HP D4200 manual Print cartridge is in the wrong slot message, Low on ink

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"Print cartridge is in the wrong slot" message

Cause: If you receive this error message, the print cartridge is installed in the wrong side of the print cartridge cradle.

Solution: Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the left print cartridge cradle compartment.

Install the black or photo print cartridge in the right print cartridge cradle compartment.

Low on ink

Cause: At least one of the print cartridges is estimated to be low on ink and may need to be replaced soon.

Solution: Have a replacement cartridge on hand to avoid printing interruptions. You do not have to replace the cartridge until print quality deteriorates. If you have installed 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

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Contents HP Deskjet D4200 Printer series Terms and conventions Accessibility VisualHewlett-Packard Company notices AcknowledgementsContents Print other documents Printing tipsPrinter software Troubleshooting MaintenanceHP support Order suppliesTechnical 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 traysInput tray Paper guideOutput tray To fold the paper trays Fold the paper traysPrint cartridges Ink-backup mode Replace print cartridgesUse print cartridges Ink-backup mode output Exit ink-backup modeTo remove plastic tape from a print cartridge USB Connect the printerPrint using the Photosmart Essential button About the Photosmart Essential buttonAbout the HP Photosmart Software Print photos using the front USB port About the front USB portPrint photos from the front USB port To print from the front USB port About the front USB port lightsPage Print borderless photos Learn how to print photosLearn how to perform other photo printing tasks Print photosPrepare to print PrintClick the Printing Shortcuts tab Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print photos with a borderPrepare to print To change the HP Real Life Technologies setting HP Real Life Technologies photo fixPhoto print cartridge Exif Print Advanced color settingsTo install the photo print cartridge To specify advanced color settingsStorage Save money when printing photosStore and handle photo paper To print Exif Print-enhanced photosOther 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 Print greeting cards Two-sided printing ManualGreeting 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 Printing tips Print a testPrinting shortcuts To create a printing shortcut Fast/Economical printingCreate printing shortcuts Use printing shortcutsChange the print speed or quality General Everyday printingPresentation printing Select a paper typeMaximum dpi Print resolutionPrint quality settings To view the print resolutionPrint in grayscale Set the page orderSet a custom paper size To print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paperResize a document Print previewSelect the Show preview before printing check box Two-sided printingBound two-sided documents To preview a printed documentTo print a two-sided document with a book binding To print a two-sided document with a tablet bindingFlip Pages Up Preserve Layout Windows 2000 users Make the HP Deskjet the default printerSet default print settings Printer softwareTo change the default print settings Printer Properties dialog boxTo open the Printer Properties dialog box Ink Status window Whats This? helpDownload printer software updates To download a printer software updateDownload HP Photosmart Software Selection numbers MaintenanceInstall print cartridges Print cartridge combinationsInstallation instructions To install a print cartridgePrinting with one print cartridge Remove plastic tape Maintenance Click Align the Print Cartridges Automatically clean print cartridgesAlign print cartridges To align print cartridgesView estimated ink levels Calibrate print qualityTo remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the exterior Manually clean print cartridgesMaintain the printer body Remove ink from your skin and clothingTo prepare to clean To manually clean print cartridge contactsMaintain print cartridges Print cartridge protector Print cartridge storage and handlingTo open the printer Toolbox Printer ToolboxTroubleshooting Error messagesPrint cartridge error messages Other error messages Installation problemsUnknown Device message displays Solution To resolve the problemTo reinstall the printer software Printer lights are on or flashingPrinter 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 Check the printer lights Printer does not printFront USB port lights are flashing Verify the followingTo stop and restart the print service Printer is stalledClear the print queue If the printer still does not print Document prints slowlyIncorrect or missing print cartridge Print cartridge problemsSolution To verify and install the correct print cartridges Computer does not meet system requirementsClick the Estimated Ink Levels tab Print cartridge is faulty or not installed properlyLow on ink Paper problems Paper jamTo clear a paper jam Paper problems Printer prints on multiple sheets at once Out-of-paper messagePaper might be loaded improperly Photos do not print correctlyCheck the paper tray Check the printer propertiesHorizontal lines appear on a photo Solution Part of the photo is fadedFading occurs on the edges of a photo Problems with borderless documents Borderless printing guidelinesFading 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 printed off-center or at an angle Solution Document is misprintedText and images are misaligned Envelope is printed at an angle Solution Document does not reflect the new print settingsTo 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 specificationsRecycling program Material safety data sheetsPaper use PlasticsAppendix C LED indicator statement FCC statementVcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan Appendix C Technical information Index Page USB 114