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...or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company. HP, the HP logo, JetSend, and PhotoSmart are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. No part of this document is a...Corporation. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for consequential damages in this material. HP, the HP logo, JetSend, and PhotoSmart are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. Pentium is subject to change without the prior written ...
...or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company. HP, the HP logo, JetSend, and PhotoSmart are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. No part of this document is a...Corporation. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for consequential damages in this material. HP, the HP logo, JetSend, and PhotoSmart are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries. Pentium is subject to change without the prior written ...
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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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...the information you are looking for purchasing an HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 color printer! This guide describes how to view the Onscreen User's Guide. After you have installed the HP PhotoSmart software on your language, then open the file titled hp photosmart user guide. 1 viewing the onscreen user...must have Acrobat Reader, you will be sure to color photos. To view the Onscreen User's Guide: • Windows PC: From the Start menu, choose Programs, HP PhotoSmart, Photo Printing, Tools and Information, View printer users guides. • Macintosh: In the User Docs folder, select...
...the information you are looking for purchasing an HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 color printer! This guide describes how to view the Onscreen User's Guide. After you have installed the HP PhotoSmart software on your language, then open the file titled hp photosmart user guide. 1 viewing the onscreen user...must have Acrobat Reader, you will be sure to color photos. To view the Onscreen User's Guide: • Windows PC: From the Start menu, choose Programs, HP PhotoSmart, Photo Printing, Tools and Information, View printer users guides. • Macintosh: In the User Docs folder, select...
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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 ... card deciding which photos to print printing an index page choosing photos using the control panel cancelling a photo printing files using infrared (IR) printing from a Windows PC selecting the printer properties determining the status of your printer basics guide P P P P P P P P basics guide P P P P P basics guide P P P P P P basics guide onscreen guide P P P P P P P P P P P P onscreen guide P P P P P P...
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 ... card deciding which photos to print printing an index page choosing photos using the control panel cancelling a photo printing files using infrared (IR) printing from a Windows PC selecting the printer properties determining the status of your printer basics guide P P P P P P P P basics guide P P P P P basics guide P P P P P P basics guide onscreen guide P P P P P P P P P P P P onscreen guide P P P P P P...
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...memory card saving from a memory card to your Windows PC saving from a memory card to your Macintosh saving using infrared care and maintenance using the hp photosmart toolbox (Windows PC) using the hp photosmart utility (Macintosh) cleaning the printer cleaning the outside...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 guide P P ...
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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 ... 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 to clear a paper jam USB port Use this port to connect the printer to the computer if...
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 ... 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 to clear a paper jam USB port Use this port to connect the printer to the computer if...
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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 ... the printer is turned on, blinking when the printer is busy Power Press this button to turn the printer on or off LCD Read this window for information about the status of your printer Photo Size Use this button to choose the printed size for all selected photos OK/Yes Press...
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 ... the printer is turned on, blinking when the printer is busy Power Press this button to turn the printer on or off LCD Read this window for information about the status of your printer Photo Size Use this button to choose the printed size for all selected photos OK/Yes Press...
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hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer cables To connect the printer to a Windows PC, you need a USB compliant interface cable. HP inkjet paper can print on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper for the best output quality. The printer uses an optical sensor to print on many different types and ... "understanding memory cards" on the Web at most computer and office supply stores or on page 22 for great results. 7 We recommend using HP designed inkjet paper for photo-quality results. Note: Model 1215 has automatic paper type and size sensors to a Macintosh computer, you use your ...
hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer cables To connect the printer to a Windows PC, you need a USB compliant interface cable. HP inkjet paper can print on HP Premium Plus Photo Paper for the best output quality. The printer uses an optical sensor to print on many different types and ... "understanding memory cards" on the Web at most computer and office supply stores or on page 22 for great results. 7 We recommend using HP designed inkjet paper for photo-quality results. Note: Model 1215 has automatic paper type and size sensors to a Macintosh computer, you use your ...
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... from the Web, it will not be able to order a new CD so that you get the HP Photo Printing Software along with a Windows PC or a Macintosh. You may want to upgrade your HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 color printer with the printer driver. If you get an updated printer driver from the computer. For information...
... from the Web, it will not be able to order a new CD so that you get the HP Photo Printing Software along with a Windows PC or a Macintosh. You may want to upgrade your HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 color printer with the printer driver. If you get an updated printer driver from the computer. For information...
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.... For more information, see "cables" on page 34. • My photos are not printing correctly. Before you are using your HP PhotoSmart printer with a Windows PC, the printer requires a continuous connection to access and read the status of memory cards in the printer, as well as print ... message on the following pages offer tips and advice for additional troubleshooting tips. The computer uses this communication link to the computer. important Windows PC information If you begin, make sure: • All the cable connections between your printer and computer are secure. • You...
.... For more information, see "cables" on page 34. • My photos are not printing correctly. Before you are using your HP PhotoSmart printer with a Windows PC, the printer requires a continuous connection to access and read the status of memory cards in the printer, as well as print ... message on the following pages offer tips and advice for additional troubleshooting tips. The computer uses this communication link to the computer. important Windows PC information If you begin, make sure: • All the cable connections between your printer and computer are secure. • You...
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... while the computer tries to establish the connection to the printer while the other device is no longer being accessed. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer If the connection between your Windows PC and your HP PhotoSmart printer has been lost, a warning message appears on your computer screen. • The computer might not be available but...
... while the computer tries to establish the connection to the printer while the other device is no longer being accessed. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer If the connection between your Windows PC and your HP PhotoSmart printer has been lost, a warning message appears on your computer screen. • The computer might not be available but...
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...the Installer, then follow the onscreen instructions. 2 When the uninstall is completed, shut down Windows, turn the computer OFF and then turn it . There may be a conflict with another software program. Windows PC 1 Uninstall the printer software. If that you know works. The software did not ... tips. Try inserting a CD that CD does not work but the computer could not read it back ON. 3 Close any reason. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer software problems See the Onscreen User's Guide for contact information. If other CDs work , you may be a conflict with your...
...the Installer, then follow the onscreen instructions. 2 When the uninstall is completed, shut down Windows, turn the computer OFF and then turn it . There may be a conflict with another software program. Windows PC 1 Uninstall the printer software. If that you know works. The software did not ... tips. Try inserting a CD that CD does not work but the computer could not read it back ON. 3 Close any reason. hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer software problems See the Onscreen User's Guide for contact information. If other CDs work , you may be a conflict with your...
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... then reinstall it. • Insert the printer software CD into the computer. • Click Remove HP PhotoSmart software. • Follow the onscreen instructions to the USB port on the computer. • Try disconnecting...Windows 98, 2000, Me, or XP. 34 troubleshooting I try before installing the 2 to your printer and your computer's operating system is Your printer may not have 1 printer using an unsupported operating system. message saying "There was an interrupted by another other USB devices from your printer and your computer screen. hp photosmart 1215/1115...
... then reinstall it. • Insert the printer software CD into the computer. • Click Remove HP PhotoSmart software. • Follow the onscreen instructions to the USB port on the computer. • Try disconnecting...Windows 98, 2000, Me, or XP. 34 troubleshooting I try before installing the 2 to your printer and your computer's operating system is Your printer may not have 1 printer using an unsupported operating system. message saying "There was an interrupted by another other USB devices from your printer and your computer screen. hp photosmart 1215/1115...
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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 PC only) (continued from your printer. You may not be turned on . 35 If you cannot enable USB, you do not...root hub listed, USB is connected to your computer. If you see these devices listed, refer to a working or may not have USB enabled. 1 In Windows 98, 2000, Me, or XP, click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click the System icon. 3 Click the Device Manager tab. 4 Click...
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 PC only) (continued from your printer. You may not be turned on . 35 If you cannot enable USB, you do not...root hub listed, USB is connected to your computer. If you see these devices listed, refer to a working or may not have USB enabled. 1 In Windows 98, 2000, Me, or XP, click Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2 Double-click the System icon. 3 Click the Device Manager tab. 4 Click...
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...blinking. The printer may be Be patient. attention. 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 ... Now the "New Hardware Wizard" will not appear again. (Windows PC only) Installation was not 1 completed, it . • Insert the printer software CD into the computer. • Click Remove HP PhotoSmart software. • Follow the onscreen instructions to processing information. ...
...blinking. The printer may be Be patient. attention. 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 ... Now the "New Hardware Wizard" will not appear again. (Windows PC only) Installation was not 1 completed, it . • Insert the printer software CD into the computer. • Click Remove HP PhotoSmart software. • Follow the onscreen instructions to processing information. ...
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..., Standard Letter, legal, executive (3 x 3 inch to 8.5 x 14 inch, 4 x 6 inch photo) (76 x 76 mm to 216 x 356 mm, 102 x 152 mm photo) Memory Models 1215 and 1115: 16 MB Memory Card Compatibility CompactFlash Type I or II, IBM Microdrive (170 MB only), SmartMedia Memory Card Supported Printing directly from the computer: all file... uncompressed TIFF (RGB and Ycbcr), and DCF files created by a digital camera. IEEE 1284-compliant bi-directional parallel, USB, infrared (IR) with the 1215 only HP JetDirect external print servers 1215 printer 70x (Windows PC) 41
..., Standard Letter, legal, executive (3 x 3 inch to 8.5 x 14 inch, 4 x 6 inch photo) (76 x 76 mm to 216 x 356 mm, 102 x 152 mm photo) Memory Models 1215 and 1115: 16 MB Memory Card Compatibility CompactFlash Type I or II, IBM Microdrive (170 MB only), SmartMedia Memory Card Supported Printing directly from the computer: all file... uncompressed TIFF (RGB and Ycbcr), and DCF files created by a digital camera. IEEE 1284-compliant bi-directional parallel, USB, infrared (IR) with the 1215 only HP JetDirect external print servers 1215 printer 70x (Windows PC) 41
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hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer Print Quality, Black Print Quality, Color Technology, Black Print Resolution Print Technology Print Cartridges Technology, Color Print language Minimum System Requirements Dimensions Weight 600 dpi with REt (Resolution Enhancement Technology) HP PhotoREt lll (up to 2400...) REt (Resolution Enhancement Technology) Drop on-demand thermal inkjet printing 1 black (HP#45), 1 color (HP#78) HP PhotoREt lll, HP ColorSmart III, HP SmartFocus, Automatic Contrast Enhancement HP PCL 3 enhanced Windows PC (Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP): Pentium 233 MHz Processor, 64 MB RAM,...
hp photosmart 1215/1115 color printer Print Quality, Black Print Quality, Color Technology, Black Print Resolution Print Technology Print Cartridges Technology, Color Print language Minimum System Requirements Dimensions Weight 600 dpi with REt (Resolution Enhancement Technology) HP PhotoREt lll (up to 2400...) REt (Resolution Enhancement Technology) Drop on-demand thermal inkjet printing 1 black (HP#45), 1 color (HP#78) HP PhotoREt lll, HP ColorSmart III, HP SmartFocus, Automatic Contrast Enhancement HP PCL 3 enhanced Windows PC (Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP): Pentium 233 MHz Processor, 64 MB RAM,...