HP C4600, C4680 manual To clean the print cartridge contacts

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Make sure you have the following materials available:

•Dry foam rubber swabs, lint-free cloth, or any soft material that will not come apart or leave fibers.

TIP: Coffee filters are lint-free and work well for cleaning print cartridges.

•Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridges).

CAUTION: Do not use platen cleaners or alcohol to clean the print cartridge contacts. These can damage the print cartridge or the product.

To clean the print cartridge contacts

1.Turn on the product and open the print cartridge door.

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

2.Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then unplug the power cord from the back of the product.

3.Lightly press down on the print cartridge to release it, and then pull it towards you out of the slot.

NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at the same time. Remove and clean each print cartridge one at a time. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for more than 30 minutes.

4.Inspect the print cartridge contacts for ink and debris buildup.

5.Dip a clean foam rubber swab or lint-free cloth into distilled water, and squeeze any excess water from it.

6.Hold the print cartridge by its sides.

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Contents HP Photosmart C4600 series Page Contents Contents HP Photosmart C4600 series Help HP Photosmart C4600 series Help Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer partsControl panel features Control panel featuresHP Advanced Photo Paper Paper basicsRecommended papers for photo printing HP Everyday Photo PaperHP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet Paper Recommended papers for printingHP Photo Value Pack HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional PaperHP Iron-On Transfers HP Printing PaperHP Office Paper HP Premium Inkjet Transparency FilmLoad media Load small-size paper a. Lower paper trayLoad full-size paper Information on paper Related topicsTo 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 Off applies no HP Real Life Technologies to the image Print photos from a memory card Print photo on small-size paper a. Load paperPrint photo on full-size paper a. Load paper Insert memory Print passport photos a. Load paper To print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes Print envelopesPrint on specialty media To reverse an image for iron-on transfersPrint a Web To print on transparenciesTo print a Web Print using Maximum dpiTo print in Maximum dpi mode Printing shortcuts View the print resolutionTo view the print resolution To create a printing shortcut Set the default print settingsTo change the default print settings Click the Printing Shortcuts tabPrint To scan to a computer ScanScan 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 text or mixed documents CopyCopy text or mixed documents Black and White copy a. Load paperCopy Color copy To set the copy size from the control panel Change the copy settingsTo set the paper 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 To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software Work with cartridgesCheck the estimated ink levels Printer Toolbox appears Click the Estimated Ink Level tabReplace the cartridges To replace the cartridgesReplace the cartridges Order ink supplies Ink-backup modeInk-backup mode output Cartridge warranty information Exit ink-backup modeWork with cartridges HP support Solve a problemIf you have a problem, follow these steps Support processPhone support period Placing a call Support phone numbers$UJHQWLQD To uninstall and reinstall the software Uninstall and reinstall the softwareAdditional warranty options After the phone support periodSetup troubleshooting Troubleshooting common setup issuesSolution Product will not turn onSolution 4 Contact HP to replace the power supply Solution 2 Reset the productSolution 3 Press the On button more slowly Solution 5 Contact HP support for serviceAfter setting up the product, it does not print Solve a problem To uninstall the software and reset the product To start the installation from a Windows computerReceived a message that an Unknown Error has occurred To uninstall the software completelySolve a problem To install the software To run the Disk Cleanup utilityMore information about the Disk Cleanup utility Click the check box next to Do not show this message againRegistration screen does not appear Red X appears on the USB connect promptTo retry the USB connection Print quality troubleshooting Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colorsSolution 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 catridgesInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Solution 1 Check the print settingsSolution 2 Check the paper type Solution 4 Check the print catridges Solution 5 Replace the print cartridgeSolution 1 Check the paper type Solution 2 Use a higher print quality settingPrintouts 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 4 Clean the glass Solution 5 Check the print catridgesPrintouts 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 1 Use TrueType or OpenType fonts Solution 1 Print on a page of plain paperSolution 2 Wait while the ink dries Ink streaks on the back of the paperSolution 2 Align the print cartridges Solution 2 Check the envelope type Print troubleshootingSolution 1 Load the stack of envelopes correctly Envelopes print incorrectlyProduct prints meaningless characters Margins are not printing as expectedSolution 2 Verify the paper size setting Solution 1 Check the printer marginsTo check your margin settings Solution 3 Load the stack of paper correctlyBlank page came out while printing Solution 2 Load paper in the input traySolution 3 Check the print cartridge Memory card troubleshooting My memory card no longer works in my digital cameraSolution 1 Insert the memory card properly Solution 1 Remove and reinsert the memory cardSolution 2 Remove the additional memory card On button is blinkingPhotos 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 Solution 2 Turn on the product Solution 1 Install the product softwareTo install the product software Solution 3 Turn on the computerSolution 1 Turn on the product Copy troubleshootingNothing happens when I try to copy Solution 2 Place the original correctly on the glass Solution 5 Clear the paper jamParts of the original do not appear or are cut off Solution 1 Scan, enlarge, and then print a copyResize to Fit is not working as expected Solution 3 Wipe the glass and the back of the document lid Printout is blankScanned image is incorrectly cropped Scan troubleshootingScanned image is blank Scanned image has incorrect page layoutSolution 3 Select the correct OCR language Solution 1 Adjust the brightness in the softwareSolution 2 Clean the glass and lid Text is incorrect or missingDoor open ErrorsProduct messages Memory is full Solution 1 Install the HP Photosmart SoftwareFirmware revision mismatch Scanner failureSolution 2 Turn on the product File messages File not found Solution 1 Reinsert the memory card in the productSolution 2 Reformat the memory card in your digital camera Invalid file nameBorderless printing error Solution 1 Close some applications or restart your computerSolution 2 Empty the Recycle Bin on your desktop General user messagesSolution 2 Push the memory card all the way forward Memory card errorSolution 1 Remove all but one memory card Card access errorCard is damaged Use only one card at a timeCard is inserted incorrectly Power and connection messages Paper messagesNeed alignment or alignment failed Print cartridge messagesLow on ink Solve a problem Solution 5 Print cartridge might be defective Solution 3 Check if print cartridges are fully insertedSolution 4 Align newly installed print cartridges Print cartridges incorrectly installedTo 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 cartridgesSolve a problem Solution 4 Contact HP support Printing in ink-backup modeSolution 1 Reinsert the print cartridges Print cartridges missing or not detectedSolution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts To clean the print cartridge contacts Cause The print cartridge contacts needed to be cleaned 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 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 Solution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts To 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 Stop the current job To stop a print job from the productStop the current job Technical information Hewlett-Packard Company noticesType Paper weight Paper tray Paper use Material safety data sheetsEco-Tips 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 conformity Declaration of ConformityTechnical information Symbols/Numerics Index134
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The HP C4600 and C4680 printers are versatile and efficient all-in-one inkjet devices that cater to both home and office needs. Renowned for their multifunctionality, these printers provide capabilities such as printing, scanning, and copying, thereby eliminating the need for multiple devices and saving valuable space.

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