HP C4680 Support Question
HP C4680 Support Question
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Question posted by richncali on December 14th, 2011
What Causes Color Distortion And How To Fix It?
When printing a color photo, the color is very distorted.
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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on December 14th, 2011 9:34 AM
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If the colors on the original image are fine then there is either an issue with the driver being used in Windows or with the printer itself. Always make sure that you have the correct and latest driver installed.
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Related HP C4680 Manual Pages
Basics Guide - Page 4
... for contacting HP support and ordering supplies. 1 HP Photosmart overview
Use the HP Photosmart to as provides information for Secure Digital and xD cards Paper tray Paper tray extender (also referred to quickly and easily accomplish tasks such as making a copy, scanning documents, or printing photos from the control panel, without turning on your...
Basics Guide - Page 12
... center, turn the product off, and then on a print cartridge to release it.
The HP Inkjet
Supplies Recycling Program is available in the paper tray. 2. HP Photosmart overview
1 Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge 2 Print cartridge slot for the black print cartridge
4. Chapter 1 To replace the print cartridges 1. Make sure the product is idle and silent...
Basics Guide - Page 16
... (or just Control Panel). 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. 4.
Many issues are caused when the HP Photosmart is incomplete, or if you connected the USB cable to the computer before restarting ...you must follow these steps:
Troubleshooting common setup issues 1. If you connected the HP Photosmart to your installation is connected to do so, you have reinstalled the software.
6. ...
User Guide - Page 9
... automatically adjust printer settings-including paper type, print quality, and size-for print and copy jobs. By default, the HP Photosmart is available in semi-gloss finish in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer.
Your prints have HP photo papers with Auto sense look and feel comparable...
User Guide - Page 10
...be available. HP Bright White Inkjet Paper HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. If ...printing affordable professional photos with your photos are long lasting and vivid, print after print. To order HP papers and other supplies, go to share. NOTE: At this paper with any inkjet printer. Your prints have been designed to work together so your HP Photosmart...
User Guide - Page 11
..., and then click one of weights and sizes from your HP Photosmart. Paper basics
To order HP papers and other everyday documents. It features ColorLok Technology for printing
9 It is a high-quality multifunction paper. It is a high-quality multifunction paper. HP Photo Value Pack HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced...
User Guide - Page 18
...8226; Black Ink Only: uses black ink to print the photo in black and white, click the Color tab and
select the Print in grayscale.
Click OK to return to the ...Photo fix drop-down list, you can enable it from the Advanced tab. NOTE: Do not leave unused photo paper in the Print dialog box. Photo paper should be flat before printing. The gray shading
is not listed in the Print...
User Guide - Page 44
... not recommend using the photo print cartridge for information about ink-backup mode, see the following topics:
• Ink-backup mode output • Exit ink-backup mode
Ink-backup mode output
Printing in the product, verify that the print cartridge is not a true black. Colors print as grayscale. NOTE: When the HP Photosmart operates in all countries...
User Guide - Page 60
... product is not filling the text or graphics completely • The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print • Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines • Printouts are faded or have dull colors • Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy • Printouts have a feathering appearance instead of being used...
User Guide - Page 65
... HP papers or any unused photo paper to print, remove only the paper you are printing on calling for printing. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is appropriate for printing" on page 8 • "Information on paper" on a flat surface in the input tray.
Cause: The print cartridge was loaded in...
User Guide - Page 67
Cause: A tri-color or photo print cartridge was set too low. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Solution 4: Clean the print cartridge nozzles Solution: Check the print cartridges.
If the problem persists, you might need to replace the print cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. You can only print jobs from a memory card). Solve a problem...
User Guide - Page 70
... increasing amount of the output, and then
click Done. 7. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 6.
Cause: The print cartridge was insufficient ink. You should only initiate the next phase of cleaning. ... Click the Device Services tab. 5. If this section, you are satisfied with the quality of ink. You cannot initiate a print job from the control panel (such as printing a photo from one to...
User Guide - Page 71
... are ready to print, remove only the paper you are printing on is appropriate for printing. Cause: The resolution of ink used for the product.
Printouts have finished printing, return any other paper type that you are printing a photo or graphic,and the resolution is set incorrectly. Solution 1: Check the print settings Solution: Check the print settings. • Check...
User Guide - Page 74
...colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the print cartridges, the alignment will fail.
NOTE: You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. Load unused plain white paper into the input tray. Recycle or discard the page. Click the Device...to print bitmapped text, it might have jagged edges when enlarged or printed. Cause: The print cartridges...
User Guide - Page 81
...seconds, and then remain lit.
If this did not solve the issue, try printing the photos from the product to resolve the problem.
Remove the additional memory card to ...product software • Solution 2: Turn on the product • Solution 3: Turn on the product. Cause: Multiple memory cards were inserted in your digital camera. Solve a problem
Solution 4: Reformat the memory...
User Guide - Page 93
...Cause: The memory card file system was invalid. Solve a problem
Errors
91 Invalid file name Solution: Make sure that the images on the memory card are not using the HP Photosmart Software. If this does not work, retake the photos... applications and try printing the photos from the computer. If this did not solve the issue, try printing those files by using any photos stored on the ...
User Guide - Page 95
...photo stored on the memory card. Cause: You had not fully inserted the memory card. Card access error Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. The product reads the remaining memory card and displays the first photo... card and reinsert it in order, with only the black print cartridge installed, and a borderless print job was not enough available memory on your computer to resolve...
User Guide - Page 96
...will blink rapidly, and an error message will delete any photos you have lost. Chapter 10
If this did not solve the issue, try printing the photos from your digital camera. Remove the additional memory card to... format. Digital cameras and other devices use the FAT (FAT16 or FAT12) format and cannot recognize a FAT32 formatted card. Cause: The card was inserted backwards or upside down.
User Guide - Page 112
.... • If the end of compatible print cartridges, see : "Cartridge warranty information" on page 43 Cause: The print cartridge was damaged. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution. Solve a problem
110 Solve a problem
You cannot initiate a print job from the control panel (such as printing a photo from the computer. For more information...
User Guide - Page 121
...the print cartridges were having a problem. If you believe you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go /anticounterfeit For more information, see: "Replace the cartridges" on page 40 Cause:... or repairs required as printing a photo from the computer.
Go to help you have an new print cartridge available, to continue, or replace the indicated print cartridges with HP printers ...
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