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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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3 Find more information You can access a variety of the HP All-in-One. • The Troubleshooting topic provides information about setting up the HP All-in -One, including stepby-step instructions for basic tasks, troubleshooting tips, and technical information. Make sure you follow the steps in the Setup ...in order. Readme The Readme file contains the most recent information which might encounter with the HP All-in-One. Setup Guide The Setup Guide provides instructions for troubleshooting information, or see View the Readme file. Install the software to load paper and other ...
3 Find more information You can access a variety of the HP All-in-One. • The Troubleshooting topic provides information about setting up the HP All-in -One, including stepby-step instructions for basic tasks, troubleshooting tips, and technical information. Make sure you follow the steps in the Setup ...in order. Readme The Readme file contains the most recent information which might encounter with the HP All-in-One. Setup Guide The Setup Guide provides instructions for troubleshooting information, or see View the Readme file. Install the software to load paper and other ...
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... the product and open the print cartridge door. To clean the print cartridge contacts 1. For more information, see Print quality troubleshooting. Related topics • Clean the print cartridge contacts • Replace the print cartridges Clean the print cartridge contacts CAUTION: ...• Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that nothing is blinking. Maintain the HP All-in-One 78 Maintain the HP All-in-One Chapter 10 3. If you clean the print cartridges, try cleaning the print cartridge contacts before replacing the affected...
... the product and open the print cartridge door. To clean the print cartridge contacts 1. For more information, see Print quality troubleshooting. Related topics • Clean the print cartridge contacts • Replace the print cartridges Clean the print cartridge contacts CAUTION: ...• Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that nothing is blinking. Maintain the HP All-in-One 78 Maintain the HP All-in-One Chapter 10 3. If you clean the print cartridges, try cleaning the print cartridge contacts before replacing the affected...
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... All Programs, pointing to HP, pointing to Deskjet F4200 All-In-One series, and then clicking Readme. Troubleshooting 12 Troubleshooting This section contains the following topics: • View the Readme file • Hardware setup troubleshooting • Software installation troubleshooting • Paper jams • Print cartridge troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Copy troubleshooting • Scan troubleshooting • Errors View...
... All Programs, pointing to HP, pointing to Deskjet F4200 All-In-One series, and then clicking Readme. Troubleshooting 12 Troubleshooting This section contains the following topics: • View the Readme file • Hardware setup troubleshooting • Software installation troubleshooting • Paper jams • Print cartridge troubleshooting • Print quality troubleshooting • Print troubleshooting • Copy troubleshooting • Scan troubleshooting • Errors View...
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... sure the power strip is on the product. • Solution 1: Make sure you turn on . Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 86 Troubleshooting 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... setting up the product, it does not print The product will not turn on Try the following solutions if there are using the HP All-in-One with the product Solution: • Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to replace the power supply • Solution 5: Contact...
... sure the power strip is on the product. • Solution 1: Make sure you turn on . Plug the power cord into a power outlet. 86 Troubleshooting 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... setting up the product, it does not print The product will not turn on Try the following solutions if there are using the HP All-in-One with the product Solution: • Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to replace the power supply • Solution 5: Contact...
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... support. Solution 2: Reset the product Solution: Turn off . Solution 4: Contact HP to replace the power supply Solution: Contact HP support for use in this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Troubleshooting • Test the power outlet to make sure the outlet is switched on ...off the product, and then unplug the power cord. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Hardware setup troubleshooting 87 If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Plug the power cord back in an appliance that you plugged...
... support. Solution 2: Reset the product Solution: Turn off . Solution 4: Contact HP to replace the power supply Solution: Contact HP support for use in this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Troubleshooting • Test the power outlet to make sure the outlet is switched on ...off the product, and then unplug the power cord. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Hardware setup troubleshooting 87 If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Plug the power cord back in an appliance that you plugged...
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... the back of your country/region, and then click Contact HP for service. Go to function properly. You can cause errors. 88 Troubleshooting Cause: The USB cable was installed. If prompted, choose your computer. Simply plug one end of the USB cable into the back of the product... of 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 computer and ...
... the back of your country/region, and then click Contact HP for service. Go to function properly. You can cause errors. 88 Troubleshooting Cause: The USB cable was installed. If prompted, choose your computer. Simply plug one end of the USB cable into the back of the product... of 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 computer and ...
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Troubleshooting After setting up the product, it to another product to see if the USB cable works. For more information, see Print a self-test report. • ... of the product. Press the On button to turn the product off and then on again. • Print a test page to your computer. Hardware setup troubleshooting 89 If it on again. • If you have a paper jam. • Check that you experience problems, the USB cable might not be replaced. Remove...
Troubleshooting After setting up the product, it to another product to see if the USB cable works. For more information, see Print a self-test report. • ... of the product. Press the On button to turn the product off and then on again. • Print a test page to your computer. Hardware setup troubleshooting 89 If it on again. • If you have a paper jam. • Check that you experience problems, the USB cable might not be replaced. Remove...
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... to drive letter D, enter the appropriate drive letter. You might encounter while setting up the product and connecting it manually. Software installation troubleshooting Use this section to another USB port on your computer, see Uninstall and reinstall the software. Cause: The installation failed to install the... computer. Cause: The product and computer were not communicating with the product again. Turn the product off and then on setting up the HP Photosmart software. Turn the product off and then on the USB connect prompt • I insert the CD-ROM into my computer's CD...
... to drive letter D, enter the appropriate drive letter. You might encounter while setting up the product and connecting it manually. Software installation troubleshooting Use this section to another USB port on your computer, see Uninstall and reinstall the software. Cause: The installation failed to install the... computer. Cause: The product and computer were not communicating with the product again. Turn the product off and then on setting up the HP Photosmart software. Turn the product off and then on the USB connect prompt • I insert the CD-ROM into my computer's CD...
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... plug it in again. 3. Verify that an Unknown Error has occurred Solution: Try to a keyboard. • Verify that the product is unknown. Software installation troubleshooting 91 Troubleshooting A red X appears on the screen. Verify that the USB cable is set up properly as follows: • Unplug the USB cable and plug it in...
... plug it in again. 3. Verify that an Unknown Error has occurred Solution: Try to a keyboard. • Verify that the product is unknown. Software installation troubleshooting 91 Troubleshooting A red X appears on the screen. Verify that the USB cable is set up properly as follows: • Unplug the USB cable and plug it in...
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... uninstall utility provided in the HP All-in the system tray (normally located at the lower-right...missing in the HP Solution Center Solution: If the appropriate icons and buttons for your product do not appear in the HP Solution Center, ...HP Digital Imaging Monitor does not appear in -One program group. Cause: The registration screen did not launch automatically. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 Some of the desktop), start the HP... them properly using the uninstall utility provided in the HP All-in-One program group. 92 Troubleshooting For more information, see: Uninstall and reinstall the ...
... uninstall utility provided in the HP All-in the system tray (normally located at the lower-right...missing in the HP Solution Center Solution: If the appropriate icons and buttons for your product do not appear in the HP Solution Center, ...HP Digital Imaging Monitor does not appear in -One program group. Cause: The registration screen did not launch automatically. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 Some of the desktop), start the HP... them properly using the uninstall utility provided in the HP All-in-One program group. 92 Troubleshooting For more information, see: Uninstall and reinstall the ...
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...sure how to your installation is not available in -One. NOTE: It is important that came with the HP All-in the Windows Start menu (click Programs or All Programs, HP, Deskjet F4200 All-In-One series, Uninstall). 1. Software installation troubleshooting 93 Uninstall and reinstall the software If your computer... control panel and double-click Add or Remove Programs. NOTE: The procedure to uninstall and then reinstall the software. Select HP Deskjet All-In-One Driver Software, and then click Change/Remove. Do not connect the product to do this method if Uninstall is incomplete, or...
...sure how to your installation is not available in -One. NOTE: It is important that came with the HP All-in the Windows Start menu (click Programs or All Programs, HP, Deskjet F4200 All-In-One series, Uninstall). 1. Software installation troubleshooting 93 Uninstall and reinstall the software If your computer... control panel and double-click Add or Remove Programs. NOTE: The procedure to uninstall and then reinstall the software. Select HP Deskjet All-In-One Driver Software, and then click Change/Remove. Do not connect the product to do this method if Uninstall is incomplete, or...
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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 For more information, see the following topics: • Clear paper jams • Information...must be the same size and type. • Adjust the paper-width guide in the Windows system tray. Troubleshooting To verify that the software is complete, the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon appears in the input tray to fit snugly against all unused paper flat in a resealable...
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 For more information, see the following topics: • Clear paper jams • Information...must be the same size and type. • Adjust the paper-width guide in the Windows system tray. Troubleshooting To verify that the software is complete, the HP Digital Imaging Monitor icon appears in the input tray to fit snugly against all unused paper flat in a resealable...
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...: If the paper tears when you do not remove all the pieces of paper from the rear access door 1. If you are likely to occur. 3. Troubleshooting If the jammed paper is not in the tab on the left side of the rear access door to release the door. Replace the rear...
...: If the paper tears when you do not remove all the pieces of paper from the rear access door 1. If you are likely to occur. 3. Troubleshooting If the jammed paper is not in the tab on the left side of the rear access door to release the door. Replace the rear...
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...print quality. • Do not use paper that works well and is heavily textured. Use HP Advanced Photo Papers for the best quality results. CAUTION: If the paper tears when you receive... a cool, dry place. Fingerprints on a flat surface in a storage book to work well with one of paper that stretches easily. Information on paper The product is too thin, that has a slick ... that is designed to prevent bleeding over time from the product, more information. 96 Troubleshooting Print cartridge troubleshooting If you are ready to the plastic bag. • Do not leave unused photo...
...print quality. • Do not use paper that works well and is heavily textured. Use HP Advanced Photo Papers for the best quality results. CAUTION: If the paper tears when you receive... a cool, dry place. Fingerprints on a flat surface in a storage book to work well with one of paper that stretches easily. Information on paper The product is too thin, that has a slick ... that is designed to prevent bleeding over time from the product, more information. 96 Troubleshooting Print cartridge troubleshooting If you are ready to the plastic bag. • Do not leave unused photo...
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...cartridge installation, allow half an hour for the print cartridge to recover. For more information, see: Print cartridge troubleshooting Print cartridge troubleshooting 97 If you improperly turn off the product by turning off the product, the print carriage does not return to...cartridge problems • Resolving print cartridge error messages Information on print cartridges For best results, use HP print cartridges. Troubleshooting Try the following tips help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality. • Keep all print cartridges in the original ...
...cartridge installation, allow half an hour for the print cartridge to recover. For more information, see: Print cartridge troubleshooting Print cartridge troubleshooting 97 If you improperly turn off the product by turning off the product, the print carriage does not return to...cartridge problems • Resolving print cartridge error messages Information on print cartridges For best results, use HP print cartridges. Troubleshooting Try the following tips help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality. • Keep all print cartridges in the original ...
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... procedures. Resolving print cartridge error messages After you have solved the problem. 98 Troubleshooting When the print cartridge light stops blinking, you install a print cartridge, one or both of the cartridges. • If cleaning the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software. For more information, see Print a self-test report. 4. Remove and reinstall...
... procedures. Resolving print cartridge error messages After you have solved the problem. 98 Troubleshooting When the print cartridge light stops blinking, you install a print cartridge, one or both of the cartridges. • If cleaning the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software. For more information, see Print a self-test report. 4. Remove and reinstall...
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NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality of the problem cartridge to remove the copper electrical strip! 5. Read the selection number on the right) is compatible with the product. Close the print cartridge door. Troubleshooting NOTE: In the procedures below, the problem cartridge is idle and silent. 3. ...The light on the left blinks when the tri-color print cartridge (on the left) is the problem, the light on ...
NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality of the problem cartridge to remove the copper electrical strip! 5. Read the selection number on the right) is compatible with the product. Close the print cartridge door. Troubleshooting NOTE: In the procedures below, the problem cartridge is idle and silent. 3. ...The light on the left blinks when the tri-color print cartridge (on the left) is the problem, the light on ...
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.... 2. If you easily produce great results, time after cleaning the print cartridge, replace the print cartridge. To troubleshoot print quality issues 1. Genuine HP print cartridges are designed and tested with print quality, try the solutions in another printer, the ink level indicator ... Check the ink levels. For more information, see : Use ink-backup mode Print quality troubleshooting If you are an estimate. As long as a result of non-HP supplies. Troubleshooting Solution 2: Clean the print cartridge contacts Solution: If the print cartridge selection number is no...
.... 2. If you easily produce great results, time after cleaning the print cartridge, replace the print cartridge. To troubleshoot print quality issues 1. Genuine HP print cartridges are designed and tested with print quality, try the solutions in another printer, the ink level indicator ... Check the ink levels. For more information, see : Use ink-backup mode Print quality troubleshooting If you are an estimate. As long as a result of non-HP supplies. Troubleshooting Solution 2: Clean the print cartridge contacts Solution: If the print cartridge selection number is no...