Windows
hp photosmart 1215/1218
Quick Start
See the Users Guide for more information.
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Unpack your printer Install the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module (optional)
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1. Turn the knob on the rear access door counter clockwise
1/4 turn and remove the door.
2. Insert the module into the back of the printer.
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Connect the printer to your computer
If you are connecting to your computers USB port, you need a USB
cable. If you are connecting to your computers parallel port, you
need a bi-directional IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable.
These cables must be purchased separately.
To computer
USB Cable
To printer
OR
To computer
Parallel Cable
To printer
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(USB - Computer can be ON) (Parallel - Computer must be OFF)
Install the print cartridgesPlug in the power cord
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1. Press the printer Power button, then open
the printers top cover.
2. Remove the tape from each print
cartridge.
3. Lift the print cartridge holder cover, then
insert the print cartridge.
4. Close the print cartridge holder cover, then
close the printers top cover.
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Load plain paper
Press the printer OK/Yes button to
begin printing a calibration page.
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Do not touch the copper strip!
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Install the printer software
See the instructions in the box.
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For HP Customer Care information, see your HP
PhotoSmart 1215/1218 Users Guide.
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Printed on recycled paper
©2000 Hewlett-Packard Company
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
Macintosh
Quick Success
hp photosmart 1215/1218
Quick Start
See the Users Guide for more information.
1
Unpack your printer Install the Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module (optional)
Macintosh
Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module (1215
optional accessory; included with 1218)
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1. Turn the knob on the rear access door counter clockwise
1/4 turn and remove the door.
2. Insert the module into the back of the printer.
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Connect the printer to your computer
You need a USB cable to connect the printer to your
computer. This cable must be purchased separately.
To computer
USB Cable
To printer
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Plug in the power cord
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(USB - Computer can be ON)
Install the print cartridges
1. Press the printer Power button, then open
the printers top cover.
2. Remove the tape from each print
cartridge.
3. Lift the print cartridge holder cover, then
insert the print cartridge.
4. Close the print cartridge holder cover, then
close the printers top cover.
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3.
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Load plain paper
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Do not touch the copper strip!
Install the printer software
4.
www.hp.com/photosmart
For HP Customer Care information, see your HP
PhotoSmart 1215/1218 Users Guide.
Press the printer OK/Yes button to
begin printing a calibration page.
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See the instructions in the box.
C8401-90167
Printed in USA 07/00
Printed on recycled paper
©2000 Hewlett-Packard Company
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.