HP DeskJet D1460 User Manual

Unfold the paper tray
To unfold the paper tray
1.Raise the printer cover.
2.Lower the paper tray.
3.Fold out the tray extension.
4.Lower the printer cover.
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Use the paper tray
Print on different sizes of media by sliding the paper guide to the right or to the left. The
printer deposits printed pages on the top of the paper tray.
Print cartridges
Two print cartridges can be used with the printer.
1Tri-color print cartridge
2Black 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 tri-color print cartridge. You can
print without a black print...

You can find the selection number in three places:
• Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing.
1Selection number label
• Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the
reference guide that came with the printer.
• Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection
numbers, open the printer 
Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click
the Print Cartridge Information button....

To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge
▲Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward
the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape.
1Remove plastic tape
CAUTION:Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.
Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.
Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts.
For more information about ink-backup mode, see the following...

4 Connect the printer
•USB
USB
The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
NOTE:For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable.
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 your printer.
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5 Print photos
The printer software offers several features that make printing digital photos easier and
improve photo quality.
Learn how to print photos
Print a borderless photo. Print a photo with a border.
Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks
•Print an 
Exif Print-formatted photo if you have Exif Print-enabled software.
• Prevent photo paper from curling by following the 
photo paper storage and handling
guidelines.
• Use HP Everyday Photo Paper to 
save money and ink when printing photos....

4.Push the paper into the printer until it stops.
5.Slide the paper guide firmly against the edge of the paper.
Print
NOTE:If your software program includes a photo printing feature, follow the
instructions that are provided with the software program. Otherwise, follow these
instructions.
1.Open the photo in a software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart
Software.
2.Open the 
Printer Properties dialog box.
3.Click the Printing Shortcuts tab.
4.In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo...

Print photos with a border
Guidelines
• For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper.
• Verify that the photo paper that you are using is flat. For information about preventing
photo paper from curling, see the 
photo paper storage instructions.
• Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of photo paper.
Prepare to print
1.Slide the paper guide all the way to the left.
2.Verify that the photo paper is flat.
3.Place the photo paper in the right side of the tray. The side to be...

4.In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with white borders, and then
select the following options:
•Print Quality: Normal or Best
NOTE:For maximum dpi quality, go to the Features tab, and then click
Maximum dpi in the Print Quality drop-down list.
•Paper Type: An appropriate photo paper type
•Paper Size: An appropriate photo paper size
•Orientation: Portrait or Landscape
5.If necessary, change the 
HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting.
6.Select any other print settings that you...

To print Exif Print-enhanced photos
1.Open the photo in an Exif Print-enabled software program that allows editing, such
as HP Photosmart Software.
2.Open the 
Printer Properties dialog box.
3.Click the Features tab.
4.In the Paper Type drop-down list, click More, and then select the appropriate photo
paper type.
5.In the Print Quality drop-down list, click Normal, Best, or Maximum dpi.
6.Select any other print settings that you want, and then click OK.
The printer software automatically optimizes the...