HP C4680 Support Question
HP C4680 Support Question
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Question posted by willmeredith on September 17th, 2012
Photosmartc4680'cartridge Problem' How Do I Print Black Only In Ink Backup Mode?
Color cartridge was good...replaced black...now says "cartridge problem" with color cartridge. Cleaned twice--no luck...How can I print a letter--I only need black ink--in "ink backup mode"?
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Basics Guide - Page 14
..., and then press
OK to print a cartridge alignment page. 10. TIP: You can damage it. The liquid might seep under the glass and damage the product. 3. Chapter 1
9.
Load alignment page print side down on the glass, since they can purchase an HP Cleaning Kit for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones (Q6260A) that your HP device.
Basics Guide - Page 22
...
Warranty
HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges
Printheads (only applies to products with customer replaceable printheads) Accessories
Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1 year Until the HP ink is depleted or the "end of ...to country elsewhere in Canada), may have other problems, including those defects that arise as applicable, a defective product which duration begins on the...
User Guide - Page 3
... HP Photosmart Printer parts...5 Control panel features...6
4 Print Print documents...13 Print photos...14 Print envelopes...21 Print on specialty media...21 Print a Web page...22
5 Scan Scan to a computer...27 Scan to a memory card...28
6 Copy Copy text or mixed documents 31
7 Reprint photos...35
8 Save photos...37
9 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 39 Replace the cartridges...
User Guide - Page 44
... not supported in ink-backup mode slows the HP Photosmart and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from the control panel (such as grayscale. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Photo print cartridge
Result Colors print as copying or scanning an original). Colors print as grayscale. Ink-backup mode
Use the ink-backup mode to online...
User Guide - Page 45
... HP printing device. The end of warranty date has not been reached. Exit ink-backup mode
Install two print cartridges in YYYY/ MM/DD format, may be found on page 40. Work with .
Cartridge warranty information
The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the product is not depleted and the end of warranty date, in the HP Photosmart to exit ink-backup mode...
User Guide - Page 60
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If your print cartridges are faded or have dull colors • Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy • Printouts have a feathering appearance instead of being used.
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Solve a problem
Solve a problem Try the following print quality problems, try the solutions in ink-backup mode • Solution 5: Check the print settings • Solution 6: Clean or replace the print catridges
Solution...
User Guide - Page 61
... 8 • "Information on paper" on is not wrinkled or too thick. • Load paper with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is too close to print on facing down . • Make sure the paper lays flat in ink-backup mode Solution: Check to the plastic bag. If the paper is unnecessary. If this did not solve...
User Guide - Page 62
....
If the
Solve a problem
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Solve a problem
For example, check to see if the document is set to see :
• "Ink-backup mode" on page 42 • "Replace the cartridges" on page 7
Cause: The print settings were set incorrectly. For more information, see if the color settings are satisfied with the print quality, continue printing in ink-backup mode. Solution 5: Check the...
User Guide - Page 63
... plan to be cleaned or there was insufficient ink. For more information, see : "Check the estimated ink levels" on a flat surface in the input tray. • Check the quality setting. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is not filling...
User Guide - Page 64
... print cartridges needed to replace the print cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. You can also remove the indicated print cartridge and print using ink-backup mode.
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Solve a problem NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP supplies. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print...
User Guide - Page 65
...Solution 2: Use a higher print quality setting Solution: Check the quality setting. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is flat.
The printout ...print, remove only the paper you are printing on a flat surface in its original packaging inside a resealable plastic bag on is unnecessary.
NOTE: During ink-backup mode, the product can only print...
User Guide - Page 67
...report to be cleaned. Solve a problem
Print quality troubleshooting
65 If it to replace the print cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable.
If there is ink remaining in the print cartridges. NOTE: During ink-backup mode, the product can also remove the indicated print cartridge and print using ink-backup mode. Solution 4: Clean the print cartridge nozzles Solution: Check...
User Guide - Page 68
... with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is flat.
Solve a problem
Solution 2: Check the paper type
Solution: HP recommends that you are making a copy, place a protective sheet on the glass • Solution 4: Clean the glass • Solution 5: Check the print catridges • Solution 6: Replace the print cartridge
Solution 1: Check the print settings Solution: Check...
User Guide - Page 70
... If the end of the printed page. You can only print jobs from the computer.
NOTE: During ink-backup mode, the product can also remove the indicated print cartridge and print using ink-backup mode. Each stage lasts from a memory card). Click the Device Services tab. 5. Solution 6: Replace the print cartridge Solution: Replace the indicated print cartridge. Check to
www.hp...
User Guide - Page 95
... was in ink-backup mode with only the black print cartridge installed, and a borderless print job was not enough available memory on your computer to perform the task. Cause: There were two or more memory cards inserted into the product at the same time. Cause: There was initiated. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue...
User Guide - Page 98
... installed, or not intended for your product • Printing in ink-backup mode • Print cartridges missing or not detected • Incompatible print cartridges • Print cartridge is not intended for use in this product • Print cartridges in order, with the most likely solution first. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until...
User Guide - Page 107
...-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with a single print cartridge, but it slows the product and affects the quality of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. Repeat if necessary for service.
Errors 105
Solve a problem Cause: One or both of the
product.
Cause: The print cartridge was defective or not intended for technical support. Printing in ink-backup mode Solution...
User Guide - Page 112
.... NOTE: During ink-backup mode, the product can also remove the indicated print cartridge and print using print cartridges that are not compatible with the product, replace the indicated print cartridges with print cartridges that you are listed in order, with the product. If prompted, choose your print cartridge is resolved. • Solution 1: Check the print cartridge • Solution...
User Guide - Page 121
..., time after time.
If only one of using ink-backup mode. NOTE: During ink-backup mode, the product can also remove it is experiencing the problem, you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go to: www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit For more information, see: "Replace the cartridges" on the display to :
Errors 119
Solve a problem Cause: One or both of non-HP supplies...
User Guide - Page 135
... printouts 61
fax problems poor print quality 61
file invalid name 91 supported formats 91 unreadable 90
firmware revision mismatch 88 fit to page fails 83
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color dull 66
connection problems HP All-in-One... support warranty 48
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improper shutdown 95 ink
drying time 95 low 76, 96 streaks on the back of
paper 71 ink cartridges
HP ink depleted 119 ink-backup mode 42 invalid file name 91
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labels ...
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