HP C4640, C4650, C4680 manual Solution 3 Check if print cartridges are fully inserted

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1Copper-colored contacts

2Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing)

3Ink nozzles under tape

Remove and then reinsert the print cartridges. Verify that they are fully inserted and locked in place.

Cause: Protective tape was covering the print cartridges. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.

Solution 3: Check if print cartridges are fully inserted

Solution: Remove and then reinsert the print cartridges. Verify that they are fully inserted and locked in place.

Cause: The contacts on the print cartridge were not touching the contacts in the print carriage.

If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.

Solution 4: Align newly installed print cartridges

Solution: You must align the print cartridges to ensure excellent print quality.

If the alignment error persists and you cannot clear it, your print cartridge might be defective. Check to see if your print cartridge is still under warranty and end of warranty date has not been reached.

•If the end of warranty date has been reached, purchase a new print cartridge.

•If the end of warranty date has not been reached, contact HP support. Go to www.hp.com/support. If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for technical support.

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Contents Windows Help HP Photosmart C4600 series Page Contents Contents HP Photosmart C4600 series Help Help Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer partsControl panel features Control panel featuresPaper basics Recommended papers for photo printingHP Advanced Photo Paper HP Everyday Photo PaperRecommended papers for printing HP Photo Value PackHP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional PaperHP Printing Paper HP Office PaperHP Iron-On Transfers HP Premium Inkjet Transparency FilmLoad media Load small-size paper a. Lower paper trayLoad full-size paper a. Lower paper tray Information on paper Related topicsPrint documents PrintTo print from a software application Print photos saved on your computer Print photosTo print a borderless image To print a photo on photo paper Off applies no HP Real Life Technologies to the image Print photos from a memory cardPrint photo on small-size paper a. Load paper Print Print photo on full-size paper a. Load paper Print passport photos a. Load paper Print envelopes Print on specialty media To print a group of addresses on labels or envelopesTo reverse an image for iron-on transfers To print on transparenciesPrint a Web To print a WebView the print resolution Print using Maximum dpiTo print in Maximum dpi mode To view the print resolution Printing shortcutsTo create a printing shortcut Click the Printing Shortcuts tabTo change the default print settings Set the default print settingsTo delete a printing shortcut Print Scan to a computer ScanTo scan to a computer Scan to a memory card To save a scan to a memory cardStart scan Press button next to Scan to Memory Card Scan Copy Copy text or mixed documentsCopy text or mixed documents Black and White copy a. Load paperColor copy Change the copy settings on Stop the current job on Change the copy settings To set the paper size from the control panelTo set the copy size from the control panel To set the number of copies from the control panelReprint photos To reprint an original photoRelated topics Save photos To save photosSave photos Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levelsTo check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software Printer Toolbox appears Click the Estimated Ink Level tabReplace the cartridges To replace the cartridgesOrder ink supplies on Ink-backup mode on Ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode outputExit ink-backup mode Order ink suppliesCartridge warranty information Work with cartridges Solve a problem If you have a problem, follow these stepsHP support Support processPhone support period Placing a call Support phone numbersAfter the phone support period DqpdunAdditional warranty options Uninstall and reinstall the softwareTo uninstall and reinstall the software Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting common setup issuesSolution 2 Reset the product SolutionProduct will not turn on Solution 4 Contact HP to replace the power supply Solution 3 Press the On button more slowlySolution 5 Contact HP support for service After setting up the product, it does not print Solve a problem To start the installation from a Windows computer Received a message that an Unknown Error has occurredTo uninstall the software and reset the product To uninstall the software completelySolve a problem To run the Disk Cleanup utility More information about the Disk Cleanup utilityTo install the software Click the check box next to Do not show this message againPrint quality troubleshooting Red X appears on the USB connect promptTo retry the USB connection Registration screen does not appearWrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors Solution 3 Check the paper type Solution 4 Check to see if the product is in ink-backup modeSolution 5 Check the print settings Solution 6 Clean or replace the print catridgesSolution 2 Check the paper type Solution 1 Check the print settingsInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Solution 4 Check the print catridges Solution 5 Replace the print cartridgeSolution 1 Check the paper type Solution 2 Use a higher print quality settingSolution 1 Make sure the paper is loaded correctly Solution 3 Rotate the imagePrintouts have horizontal streaks or lines Solution 5 Check the print cartridges Solution 4 Clean the print cartridge nozzlesSolution 6 Replace the print cartridge Printouts are faded or have dull colors Solution 4 Clean the glass Solution 5 Check the print catridgesPrintouts seem blurry or fuzzy Solution 3 Print the image in a smaller size Solution 2 Use a higher quality imagePrintouts have vertical streaks Solution 3 Ensure that the rear door is securely installed Solution 2 Make sure only one type of paper is loadedPrintouts are slanted or skewed Solution 1 Print on a page of plain paper Solution 2 Wait while the ink driesSolution 1 Use TrueType or OpenType fonts Ink streaks on the back of the paperPrint troubleshooting Solution 2 Align the print cartridgesSolution 1 Load the stack of envelopes correctly Solution 2 Check the envelope typeSolution 3 Tuck the flaps to avoid paper jams Envelopes print incorrectlyProduct prints meaningless characters Margins are not printing as expectedSolution 2 Verify the paper size setting To check your margin settingsSolution 3 Load the stack of paper correctly Solution 3 Check the print cartridge Solution 2 Load paper in the input trayBlank page came out while printing On button is blinking Memory card troubleshootingMy memory card no longer works in my digital camera Solution 1 Remove and reinsert the memory card Solution 2 Remove the additional memory cardSolution 1 Insert the memory card properly Product does not read the memory cardSolution 4 Reformat the memory card in your digital camera Solution 3 Remove the additional memory cardPhotos on the memory card do not transfer to my computer Solution 1 Install the product software To install the product softwareSolution 2 Turn on the product Solution 3 Turn on the computerCopy troubleshooting Nothing happens when I try to copySolution 1 Turn on the product Solution 2 Place the original correctly on the glassSolution 5 Clear the paper jam Parts of the original do not appear or are cut offSolution 1 Scan, enlarge, and then print a copy Resize to Fit is not working as expectedSolution 3 Wipe the glass and the back of the document lid Scan troubleshootingPrintout is blank Scanned image is blank Scanned image is incorrectly croppedScanned image has incorrect page layout Scanned image shows dotted lines instead of textErrors Solution 1 Adjust the brightness in the softwareSolution 2 Clean the glass and lid Text is incorrect or missingProduct messages Door openFirmware revision mismatch Memory is fullTo install the HP Photosmart Software Solution 1 Install the HP Photosmart SoftwareMissing HP Photosmart Software File messages Error reading or writing the fileUnreadable files. NN files could not be read Solution 1 Reinsert the memory card Solution 2 Print photos from the computerPhotos not found File not foundSolution 1 Reinsert the memory card in the product Solution 2 Reformat the memory card in your digital cameraGeneral user messages Cannot cropSolution 1 Close some applications or restart your computer Solution 2 Empty the Recycle Bin on your desktopBorderless printing error Memory card errorSolution 2 Push the memory card all the way forward Card access errorOut of disk space Use only one card at a timePaper messages Card is inserted incorrectlyCard is damaged Card is not fully insertedPower and connection messages Paper orientation errorPrint cartridge messages Ink is dryingLow on ink Need alignment or alignment failedSolution 3 Check if print cartridges are fully inserted Solution 4 Align newly installed print cartridgesPrint cartridges incorrectly installed Solution 5 Print cartridge might be defectiveTo make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly Non-HP cartridges installed Solution 1 Insert the print cartridges To clean the print cartridge contactsCopper-colored contacts Ink nozzles do not clean Solution 2 Remove the tape from the print cartridges Solution 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges Solution 4 Contact HP support Printing in ink-backup modeSolution 1 Reinsert the print cartridges Print cartridges missing or not detectedSolve a problem Solution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts Copper-colored contacts Ink nozzles do not clean Solution 1 Check the print cartridge Solution 3 Replace the print cartridgeIncompatible print cartridges Print cartridge is not intended for use in this product Solution 2 Contact HP support for servicePrint cartridges in wrong slot Solve a problem Print cartridge problem To determine which print cartridge is having the problemTri-color print cartridge Black print cartridge Solution 1 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges Solve a problem Solution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts Copper-colored contacts Ink nozzles do not clean Previously used genuine HP cartridge installed Original HP ink has been depletedGeneral printer error Solve a problem Stop the current job To stop a print job from the productStop the current job Technical information Hewlett-Packard Company noticesEnvironmental product stewardship program Material safety data sheets Eco-TipsPaper use PlasticsPower consumption HP inkjet supplies recycling programChemical Substances ItalianoToxic and hazardous substance table Regulatory model identification numberFCC statement Vcci Class B compliance statement for users in JapanNoise emission statement for Germany HP Photosmart C4600 series declaration of conformitySymbols/Numerics Index132
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C4640, C4680, C4650 specifications

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