HP D4200 manual Ink-backup mode, Replace print cartridges, Use print cartridges

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Chapter 3

Use print cartridges

The print cartridges can be used in the following ways:

•Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print jobs.

•Quality color photos: For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. The photo print cartridge, in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you with virtually grain-free photos.

Replace print cartridges

When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number. You can find the selection number in three places:

•Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing.

1Selection number label

•Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with the printer.

•Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button.

If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode. For more information, see Ink-backup mode.

For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Installation instructions.

Ink-backup mode

In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with only one print cartridge. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle.

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Contents HP Deskjet D4200 Printer series Acknowledgements Accessibility VisualHewlett-Packard Company notices Terms and conventionsContents Printing tips Print other documentsPrinter software Maintenance TroubleshootingOrder supplies HP supportTechnical information Welcome Section DescriptionSection Description Special features Get started Printer at a glancePrint cartridges Ink-backup mode Buttons and lights Power button and light Print Cartridge Status lights Photosmart Essential button Resume button and light Front USB port lightsCancel icon Paper traysUnfold the paper trays To unfold the paper traysPaper guide Input trayOutput tray Fold the paper trays To fold the paper traysPrint cartridges Replace print cartridges Ink-backup modeUse print cartridges Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode outputTo remove plastic tape from a print cartridge Connect the printer USBAbout the Photosmart Essential button Print using the Photosmart Essential buttonAbout the HP Photosmart Software About the front USB port Print photos using the front USB portPrint photos from the front USB port About the front USB port lights To print from the front USB portPage Print photos Learn how to print photosLearn how to perform other photo printing tasks Print borderless photosPrint Prepare to printClick the Printing Shortcuts tab Print photos with a border Orientation Portrait or LandscapePrepare to print HP Real Life Technologies photo fix To change the HP Real Life Technologies settingPhoto print cartridge To specify advanced color settings Advanced color settingsTo install the photo print cartridge Exif PrintTo print Exif Print-enhanced photos Save money when printing photosStore and handle photo paper StorageShare photos with friends and family Other photo projectsPrint other documents Print e-mailPrint documents Print letters Print envelopes Print postcards Print hagaki cards 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 booklets Print Quality NormalLeft Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Print posters Paper Type Plain paper Orientation Portrait or LandscapePrint iron-on transfers Click Printer Features, and then set Mirror Image to On Print a test Printing tipsPrinting shortcuts Use printing shortcuts Fast/Economical printingCreate printing shortcuts To create a printing shortcutSelect a paper type General Everyday printingPresentation printing Change the print speed or qualityTo view the print resolution Print resolutionPrint quality settings Maximum dpiSet the page order Print in grayscaleSet a custom paper size Print preview Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paperResize a document To print multiple pages on a single sheet of paperTo preview a printed document Two-sided printingBound two-sided documents Select the Show preview before printing check boxTo print a two-sided document with a tablet binding To print a two-sided document with a book bindingFlip Pages Up Preserve Layout Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printerSet default print settings Windows 2000 usersPrinter Properties dialog box To change the default print settingsTo open the Printer Properties dialog box Whats This? help Ink Status windowTo download a printer software update Download printer software updatesDownload HP Photosmart Software Print cartridge combinations MaintenanceInstall print cartridges Selection numbersTo install a print cartridge Installation instructionsPrinting with one print cartridge Remove plastic tape Maintenance To align print cartridges Automatically clean print cartridgesAlign print cartridges Click Align the Print CartridgesCalibrate print quality View estimated ink levelsRemove ink from your skin and clothing Manually clean print cartridgesMaintain the printer body To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the exteriorTo manually clean print cartridge contacts To prepare to cleanMaintain print cartridges Print cartridge storage and handling Print cartridge protectorPrinter Toolbox To open the printer ToolboxError messages TroubleshootingPrint cartridge error messages Installation problems Other error messagesSolution To resolve the problem Unknown Device message displaysPrinter lights are on or flashing To reinstall the printer softwarePrinter name does not appear Power light is flashing What the flashing light meansBoth Power and Resume lights are flashing Resume light is flashingPrint Cartridge Status lights are on or flashing Verify the following Printer does not printFront USB port lights are flashing Check the printer lightsPrinter is stalled To stop and restart the print serviceClear the print queue Document prints slowly If the printer still does not printComputer does not meet system requirements Print cartridge problemsSolution To verify and install the correct print cartridges Incorrect or missing print cartridgePrint cartridge is faulty or not installed properly Click the Estimated Ink Levels tabLow on ink Paper jam Paper problemsTo clear a paper jam Paper problems Out-of-paper message Printer prints on multiple sheets at onceCheck the printer properties Photos do not print correctlyCheck the paper tray Paper might be loaded improperlyPart of the photo is faded Horizontal lines appear on a photo SolutionFading occurs on the edges of a photo Borderless printing guidelines Problems with borderless documentsFading occurs near the edges of a photo Streaks appear in a light portion of a photo Solution Image is printed at an angle Solution Ink smearsPhoto has an unwanted border For most paper types For photo paper with a tear-off tabPrint quality is poor Faded prints with ink streaksPrints are faded Solution Blank pages print SolutionDocument is misprinted Document is printed off-center or at an angle SolutionText and images are misaligned Document does not reflect the new print settings Envelope is printed at an angle SolutionTo install the HP Photosmart Software Front USB port problems Images in a connected digital camera do not printIf you continue to have problems Front USB port lights are flashing SolutionInk cartridge warranty information HP supportPhone support period Placing a call After the phone support periodOrder supplies Order paper or other media Order print cartridgesCountry/region Number for ordering Printer specifications Technical informationPlastics Material safety data sheetsPaper use Recycling programAppendix C FCC statement LED indicator statementVcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan Appendix C Technical information Index Page USB 114