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... Uninstall and reinstall the software 86 Print cartridge troubleshooting 87 Information on print cartridges 94 Print quality troubleshooting...95 Print troubleshooting...99 Copy troubleshooting...108 Scan troubleshooting...111 Errors...113 Flashing lights...114 Device messages...116 File messages...117 Supported file types for the HP All-in-One 118 General user messages 118 Paper messages...119 Power...
... Uninstall and reinstall the software 86 Print cartridge troubleshooting 87 Information on print cartridges 94 Print quality troubleshooting...95 Print troubleshooting...99 Copy troubleshooting...108 Scan troubleshooting...111 Errors...113 Flashing lights...114 Device messages...116 File messages...117 Supported file types for the HP All-in-One 118 General user messages 118 Paper messages...119 Power...
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...instructions for setting up and using all features of the HP All-in -One, including stepby-step instructions for troubleshooting information, or see Troubleshooting in other publications. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart Essential animations The HP Photosmart Essential animations are an interactive way to access ... information about the main features of the software included with the HP All-in-One. This Web site offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. HP Photosmart 2600 series printer User Guide Basics Guide The Basics Guide contains an overview of ...
...instructions for setting up and using all features of the HP All-in -One, including stepby-step instructions for troubleshooting information, or see Troubleshooting in other publications. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart Essential animations The HP Photosmart Essential animations are an interactive way to access ... information about the main features of the software included with the HP All-in-One. This Web site offers technical support, drivers, supplies, and ordering information. HP Photosmart 2600 series printer User Guide Basics Guide The Basics Guide contains an overview of ...
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...; Print cartridge troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Copy troubleshooting • Scan troubleshooting • Errors Troubleshooting tips This section contains the following topics: • Communication problems over a USB connection • Information on paper • Clear paper jams • View the Readme file Communication problems over a USB connection If the HP All-in-One and computer...
...; Print cartridge troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Copy troubleshooting • Scan troubleshooting • Errors Troubleshooting tips This section contains the following topics: • Communication problems over a USB connection • Information on paper • Clear paper jams • View the Readme file Communication problems over a USB connection If the HP All-in-One and computer...
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...bag. • Do not leave unused photo paper in a cool, dry place. After you are connecting the HP All-in -One and then install it again. Make sure the other printers or scanners. When you installed with most paper types. Verify that the USB cable is securely plugged into the USB...texture, or that is plugged into a USB port on a flat surface in the input tray. Turn the HP All-in-One off and then on again. Curled paper can reduce print quality. 78 Troubleshooting Find a paper type that works well and is easy to use paper that stretches easily. In addition, follow...
...bag. • Do not leave unused photo paper in a cool, dry place. After you are connecting the HP All-in -One and then install it again. Make sure the other printers or scanners. When you installed with most paper types. Verify that the USB cable is securely plugged into the USB...texture, or that is plugged into a USB port on a flat surface in the input tray. Turn the HP All-in-One off and then on again. Curled paper can reduce print quality. 78 Troubleshooting Find a paper type that works well and is easy to use paper that stretches easily. In addition, follow...
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... by clicking Start, pointing to Programs or All Programs, pointing to HP, pointing to Deskjet F2100 All-In-One series, and then clicking Readme. Replace the rear door. Use HP Premium Plus photo paper for the HP All-in -One has a paper jam, check the rear door. To clear a ...the device. CAUTION: If the paper tears when you Hardware setup troubleshooting 79 Hardware setup troubleshooting This section contains hardware troubleshooting information for maximum performance. Gently push the door forward until it away from the HP All-in a storage book to continue the current job. Many ...
... by clicking Start, pointing to Programs or All Programs, pointing to HP, pointing to Deskjet F2100 All-In-One series, and then clicking Readme. Replace the rear door. Use HP Premium Plus photo paper for the HP All-in -One has a paper jam, check the rear door. To clear a ...the device. CAUTION: If the paper tears when you Hardware setup troubleshooting 79 Hardware setup troubleshooting This section contains hardware troubleshooting information for maximum performance. Gently push the door forward until it away from the HP All-in a storage book to continue the current job. Many ...
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..., you have already installed it . 5. Turn off the HP All-in -One software. CAUTION: Do not connect the USB cable to both the HP All-in-One and the power adapter. Plug the power cord into a grounded power outlet. 80 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chapter 12 connected the HP All-in-One to your computer. 4. Disconnect the USB cable from...
..., you have already installed it . 5. Turn off the HP All-in -One software. CAUTION: Do not connect the USB cable to both the HP All-in-One and the power adapter. Plug the power cord into a grounded power outlet. 80 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chapter 12 connected the HP All-in-One to your computer. 4. Disconnect the USB cable from...
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... technical support. Once you know works, and see if the appliance has power. Hardware setup troubleshooting 81 Simply plug one end of the USB cable into the back of your computer to the HP All-in -One. If you might be a problem with the power outlet. • If you press the...of your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for the HP All-in an appliance that came with a USB cable is on the back of the HP All-in -One with the HP All-in -One from the power outlet and contact HP. Troubleshooting • Test the power outlet to make...
... technical support. Once you know works, and see if the appliance has power. Hardware setup troubleshooting 81 Simply plug one end of the USB cable into the back of your computer to the HP All-in -One. If you might be a problem with the power outlet. • If you press the...of your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for the HP All-in an appliance that came with a USB cable is on the back of the HP All-in -One with the HP All-in -One from the power outlet and contact HP. Troubleshooting • Test the power outlet to make...
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...; Make sure the print cartridges are blocking the print carriage, including any objects that came with the HP All-in -One off and then on again. 82 Troubleshooting Open the print cartridge door to your computer. If you have a paper jam. • Check that the print carriage is , choose the... appropriate setting to the HP All-in length. • Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a USB ...
...; Make sure the print cartridges are blocking the print carriage, including any objects that came with the HP All-in -One off and then on again. 82 Troubleshooting Open the print cartridge door to your computer. If you have a paper jam. • Check that the print carriage is , choose the... appropriate setting to the HP All-in length. • Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a USB ...
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... Turn the HP All-in -One. The minimum system checks screen appears Cause: Your system does not meet the minimum requirements to drive letter D, enter the appropriate drive letter. Software installation troubleshooting Use this section to solve any problems you check the connections, try connecting directly to your computer. • Check other printers or...
... Turn the HP All-in -One. The minimum system checks screen appears Cause: Your system does not meet the minimum requirements to drive letter D, enter the appropriate drive letter. Software installation troubleshooting Use this section to solve any problems you check the connections, try connecting directly to your computer. • Check other printers or...
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...to see : Uninstall and reinstall the software I received a message that an unknown error has occurred Cause: The source of the error is unknown. 84 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 3. A red X indicates that the plug and play failed. If you might want to a keyboard or non-powered hub. • Verify that ...the USB cable is firmly attached, unplug the HP All-in-One power cord, and then plug it . A red X appears on the USB connect prompt Cause: Normally, a green check appears indicating that the...
...to see : Uninstall and reinstall the software I received a message that an unknown error has occurred Cause: The source of the error is unknown. 84 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 3. A red X indicates that the plug and play failed. If you might want to a keyboard or non-powered hub. • Verify that ...the USB cable is firmly attached, unplug the HP All-in-One power cord, and then plug it . A red X appears on the USB connect prompt Cause: Normally, a green check appears indicating that the...
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...: The registration screen did not launch automatically. The HP Digital Imaging Monitor does not appear in -One program group. Troubleshooting Solution: Try to Programs or All Programs, HP, Deskjet F2100 All-In-One series, and then clicking Product Registration. Solution: If the HP Digital Imaging Monitor does not appear in -One application files from the Windows taskbar by clicking...
...: The registration screen did not launch automatically. The HP Digital Imaging Monitor does not appear in -One program group. Troubleshooting Solution: Try to Programs or All Programs, HP, Deskjet F2100 All-In-One series, and then clicking Product Registration. Solution: If the HP Digital Imaging Monitor does not appear in -One application files from the Windows taskbar by clicking...
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... On button to turn the HP All-in-One on the HP All-in -One from your computer. 5. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3. Disconnect the HP All-in -One. 86 Troubleshooting On the Windows taskbar, click Start, Programs or All Programs, HP, Deskjet F2100 All-In-One series, Uninstall. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. Insert the HP All-in-One CD-ROM into your...
... On button to turn the HP All-in-One on the HP All-in -One from your computer. 5. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3. Disconnect the HP All-in -One. 86 Troubleshooting On the Windows taskbar, click Start, Programs or All Programs, HP, Deskjet F2100 All-In-One series, Uninstall. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. Insert the HP All-in-One CD-ROM into your...
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... directions. 4. Remove the black print cartridge from your computer. Print cartridge troubleshooting 87 Print cartridge troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with the HP All-in -One before restarting your computer. 3. Reinsert the print cartridge by using the pink pull tab. 2. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons (Scan Picture and Scan Document...
... directions. 4. Remove the black print cartridge from your computer. Print cartridge troubleshooting 87 Print cartridge troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems with the HP All-in -One before restarting your computer. 3. Reinsert the print cartridge by using the pink pull tab. 2. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons (Scan Picture and Scan Document...
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... approximately ten minutes before reinserting. The Printer Toolbox appears. 2. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the print cartridges appear. 88 Troubleshooting Clean only the copper-colored contacts. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In the Print Properties...left side. 4. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. 6. Troubleshooting 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Ink nozzles (do not clean) 7. This report provides useful information about your print cartridges, including status ...
... approximately ten minutes before reinserting. The Printer Toolbox appears. 2. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the print cartridges appear. 88 Troubleshooting Clean only the copper-colored contacts. NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In the Print Properties...left side. 4. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. 6. Troubleshooting 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Ink nozzles (do not clean) 7. This report provides useful information about your print cartridges, including status ...
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...You can also open the print cartridge door. To clean the print cartridge contacts 1. Print cartridge troubleshooting 89 A sample of the ink test area of the output, and then click Done. In the...tray. 2. To clean the print cartridges from the back of the HP All-in -One. The print carriage moves to the center of the HP All-in -One. 2. To print a self-test report 1. Click the Device ...the thick color lines are complete. • If more than a few lines in -One and open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. Press and hold the Cancel button and then press ...
...You can also open the print cartridge door. To clean the print cartridge contacts 1. Print cartridge troubleshooting 89 A sample of the ink test area of the output, and then click Done. In the...tray. 2. To clean the print cartridges from the back of the HP All-in -One. The print carriage moves to the center of the HP All-in -One. 2. To print a self-test report 1. Click the Device ...the thick color lines are complete. • If more than a few lines in -One and open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. Press and hold the Cancel button and then press ...
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...sides. 7. Repeat if necessary for more than 30 minutes. 4. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 3. NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at a time. Clean only the copper-colored contacts. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Allin-One for the other print cartridge. 10. Inspect the print cartridge ... from it clicks into place. 9. Allow the print cartridges to release it, and then pull it toward you out of the HP All-in-One. 90 Troubleshooting Push the print cartridge forward until it . 6. Lightly press down on the print cartridge to dry for ink and debris buildup....
...sides. 7. Repeat if necessary for more than 30 minutes. 4. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 3. NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at a time. Clean only the copper-colored contacts. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Allin-One for the other print cartridge. 10. Inspect the print cartridge ... from it clicks into place. 9. Allow the print cartridges to release it, and then pull it toward you out of the HP All-in-One. 90 Troubleshooting Push the print cartridge forward until it . 6. Lightly press down on the print cartridge to dry for ink and debris buildup....
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Troubleshooting Print cartridge troubleshooting 91 To replace the print cartridges 1. You might damage the HP All-in -One. CAUTION: If the HP All-in-One is on . The print carriage should move to the center, turn the HP All-in-One off when you try to access the print cartridges, the HP All-in -One is off , and then ...on . Open the print cartridge door. If the print carriage does not move to the center of the HP All-in -One if the print cartridges are...
Troubleshooting Print cartridge troubleshooting 91 To replace the print cartridges 1. You might damage the HP All-in -One. CAUTION: If the HP All-in-One is on . The print carriage should move to the center, turn the HP All-in-One off when you try to access the print cartridges, the HP All-in -One is off , and then ...on . Open the print cartridge door. If the print carriage does not move to the center of the HP All-in -One if the print cartridges are...
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For better results, install a black print cartridge in -One do not support photo print cartridges. If you are removing the print cartridge because it . For more slowly and printed colors to differ from those ... print cartridge. You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can cause the printer to print more information, go to the following Web site: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/inkjet.html 92 Troubleshooting Choose your country/region, and then click Buy or Online Shopping. If you would see if...
For better results, install a black print cartridge in -One do not support photo print cartridges. If you are removing the print cartridge because it . For more slowly and printed colors to differ from those ... print cartridge. You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can cause the printer to print more information, go to the following Web site: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/inkjet.html 92 Troubleshooting Choose your country/region, and then click Buy or Online Shopping. If you would see if...
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... Touching these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 7. Slide the new print cartridge forward into the socket. Troubleshooting 6. Remove the new print cartridge from its packaging, being careful to touch only the black plastic. If you are installing a black or photo print cartridge, ...
... Touching these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. 7. Slide the new print cartridge forward into the socket. Troubleshooting 6. Remove the new print cartridge from its packaging, being careful to touch only the black plastic. If you are installing a black or photo print cartridge, ...
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... cartridge protector or airtight plastic container. • HP recommends that you do not remove the print cartridges from the HP All-in -One from the print cartridge. Troubleshooting 10. Press the Scan button. Place the print cartridge in the HP All-in -One aligns the print cartridges. If you have replacement... of the glass with the top of the page to the correct position and the print cartridges can dry out. 94 Troubleshooting Do not turn off the HP All-in -One until they are needed. • Store print cartridges at room temperature (15.6°-26.6° C or 60°-...
... cartridge protector or airtight plastic container. • HP recommends that you do not remove the print cartridges from the HP All-in -One from the print cartridge. Troubleshooting 10. Press the Scan button. Place the print cartridge in the HP All-in -One aligns the print cartridges. If you have replacement... of the glass with the top of the page to the correct position and the print cartridges can dry out. 94 Troubleshooting Do not turn off the HP All-in -One until they are needed. • Store print cartridges at room temperature (15.6°-26.6° C or 60°-...