold the paper tray before printing. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper... Power button and light 9 Get started 1 USB port Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to be printed.
...on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when the printer is processing. It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Unfold the paper tray before printing. • Unfold the paper tray • Use the paper... Power button and light 9 Get started 1 USB port Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off. Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to be printed.
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Lower the printer cover. Chapter 3 Unfold the paper tray To unfold the paper tray 1. Lower the paper tray. 3. Get started 10 Get started Fold out the tray extension. 4. Raise the printer cover. 2.
Lower the printer cover. Chapter 3 Unfold the paper tray To unfold the paper tray 1. Lower the paper tray. 3. Get started 10 Get started Fold out the tray extension. 4. Raise the printer cover. 2.
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... 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. For better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to the left. The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of ...the paper tray. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to differ from those you would see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. Replace print cartridges When buying print...
... 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. For better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to the left. The printer deposits printed pages on different sizes of ...the paper tray. Print cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to differ from those you would see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. Replace print cartridges When buying print...
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...a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see 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. Get started 12 Get started 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 removed from the print cartridge carriage....
...a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see 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. Get started 12 Get started 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 removed from the print cartridge carriage....
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...failure, and bad electrical connections. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Touching these parts will result in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. They are... on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape. 1...
...failure, and bad electrical connections. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Touching these parts will result in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. They are... on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape. 1...
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NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with your printer. 14 Connect the printer For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with the printer.
NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with a universal serial bus (USB) cable. NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with your printer. 14 Connect the printer For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with the printer.
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... to the left. 2. Print photos 15 Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Print borderless photos To print borderless photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that the photo paper is flat. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. •... Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using the product with a border. Verify that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in ink-backup mode. The photo prints without borders on three sides...
... to the left. 2. Print photos 15 Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Print borderless photos To print borderless photos, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that the photo paper is flat. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. •... Print an Exif Print-formatted photo if you are using the product with a border. Verify that you have two print cartridges installed in the printer. For more information, see Ink-backup mode. • Open the file in ink-backup mode. The photo prints without borders on three sides...
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... these instructions. 1. If you are provided with the software program. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the tray. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. For more information, see Maximum dpi. • Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type • Paper Size: ... photo paper size • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape Print photos 16 Print photos Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Place the photo paper in a software program that are using photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that...
... these instructions. 1. If you are provided with the software program. Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the tray. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. For more information, see Maximum dpi. • Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type • Paper Size: ... photo paper size • Orientation: Portrait or Landscape Print photos 16 Print photos Otherwise, follow the instructions that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Place the photo paper in a software program that are using photo paper that has a tear-off tab, verify that...
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... 2000 computer, some features may not be printed on should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. Guidelines • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using the product with a tear-... a border 17 Prepare to learn about preventing photo paper from curling, see Notice to the left. 2. 5. Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of...
... 2000 computer, some features may not be printed on should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. Guidelines • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that you are using the product with a tear-... a border 17 Prepare to learn about preventing photo paper from curling, see Notice to the left. 2. 5. Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. For more information, see the photo paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of...
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...that you want, and then click OK. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Open the photo in the Printer Properties dialog box. 18 Print photos Click the Printing ...Shortcuts tab. 4. Select any other print settings that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Chapter 5 4. Slide the ...
...that you want, and then click OK. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6. Push the paper into the printer until it stops. 5. Open the photo in the Printer Properties dialog box. 18 Print photos Click the Printing ...Shortcuts tab. 4. Select any other print settings that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Chapter 5 4. Slide the ...
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... of your printed photos. You can also select the Off setting if you print are printing. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 19 You can remove red-eye coloring in an Exif Print-enabled software program that simplifies digital photography and enhances printed photos. To change the...
... of your printed photos. You can also select the Off setting if you print are printing. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 19 You can remove red-eye coloring in an Exif Print-enabled software program that simplifies digital photography and enhances printed photos. To change the...
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...For more information on . Store the packaged photo paper on photo paper can reduce the quality of the curl until the paper lies flat. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on enabling the maximum dpi mode, see Maximum dpi. 6. Select any unused photo paper to Best or Maximum dpi... • When you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you plan to create quality photos with less ink. Chapter 5 5. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. Save money and ink when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use immediately from the...
...For more information on . Store the packaged photo paper on photo paper can reduce the quality of the curl until the paper lies flat. HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on enabling the maximum dpi mode, see Maximum dpi. 6. Select any unused photo paper to Best or Maximum dpi... • When you are ready to print, remove only the paper that you plan to create quality photos with less ink. Chapter 5 5. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. Save money and ink when printing photos To save money and ink when printing photos, use immediately from the...