HP Deskjet D1600 User Manual

View the print resolution
The printer software displays the print resolution in dots per inch (dpi). The dpi varies 
according to the paper type and print quality that you select in the printer software. 
To view the print resolution 
1. On the File menu in your software application, click Print. 
2. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 
3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. 
Depending on your software application, this button might be called  Properties, 
Options , Printer...

6.Change the print settings to those you want in the new printing shortcut. 
7. Click Save as and type a name for the new printing shortcut, and then click Save. 
The printing shortcut is added to the list. 
To delete a printing shortcut 
1. On the File menu in your software application, click Print. 
2. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 
3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box. 
Depending on your software application, this button might be called  Properties, 
Options ,...

4 Paper basics
You can load many different types and sizes of paper in the HP Printer, including letter 
or A4 paper, photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes. 
This section contains the following topics:
Load media
Recommended papers for printing
If you want the best print quality, HP reco mmends using HP papers that are specifically 
designed for the type of project you are printing. 
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available. 
HP Advanced Photo Paper 
This thick...

paper. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. 
It is acid-free for longer lasting documents. 
HP Office Paper 
HP Office Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It is suitable for copies, drafts, 
memos, and other everyday documents. It features ColorLok Technology for less 
smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents. 
HP Iron-On Transfers 
HP Iron-on Transfers (for color fabrics or for light or white fabrics)...

Load media
1.Select a paper size to continue. 
Load small-size paper 
a . Prepare tray. 
❑ Slide paper-width guide to the left. 
❑ Remove all paper from the paper tray. 
b . Load paper. 
❑ Insert stack of photo paper into paper tray with short edge forward and print 
side down. 
❑ Slide stack of paper forward until it stops.
NOTE: If the photo paper you are using has perforated tabs, load photo 
paper so that tabs are closest to you.
❑ Slide paper-width guide to the right until it stops at edge of...

Load envelopes 
a . Prepare tray. 
❑ Slide paper-width guide to the left. 
❑ Remove all paper from the paper tray. 
b . Load envelopes. 
❑ Insert one or more envelopes into far-right side of the paper tray, with 
envelope flaps on left and facing up. 
❑ Slide stack of envelopes forward until it stops. 
❑ Slide paper-width guide to the right against stack of envelopes until it stops.
2. View the animation for this topic.
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5 Work with cartridges
•Check the estimated ink levels 
•Order ink supplies
•Automatically clean print cartridges
•Manually clean print cartridges 
•Replace the cartridges 
•Use ink-backup mode
•Cartridge warranty information
Check the estimated ink levels
You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to 
replace a cartridge. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of ink remaining 
in the cartridges.
NOTE: If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured...

Order ink supplies
For a list of cartridge numbers, use the software that came with the HP Printer to find out 
the reorder number. 
Find the cartridge number 
1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click 
Printer Toolbox .
NOTE:You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog 
box. In the  Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click the 
Printer Services  button.
The Printer Toolbox appears. 
2. Click the Estimated...

Automatically clean print cartridges
If your printed pages are faded or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might be 
low on ink or might need to be cleaned. For more information, see Check the estimated
ink levels . 
If the print cartridges are not low on ink, clean the print cartridges automatically. 
If your documents are still faded after cleaning, manually clean the print cartridge 
contacts. For more information, see Manually clean print cartridges .
CAUTION:Clean print cartridges...

5.Dip a clean foam rubber swab or lint-free cloth into distilled water, and squeeze any 
excess water from it. 
6. Hold the print cartridge by its sides. 
7. Clean only the copper-colored contacts. Allow the print cartridges to dry for 
approximately ten minutes.
1Copper-colored contacts
2Ink nozzles (do not clean)
8. Hold the print cartridge with the HP logo on top, and insert the print cartridge back 
into the slot. Make sure you push the print cartridge in firmly until it snaps into place.
9. Repeat...