HP 910 manual Paper problems, Printing in ink-backup mode message

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a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in another printer, the ink level indicator will be inaccurate or unavailable.

For information on how to replace print cartridges, see Replace print cartridges.

"Printing in ink-backup mode" message

Cause: When the printer detects that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-backup mode is initiated. This printing mode lets you print with a single print cartridge, but it slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts.

Solution: If you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the printer, verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed.

To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge

Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape.

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Remove plastic tape

CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts.

Paper problems

To clear a paper jam or resolve other paper problems, check the following topics:

Paper jam

Printer does not feed paper

Out-of-paper message

Printer prints on multiple sheets at once

Troubleshooting

Paper problems

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Contents HP 910 Printer Visual AccessibilityHewlett-Packard Company notices AcknowledgementsContents Printer software MaintenanceTroubleshooting Printing tipsTechnical information HP supportIndex Section WelcomeChapter Special features Printer at a glance Get startedButtons and lights Power button and light Paper trays Cancel buttonTo unfold the paper trays Unfold the paper traysInput tray Output tray Paper guideTo fold the paper trays Fold the paper traysGet started Use print cartridges Print cartridgesReplace print cartridges To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge Ink-backup modeExit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode outputConnect the printer Print borderless photos Print photosOrientation Portrait or Landscape PrintPrint photos with a border Click the Printing Shortcuts tab HP Real Life Technologies photo fix To change the HP Real Life Technologies settingPhoto print cartridge To use the photo print cartridge To install the photo print cartridgeExif Print Store and handle photo paperStorage Save money when printing photosHandling Print e-mail Print other documentsPrint documents Print letters Print letters Print envelopes Print postcards Print index cards and other small media Print labels Print CD/DVD tattoos Print transparencies Print brochures Two-sided printing Manual Print greeting cardsGreeting cards Print Quality Normal Print bookletsLeft Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Print posters Paper Type Plain paper Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print iron-on transfersClick Printer Features, and then set Mirror Image to On Print a test Printing tipsPrinting shortcuts To create a printing shortcut Set the page orderCreate printing shortcuts Use printing shortcutsPrint multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Fast/Economical printingPrint in grayscale General Everyday printing Two-sided printingPrint preview To define a custom paper size Set a custom paper sizeSelect a paper type Change the print speed or qualityMaximum dpi Print resolutionPrint quality settings To view the print resolutionBound two-sided documents Resize a documentPortrait Presentation printingSet default print settings Make the HP Printer the default printerPrinter software Printer Properties dialog box To change the default print settingsTo open the Printer Properties dialog box Ink Status window Whats This? helpTo download a printer software update Download printer software updatesDownload HP Photosmart Software Selection numbers MaintenanceInstall print cartridges Print cartridge combinationsTo install a print cartridge Installation instructionsPrinting with one print cartridge Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle Align print cartridges Calibrate color Automatically clean print cartridgesClick the Estimated Ink Level tab View estimated ink levelsMaintain the printer body Remove ink from your skin and clothingTo prepare to clean Manually clean print cartridgesTo manually clean print cartridge contacts Print cartridge storage and handling Maintain print cartridgesPrint cartridge protector To open the printer Toolbox Printer ToolboxTo order print cartridges from your desktop Shop for ink suppliesError messages TroubleshootingPrint cartridge error messages Other error messages Installation problemsInstallation program stops Unknown Device message displays Solution To resolve the problemTo reinstall the printer software Power light is on or flashingPrinter name does not appear What the flashing light means If an error message appearsIf no error message appears Printer does not printClear the print queue Check the printer cable connectionPrinter is stalled To stop and restart the print serviceIf the printer still does not print Document prints slowly Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab Print cartridge problemsSolution To verify and install the correct print cartridges Incorrect or missing print cartridgePrint cartridge is in the wrong slot message Print cartridge is faulty or not installed properlyLow on ink Printing in ink-backup mode message Paper problemsTo clear a paper jam Paper jamPrinter prints on multiple sheets at once Out-of-paper messagePrinter does not feed paper Check the printer properties Problems with borderless documentsPhotos do not print correctly Check the paper trayFading occurs on the edges of a photo Image is printed at an anglePhoto has an unwanted border For small photo paper with a tear-off tab For small photo paperPrints are faded SolutionPrint quality is poor Faded prints with ink streaksBlank pages print Document is misprintedDocument is printed off-center or at an angle If you continue to have problemsDocument does not reflect the new print settings Text and images are misalignedHP support Ink cartridge warranty informationAfter the phone support period Phone support period Placing a callTechnical information Printer specificationsRecycling program Material safety data sheetsPaper use PlasticsRegulatory notices FCC statement LED indicator statementTechnical information HP 910 Printer declaration of conformity Index IndexIndex USB