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HP P S C 15 00 All-in - One s er i e s Us er Gui de.
HP PSC 1500 All-in-One series User Guide.
© Copyright 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Reproduction, adaptation or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under copyright laws.
Contents 1 HP All-in-One overview .. .................... .................. ................... .................. ...........3 The HP All-in-One at a glance............. .............. .......... ...................... ..................... 3 Control panel overview.
Print a self-test report.... .................. ............... .............. ............. ................ ...........42 Work with print cartridges............ ................. ..... ................ ................... ............... .43 12 Troubleshooting information .
1 HP All-in-One overview Many HP All-in-One functions can be accessed directly, without turning on your computer. Tasks such as making a copy or printing photos from a camera can be accomplished quickly and easily from your HP All-in-One.
Label Description 8 Glass 9 Lid 10 Rear clean-out door 11 Rear USB port 12 Power connection Control panel overview Label Name and Description 1 Check Paper / Check Print Cartridge : Indicates the need to load paper, remove a paper jam, reinsert the print cartridge, replace the print cartridge, or close the print- carriage access door.
Label Name and Description 5 Size button: Change the image size to 100%, fit it to the page, or print borderless images. The default setting is 100% for plain paper and print borderless images for photo paper. 6 Copies button: Specify the desired number of copies.
Use the HP Image Zone to do more with your HP All-in- One The HP Image Zone software is installed on your computer when you set up your HP All-in-One. For further information, see the Setup Guide that came with your device. Access to the HP Image Zone software differs by operating system (OS).
such as scanning or copying, and to open the HP Gallery to view, modify, and manage the images on your computer. The HP Director is a standalone application that must be opened before its features can be accessed. Use one of the following methods to open the HP Director : ● Double-click the HP Director alias on the desktop.
Chapter 1 8 HP PSC 1500 A ll-in-One series HP All-in-One overview.
2 Find more information A variety of resources, both printed and onscreen, provide information about setting up and using your HP All-in-One. Setup Guide The Setup Guide provides instructions for setting up your HP All-in-One and installing software. Make sure you follow the steps in order.
Chapter 2 10 HP PSC 1500 A ll-in-One series Find more information.
3 Connection information Your HP All-in-One comes equipped with a USB port so you can connect directly to a computer using a USB cable. You can also share your printer over an existing Ethernet network using a computer as a print server.
printer using printer sharing. The computer directly connected to the HP All-in-One acts as the host for the printer and has full feature functionality. Other computers on the network, which are referred to as clients, have access only to the print features.
4 Load originals and load paper This chapter provides instructions for loading originals on the glass to copy or scan, choosing the best paper type for your job, loading paper in the paper tray, and avoiding paper jams. Load an original You can copy or scan up to letter- or A4-size originals by loading them on the glass, as described here.
Choose papers for printing and copying You can use many types and sizes of paper in your HP All-in-One. Review the following recommendations to get the best printing and copying quality. Whenever you change paper types or sizes, remember to change those settings.
● Envelopes with clasps or win dows (they can get stuck in the rollers and they can cause paper jams) ● Banner paper We do not recommend copying to the following papers: ● Any size paper other t.
4. Tap a stack of paper on a flat surface to align the edges, and then check the paper for the following: – Make sure it is free of rips, dust, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges. – Make sure all the paper in the stack is the same size and type. 5.
For best results, set the paper type and paper size before copying or printing. For information on changing paper settings, see the onscreen HP Image Zone Help . Tip To help prevent rips, wrinkles, and curled or bent edges, store all paper flat in a resealable bag.
Load envelopes You can load one or more envelopes into the paper tray of your HP All-in-One. Do not use shiny or embossed envelopes or envelopes that have clasps or windows. Note For specific details on how to format text for printing on envelopes, consult the help files in your word processing software.
Paper Tips HP papers ● HP Premium Paper: Locate the gray arrow on the nonprinting side of the paper, and then slide the paper into the paper tray with the arrow side facing up.
● Do not force paper too far forward in the paper tray. ● Use paper types that are recommended for your HP All-in-One. For more information, see Choose papers for printing and copying . For more information about clearing paper jams, see Paper troubleshooting .
5 Use a PictBridge camera This HP All-in-One supports the PictBridge standard, which allows you to connect any PictBridge-compliant camera and print photos without using your computer. Check your camera's user guide to see if it supports PictBridge capability.
For more information on printing from a PictBridge-compatible digital camera, see the documentation that came with your camera. – If the camera is not PictBridge-compliant or is not in PictBridge mode, the PictBridge icon will blink, and an error icon appears in the number of copies area on the control panel as shown below.
6 Use the copy features The HP All-in-One allows you to produce high-quality color and black-and-white copies on a variety of paper types. You can enlarge or reduce the size of an original to fit a specific paper size, adjust the copy quality, and make high-quality copies of photos, including borderless copies.
Paper type Control panel setting Other inkjet paper Plain Plain Hagaki (Japan only) Plain Glossy Hagaki (Japan only) Photo L (Japan only) Photo Increase copy speed or quality The HP All-in-One provides three options that affect copy speed and quality.
Copy a two-page document You can use the HP All-in-One to copy a single- or multiple-page document in color or black and white. In this example, the HP All-in-One is used to copy a two-page black- and-white original. To copy a two-page document from the control panel 1.
The HP All-in-One makes a borderless copy of your original photo, as shown below. Resize an original to fit onto letter or A4 paper If the image or text on your original fills the entire sheet with no margins, use the Resize to Fit setting to reduce your original and prevent unwanted cropping of the text or images at the edges of the sheet.
7 Print from your computer The HP All-in-One can be used with any software application that allows printing. The instructions vary slightly depending on whether you are printing from a Windows computer or a Mac. Make sure you follow the instructions for your operating system in this chapter.
2. Select the HP All-in-One in the Chooser (OS 9), Print Center (OS X v10.2 or earlier), or Printer Setup Utility (OS X v10.3 or later) before you begin printing. 3. From the File menu in your software application, choose Page Setup . The Page Setup dialog box appears, allowing you to specify the paper size, orientation, and scaling.
Mac users Use the Page Setup and Print dialog boxes to change the settings for your print job. Which dialog box you use depends on which setting you want to change. To change the paper size, orientation, or scaling percentage 1. Select the HP All-in-One in the Chooser (OS 9), Print Center (OS X v10.
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8 Use the scan features Scanning is the process of converting text and pictures into an electronic format for your computer. You can scan just about anything: photos, magazine articles, text documents, and even 3D objects, as long as you are careful not to scratch the glass on your HP All-in-One.
The HP Image Zone has many tools that you can use to edit your scanned image. You can improve the overall image quality by adjusting the brightness, sharpness, color tone, or saturation.
9 Use HP Instant Share HP Instant Share makes it easy to share photos with family and friends. Using the HP Image Zone software installed on your computer, select one or more photos to share, select a destination for your photos, and then send the photos on their way.
Get started You must have the following to use HP Instant Share with your HP All-in-One: ● An HP All-in-One connected to a computer with a USB cable ● Internet access through the computer to which the HP All-in-One is connected ● HP Image Zone software installed on your computer.
Note If you click See All Services , you can choose from among all of the services available in your country/region, for example: HP Instant Share E-mail and Create Online Albums . Follow the onscreen instructions. The Go Online screen appears in the Work area of the HP Instant Share tab.
7. From the HP Instant Share services list, select the service you want to use to send your scanned image. 8. Follow the onscreen instructions. 9. From the HP Instant Share E-mail service, you can: – Send an e-mail message with thumbnail images of your photos which can be viewed, printed, and saved over the Web.
Note For more information, see the HP Imaging Gallery section in the onscreen HP Photo and Imaging Help . To use the e-mail option within the HP Director 1. Double-click the HP Director shortcut on your desktop. The HP Director menu opens on your desktop.
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10 Order supplies You can order recommended types of HP paper and print cartridges online from the HP website. ● Order paper, transparency film, or other media ● Order print cartridges ● Order o.
Order other supplies To order other supplies, such as HP All-in-One software, a copy of the printed User Guide, a Setup Guide, or other customer-replaceable parts, call the appropriate number below: ● In the U.S. or Canada, dial 1-800-474-6836 (1-800-HP invent) .
11 Maintain your HP All-in-One The HP All-in-One requires little maintenance. Sometimes you might want to clean the glass and lid backing to remove surface dust and ensure that your copies and scans remain clear. You will also need to replace, align, or clean your print cartridges occasionally.
Clean the exterior Use a soft cloth or slightly moistened sponge to wipe dust, smudges, and stains off the case. The interior of the HP All-in-One does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from the control panel and the interior of the HP All-in-One.
4. Make sure the test patterns are even and show a complete grid. If more than a few lines in a pattern are broken, this might indicate a problem with the nozzles. You might need to clean the print cartridges. For more information, see Clean the print cartridges .
1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape Hold the print cartridges by their black plastic sides, with the label on top. Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles.
To replace the print cartridges 1. Make sure the HP All-in-One is on. Caution If the HP All-in-One is off when you lift the print-carriage access door to access the print cartridges, the HP All-in-One will not release the cartridges for changing.
6. If you are removing the black print cartridge in order to install the photo print cartridge, store the black print cartridge in the print cartridge protector. For more information, see Use the print cartridge protector . If you are removing the print cartridge because it is low or out of ink, recycle the print cartridge.
9. Close the print-carriage access door. If you are installing a new print cartridge, the HP All-in-One begins to print a print cartridge alignment sheet. 10. Load the print cartridge alignment sheet on the right front corner of the glass with the top of the page to the right.
Use the print cartridge protector In some countries/regions, when you purchase a photo print cartridge, you might also receive a print cartridge protector. In other countries/regions, a print cartridge protector comes in the box with your HP All-in-One.
Note If you remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the HP All-in-One will not align the print cartridges. The HP All-in-One remembers the alignment values for that print cartridge, so you do not need to realign the print cartridges. To align newly installed print cartridges 1.
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12 Troubleshooting information This chapter contains troubleshooting information for the HP All-in-One. Specific information is provided for installation and configuration issues, and some operational topics. For more troubleshooting information, see the onscreen HP Image Zone Help file that came with your software.
– Connect with an HP technician by using online chat – Check for software updates Support options and availability vary by product, country/region, and language. 3. Contact your local point of purchase. If the HP All-in-One has a hardware failure, you will be asked to bring the HP All-in-One to where you purchased it.
● Plug the power cable into a grounded power outlet, surge protector, or power strip. If you are using a power strip, make sure the power strip is on. ● Test the power outlet to make sure it is working. Plug in an appliance that you know works, and see if the appliance has power.
I received a message on the computer to attach the control panel overlay Solution This might mean the control panel overlay is not attached, or it is attached incorrectly. Peel and remove the back of the control panel overlay. Lift the lid and insert the overlay tabs into the device.
country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for technical support. Cause Protective tape is covering the print cartridges. Solution Check each print cartridge. If the plastic tape is still covering the ink nozzles, gently remove the plastic tape by using the pink pull tab.
Cause The print cartridge or sensor is defective. Solution Contact HP Support. Go to ww w.hp. com/support . If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for technical support.
● If you are using a Mac: Check the Apple System Profiler (OS 9) or the System Profiler (OS X) to verify your USB connection. If the HP All-in-One shows up in the USB window, then the USB connection between your computer and HP All-in-One is working.
During a normal installation of the HP All-in-One software, the following things occur: ● The HP All-in-One CD-ROM runs automatically ● The software installs ● Files are copied to your hard driv.
3. Verify that the USB cable is set up properly as follows: – Unplug the USB cable and plug it in again. – Do not attach the USB cable to a keyboard or non-powered hub.
The registration screen does not appear Solution ➔ In Windows, you can access the registration screen from the Windows taskbar by clicking Start , pointing to Programs or All Programs (XP), Hewlett-Packard , HP PSC 1500 All-in-One series , and then clicking Sign up now .
6. To reinstall the software, insert the HP All-in-One CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive, and follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions provided in the Setup Guide that came with your HP All-in-One. 7. After the software is installed, connect the HP All-in-One to your computer.
6. Launch Reinstall . 7. Follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions provided in the Setup Guide that came with your HP All-in-One. To uninstall from a Mac computer 1. Disconnect the HP All-in-One from your Mac. 2. Double-click the Applications: HP All-in-One Software folder.
If paper does become jammed in your device, follow these instructions to clear the paper jam. Paper has jammed the HP All-in-One Solution 1. Press in the tab on the left side of the rear clean-out door to release the door. Remove the door by pulling it away from the HP All-in-One.
Print troubleshooting My document did not print Solution If you have multiple printers installed, make sure you select the HP PSC 1500 All-in-One series in your software application for the print job.
To use device update 1. Do one of the following: – Double-click the update .exe file you downloaded from w ww.hp.com/support . – When prompted, accept the device update found by the Software Update utility. The Device Update Wizard opens on your computer.
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13 Get HP support Hewlett-Packard provides Internet and phone support for your HP All-in-One. This chapter provides information on how to get support from the Internet, contact HP customer support, ac.
HP customer support Software programs from other companies might be included with your HP All-in-One. If you experience problems with any of those programs, you will receive the best technical assistance by calling the experts at that company. If you need to contact HP Customer Support, do the following before you call.
Call elsewhere in the world The numbers listed below are current as of the publication date of this guide. For a list of current international HP Support Service numbers, go to www.hp.com/support and choose your own country/region or language. You can call the HP support center in the following countries/regions.
Country /Region HP technical support Country /Region HP technical support Caribbean & Central America www.hp.com/support Philippines 632-867-3551 Chile 800-360-999 Poland +48 22 5666 000 China 021-38814518, 8008103888 Portugal www.
Country /Region HP technical support Country /Region HP technical support Israel +972 (0) 9 830 4848 United Kingdom www.hp.com/support Italy www.hp.com/support United States 1-800-474-6836 (1-800- HP .
Call HP Japan support TEL : 0570-000-511 03-3335-9800 FAX : 03-3335-8338 9:00 17:00 10:00 17:00 1/1 3 FAX HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan) HP Quick Exchange Service 0570-000511 :03-3335 -9800 : 9:00 .
2. Open the print-carriage access door. 3. Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then remove the print cartridges from their slots. For information on removing the print cartridges, see Replace the print cartridges .
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14 Technical information The technical specifications and international regulatory information for your HP All-in-One are provided in this section. This chapter provides information on system requirem.
Paper sizes Type Size Paper Letter: 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 inches) A4: 210 x 297 mm A5: 148 x 210 mm Executive: 184 x 267 mm (7.25 x 10.5 inches) Legal: 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 inches) B5: 176 x 250 mm Envelopes U.S. #10: 105 x 241 mm (4.125 x 9.5 inches) U.
Top (leading edge) Bottom (trailing edge)* 3.2 mm (0.13 inches) 6.7 mm (0.3 inches) Cards 1.8 mm (0.07 inches) 6.7 mm (0.3 inches) * This margin is not compatible with the HP All-in-One; however, the total writing area is compatible. The writing area is offset from center by 5.
Mode Speed (ppm) Print resolution (dpi) Scan resolution (dpi)* Normal Black up to 7 600 x 1200 300 x 300 Color up to 4 600 x 600 300 x 300 Fast Black up to 20 300 x 300 300 x 300 Color up to 1 8 300 x 300 300 x 300 * Maximum at 400% scaling. ** Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color printing on premium photo papers, 1200 x 1200 input dpi.
Power specifications ● Power consumption: 40 W maximum ● Input Voltage: 100–240VAC @ 50–60 Hz ● Output voltage: 16 V @ 625 mA, 32V @ 940 mA DC Environmental specifications ● Recommended op.
For more information on ENERGY STAR guidelines, go to the following website: www .energy star.gov Paper use This product is suited for the use of recycled paper according to DIN 19309.
Regulatory model identification number For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The Regulatory Model Number for your product is SDGOB-0502. This regulatory number should not be confused with the marketing name (HP PSC 1500 All-in-One series) or other product numbers.
Notice to users in Japan Notice to users in Japan (VCCI-2) Notice to users in Korea Chapter 14 82 HP PSC 1500 A ll- in-One series Technical information.
Declaration of conformity (European Economic Area) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 __________________________________________________________________________ Manuf.
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15 Hewlett-Packard LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Duration of limited warranty HP product Duration of limited warranty Software 90 Days Printer 1 Year Print cartridges Until the HP ink is depleted or the “end of warranty” date printed on the cartridge has been reached, whichever occurs first.
Limitation of warranty TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, NEITHER HP NOR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS MAKES ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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Index Symbols/Numerics 10 x 15 cm photo paper load 16 4 x 6 inch photo paper load 16 A A4 paper load 15 align print cartridges 48 B best copy quality 24 borderless copies 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) photo 25 C camera port. See PictBridge port cancel copy 26 print job 29 scan 32 cancel button 4 cartridges.
letter paper load 15 lid backing, clean 41 load 10 x 15 cm photo paper 16 4 x 6 inch photo paper 16 A4 paper 15 envelopes 18 full-size paper 15 greeting cards 18 Hagaki cards 17 iron-on transfers 18 l.
support before you call 51 resources 51 system requirements 75 T technical information copy specifications 77 environmental specifications 79 paper sizes 76 paper specifications 75 paper-tray capaciti.
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