HP 450 manual Solving printing problems, Blank page is printed, Meaningless characters are printed

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Solving printing problems

This section provides solutions to common printing problems.

If none of the following solutions work, the problem is likely caused by the inability of the software program to properly interpret print settings. Check the release notes on the Starter CD for known software conflicts. Otherwise, check your software program manual, or call the software manufacturer for more specific help with the problem.

A blank page is printed

Check for empty print cartridges

If you are printing black text and a blank page prints, your black print cartridge might be empty. For information about replacing print cartridges, see Replacing the print cartridges.

Check the printer selection

For Windows, make sure your printer is selected as the current or default printer. Click Start > Settings > Printers to open the Printers folder. In the Printers folder, right-click the printer icon and click Set As Default Printer in the pop-up menu.

For Macintosh, see Printing from Macintosh.

Check the parallel or USB port on your computer

If you are using a parallel or USB cable, make sure your printer is connected directly to the port. Do not share the port with other devices, such as a Zip drive.

Meaningless characters are printed

Check the cable connection

A common cause for meaningless characters is a poor cable connection between the printer and computer. Make sure the cable connection at both ends is good and that the cable is securely fastened.

If cables are secure and the problem persists, press the POWER BUTTON to turn off the printer and disconnect the USB or parallel cable from the printer. Turn the printer back on without the connection in place. When the Power LED remains green, reconnect the USB or parallel cable.

Check the wireless connection

If your wireless connection is disconnected and then reconnected, meaningless characters will print. Resend the print job.

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Contents Hp deskjet 450 mobile printer User’s guide Enww Contents Using the Toolbox Setting Up For more informationUnderstanding printer parts and functions Front viewBack view Bottom viewUnderstanding printer buttons and LEDs Setting up the printer Check the box contentsConnect the power cord Unpack the printerInstall the print cartridges Turn on the printerEnww Install the software Connect the printer cable if requiredLoad paper For WindowsAlign the print cartridges Using the battery optionalBattery safety Charging and using the battery Understanding the batteryInstalling the battery Removing the battery Important notesTravel tips Installing Software USBMaking copies of the printer software To install the printer driverFor Windows To verify the installation To uninstall the softwareTo install the printer driver Mac OS For MacintoshInstalling software for PDAs For Palm OSBtPrint System requirementsInstalling other software To install the HP Deskjet 450 PDA GuidePrinting from mobile phones To copy from the Starter CDPrinter features Windows and Macintosh PrintingPrinting from notebooks and desktops Windows To change print settings for the current documentTo change default print settings To print from a Windows application Infrared printingPrinting from Macintosh Bluetooth printingSelecting the default printer using other options Displaying the HP Inkjet Utility Selecting the default printer in OSUsing the HP Inkjet Utility Two-sided printing Viewing the HP Inkjet Utility panelsCanceling a print job Selecting and Using Tips for selecting and using print mediaPrint Media Selecting print mediaLoading print media Minimum printing marginsPrinting cards Printing photographs Calibrating colorPrinting digital camera photographs To print from a CompactFlash card Printing on transparencies For Windows Using the Toolbox Printer Status tabInformation tab Installing myPrintMileage Agent MyPrintMileagePrinter Services tab Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the printerCleaning the print cartridges To perform a level 2 cleaning To clean the print cartridgesTo perform a level 1 cleaning To align from the printer driver in Windows To perform a level 3 cleaningAligning the print cartridges To align in DOS Replacing the print cartridgesTo align in Macintosh USB only Enww Single-cartridge printing mode Calibrating colorReplaceable ink service module Troubleshooting General troubleshooting tipsCheck the power Check the front access coverBluetooth Check the printer connectionParallel or USB InfraredCheck the print settings Check the printer selectionCheck the print media Check the LEDsSolving printer problems Printing diagnostic and configuration pagesGetting printer information Printing a demoCheck the front access cover Check the printer setupPrinter takes a long time to print Unexpected printer shutdown Check the status of the print cartridgesCheck available system resources Be patientMeaningless characters are printed Solving printing problemsBlank page is printed Placement of the text or graphics is wrong Check the color print settings Something on the page is missing or incorrectCheck that the media is loaded correctly Check if print cartridge is removedCheck the print mode Poor print qualityInk is smearing Check the paper qualityCheck the printer driver settings Check the media type print settingInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Faded or dull-colored outputColors are printing as black and white Wrong colors are printingIf printing using a single print cartridge Check the print settingsCheck the graphics placement Bleeding colors in printoutInfrared printing does not work Wireless printing problemsBluetooth printing does not work Solving media feed problems Paper output problemMedia is not picked up from the input tray Paper skewPrint media is jammed Solving Macintosh-specific problems Tips for avoiding paper jamsHP Supplies Accessories AccessoriesSupplies Print cartridgesHP Premium Inkjet Heavyweight Paper HP Printing PaperHP Office Paper HP Office Recycled PaperHP Premium Photo Paper HP Photo PaperHP Everyday Photo Paper HP Premium Glossy PaperHP Professional Brochure and Flyer Paper HP Premium Plus Transparency FilmHP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Greeting Card PaperPrinter Specifications Enww Enww LED Reference Enww Enww Enww Customer Support InternetHp instant support HP telephone supportFor customers in North America For customers outside of North AmericaCalling from elsewhere in the world AustraliaHewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Extent of Limited WarrantyLocal Law Limitations of WarrantyLimitations of Liability Declaration of Conformity Index NumericsEnww Enww
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