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... Information on print cartridges 97 Resolving print cartridge problems 98 Resolving print cartridge error messages 98 Print quality troubleshooting 100 Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors 102 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 104 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near ... streaks or lines 107 Printouts are faded or have dull colors 109 Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy 111 Printouts are slanted or skewed 112 Ink streaks on the back of the paper 113 Print troubleshooting...114 Envelopes print incorrectly 114 Borderless printing produces unexpected results...
... Information on print cartridges 97 Resolving print cartridge problems 98 Resolving print cartridge error messages 98 Print quality troubleshooting 100 Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors 102 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 104 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near ... streaks or lines 107 Printouts are faded or have dull colors 109 Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy 111 Printouts are slanted or skewed 112 Ink streaks on the back of the paper 113 Print troubleshooting...114 Envelopes print incorrectly 114 Borderless printing produces unexpected results...
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...do not appear or are cut off 128 The printout is blank...130 A borderless copy has white space around the edges 131 Scan troubleshooting...131 Scan fails...132 Text is incorrect or missing 134 Errors...135 Flashing lights...136 Product messages...139 Mechanism error...140 Scan errors...141... not find available scan destinations 168 Error occurred while communicating with the product 170 File messages...174 Supported file types for the HP All-in-One 175 General user messages 175 Cannot crop...176 Paper messages...177 Out of paper...178 Power and connection messages 182 Communication test ...
...do not appear or are cut off 128 The printout is blank...130 A borderless copy has white space around the edges 131 Scan troubleshooting...131 Scan fails...132 Text is incorrect or missing 134 Errors...135 Flashing lights...136 Product messages...139 Mechanism error...140 Scan errors...141... not find available scan destinations 168 Error occurred while communicating with the product 170 File messages...174 Supported file types for the HP All-in-One 175 General user messages 175 Cannot crop...176 Paper messages...177 Out of paper...178 Power and connection messages 182 Communication test ...
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...encounter with the HP All-in -One. • The How Do I? Install the software to complete key tasks on the HP All-in -One, including stepby-step instructions for basic tasks, troubleshooting tips, and technical information. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart animations, ... Guide for setting up and using all features of the HP All-in-One. • The Troubleshooting topic provides information about the main features of the HP All-in -One. For more information, see Troubleshooting in order. Setup Guide The Setup Guide provides instructions for...
...encounter with the HP All-in -One. • The How Do I? Install the software to complete key tasks on the HP All-in -One, including stepby-step instructions for basic tasks, troubleshooting tips, and technical information. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart animations, ... Guide for setting up and using all features of the HP All-in-One. • The Troubleshooting topic provides information about the main features of the HP All-in -One. For more information, see Troubleshooting in order. Setup Guide The Setup Guide provides instructions for...
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...to the far right side of the output, and then click Done. These can damage the print cartridges). Maintain the HP All-in-One 78 Maintain the HP All-in-One Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 5. The print carriage moves to check a print cartridge after you are satisfied with print.... If print quality still seems poor after you get messages to clean the print cartridge contacts. For more information, see Print quality troubleshooting. TIP: Coffee filters are having a problem with the quality of the product. Clean the print cartridge contacts if you already have ...
...to the far right side of the output, and then click Done. These can damage the print cartridges). Maintain the HP All-in-One 78 Maintain the HP All-in-One Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 5. The print carriage moves to check a print cartridge after you are satisfied with print.... If print quality still seems poor after you get messages to clean the print cartridge contacts. For more information, see Print quality troubleshooting. TIP: Coffee filters are having a problem with the quality of the product. Clean the print cartridge contacts if you already have ...
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.... You can access the Readme file by clicking Start, pointing to Programs or All Programs, pointing to HP, pointing to Deskjet F4200 All-In-One series, and then clicking Readme. Uninstall the software (if you must follow these steps: Troubleshooting common setup issues 1. For more information, see Uninstall and reinstall the software. 3. Reinstall the...
.... You can access the Readme file by clicking Start, pointing to Programs or All Programs, pointing to HP, pointing to Deskjet F4200 All-In-One series, and then clicking Readme. Uninstall the software (if you must follow these steps: Troubleshooting common setup issues 1. For more information, see Uninstall and reinstall the software. 3. Reinstall the...
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Troubleshooting Chapter 12 This section contains the following topics: • The product will not turn on • I connected the USB cable, but I am having problems using the HP All-in-One with my computer • After setting up the product, it does not print The product will not turn...power supply • Solution 5: Contact HP support for service Solution 1: Make sure you are using a power strip, make sure the power strip is firmly connected to both the product and the power adapter. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 86 Troubleshooting Or, try plugging the product directly ...
Troubleshooting Chapter 12 This section contains the following topics: • The product will not turn on • I connected the USB cable, but I am having problems using the HP All-in-One with my computer • After setting up the product, it does not print The product will not turn...power supply • Solution 5: Contact HP support for service Solution 1: Make sure you are using a power strip, make sure the power strip is firmly connected to both the product and the power adapter. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 86 Troubleshooting Or, try plugging the product directly ...
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... into a switched outlet, make sure it is switched to : www.hp.com/support. Hardware setup troubleshooting 87 Solution 3: Press the On button more slowly Solution: The product might turn on . Solution 4: Contact HP to : www.hp.com/support. If you press the On button again during this did ... issue, try the next solution. Go to replace the power supply Solution: Contact HP support for technical support. If not, then there might be a problem with . Press the On button once. Troubleshooting • Test the power outlet to make sure the outlet is working. If ...
... into a switched outlet, make sure it is switched to : www.hp.com/support. Hardware setup troubleshooting 87 Solution 3: Press the On button more slowly Solution: The product might turn on . Solution 4: Contact HP to : www.hp.com/support. If you press the On button again during this did ... issue, try the next solution. Go to replace the power supply Solution: Contact HP support for technical support. If not, then there might be a problem with . Press the On button once. Troubleshooting • Test the power outlet to make sure the outlet is working. If ...
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...the steps provided in the previous solutions and are still having problems using the HP All-in the USB cable until prompted by the onscreen instructions. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 Solution 5: Contact HP support for service Solution: If you have installed the software, connecting your country.../region, and then click Contact HP for service. Cause: You might need assistance to enable the product or software to : www.hp.com/support. Simply plug one ...
...the steps provided in the previous solutions and are still having problems using the HP All-in the USB cable until prompted by the onscreen instructions. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 Solution 5: Contact HP support for service Solution: If you have installed the software, connecting your country.../region, and then click Contact HP for service. Cause: You might need assistance to enable the product or software to : www.hp.com/support. Simply plug one ...
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...to resume printing. Try connecting it to another product to see the Readme file. • Check the connection from the product to your computer. Troubleshooting After setting up the product, it does not print Solution: • Look at the On button located on the product. • Make ...the computer. If you experience problems, the USB cable might not be replaced. Verify that you are using a supported operating system. Hardware setup troubleshooting 89 If it is plugged into a USB port on the back of the USB cable is , choose the appropriate setting to access the ...
...to resume printing. Try connecting it to another product to see the Readme file. • Check the connection from the product to your computer. Troubleshooting After setting up the product, it does not print Solution: • Look at the On button located on the product. • Make ...the computer. If you experience problems, the USB cable might not be replaced. Verify that you are using a supported operating system. Hardware setup troubleshooting 89 If it is plugged into a USB port on the back of the USB cable is , choose the appropriate setting to access the ...
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...the Setup Guide that an Unknown Error has occurred • Some of the buttons are missing in the HP Solution Center • The registration screen does not appear • The HP Digital Imaging Monitor does not appear in the system tray • Uninstall and reinstall the software When ...If the installation does not run automatically. For more information, see what the specific problem is not assigned to install the software. 90 Troubleshooting If your computer. Cause: The product and computer were not communicating with the product. Cause: Your system did not meet the minimum...
...the Setup Guide that an Unknown Error has occurred • Some of the buttons are missing in the HP Solution Center • The registration screen does not appear • The HP Digital Imaging Monitor does not appear in the system tray • Uninstall and reinstall the software When ...If the installation does not run automatically. For more information, see what the specific problem is not assigned to install the software. 90 Troubleshooting If your computer. Cause: The product and computer were not communicating with the product. Cause: Your system did not meet the minimum...
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... delete the product application files from your computer, you installed the software that came with the installation and restart the computer when prompted. Software installation troubleshooting 91 Continue with the product. For more information, see: Uninstall and reinstall the software Cause: The source of the error is set up properly as... an Unknown Error has occurred Solution: Try to retry the connection. 5. Click Retry to continue with the installation. Verify that the plug and play failed. Troubleshooting A red X appears on the screen.
... delete the product application files from your computer, you installed the software that came with the installation and restart the computer when prompted. Software installation troubleshooting 91 Continue with the product. For more information, see: Uninstall and reinstall the software Cause: The source of the error is set up properly as... an Unknown Error has occurred Solution: Try to retry the connection. 5. Click Retry to continue with the installation. Verify that the plug and play failed. Troubleshooting A red X appears on the screen.
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...the Windows taskbar by clicking Start, pointing to remove them properly using the uninstall utility provided in the HP All-in-One program group. 92 Troubleshooting Make sure to uninstall and then reinstall the software. If the appropriate icons and buttons for your ...All Programs, HP, Deskjet F4200 All-In-One series, and then clicking Product Registration. The registration screen does not appear Solution: You can access the registration (Sign up now) screen from your hard drive. Cause: The registration screen did not launch automatically. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 ...
...the Windows taskbar by clicking Start, pointing to remove them properly using the uninstall utility provided in the HP All-in-One program group. 92 Troubleshooting Make sure to uninstall and then reinstall the software. If the appropriate icons and buttons for your ...All Programs, HP, Deskjet F4200 All-In-One series, and then clicking Product Registration. The registration screen does not appear Solution: You can access the registration (Sign up now) screen from your hard drive. Cause: The registration screen did not launch automatically. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 ...
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... disconnect the product before prompted by operating system. Disconnect the product from your computer. Select HP Deskjet All-In-One Driver Software, and then click Change/Remove. Restart your computer. 4. Software installation troubleshooting 93 NOTE: It is not available in -One application files from a Windows computer NOTE: Use this , see : Uninstall and reinstall the software...
... disconnect the product before prompted by operating system. Disconnect the product from your computer. Select HP Deskjet All-In-One Driver Software, and then click Change/Remove. Restart your computer. 4. Software installation troubleshooting 93 NOTE: It is not available in -One application files from a Windows computer NOTE: Use this , see : Uninstall and reinstall the software...
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... • Information on the desktop. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons (Scan Picture and Scan Document), the software has been properly installed. the entire stack of a paper jam, first check the rear access door. 94 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting To verify that paper loaded in the input tray...input tray to fit snugly against all unused paper flat in a resealable bag. • Ensure that the software is complete, the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon appears in the input tray; Chapter 12 When the software installation is properly installed, double-click the...
... • Information on the desktop. If the HP Solution Center shows the essential icons (Scan Picture and Scan Document), the software has been properly installed. the entire stack of a paper jam, first check the rear access door. 94 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting To verify that paper loaded in the input tray...input tray to fit snugly against all unused paper flat in a resealable bag. • Ensure that the software is complete, the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon appears in the input tray; Chapter 12 When the software installation is properly installed, double-click the...
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Troubleshooting If the jammed paper is not in the tab on the left side of paper from the product, more paper jams are removing it from ...
Troubleshooting If the jammed paper is not in the tab on the left side of paper from the product, more paper jams are removing it from ...
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...glass or in the input tray. Cause: Paper had jammed in its original packaging inside the product. Close the front access door. Troubleshooting 4. Information on photo paper can feed incorrectly through the paper path, causing paper jams. • Store photo media in the product... most paper types. HP Advanced papers are likely to work well with one of your printouts. It can reduce print quality. • Do not use immediately. The paper might start to prevent bleeding over time from the product, more information. 96 Troubleshooting Fingerprints on paper The...
...glass or in the input tray. Cause: Paper had jammed in its original packaging inside the product. Close the front access door. Troubleshooting 4. Information on photo paper can feed incorrectly through the paper path, causing paper jams. • Store photo media in the product... most paper types. HP Advanced papers are likely to work well with one of your printouts. It can reduce print quality. • Do not use immediately. The paper might start to prevent bleeding over time from the product, more information. 96 Troubleshooting Fingerprints on paper The...
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...the product will recap the print cartridges to protect them from the control panel. For more information, see: Print cartridge troubleshooting Print cartridge troubleshooting 97 Reattaching the plastic tape might be necessary to air, which reduces the life of the print cartridges. TIP: You ... installation, allow half an hour for a long time. • Do not clean the print cartridges unnecessarily. Troubleshooting Try the following tips help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality. • Keep all print cartridges in the original sealed packages until ...
...the product will recap the print cartridges to protect them from the control panel. For more information, see: Print cartridge troubleshooting Print cartridge troubleshooting 97 Reattaching the plastic tape might be necessary to air, which reduces the life of the print cartridges. TIP: You ... installation, allow half an hour for a long time. • Do not clean the print cartridges unnecessarily. Troubleshooting Try the following tips help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality. • Keep all print cartridges in the original sealed packages until ...
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... review the test patterns. The printer will not print. If it is suffering, check the estimated ink levels. One of the cartridges. • If cleaning the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software. To troubleshoot the print cartridges 1. For more information, see Print a self-test report. 4. CAUTION: Performing this procedure unnecessarily can try...
... review the test patterns. The printer will not print. If it is suffering, check the estimated ink levels. One of the cartridges. • If cleaning the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software. To troubleshoot the print cartridges 1. For more information, see Print a self-test report. 4. CAUTION: Performing this procedure unnecessarily can try...
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...contacts • Solution 3: Print in the printed documentation that came with the product. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality of the problem cartridge to remove the copper electrical strip! 5. Make sure.... Close the print cartridge door. The light on the left blinks when the tri-color print cartridge (on the left) is the problem, the light on the right blinks...electrical contacts for debris. • Make sure all the clear nozzle protective tape has been removed. Troubleshooting NOTE: In the procedures below, the problem cartridge is not lit. 2. If the print cartridge ...
...contacts • Solution 3: Print in the printed documentation that came with the product. NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality of the problem cartridge to remove the copper electrical strip! 5. Make sure.... Close the print cartridge door. The light on the left blinks when the tri-color print cartridge (on the left) is the problem, the light on the right blinks...electrical contacts for debris. • Make sure all the clear nozzle protective tape has been removed. Troubleshooting NOTE: In the procedures below, the problem cartridge is not lit. 2. If the print cartridge ...
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... quality issues 1. For more information, see Check the estimated ink levels. 100 Troubleshooting Check the print cartridges. If you believe you use genuine HP print cartridges. Check the ink levels. As long as a result of non-HP supplies. The ink levels provided are provided for planning purposes only. If the print cartridge status...
... quality issues 1. For more information, see Check the estimated ink levels. 100 Troubleshooting Check the print cartridges. If you believe you use genuine HP print cartridges. Check the ink levels. As long as a result of non-HP supplies. The ink levels provided are provided for planning purposes only. If the print cartridge status...