HP Deskjet D1660 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 Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 
4. Click the Features tab. 
5. In the Paper Type drop-down list, select the type of paper that you have loaded. 
6. In the Print Quality drop-down list, select the appropriate print quality setting for your 
project. 
7. Click the Resolution button to view the print resolution dpi for the paper type and 
print quality combination you selected.
Create custom printing shortcuts
Use printing shortcuts to print with print settings that you use often. The printer software 
has several specially designed printing shortcuts that are available in the Printing 
Shortcuts list.
NOTE: When you select a printing shortcut the appropriate printing options are 
automatically displayed. You can leave them as is, change them, or create your own
shortcuts for commonly used tasks.
Use the Printing Shortcuts ta b for the following print tasks: 
• General Everyday Printing: Print documents quickly. 
• Paper-saving Printing: Print two-sided documents with mutliple pages on same 
sheet to reduce paper usage. 
• Photo Printing–With White Borders: Print a photo with a white border around the 
edges. 
• Fast/Economical Printing: Produce draft-quality printouts quickly. 
• Presentation Printing: Print high-quality documents, including letters and 
transparencies. 
To create a pr inting 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 , Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 
4. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 
5. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click a printing shortcut. 
The print settings for the selected printing shortcut are displayed.
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							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 , Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 
4. Click the Printing Shortcuts tab. 
5. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click the printing shortcut that you want to delete. 
6. Click Delete. 
The printing shortcut is removed from the list.
NOTE: Only the shortcuts that you have created can be deleted. The original HP 
shortcuts cannot be deleted.
Set the default print settings
If there are settings that you frequently use for printing, you might want to make them the
default print settings so they are already set when you open the  Print dialog box from 
within your software application. 
To change the default print settings 
1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click 
Printer Settings . 
2. Make changes to the print settings, and click OK.
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							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 photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without smudging. 
It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have a look and feel
comparable to a store-processed photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 
x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 in ch) (with or without tabs), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch), and two 
finishes - glossy or soft glo ss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents. 
HP Everyday Photo Paper 
Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper designed for casual photo 
printing. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp 
images when you use this paper with any inkjet printer. It is available in semi-gloss finish 
in several sizes,  including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with or without 
tabs). For longer-lasting photos, it is acid-free. 
HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper 
These papers are glo ssy-coated or matte-coated on both sides for two-sided use. They 
are the perfect choice for near-photographi c reproductions and business graphics for 
report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars. 
HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper 
These papers are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for presentation, proposals, 
reports, and newsletters. They are heavyweight for an impressive look and feel. 
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper 
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-c ontrast colors and sharp text. It is opaque 
enough for two-sided color usage with no show-through, which makes it ideal for
newsletters, reports, and flyers. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder 
blacks, and vivid colors. 
HP Printing Paper 
HP Printing Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It produces documents that look 
and feel more substantial than documents printed on standard multipurpose or copy
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							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) are the ideal solution 
for creating custom T-shirts from your digital photos. 
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film 
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film make your color presentations vivid and even more 
impressive. This film is easy to use and handle and dries quickly without smudging. 
HP Photo Value Pack 
HP Photo Value Packs convenie ntly package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced 
Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of printing affordable
professional photos with your HP Printer. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo
Paper have been designed to work together so your photos are long lasting and vivid, 
print after print. Great for printing out an entire vacation’s worth of photos or multiple prints 
to share. 
ColorLok 
HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for printing and copying of everyday 
documents. All papers with the ColorLok logo are independently tested to meet high 
standards of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with crisp, vivid color,
bolder blacks, and dry faster  than ordinary plain papers. Look for papers with the ColorLok 
logo in a variety of weights and sizes from major paper manufacturers.
To order HP papers and other supplies, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies . If prompted, 
choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one 
of the shopping links on the page.
NOTE: At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
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							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 paper.
Load full-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 paper into paper tray with short edge forward and print side 
down. 
❑ Slide stack of paper forward until it stops. 
❑ Slide paper-width guide to the right until it stops at edge of paper.
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							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 cartridge, or a cartridge that 
has been used in another printer, the ink level indicator might be inaccurate or
unavailable.
NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes 
only. When you receive a low-ink warnin g message, consider having a replacement 
cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not have to replace the 
cartridges until the print quality is unacceptable. 
NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different 
ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the product and cartridges
for printing, and in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing
smoothly. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used. For more 
information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage .
To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software 
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 Ink Level tab. 
The estimated ink levels for the ink cartridges appear. 
Related topics
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							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 Ink Level tab. 
The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear. Use the menu at the bottom 
to select  Cartridge details. 
To order genuine HP supplies for the HP Printer, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies . If 
prompted, choose your country/region, follow  the prompts to select your product, and 
then click one of the shopping links on the page.
NOTE: Ordering cartridges online is not supported in all countries/regions. If it is not 
available in your country/region, you may still view supplies information and print a 
list for reference when shopping at a local HP reseller.
To order ink cartridges from your desktop 
▲ To learn which HP supplies work with your printer, order supplies online, or create a 
printable shopping list, open HP Solution Center and select the online shopping
feature. 
Cartridge information and links to online shopping also appear on ink alert messages. 
In addition, you can find cartridge information and order online by visiting
www.hp.com/buy/supplies .
NOTE:Ordering cartridges online is not supported in all countries/regions. If it 
is not available in your country/region, you may still view supplies information and 
print a list for reference when shopping at a local HP reseller.
Related topics
Choose the right cartridges
Choose the right cartridges
HP recommends that you use original HP ca rtridges. Original HP cartridges are designed 
and tested with HP printers to help you easily produce great results, time after time. 
Related topics
Order ink supplies
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							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 only when necessary. Unnecessary cleaning 
wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge.
To clean the print cartridges 
1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. In the Print Settings area, click Printer 
Toolbox . 
2. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 
3. Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
Manually clean print cartridges
You should Automatically clean print cartridges before you try to clean the print cartridge 
contacts on the print carridge(s) that are experiencing the problem. 
Make sure you have the following materials available:
• Dry foam rubber swabs, lint-free cloth, or any soft material that will not come apart or 
leave fibers.
TIP: Coffee filters are lint-free and work well for cleaning print cartridges.
•Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that can 
damage the print cartridges).
CAUTION: Do not use platen cleaners or alcohol to clean the print cartridge 
contacts. These can damage the print cartridge or the product.
To clean the print cartridge contacts 
1. Turn on the product and open the print cartridge door. 
The print carriage moves to the center of the product. 
2. Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then unplug the power cord from 
the back of the product. 
3. Lightly press down on the print cartridge to release it, and then pull it towards you out 
of the slot.
NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at the same time. Remove and clean 
each print cartridge one at a time. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the 
HP Printer for more than 30 minutes.
4. Inspect the print cartridge contacts for ink and debris buildup.
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							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 if necessary for the other print cartridge. 
10. Gently close the print cartridge door and plug the power cord into the back of the 
product.
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