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HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 - (English) Basics Guide - Page 2
... are trademarks of the CompactFlash Association (CFA). HP, the HP logo, JetSend, and PhotoSmart are property of Hewlett-Packard Company. Mac, the Mac logo, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is a registered trademark and Microdrive is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation...
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viewing the onscreen user's guide 1 information map ...2 printer parts...4
control panel...5 indicator lights 6 setting up your printer 6 items you will need 6 loading paper ...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...
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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
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HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 - (English) Basics Guide - Page 5
...® Reader® version 4.0 or later installed to view the Onscreen User's Guide. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, you will be asked to install it from the HP PhotoSmart CD before you can view the Onscreen User's Guide.
After you have installed the HP PhotoSmart software on your computer, you can view the Onscreen User's Guide.
To view the Onscreen User's Guide:
• Windows PC...
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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 know your...
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... 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
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basics guide basics guide
P onscreen guide
P P P onscreen guide P P P
basics guide...
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... Microdrive memory card slot
Insert a CompactFlash or IBM Microdrive memory card into the slot to begin printing or saving
Paper length guide
Adjust this guide to fit close to the edge of the paper 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...
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... make a selection or answer "yes" to a question on the LCD
Print
Press this button to start printing the selected photos from a memory card
Tools
Use this button to change the printer settings
Attention light
Blinks 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...
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... parallel cable or a USB compliant interface cable (USB is preferred). To connect the printer to a Macintosh computer, you need a USB compliant interface cable. These cables are available where you purchased your printer or at most computer supply stores, and must be
purchased separately.
memory cards
If you use your digital camera's memory card with the printer, make sure the memory card is...
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replacing or installing print cartridges
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To get the best performance from your printer, we recommend using only genuine HP supplies, including genuine HP factory-filled print cartridges.
Caution:
Check that you are using the correct print cartridges. Use one 3-color print cartridge (HP #78) and one black print cartridge (HP #45). Other print cartridges ...
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You can use your HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 color printer with a Windows PC or a Macintosh. For information about connecting to a computer and installing the software see the Onscreen User's Guide. You may be able to upgrade your printer's driver software. If you get an updated printer driver from the Web, it will not include the HP Photo Printing Software. The HP Photo Printing Software is used for...
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... 37. • There is an error message on the printer's LCD.
See "error messages" on page 39.
important Windows PC information
If you are using your HP PhotoSmart printer with a Windows PC, the printer requires a continuous connection to the computer. The computer uses this communication link to access and read the status of memory cards in the printer, as well as print cartridge ink...
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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 plugged into the printer or the power source. Try checking the printer's power and computer cables.
• Using hubs or docking stations that can have multiple devices connected to them ...
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software problems
See the Onscreen User's Guide for additional troubleshooting tips.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
I inserted the printer software CD, but the computer could not read it.
The CD was not properly 1
installed.
2
The CD-ROM drive may be
damaged.
The CD may be damaged. 3
Reinsert the CD and try again.
Try inserting a CD that you know...
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... try before installing the
2
to print I get a
software.
message saying
"There was an error
writing to Dot4."
(Windows PC only)
3
4
Disconnect the USB cable from your printer and your computer.
Remove the printer software and then reinstall it.
• Insert the printer software CD into the computer.
• Click Remove HP PhotoSmart software.
• Follow the onscreen instructions to...
HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 - (English) Basics Guide - Page 39
... Universal Serial Bus Controller option. If you see a USB host controller and a USB root hub listed, USB is probably enabled. If you do not see these devices listed, refer to your computer's documentation or contact the manufacturer for more information on enabling and setting up USB.
If you cannot enable USB, you can use a parallel cable to connect your printer to your computer.
Your printer may...
HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 - (English) Basics Guide - Page 40
...not appear again. (Windows PC only)
Installation was not
1
completed, it was
cancelled, or there was an 2 error.
Unplug the USB cable, then plug it back in.
Remove the printer software and then reinstall it.
• Insert the printer software CD into the computer.
• Click Remove HP PhotoSmart software.
• Follow the onscreen instructions to uninstall the software.
• When the...
HP PhotoSmart 1215/1115 - (English) Basics Guide - Page 43
... The inserted memory card
is corrupted.
is corrupted and cannot
be accessed.
Card access error.
The printer cannot access the files on the memory card.
Card may be damaged.
The printer cannot access the memory card.
• Use another memory card. OR
• Reformat the memory card using your digital camera.
OR
• Copy the files to your computer using your digital camera.
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....
the Automatic Two-Sided 2
Printing Module.
3
4 5
6
Read the computer screen for instructions.
Press Cancel/No.
Remove the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module.
Reinstall the rear access door.
Change the software settings from Automatic to Manual.
Manually feed the paper into the printer for two-sided printing.
Paper size mismatch. Load correct paper size. Press OK to continue or...
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...), SmartMedia
Memory Card Supported Printing directly from the printer: JPEG (baseline data),
File Formats
uncompressed TIFF (RGB and Ycbcr), and DCF files created by a
digital camera.
Connectivity, Standard
Connectivity, Optional (Model 1215)
Printing and saving from the computer: all file types.
IEEE 1284-compliant bi-directional parallel, USB, infrared (IR) with the 1215 only
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