HP C4650, C4640, C4680 manual Solution 1 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges

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8.Remove the tri-color print cartridge from the slot on the left.

Press down on the cartridge to release it, and then pull it toward you out of the slot.

9.Close the print cartridge door.

10.Check to see if the error has been resolved.

•If the error has been resolved, then there is a problem with the tri-color print cartridge.

•If the error has not been resolved, then there is a problem with both print cartridges.

11.Open the print cartridge door and reinsert the tri-color print cartridge by sliding it forward into the slot on the left. Then push the print cartridge forward until it clicks into the slot.

12.Close the print cartridge door.

•Solution 1: Remove and reinsert the print cartridges

•Solution 2: Clean the print cartridge contacts

•Solution 3: Replace the print cartridge

Solution 1: Remove and reinsert the print cartridges

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

Also, make sure the print cartridges are installed into the correct slots.

To make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly

1.Make sure the product is turned on.

CAUTION: If the product is turned off when you open the print cartridge door to access the print cartridges, it will not release the cartridges for changing. You might damage the product if the print cartridges are not docked safely when you try to remove them.

2.Open the print cartridge door.

The print carriage moves to the far right side of the product.

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Contents Windows Help HP Photosmart C4600 series Page Contents Contents HP Photosmart C4600 series Help Help Printer parts Get to know the HP PhotosmartControl panel features Control panel featuresRecommended papers for photo printing Paper basicsHP Advanced Photo Paper HP Everyday Photo PaperHP Photo Value Pack Recommended papers for printingHP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional PaperHP Office Paper HP Printing PaperHP Iron-On Transfers HP Premium Inkjet Transparency FilmLoad small-size paper a. Lower paper tray Load mediaLoad full-size paper a. Lower paper tray Related topics Information on paperPrint Print documentsTo print from a software application Print photos Print photos saved on your computerTo print a borderless image To print a photo on photo paper Print photos from a memory card Off applies no HP Real Life Technologies to the imagePrint 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 To print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes Print on specialty mediaTo reverse an image for iron-on transfers To print on transparenciesTo print a Web Print a WebPrint using Maximum dpi View the print resolutionTo print in Maximum dpi mode Printing shortcuts To view the print resolutionTo create a printing shortcut Click the Printing Shortcuts tabSet the default print settings To change the default print settingsTo delete a printing shortcut Print Scan Scan to a computerTo scan to a computer To save a scan to a memory card Scan to a memory cardStart scan Press button next to Scan to Memory Card Scan Copy text or mixed documents CopyCopy text or mixed documents Black and White copy a. Load paperColor copy Change the copy settings on Stop the current job on To set the paper size from the control panel Change the copy settingsTo set the copy size from the control panel To set the number of copies from the control panelTo reprint an original photo Reprint photosRelated topics To save photos Save photosSave photos Check the estimated ink levels Work with cartridgesTo check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software Printer Toolbox appears Click the Estimated Ink Level tabTo replace the cartridges Replace the cartridgesOrder ink supplies on Ink-backup mode on Ink-backup mode output Ink-backup modeExit ink-backup mode Order ink suppliesCartridge warranty information Work with cartridges If you have a problem, follow these steps Solve a problemHP support Support processSupport phone numbers Phone support period Placing a callDqpdun After the phone support periodUninstall and reinstall the software Additional warranty optionsTo uninstall and reinstall the software Troubleshooting common setup issues Setup troubleshootingSolution Solution 2 Reset the productProduct will not turn on Solution 3 Press the On button more slowly Solution 4 Contact HP to replace the power supplySolution 5 Contact HP support for service After setting up the product, it does not print Solve a problem Received a message that an Unknown Error has occurred To start the installation from a Windows computerTo uninstall the software and reset the product To uninstall the software completelySolve a problem More information about the Disk Cleanup utility To run the Disk Cleanup utilityTo install the software Click the check box next to Do not show this message againRed X appears on the USB connect prompt Print quality troubleshootingTo retry the USB connection Registration screen does not appearWrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors Solution 4 Check to see if the product is in ink-backup mode Solution 3 Check the paper typeSolution 6 Clean or replace the print catridges Solution 5 Check the print settingsSolution 1 Check the print settings Solution 2 Check the paper typeInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Solution 5 Replace the print cartridge Solution 4 Check the print catridgesSolution 2 Use a higher print quality setting Solution 1 Check the paper typeSolution 3 Rotate the image Solution 1 Make sure the paper is loaded correctlyPrintouts have horizontal streaks or lines Solution 4 Clean the print cartridge nozzles Solution 5 Check the print cartridgesSolution 6 Replace the print cartridge Printouts are faded or have dull colors Solution 5 Check the print catridges Solution 4 Clean the glassPrintouts seem blurry or fuzzy Solution 2 Use a higher quality image Solution 3 Print the image in a smaller sizePrintouts have vertical streaks Solution 2 Make sure only one type of paper is loaded Solution 3 Ensure that the rear door is securely installedPrintouts are slanted or skewed Solution 2 Wait while the ink dries Solution 1 Print on a page of plain paperSolution 1 Use TrueType or OpenType fonts Ink streaks on the back of the paperSolution 2 Align the print cartridges Print troubleshootingSolution 2 Check the envelope type Solution 1 Load the stack of envelopes correctlySolution 3 Tuck the flaps to avoid paper jams Envelopes print incorrectlyMargins are not printing as expected Product prints meaningless charactersTo check your margin settings Solution 2 Verify the paper size settingSolution 3 Load the stack of paper correctly Solution 2 Load paper in the input tray Solution 3 Check the print cartridgeBlank page came out while printing Memory card troubleshooting On button is blinkingMy memory card no longer works in my digital camera Solution 2 Remove the additional memory card Solution 1 Remove and reinsert the memory cardSolution 1 Insert the memory card properly Product does not read the memory cardSolution 3 Remove the additional memory card Solution 4 Reformat the memory card in your digital cameraPhotos on the memory card do not transfer to my computer To install the product software Solution 1 Install the product softwareSolution 2 Turn on the product Solution 3 Turn on the computerNothing happens when I try to copy Copy troubleshootingSolution 1 Turn on the product Solution 2 Place the original correctly on the glassParts of the original do not appear or are cut off Solution 5 Clear the paper jamResize to Fit is not working as expected Solution 1 Scan, enlarge, and then print a copyScan troubleshooting Solution 3 Wipe the glass and the back of the document lidPrintout is blank Scanned image is incorrectly cropped Scanned image is blankScanned image has incorrect page layout Scanned image shows dotted lines instead of textSolution 1 Adjust the brightness in the software ErrorsSolution 2 Clean the glass and lid Text is incorrect or missingDoor open Product messagesFirmware revision mismatch Memory is fullSolution 1 Install the HP Photosmart Software To install the HP Photosmart SoftwareMissing HP Photosmart Software Error reading or writing the file File messagesUnreadable files. NN files could not be read Solution 2 Print photos from the computer Solution 1 Reinsert the memory cardPhotos not found File not foundSolution 2 Reformat the memory card in your digital camera Solution 1 Reinsert the memory card in the productGeneral user messages Cannot cropSolution 2 Empty the Recycle Bin on your desktop Solution 1 Close some applications or restart your computerBorderless printing error Memory card errorCard access error Solution 2 Push the memory card all the way forwardOut of disk space Use only one card at a timeCard is inserted incorrectly Paper messagesCard is damaged Card is not fully insertedPaper orientation error Power and connection messagesPrint cartridge messages Ink is dryingNeed alignment or alignment failed Low on inkSolution 4 Align newly installed print cartridges Solution 3 Check if print cartridges are fully insertedSolution 5 Print cartridge might be defective Print cartridges incorrectly installedTo make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly Non-HP cartridges installed To clean the print cartridge contacts Solution 1 Insert the print cartridgesCopper-colored contacts Ink nozzles do not clean Solution 2 Remove the tape from the print cartridges Solution 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges Printing in ink-backup mode Solution 4 Contact HP supportPrint cartridges missing or not detected Solution 1 Reinsert the print cartridgesSolve a problem Solution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts Copper-colored contacts Ink nozzles do not clean Solution 3 Replace the print cartridge Solution 1 Check the print cartridgeIncompatible print cartridges Solution 2 Contact HP support for service Print cartridge is not intended for use in this productPrint cartridges in wrong slot Solve a problem To determine which print cartridge is having the problem Print cartridge 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 Original HP ink has been depleted Previously used genuine HP cartridge installedGeneral printer error Solve a problem To stop a print job from the product Stop the current jobStop the current job Hewlett-Packard Company notices Technical informationEnvironmental product stewardship program Eco-Tips Material safety data sheetsPaper use PlasticsHP inkjet supplies recycling program Power consumptionItaliano Chemical SubstancesRegulatory model identification number Toxic and hazardous substance tableVcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan FCC statementHP Photosmart C4600 series declaration of conformity Noise emission statement for GermanyIndex Symbols/Numerics132
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