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

Solution 2: Make sure paper is loaded correctly in the input tray

Solution: Make sure the paper is loaded correctly and that it is not wrinkled or too thick.

•Load paper with the side you want to print on facing down. For example, if you are loading glossy photo paper, load the paper with the glossy side down.

•Make sure the paper lays flat in the input tray and is not wrinkled. If the paper is too close to the print head during printing, the ink might be smeared. This can happen if the paper is raised, wrinkled, or very thick, such as a mailing envelope.

For more information, see: “Load media” on page 10

Cause: The paper was loaded incorrectly, or it was wrinkled or too thick. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.

Solution 3: Check the paper type

Solution: HP recommends that you use HP papers or any other paper type that is appropriate for the product.

Always make sure the paper you are printing on is flat. For best results when printing images, use HP Advanced Photo Paper.

Store photo media in its original packaging inside a resealable plastic bag on a flat surface in a cool, dry place. When you are ready to print, remove only the paper you plan to use immediately. When you have finished printing, return any unused photo paper to the plastic bag. This will prevent the photo paper from curling.

NOTE: There is no problem with the ink supplies and replacing the print cartridges is unnecessary.

For more information, see:

•“Recommended papers for printing” on page 8

•“Information on paper” on page 12

Cause: The wrong kind of paper was loaded in the input tray.

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

Solution 4: Check to see if the product is in ink-backup mode

Solution: Check to see if the the product is printing in ink-backup mode, with only one print cartridge installed.

If the product is in ink-backup mode, text and photo quality will differ from those printed when using both print cartridges.

Solve a problem

Print quality troubleshooting

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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 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 Related topics Information on paperPrint 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 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 Print on specialty media Print envelopesTo print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes To reverse an image for iron-on transfersTo print on transparencies Print a WebTo print in Maximum dpi mode Print using Maximum dpiTo print a Web To view the print resolution View the print resolutionPrinting shortcuts To change the default print settings Set the default print settingsTo create a printing shortcut Click the Printing Shortcuts tabPrint Scan to a computer ScanTo 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 paperCopy Color copy 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 cartridgesReplace the cartridges Ink-backup mode output Ink-backup modeOrder ink supplies Exit ink-backup mode Cartridge warranty informationWork with cartridges If you have a problem, follow these steps Solve a problemHP support Support processSupport phone numbers Phone support period Placing a call$UJHQWLQD Additional warranty options Uninstall and reinstall the softwareTo uninstall and reinstall the software After the phone support periodTroubleshooting common setup issues Setup troubleshootingProduct will not turn on SolutionSolution 3 Press the On button more slowly Solution 2 Reset the productSolution 4 Contact HP to replace the power supply Solution 5 Contact HP support for serviceAfter 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 againTo retry the USB connection Red X appears on the USB connect promptRegistration screen does not appear 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 settingsSolution 2 Check the paper type Solution 1 Check the print settingsInk 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 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 5 Check the print catridges Solution 4 Clean the glassPrintouts 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 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 Solution 1 Load the stack of envelopes correctly Print troubleshootingSolution 2 Check the envelope type Envelopes print incorrectlyMargins are not printing as expected Product prints meaningless charactersTo check your margin settings Solution 1 Check the printer marginsSolution 2 Verify the paper size setting Solution 3 Load the stack of paper correctlySolution 3 Check the print cartridge Solution 2 Load paper in the input trayBlank page came out while printing My memory card no longer works in my digital camera Memory card troubleshootingSolution 2 Remove the additional memory card Solution 1 Remove and reinsert the memory cardSolution 1 Insert the memory card properly On button is blinkingSolution 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 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 5 Clear the paper jam Solution 2 Place the original correctly on the glassResize to Fit is not working as expected Solution 1 Scan, enlarge, and then print a copyParts of the original do not appear or are cut off Printout is blank Solution 3 Wipe the glass and the back of the document lidScanned image is blank Scan troubleshootingScanned image is incorrectly cropped Scanned image has incorrect page layoutSolution 2 Clean the glass and lid Solution 1 Adjust the brightness in the softwareSolution 3 Select the correct OCR language Text is incorrect or missingProduct messages ErrorsDoor open Firmware revision mismatch Solution 1 Install the HP Photosmart SoftwareMemory is full Scanner failureSolution 2 Turn on the product File messages Solution 2 Reformat the memory card in your digital camera Solution 1 Reinsert the memory card in the productFile not found Invalid file nameSolution 2 Empty the Recycle Bin on your desktop Solution 1 Close some applications or restart your computerBorderless printing error General user messagesSolution 1 Remove all but one memory card Memory card errorSolution 2 Push the memory card all the way forward Card access errorCard is inserted incorrectly Use only one card at a timeCard is damaged Paper messages Power and connection messagesLow on ink Print cartridge messagesNeed alignment or alignment failed Solve a problem Solution 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 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 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 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 General printer error Previously used genuine HP cartridge installedOriginal HP ink has been depleted 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 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 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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