HP D4200 manual Print cartridge storage and handling, Print cartridge protector

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Print cartridge storage and handling

Follow these guidelines to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality:

Install the cartridge on or before the Install by date, which is printed on the cartridge package.

When you remove a photo print cartridge from the printer, store it in a print cartridge protector to prevent the ink from drying out. If you do not have a print cartridge protector, you can use an airtight plastic container to protect your print cartridge. For more information, see Installation instructions.

Keep all unused print cartridges in their original sealed packages until they are needed. Store print cartridges at room temperature (15° to 35° C or 59° to 95° F).

Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you are ready to install the print cartridge in the printer. If the plastic tape has been removed from the print cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it. Reattaching the tape damages the print cartridge.

CAUTION: Always turn the printer off with the Power button before you unplug the power cord or turn off a power strip. This allows the printer to store the print cartridges properly. When you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside the printer.

Print cartridge protector

If you have purchased an HP photo print cartridge, you can store it in the protector that comes with the print cartridge. If you do not have a print cartridge protector, you can use an airtight plastic container to protect your print cartridge.

To insert the print cartridge into the print cartridge protector

Slide the print cartridge at a slight angle into the protector, and snap it securely in place.

Maintain print cartridges

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Contents HP Deskjet D4200 Printer series Hewlett-Packard Company notices Accessibility VisualAcknowledgements Terms and conventionsContents Printing tips Print other documentsPrinter software Troubleshooting MaintenanceOrder supplies HP supportTechnical information Section Description WelcomeSection Description Special features Printer at a glance Get startedPrint cartridges Ink-backup mode Buttons and lights Power button and light Print Cartridge Status lights Photosmart Essential button Front USB port lights Resume button and lightPaper trays Cancel iconTo unfold the paper trays Unfold the paper traysPaper guide Input trayOutput tray To fold the paper trays 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 USB Connect the printerAbout 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 To print from the front USB port About the front USB port lightsPage Learn how to perform other photo printing tasks Learn how to print photosPrint photos Print borderless photosPrint Prepare to printClick the Printing Shortcuts tab Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print photos with a borderPrepare to print HP Real Life Technologies photo fix To change the HP Real Life Technologies settingPhoto print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge Advanced color settingsTo specify advanced color settings Exif PrintStore and handle photo paper Save money when printing photosTo print Exif Print-enhanced photos StorageOther photo projects Share photos with friends and familyPrint e-mail Print other documentsPrint 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 Quality Normal Print bookletsLeft Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Paper Type Plain paper Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print postersPrint iron-on transfers Click Printer Features, and then set Mirror Image to On Print a test Printing tipsPrinting shortcuts Create printing shortcuts Fast/Economical printingUse printing shortcuts To create a printing shortcutPresentation printing General Everyday printingSelect a paper type Change the print speed or qualityPrint quality settings Print resolutionTo view the print resolution Maximum dpiSet the page order Print in grayscaleSet a custom paper size Resize a document Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paperPrint preview To print multiple pages on a single sheet of paperBound two-sided documents Two-sided printingTo preview a printed document 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 Set default print settings Make the HP Deskjet the default printerPrinter software Windows 2000 usersPrinter 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 Install print cartridges MaintenancePrint cartridge combinations Selection numbersTo install a print cartridge Installation instructionsPrinting with one print cartridge Remove plastic tape Maintenance Align print cartridges Automatically clean print cartridgesTo align print cartridges Click Align the Print CartridgesView estimated ink levels Calibrate print qualityMaintain the printer body Manually clean print cartridgesRemove ink from your skin and clothing To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the exteriorTo manually clean print cartridge contacts To prepare to cleanMaintain print cartridges Print cartridge protector Print cartridge storage and handlingTo open the printer Toolbox Printer ToolboxError messages TroubleshootingPrint cartridge error messages Other error messages Installation problemsUnknown Device message displays Solution To resolve the problemPrinter lights are on or flashing To reinstall the printer softwarePrinter name does not appear What the flashing light means Power light is flashingResume light is flashing Both Power and Resume lights are flashingPrint Cartridge Status lights are on or flashing Front USB port lights are flashing Printer does not printVerify the following Check the printer lightsPrinter is stalled To stop and restart the print serviceClear the print queue If the printer still does not print Document prints slowlySolution To verify and install the correct print cartridges Print cartridge problemsComputer does not meet system requirements Incorrect or missing print cartridgeClick the Estimated Ink Levels tab Print cartridge is faulty or not installed properlyLow on ink Paper jam Paper problemsTo clear a paper jam Paper problems Printer prints on multiple sheets at once Out-of-paper messageCheck the paper tray Photos do not print correctlyCheck the printer properties 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 Ink smears Image is printed at an angle SolutionPhoto has an unwanted border For photo paper with a tear-off tab For most paper typesFaded prints with ink streaks Print quality is poorBlank pages print Solution Prints are faded 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 Images in a connected digital camera do not print Front USB port problemsFront USB port lights are flashing Solution If you continue to have problemsHP support Ink cartridge warranty informationAfter the phone support period Phone support period Placing a callOrder paper or other media Order print cartridges Order suppliesCountry/region Number for ordering Technical information Printer specificationsPaper use Material safety data sheetsPlastics Recycling programAppendix C FCC statement LED indicator statementVcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan Appendix C Technical information Index Page USB 114