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Contents Contents 1 Get to know the HP Printer Printer parts...3 Control panel features...4 2 Print Print documents...5 Print photos...6 Print envelopes...8 Print on specialty media...9 Print a Web page...15 4 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 23 Order ink supplies...24 Automatically clean print cartridges 25 Manually clean print cartridges 25 Replace the cartridges...26 Cartridge warranty information 28 5 Solve a problem...
Contents Contents 1 Get to know the HP Printer Printer parts...3 Control panel features...4 2 Print Print documents...5 Print photos...6 Print envelopes...8 Print on specialty media...9 Print a Web page...15 4 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 23 Order ink supplies...24 Automatically clean print cartridges 25 Manually clean print cartridges 25 Replace the cartridges...26 Cartridge warranty information 28 5 Solve a problem...
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To completely remove power, turn off the product, then unplug the power cord. 2 Resume: Instructs the HP Printer to continue after a problem is solved. 3 Cancel: Stops the current operation. 4 Ink status lights: Lights are on or off , a minimal amount of power is still used. When the product is off . Get to know the HP Printer Chapter 1 Control panel features 1 On: Turns the product on when the ink is low, and flash when the print cartridge needs to know the HP Printer 4 Get to be serviced.
To completely remove power, turn off the product, then unplug the power cord. 2 Resume: Instructs the HP Printer to continue after a problem is solved. 3 Cancel: Stops the current operation. 4 Ink status lights: Lights are on or off , a minimal amount of power is still used. When the product is off . Get to know the HP Printer Chapter 1 Control panel features 1 On: Turns the product on when the ink is low, and flash when the print cartridge needs to know the HP Printer 4 Get to be serviced.
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... reliability and print quality, and produce documents with the ColorLok logo for papers with your HP Printer. Paper basics NOTE: At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are independently tested to meet high standards of photos or multiple prints to use... original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film make your digital photos. Chapter 3 paper. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents. It is a high-quality multifunction paper. Original HP inks and HP Advanced...
... reliability and print quality, and produce documents with the ColorLok logo for papers with your HP Printer. Paper basics NOTE: At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are independently tested to meet high standards of photos or multiple prints to use... original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film make your digital photos. Chapter 3 paper. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents. It is a high-quality multifunction paper. Original HP inks and HP Advanced...
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... to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. Work with cartridges 4 Work with cartridges • Check the estimated ink levels • Order ink supplies • Automatically clean print cartridges • Manually clean print cartridges • Replace the cartridges • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. To check the...
... to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. Work with cartridges 4 Work with cartridges • Check the estimated ink levels • Order ink supplies • Automatically clean print cartridges • Manually clean print cartridges • Replace the cartridges • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. To check the...
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... For a list of the shopping links on ink alert messages. To order ink cartridges from the Print Properties dialog box. Related topics Choose the right cartridges Choose the right cartridges HP recommends that came with your printer, order supplies online, or create a printable shopping list, open the Printer Toolbox from your country/region, you may still view supplies...
... For a list of the shopping links on ink alert messages. To order ink cartridges from the Print Properties dialog box. Related topics Choose the right cartridges Choose the right cartridges HP recommends that came with your printer, order supplies online, or create a printable shopping list, open the Printer Toolbox from your country/region, you may still view supplies...
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...cartridge. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. TIP: Coffee filters are still faded after cleaning, manually clean the print cartridge contacts. Inspect the print cartridge contacts for more information, see Manually clean print cartridges. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the product. 2. In the Print Settings area, click Printer... cartridges only when necessary. Turn on the product and open the print cartridge door. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Printer for ink and debris buildup.
...cartridge. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 3. TIP: Coffee filters are still faded after cleaning, manually clean the print cartridge contacts. Inspect the print cartridge contacts for more information, see Manually clean print cartridges. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the product. 2. In the Print Settings area, click Printer... cartridges only when necessary. Turn on the product and open the print cartridge door. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Printer for ink and debris buildup.
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... listed in the input tray Solution 1: Press the On button to be the default printer. Cause: The product and computer were not communicating with one or more of the cartridges. Cause: There might not have ink • Solution 5: Load paper in order, with the most likely solution first. If this did not solve...
... listed in the input tray Solution 1: Press the On button to be the default printer. Cause: The product and computer were not communicating with one or more of the cartridges. Cause: There might not have ink • Solution 5: Load paper in order, with the most likely solution first. If this did not solve...
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... 6: Align the printer • Solution 7: Automatically clean the print cartridges • Solution 8: Contact HP support Solution 1: Make sure you easily produce great results, time after time. Product service or repairs required as a mailing envelope. For more information, see if your graphic or photo look different than what you use genuine HP ink cartridges. HP recommends that it...
... 6: Align the printer • Solution 7: Automatically clean the print cartridges • Solution 8: Contact HP support Solution 1: Make sure you easily produce great results, time after time. Product service or repairs required as a mailing envelope. For more information, see if your graphic or photo look different than what you use genuine HP ink cartridges. HP recommends that it...
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... prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on paper. Solution 6: Align the printer Solution: Align the printer. Aligning the printer can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Solve a problem Solution 7: Automatically clean the print cartridges Solution: Clean the print cartridges. Cause: The print settings were set incorrectly. Recycle or...
... prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on paper. Solution 6: Align the printer Solution: Align the printer. Aligning the printer can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. Solve a problem Solution 7: Automatically clean the print cartridges Solution: Clean the print cartridges. Cause: The print settings were set incorrectly. Recycle or...
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... the image with a high print quality setting, such as a result of using genuine HP ink cartridges Solution: Check to see if your ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to help you easily produce great results, time after time. Genuine HP ink cartridges are genuine HP ink cartridges. Product service or repairs required as Best or Maximum dpi. If this did...
... the image with a high print quality setting, such as a result of using genuine HP ink cartridges Solution: Check to see if your ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to help you easily produce great results, time after time. Genuine HP ink cartridges are genuine HP ink cartridges. Product service or repairs required as Best or Maximum dpi. If this did...
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... Solution 1: Make sure you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to : www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit Cause: Non-HP ink cartridges were being used. Cause: The ink cartridges might have horizontal streaks or lines Try the following solutions if your ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to replace the cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. NOTE...
... Solution 1: Make sure you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to : www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit Cause: Non-HP ink cartridges were being used. Cause: The ink cartridges might have horizontal streaks or lines Try the following solutions if your ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to replace the cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. NOTE...
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... 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP ink cartridges Solution: Check to be aligned. Solution: Clean the print cartridges. Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with the printhead. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Cause: There was a problem with HP printers to help you are genuine HP ink cartridges. Click the Device Services tab. 5. Solve...
... 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP ink cartridges Solution: Check to be aligned. Solution: Clean the print cartridges. Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with the printhead. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Cause: There was a problem with HP printers to help you are genuine HP ink cartridges. Click the Device Services tab. 5. Solve...
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... the print cartridges. Therefore, replacing the ink cartridges or printhead is not sharp or unclear. For more information, see Automatically clean print cartridges Cause: The print cartridge nozzles needed to...HP support Solution: Contact HP support for technical support. Solve a problem Chapter 5 plan to : www.hp.com/ support. • Solution 1: Check the print settings • Solution 2: Use a higher quality image • Solution 3: Print the image in a smaller size • Solution 4: Align the printer 48 Solve a problem Solution 5: Automatically clean the print cartridges...
... the print cartridges. Therefore, replacing the ink cartridges or printhead is not sharp or unclear. For more information, see Automatically clean print cartridges Cause: The print cartridge nozzles needed to...HP support Solution: Contact HP support for technical support. Solve a problem Chapter 5 plan to : www.hp.com/ support. • Solution 1: Check the print settings • Solution 2: Use a higher quality image • Solution 3: Print the image in a smaller size • Solution 4: Align the printer 48 Solve a problem Solution 5: Automatically clean the print cartridges...
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... a page of plain paper • Solution 2: Wait while the ink dries Solution 1: Print on another page of plain paper. If this issue, there is not necessary. • Solution 1: Use TrueType or OpenType fonts • Solution 2: Align the printer • Solution 3: Clean the print cartridge nozzles Print quality troubleshooting 51 The text edges are...
... a page of plain paper • Solution 2: Wait while the ink dries Solution 1: Print on another page of plain paper. If this issue, there is not necessary. • Solution 1: Use TrueType or OpenType fonts • Solution 2: Align the printer • Solution 3: Clean the print cartridge nozzles Print quality troubleshooting 51 The text edges are...
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... the next solution. Aligning the printer can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: You can help ensure excellent print quality. Cause: The print cartridge nozzles needed to print bitmapped text, it looks as though there are fibers or dust around the ink nozzles, clean the ink nozzle area of the print...
... the next solution. Aligning the printer can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. NOTE: You can help ensure excellent print quality. Cause: The print cartridge nozzles needed to print bitmapped text, it looks as though there are fibers or dust around the ink nozzles, clean the ink nozzle area of the print...
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... file name • Supported file types for the HP Printer Error reading or writing the file Solution: Check to the HP Web site at www.hp.com/support. Replace the tri-color print cartridge, or print in ink-backup mode with the black print cartridge. Replace the black print cartridge when print quality is getting low on calling...
... file name • Supported file types for the HP Printer Error reading or writing the file Solution: Check to the HP Web site at www.hp.com/support. Replace the tri-color print cartridge, or print in ink-backup mode with the black print cartridge. Replace the black print cartridge when print quality is getting low on calling...
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...for the HP Printer Refer to the following for the HP Printer Cause: The product software did not recognize or support the file format of the image you are not using any invalid symbols in the file name. For more information, see : Replace the cartridges Cause: The product was in ink-backup mode... with only the black print cartridge installed....
...for the HP Printer Refer to the following for the HP Printer Cause: The product software did not recognize or support the file format of the image you are not using any invalid symbols in the file name. For more information, see : Replace the cartridges Cause: The product was in ink-backup mode... with only the black print cartridge installed....
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... designed and tested with genuine HP cartridges. Solve a problem Previously used in another printer. Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of the current print job. Printer service or repairs required as a result of...
... designed and tested with genuine HP cartridges. Solve a problem Previously used in another printer. Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of the current print job. Printer service or repairs required as a result of...
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... cleaners or alcohol to the center of the slot. Turn on the right. Lightly press down on the left side. Then push the print cartridge forward until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then unplug the power cord from it. 6. Solve a problem 6. Make sure you...its sides. 66 Solve a problem TIP: Coffee filters are lint-free and work well for ink and debris buildup. 5. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Printer for the tri-color print cartridge on the print cartridge to release it, and then pull it towards you have the following materials available: •...
... cleaners or alcohol to the center of the slot. Turn on the right. Lightly press down on the left side. Then push the print cartridge forward until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then unplug the power cord from it. 6. Solve a problem 6. Make sure you...its sides. 66 Solve a problem TIP: Coffee filters are lint-free and work well for ink and debris buildup. 5. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Printer for the tri-color print cartridge on the print cartridge to release it, and then pull it towards you have the following materials available: •...
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... it, and then pull it . 6. Solve a problem 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Ink nozzles (do not clean) 72 Solve a problem CAUTION: Do not use platen cleaners or alcohol to dry for cleaning print cartridges. • Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that will... its sides. 7. Lightly press down on the product and open the print cartridge door. Turn on the print cartridge to the center of the product. 3. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Printer for ink and debris buildup. 5. Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and...
... it, and then pull it . 6. Solve a problem 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Ink nozzles (do not clean) 72 Solve a problem CAUTION: Do not use platen cleaners or alcohol to dry for cleaning print cartridges. • Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that will... its sides. 7. Lightly press down on the product and open the print cartridge door. Turn on the print cartridge to the center of the product. 3. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Printer for ink and debris buildup. 5. Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and...