HP C4680, C4650, C4640 Product prints meaningless characters, Margins are not printing as expected

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The product prints meaningless characters

Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. Solutions are listed in order, with the most likely solution first. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved.

•Solution 1: Reset the product

•Solution 2: Print a previously saved version of the document

Solve a problem

Solution 1: Reset the product

Solution: Turn off the product and your computer for 60 seconds, then turn them both on and try printing again.

Cause: There was no available memory in the product. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.

Solution 2: Print a previously saved version of the document

Solution: Try printing another document from the same software application. If this works, then try printing a previously saved version of the document that is not corrupt.

Cause: The document was corrupt.

The pages in my document came out in the wrong order

Solution: Print the document in reverse order. When the document finishes printing, the pages will be in correct order.

Cause: The print settings were set to print the first page of your document first. Because of the way the paper feeds through the product, the first page will be print side up at the bottom of the stack.

The margins are not printing as expected

Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. Solutions are listed in order, with the most likely solution first. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved.

•Solution 1: Check the printer margins

•Solution 2: Verify the paper size setting

•Solution 3: Load the stack of paper correctly

•Solution 4: Load a stack of envelopes correctly in the input tray

Solution 1: Check the printer margins

Solution: Check the printer margins.

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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 paperTo print from a software application PrintPrint documents To print a borderless image Print photosPrint photos saved on your computer To print a photo on photo paper Print photo on small-size paper a. Load paper Print photos from a memory cardOff applies no HP Real Life Technologies to the image 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 WebTo print in Maximum dpi mode Print using Maximum dpiView the print resolution Printing shortcuts To view the print resolutionTo create a printing shortcut Click the Printing Shortcuts tabTo delete a printing shortcut Set the default print settingsTo change the default print settings Print To scan to a computer ScanScan 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 periodTo uninstall and reinstall the software Uninstall and reinstall the softwareAdditional warranty options Troubleshooting common setup issues Setup troubleshootingProduct will not turn on SolutionSolution 2 Reset the product Solution 5 Contact HP support for service Solution 3 Press the On button more slowlySolution 4 Contact HP to replace the power supply 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 settingsInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Solution 1 Check the print settingsSolution 2 Check the paper type Solution 5 Replace the print cartridge Solution 4 Check the print catridgesSolution 2 Use a higher print quality setting Solution 1 Check the paper typePrintouts have horizontal streaks or lines Solution 3 Rotate the imageSolution 1 Make sure the paper is loaded correctly Solution 6 Replace the print cartridge Solution 4 Clean the print cartridge nozzlesSolution 5 Check the print cartridges Printouts are faded or have dull colors Solution 5 Check the print catridges Solution 4 Clean the glassPrintouts seem blurry or fuzzy Printouts have vertical streaks Solution 2 Use a higher quality imageSolution 3 Print the image in a smaller size Printouts are slanted or skewed Solution 2 Make sure only one type of paper is loadedSolution 3 Ensure that the rear door is securely installed 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 charactersSolution 3 Load the stack of paper correctly To check your margin settingsSolution 2 Verify the paper size setting Blank page came out while printing Solution 2 Load paper in the input traySolution 3 Check the print cartridge My memory card no longer works in my digital camera Memory card troubleshootingOn button is blinking 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 cardPhotos on the memory card do not transfer to my computer Solution 3 Remove the additional memory cardSolution 4 Reformat the memory card in your digital camera 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 copyPrintout is blank Scan troubleshootingSolution 3 Wipe the glass and the back of the document lid 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 fullMissing HP Photosmart Software Solution 1 Install the HP Photosmart SoftwareTo install the HP Photosmart Software Unreadable files. NN files could not be read Error reading or writing the fileFile messages 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 insertedTo make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly Solution 5 Print cartridge might be defectivePrint cartridges incorrectly installed 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 Incompatible print cartridges Solution 3 Replace the print cartridgeSolution 1 Check the print cartridge Print cartridges in wrong slot Solution 2 Contact HP support for servicePrint cartridge is not intended for use in this product 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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C4640, C4680, C4650 specifications

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