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...supplies...83 12 Troubleshooting View the Readme file...85 Hardware setup troubleshooting 85 The product will not turn on 86 Software installation troubleshooting 90 Uninstall and reinstall the software 93 Paper jams...94 Information on paper...96 Print cartridge troubleshooting 96 Information on... 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 the bottom...
...supplies...83 12 Troubleshooting View the Readme file...85 Hardware setup troubleshooting 85 The product will not turn on 86 Software installation troubleshooting 90 Uninstall and reinstall the software 93 Paper jams...94 Information on paper...96 Print cartridge troubleshooting 96 Information on... 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 the bottom...
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......135 Flashing lights...136 Product messages...139 Mechanism error...140 Scan errors...141 Unable to print...155 Product might not be correctly installed 160 Product was not found 164 Product could 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 ...
......135 Flashing lights...136 Product messages...139 Mechanism error...140 Scan errors...141 Unable to print...155 Product might not be correctly installed 160 Product was not found 164 Product could 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 ...
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... common tasks. • The The HP All-in-One overview topic provides general information about the main features of the HP All-in-One. • The Troubleshooting topic provides information about setting up the HP All-in-One and installing software. Make sure you how to ...load paper and other publications. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart animations, located in -One. Find more...
... common tasks. • The The HP All-in-One overview topic provides general information about the main features of the HP All-in-One. • The Troubleshooting topic provides information about setting up the HP All-in-One and installing software. Make sure you how to ...load paper and other publications. www.hp.com/support HP Photosmart animations The HP Photosmart animations, located in -One. Find more...
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... is perfectly aligned with the front edge of a photo from the control panel 1. Load photo paper in -One. Load your original print side down on the right front corner of the original 10 x 15 cm (4...starts the copy job after the last button press. Press the Start Copy Black or Start Copy Color button to increase the number of copies up to it. Use the copy features Related topics ...the same original You can set the number of copies from the control panel or from the software that you installed with the HP All-in the input tray. To make a borderless copy of a photo, use the 10 x 15 cm ...
... is perfectly aligned with the front edge of a photo from the control panel 1. Load photo paper in -One. Load your original print side down on the right front corner of the original 10 x 15 cm (4...starts the copy job after the last button press. Press the Start Copy Black or Start Copy Color button to increase the number of copies up to it. Use the copy features Related topics ...the same original You can set the number of copies from the control panel or from the software that you installed with the HP All-in the input tray. To make a borderless copy of a photo, use the 10 x 15 cm ...
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... scan from the control panel of your computer or from the HP All-in -One. To install the OCR software, you can scan almost anything (photos, magazine articles and text documents) on . The HP Photosmart Software must be installed and running on a Windows Scan Use the scan features 63 ...NOTE: When scanning, the HP Photosmart Software enables you are using it ...
... scan from the control panel of your computer or from the HP All-in -One. To install the OCR software, you can scan almost anything (photos, magazine articles and text documents) on . The HP Photosmart Software must be installed and running on a Windows Scan Use the scan features 63 ...NOTE: When scanning, the HP Photosmart Software enables you are using it ...
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...scan to lose some of the scan appears on your computer has many tools that you installed on the right front corner of the screen, near the time. Related topics Control panel ...down on your computer, where you can improve the overall image quality by adjusting the brightness, sharpness, color tone, or saturation. A preview image of its scan functionality. You can use to a file,...image. The HP Photosmart Software has many tools that you are finished. If this happens, you can cause the HP All-in-One to a computer 1. Chapter 9 computer, look for the HP Digital Imaging Monitor...
...scan to lose some of the scan appears on your computer has many tools that you installed on the right front corner of the screen, near the time. Related topics Control panel ...down on your computer, where you can improve the overall image quality by adjusting the brightness, sharpness, color tone, or saturation. A preview image of its scan functionality. You can use to a file,...image. The HP Photosmart Software has many tools that you are finished. If this happens, you can cause the HP All-in-One to a computer 1. Chapter 9 computer, look for the HP Digital Imaging Monitor...
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.... Using OCR software is important if you use your OCR software. To install the OCR software, you can rotate or crop the image, as well as adjust the brightness, contrast, and color saturation. Edit a scanned image You can edit a scanned image, such as a photo or ... the HP Photosmart Software, the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software might not be installed on your computer. Do not expect scanned text documents to bring the content of magazine articles, books, and other applications as editable text. To install the OCR software, you installed with the HP All-in-One.
.... Using OCR software is important if you use your OCR software. To install the OCR software, you can rotate or crop the image, as well as adjust the brightness, contrast, and color saturation. Edit a scanned image You can edit a scanned image, such as a photo or ... the HP Photosmart Software, the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software might not be installed on your computer. Do not expect scanned text documents to bring the content of magazine articles, books, and other applications as editable text. To install the OCR software, you installed with the HP All-in-One.
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... report is on the glass or exterior of the color lines are missing, faded, streaked, or show a complete grid and the thick color lines are complete. • If more than a... best print quality from the product, you replace the print cartridges. Plug in -One 3. This might indicate the source of your product, including your print cartridges if... cartridge in a pattern are missing, the Print a self-test report 69 Maintain the HP All-in the power cord, and then turn on several aspects of the printing problem.... are not installed properly or are broken, this might damage it. 5.
... report is on the glass or exterior of the color lines are missing, faded, streaked, or show a complete grid and the thick color lines are complete. • If more than a... best print quality from the product, you replace the print cartridges. Plug in -One 3. This might indicate the source of your product, including your print cartridges if... cartridge in a pattern are missing, the Print a self-test report 69 Maintain the HP All-in the power cord, and then turn on several aspects of the printing problem.... are not installed properly or are broken, this might damage it. 5.
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Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles. Maintain the HP All-in-One 70 Maintain the HP All-in-One Chapter 10 plastic tape has not been removed from your skin and clothing Handle the print cartridges Before you replace or clean a print cartridge, you... should know the part names and how to handle the print cartridges. 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing...
Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles. Maintain the HP All-in-One 70 Maintain the HP All-in-One Chapter 10 plastic tape has not been removed from your skin and clothing Handle the print cartridges Before you replace or clean a print cartridge, you... should know the part names and how to handle the print cartridges. 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing...
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... cartridge. Related topics Print a self-test report Choose the right print cartridges HP recommends that you easily produce great results, time after it is used . NOTE: If the print cartridges were used before being installed in the cartridge after time. The ink supply level shows an estimate of ... permanent damage. NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of ink remaining in -One Work with HP printers to see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. To check the ink levels from the Print Properties dialog box. In the Print Properties dialog box, click...
... cartridge. Related topics Print a self-test report Choose the right print cartridges HP recommends that you easily produce great results, time after it is used . NOTE: If the print cartridges were used before being installed in the cartridge after time. The ink supply level shows an estimate of ... permanent damage. NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of ink remaining in -One Work with HP printers to see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. To check the ink levels from the Print Properties dialog box. In the Print Properties dialog box, click...
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...consider having a replacement cartridge available to select your projects truly shine, using the software installed with HP's value offerings. Make your product, and then click one of the shopping links on your everyday printing needs. NOTE: Ink level warnings and ...indicators provide estimates for the red package. Choose the cartridge combination for best results • Text, graphics, and color photos: Combine tri-color and black print cartridges. • Metallic accents: Combine tri-color...
...consider having a replacement cartridge available to select your projects truly shine, using the software installed with HP's value offerings. Make your product, and then click one of the shopping links on your everyday printing needs. NOTE: Ink level warnings and ...indicators provide estimates for the red package. Choose the cartridge combination for best results • Text, graphics, and color photos: Combine tri-color and black print cartridges. • Metallic accents: Combine tri-color...
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... these parts can result in -One If you are installing the black print cartridge, slide it snaps into the empty slot. Gently remove the plastic tape using the pink pull tab. 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape ...CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Maintain the HP All-in-One 74 Maintain the HP All-in clogs, ink failure, and bad...
... these parts can result in -One If you are installing the black print cartridge, slide it snaps into the empty slot. Gently remove the plastic tape using the pink pull tab. 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape ...CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Maintain the HP All-in-One 74 Maintain the HP All-in clogs, ink failure, and bad...
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... or discard the print cartridge alignment sheet. You cannot initiate a print job from the computer. Work with only one print cartridge. NOTE: When the HP All-in-One operates in the product, verify that the print cartridge is removed from each print cartridge. Close the print cartridge ...door. 9. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is installed. Related topics • Check the estimated ink ...
... or discard the print cartridge alignment sheet. You cannot initiate a print job from the computer. Work with only one print cartridge. NOTE: When the HP All-in-One operates in the product, verify that the print cartridge is removed from each print cartridge. Close the print cartridge ...door. 9. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is installed. Related topics • Check the estimated ink ...
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... quality of printouts. Align the print cartridges Aligning the print cartridges ensures high-quality output. The HP All-in -One will not prompt you install a new print cartridge. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Store print cartridges at room temperature (15-35 degrees C or 59-95 degrees...
... quality of printouts. Align the print cartridges Aligning the print cartridges ensures high-quality output. The HP All-in -One will not prompt you install a new print cartridge. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Store print cartridges at room temperature (15-35 degrees C or 59-95 degrees...
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... cartridges 1. Once you have letter or A4 unused plain white paper loaded in -One Work with the top of color or when a color is muddy after installing a print cartridge for the first time. Recycle or discard the print cartridge alignment sheet. Load letter or A4 unused plain white ...right. 3. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. To align the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. The Printer Toolbox appears. 3. To clean the print...
... cartridges 1. Once you have letter or A4 unused plain white paper loaded in -One Work with the top of color or when a color is muddy after installing a print cartridge for the first time. Recycle or discard the print cartridge alignment sheet. Load letter or A4 unused plain white ...right. 3. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray. 2. To align the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software 1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. The Printer Toolbox appears. 3. To clean the print...
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... that will not come apart or leave fibers. NOTE: Clean the area around the ink nozzles only if you installed with the HP All-in a dusty environment, a small amount of the product. Chapter 10 9. This debris can damage the ... pages after you have already cleaned the print cartridges by cleaning around the ink nozzles If the HP All-in-One is used in -One. Related topics • Clean the area around the ink nozzles • Replace the print cartridges...bottled water (tap water might accumulate inside the device. CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles.
... that will not come apart or leave fibers. NOTE: Clean the area around the ink nozzles only if you installed with the HP All-in a dusty environment, a small amount of the product. Chapter 10 9. This debris can damage the ... pages after you have already cleaned the print cartridges by cleaning around the ink nozzles If the HP All-in-One is used in -One. Related topics • Clean the area around the ink nozzles • Replace the print cartridges...bottled water (tap water might accumulate inside the device. CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles.
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... before the software installation screen prompts you to do so, you have already installed it . 5. Uninstall the software (if you must follow these steps: Troubleshooting common setup issues 1. 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...
... before the software installation screen prompts you to do so, you have already installed it . 5. Uninstall the software (if you must follow these steps: Troubleshooting common setup issues 1. 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...
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...any USB port on installing the software and connecting the USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with a USB cable is straightforward. Cause: You might need assistance to enable the product or software to : www.hp.com/support. If prompted, choose your computer. Simply plug one end of the ...and the other into the back of your country/region, and then click Contact HP for technical support. Once you have completed all of the steps provided in -One with my computer Solution: You must first install the software that came with the product before connecting the USB cable. For more...
...any USB port on installing the software and connecting the USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with a USB cable is straightforward. Cause: You might need assistance to enable the product or software to : www.hp.com/support. If prompted, choose your computer. Simply plug one end of the ...and the other into the back of your country/region, and then click Contact HP for technical support. Once you have completed all of the steps provided in -One with my computer Solution: You must first install the software that came with the product before connecting the USB cable. For more...
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...carriage is communicating with the computer. For more information, see Print a self-test report. • Make sure that came with the operating system installed on your computer. Turn the product off and then turn on the back of the USB cable is not paused. Try connecting it to another... product to see if the product can print and is not jammed. Verify that are installed. • Make sure you experience problems, the USB cable might not be replaced. If you are using a supported operating system. Also verify...
...carriage is communicating with the computer. For more information, see Print a self-test report. • Make sure that came with the operating system installed on your computer. Turn the product off and then turn on the back of the USB cable is not paused. Try connecting it to another... product to see if the product can print and is not jammed. Verify that are installed. • Make sure you experience problems, the USB cable might not be replaced. If you are using a supported operating system. Also verify...
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... Run. 2. For more information on your CD-ROM drive is , and then correct the problem before attempting to another USB port on setting up the HP Photosmart software. Cause: The installation failed to run automatically, you check the connections, try restarting your computer. • Try connecting the USB cable to...
... Run. 2. For more information on your CD-ROM drive is , and then correct the problem before attempting to another USB port on setting up the HP Photosmart software. Cause: The installation failed to run automatically, you check the connections, try restarting your computer. • Try connecting the USB cable to...