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Question posted by cllamar on October 9th, 2012

Cartridge Change Problem

I have just changed the black ink cartridge and the printer will not print a test pattern.  The recently changed color cartridge works normally.  What can I do to get the black to print.  I have tried two different black cartridges and neither one works.

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User Guide - Page 26

... that has a heavy texture or does not accept ink can cause printed images to smear, bleed, or not fill in ... and feel more substantial than ordinary multifunction papers. • HP Printing Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. To order HP papers and...jams. Using paper that produces sharper text and richer colors than documents printed on your product, and then click one of the...
User Guide - Page 37

... button that you have paper loaded in the Properties dialog box before printing. Make sure the product is the selected printer. On the File menu in your software application, click Print. 3. Click the Features tab. 6. To change the print quality setting to view the print resolution dpi. On the File menu in your software application, click...
User Guide - Page 38

...software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 5. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. Click the More Color Options button. 7. In the Resizing options area, click Scale to your software application, click Print. 3. 4. Print Change the print settings for the current job 35 Make sure you have...
User Guide - Page 40

... shortcut by selecting the Presentation Printing shortcut, changing the paper type to the printing shortcuts that are displayed. 6. Print Printing shortcuts 37 If you frequently print on transparency film rather than changing the print settings each time. Delete printing shortcuts You might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 4. After creating the...
User Guide - Page 72

... need to remove any of the printing problem. To print a self-test report 1. This might mean that the print cartridges are not installed properly or are missing, faded, streaked, or show a complete grid and the thick color lines are complete. • If more than a few lines in a pattern are experiencing problems with the black print cartridge in the power cord, and then...
User Guide - Page 73

... 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) 3 Ink nozzles under tape Hold the print cartridges by their black plastic sides, with the label on ink, or the print carriage is blocked...
User Guide - Page 84

... the power cord from the back of the product. 2. NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at a time. Place the print cartridge on a piece of the slot. Work with the ink nozzles facing up. 5. Lightly press down on the product and open the print cartridge door. Lightly moisten a clean foam rubber swab with the swab, as shown below...
User Guide - Page 101

... review the test patterns. For more information, see Print a self-test report. 4. The printer will not print. CAUTION: Performing this procedure unnecessarily can waste ink and shorten the life of the following messages may appear on your computer screen: Print Cartridge Problem Incorrect Print Cartridge(s) Incorrectly Installed Cartridge(s) Print Cartridge(s) Missing Work through...
User Guide - Page 103

... the print cartridges. Check the print cartridges. Remove the problem cartridge and print with HP printers to flash after time. HP recommends that has been used in ink backup mode. If you have a replacement print cartridge, you easily produce great results, time after cleaning the print cartridge, replace the print cartridge. When print cartridges are designed and tested with...
User Guide - Page 104

... sure you are printing along with genuine HP ink. For more information, see Clean the print cartridge contacts. • Replace the print cartridge. HP papers and HP ink are missing lines when you improperly turn off the product, the print carriage does not return to provide high-quality output. 5. If the self-test report does not show a problem, investigate other...
User Guide - Page 108

...HP ink was loaded in the input tray. • Check the quality setting. For more information, see : • Recommended papers for printingChange the print speed or quality • Print using... try the next solution. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is appropriate for printing. This will not be covered under warranty. Store ...
User Guide - Page 110

... issue, try the next solution. Solution 3: Rotate the image Solution: If the problem persists, use the software you installed with the product or another software application to ...print cartridge was dropped, wait for printing. For more information, see : Change the page orientation Cause: The photo image had light blue, gray, or brown hues that run sideto-side across the width of ink...
User Guide - Page 111

..., see: • Change the print speed or quality • Print using Maximum dpi. Cause: A tri-color or photo print cartridge was set to increase the amount of the print cartridge. Solution 4: Clean the print cartridge nozzles Solution: Check the print cartridges. If the 108 Troubleshooting Solution 3: If the print cartridge was dropped, wait for the print cartridge to be cleaned...
User Guide - Page 112

... incorrectly. This will prevent the photo paper from curling. For more information, see : • Print cartridge troubleshooting • Print a self-test report Cause: The print cartridges needed to the plastic bag. Troubleshooting self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. Solution 2: Check the paper type Solution: HP recommends that is flat. Always make sure it...
User Guide - Page 114

... section if your printout is additional troubleshooting help. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is unnecessary. If you can be blurry or fuzzy when printed. NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is unnecessary. Use a higher quality setting to this did not solve the...
User Guide - Page 141

... print cartridges are getting low on ink. Both blinking All blinking The control panel overlay is not attached or is no longer acceptable. Attach the control panel overlay using the printed instructions that the carriage is getting low on the product. Turn on again. If the problem persists, contact HP Support. Replace the tri-color print cartridge when print...
User Guide - Page 155

... devices. Press and hold the Cancel button and then press the Start Copy Color button. A sample of the ink test area of the report is directly connected to turn off the product. 152 Troubleshooting You might need to clean the print cartridges. • If the black line is missing, faded, streaked, or shows lines, this might indicate a problem...
User Guide - Page 159

...-color print cartridge in a pattern are complete. • If more than a few lines in the left slot. a. If there are no print jobs pending, the issue might indicate a problem with the black print cartridge in the right slot. • If any of the following: • Windows Vista: On the Windows taskbar, click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Printers...
User Guide - Page 191

... Color button. If this might indicate a problem with the nozzles. Make sure the test patterns show lines, this might indicate the source of the printing problem. The print carriage should move to the far right side of the product. Troubleshooting Chapter 12 Solution 1: Print a self-test report Solution: Print a self-test report to clean the print cartridges. • If the black...
Basics Guide - Page 15

...does not warrant that arise as a result of normal use of the product, and does not cover any... B. b. Local law 1. To the extent that have other problems, including those defects that the operation of any country where the...Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1 year Until the HP ink is depleted or the "end of warranty" date printed on...

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