HP C4680, C4600 manual Red X appears on the USB connect prompt, To retry the USB connection

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A red X appears on the USB connect prompt

Solution: Check that the product is turned on, and then try the USB connection again.

To retry the USB connection

1.Verify that the USB cable is set up properly as follows:

Unplug the USB cable and plug it in again or try plugging the USB cable into a different USB port.

Do not attach the USB cable to a keyboard.

Verify that the USB cable is 3 meters (9.8 feet) or less in length.

If you have several USB devices attached to your computer, you might want to unplug the other devices during the installation.

2.Unplug the product power cord, and then plug it in again.

3.Verify that the USB cable and power cord are plugged in.

4.Click Retry to retry the connection.

5.Continue with the installation and restart the computer when prompted.

Cause: The USB connection between the product and the computer failed.

The registration screen does not appear

Solution: You can access the registration (Sign up now) screen from the Windows taskbar by clicking Start, pointing to Programs or All Programs, HP, Photosmart C4600 series, and then clicking Product Registration.

Cause: The registration screen did not launch automatically.

Solve a problem

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Contents HP Photosmart C4600 series Page Contents Contents HP Photosmart C4600 series Help HP Photosmart C4600 series Help Printer parts Get to know the HP PhotosmartControl panel features Control panel featuresHP Everyday Photo Paper Paper basicsRecommended papers for photo printing HP Advanced Photo PaperHP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper Recommended papers for printingHP Photo Value Pack HP Brochure Paper or HP Superior Inkjet PaperHP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Printing PaperHP Office Paper HP Iron-On TransfersLoad small-size paper a. Lower paper tray Load mediaLoad full-size paper 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 Off applies no HP Real Life Technologies to the image Print photo on small-size paper a. Load paper Print photos from a memory cardPrint photo on full-size paper a. Load paper Insert memory Print passport photos a. Load paper To reverse an image for iron-on transfers Print envelopesPrint on specialty media To print a group of addresses on labels or envelopesTo print on transparencies Print a WebTo print a Web Print using Maximum dpiTo print in Maximum dpi mode Printing shortcuts View the print resolutionTo view the print resolution Click the Printing Shortcuts tab Set the default print settingsTo change the default print settings To create a printing shortcutPrint 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 Black and White copy a. Load paper CopyCopy text or mixed documents Copy text or mixed documentsCopy Color copy To set the number of copies from the control panel Change the copy settingsTo set the paper size from the control panel To set the copy size from the control panelTo reprint an original photo Reprint photosRelated topics To save photos Save photosSave photos Printer Toolbox appears Click the Estimated Ink Level tab Work with cartridgesCheck the estimated ink levels To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart SoftwareTo replace the cartridges Replace the cartridgesReplace the cartridges Order ink supplies Ink-backup modeInk-backup mode output Exit ink-backup mode Cartridge warranty informationWork with cartridges Support process Solve a problemIf you have a problem, follow these steps HP supportSupport phone numbers Phone support period Placing a call$UJHQWLQD After the phone support period Uninstall and reinstall the softwareAdditional warranty options To uninstall and reinstall the softwareTroubleshooting common setup issues Setup troubleshootingProduct will not turn on SolutionSolution 5 Contact HP support for service Solution 2 Reset the productSolution 3 Press the On button more slowly Solution 4 Contact HP to replace the power supplyAfter setting up the product, it does not print Solve a problem To uninstall the software completely To start the installation from a Windows computerReceived a message that an Unknown Error has occurred To uninstall the software and reset the productSolve a problem Click the check box next to Do not show this message again To run the Disk Cleanup utilityMore information about the Disk Cleanup utility To install the softwareRegistration screen does not appear Red X appears on the USB connect promptTo retry the USB connection Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors Print quality troubleshootingSolution 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 Ink streaks on the back of the paper Solution 1 Print on a page of plain paperSolution 2 Wait while the ink dries Solution 1 Use TrueType or OpenType fontsSolution 2 Align the print cartridges Envelopes print incorrectly Print troubleshootingSolution 1 Load the stack of envelopes correctly Solution 2 Check the envelope typeMargins are not printing as expected Product prints meaningless charactersSolution 3 Load the stack of paper correctly Solution 1 Check the printer marginsTo check your margin settings Solution 2 Verify the paper size settingBlank 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 1 Remove and reinsert the memory cardSolution 2 Remove the additional memory card Solution 1 Insert the memory card properlyPhotos 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 3 Turn on the computer Solution 1 Install the product softwareTo install the product software Solution 2 Turn on the productSolution 1 Turn on the product Copy troubleshootingNothing happens when I try to copy Solution 5 Clear the paper jam Solution 2 Place the original correctly on the glassParts 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 Printout is blank Solution 3 Wipe the glass and the back of the document lidScanned image has incorrect page layout Scan troubleshootingScanned image is blank Scanned image is incorrectly croppedText is incorrect or missing Solution 1 Adjust the brightness in the softwareSolution 2 Clean the glass and lid Solution 3 Select the correct OCR languageDoor open ErrorsProduct messages Scanner failure Solution 1 Install the HP Photosmart SoftwareFirmware revision mismatch Memory is fullSolution 2 Turn on the product File messages Invalid file name Solution 1 Reinsert the memory card in the productSolution 2 Reformat the memory card in your digital camera File not foundGeneral user messages Solution 1 Close some applications or restart your computerSolution 2 Empty the Recycle Bin on your desktop Borderless printing errorCard access error Memory card errorSolution 1 Remove all but one memory card Solution 2 Push the memory card all the way forwardCard is damaged Use only one card at a timeCard is inserted incorrectly Paper messages Power and connection messagesNeed alignment or alignment failed Print cartridge messagesLow on ink Solve a problem Print cartridges incorrectly installed Solution 3 Check if print cartridges are fully insertedSolution 4 Align newly installed print cartridges Solution 5 Print cartridge might be defectiveTo 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 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges Solution 2 Remove the tape from the print cartridgesSolve a problem Printing in ink-backup mode Solution 4 Contact HP supportPrint cartridges missing or not detected Solution 1 Reinsert the print cartridgesSolution 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 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 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 To stop a print job from the product Stop the current jobStop the current job Hewlett-Packard Company notices Technical informationType Paper weight Paper tray Plastics Material safety data sheetsEco-Tips Paper useHP 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 statementNoise emission statement for Germany Declaration of Conformity HP Photosmart C4600 series declaration of conformityTechnical information Index Symbols/Numerics134
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C4680, C4600 specifications

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