HP C4780 Support Question
HP C4780 Support Question
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Question posted by lesleybevan2002 on July 30th, 2012
Printing With Black Cartridge Only.
When I set the printer to print with the black cartridge only, it will not print. If it is set to print in colour, it will print in black and white. This is working out to be very expensive as I have to replace both cartridges every time.
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Related HP C4780 Manual Pages
Reference Guide - Page 1
... will guide you through the printer setup during the software installation.
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© 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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Black Cartridge
XXX
Tri-color Cartridge
XXX Do NOT connect the USB cable until prompted by the software!
2 Set up the printer, including how to start...
Reference Guide - Page 2
... memory card into a slot on the HP Photosmart and start printing.
Connect the HP Photosmart to a computer-
Get the most out of... operation, restores default settings, and clears the current photo selection.
3 OK:
Selects a menu setting, value, or photo.
4 Scan:
Opens the Scan/Wireless Menu. Make color or black-and-white copies.
English
Get to know the HP Photosmart
1 Back:
Returns ...
Reference Guide - Page 3
...the initialization process, which prepares the device and cartridges for printing, and in the computer CD-ROM drive. 3. English
Change the HP Photosmart from the cartridges is already connected to a wireless ...v10.5: Click Help > Mac Help. If the HP Photosmart is used . Once you have set up the HP Photosmart on the network you will automatically discover the product on the network.
User Guide - Page 13
...
Printer parts
Figure 3-1 Printer parts
1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 2 Control panel 3 On button 4 Photo light 5 Memory card slot for Memory Stick cards 6 Memory card slot for Secure Digital and xD cards 7 Paper tray 8 Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 9 Cartridge door 10 Cartridge access area 11 Print...
User Guide - Page 17
... conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to work together so your product, and then click one of printing affordable professional photos with any inkjet printer. This section contains the... on page 20
Recommended papers for photo printing
If you time and take the guesswork out of the shopping links on your HP Photosmart. It is available in semi-gloss finish...
User Guide - Page 18
... report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars.
HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film makes your photos are long lasting and vivid, print after print. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to work together so your color presentations vivid and even more impressive. Great for...
User Guide - Page 29
...page 103
Print envelopes
With the HP Photosmart, you can print on a single envelope, a group of copies. Insert memory device.
1 ...Print envelopes
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Print Select photo. ❑ Press button next to Select. ❑ Press OK. ❑ Press button next to Prints to increase number of envelopes, or label sheets designed for this topic.
c. View the animation for inkjet printers. Print...
User Guide - Page 33
...-With White Borders: Print a photo with a white border around the
edges. • Fast/Economical Printing: Produce draft-quality printouts quickly. • Two-sided (Duplex) Printing: Print two-sided pages with print settings that opens the Properties dialog box. You can leave them as is the selected printer. 3. Printing shortcuts
Use printing shortcuts to print with the HP Photosmart...
User Guide - Page 50
...
Replace the cartridges
To replace the cartridges 1. Remove cartridge. a.
Lightly press down on . 2. Work with cartridges Open cartridge access door.
b. Wait for black cartridge
48
Work with cartridges
1 Cartridge slot for tri-color cartridge 2 Cartridge slot for print carriage to move to release it, then remove it from slot. Check that power is on the cartridge to center...
User Guide - Page 51
... new cartridge. Align cartridges. a. c. Load page print side down on right front corner of glass, and then press OK to print a cartridge alignment page. When prompted, press OK to scan page. 3. Remove cartridge from packaging. Line up colored shaped icons, then slide cartridge into place.
Close cartridge door.
4. b.
Replace the cartridges
49
Work with cartridges
User Guide - Page 52
... true black. Related topics "Replace the cartridges" on ink alert messages. Ink-backup mode
Use the ink-backup mode to online shopping also appear on page 48
Work with cartridges
50
Work with only one print cartridge. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge
Result
Colors print as grayscale. Cartridge information and links to operate the HP Photosmart with...
User Guide - Page 64
... Center, click Settings. 3. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox.
When prompted, ensure plain white letter or A4 paper is ink remaining in the print cartridges, but you align the print cartridges, the alignment will fail.
The product prints a print cartridge alignment sheet. 7. Recycle or discard the page. To clean the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software...
User Guide - Page 65
... if the print quality is set to print in the paper tray. 2.
Solve a problem
3. Follow the prompts until you clean the print cartridges, try cleaning the print cartridge contacts before replacing the affected print cartridge. For example, check to see if the color settings are set to modify the appearance of the output, and then
click Done. 7. Click the Device Services tab...
User Guide - Page 76
... disk; Refer to the documentation that run in ink-backup mode with only the black print cartridge installed, and a borderless print job was initiated.
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Solve a problem Cause: For scanning, there must be ...the next solution. Install the tri-color print cartridge. This includes applications that came with only the black print cartridge installed. If this did not have enough memory.
User Guide - Page 80
...tray
Solution: If you have colored paper loaded in the paper tray. The product prints a test page, aligns the print cartridges, and calibrates the printer. 2. To find support ...Solution 5: Print cartridge might be defective
Solution 1: Align newly installed print cartridges Solution: You must align the print cartridges to ensure excellent print quality. When prompted, ensure plain white letter or...
User Guide - Page 83
... before installing) 3 Ink nozzles under tape 5. Solve a problem
4. Remove the black print cartridge from the slot on the left side. Make sure you do not remove the copper colored tape containing the electrical contacts.
1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with genuine HP cartridges. Then push the print cartridge forward until it clicks into the slot on the display...
User Guide - Page 87
... a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for ink and debris buildup. 5. Dip a clean foam rubber swab or lint-free cloth into distilled water, and squeeze
any excess water from
the back of the print cartridges. Hold the print cartridge by its sides. 7. Turn on the print cartridge to release it, and then pull it . 6. Clean only the copper-colored contacts...
User Guide - Page 90
.... You might damage the product if the print cartridges are not docked safely when you do not remove the copper colored tape containing the electrical contacts.
1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with the product.
4. Make sure you try to remove them.
2. For a list of the product.
3.
Remove the black print cartridge from the slot on . Solve a problem...
User Guide - Page 92
... the back of the slot. Solve a problem
Chapter 12 2. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for ink and debris buildup. 5. Inspect the print cartridge contacts for more than 30 minutes. 4. Make sure you out of the product. 3. Allow the print cartridges to release it, and then pull it snaps into place.
90
Solve a problem...
User Guide - Page 95
... print cartridge door to access the print cartridges, it is turned on the right. Solve a problem
Also, make sure the print cartridges are using the pink pull tab. CAUTION: If the product is turned off when you do not remove the copper colored tape containing the electrical contacts.
1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Plastic tape with the product.
4. Remove the black print cartridge...
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