HP F4400 manual Solution 3 Replace the print cartridges

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7.Clean only the copper-colored contacts. Allow the print cartridges to dry for approximately ten minutes.

Solve a problem

1Copper-colored contacts

2Ink nozzles (do not clean)

8.Hold the print cartridge with the HP logo on top, and insert the print cartridge back into the slot. Make sure you push the print cartridge in firmly until it snaps into place.

9.Repeat if necessary for the other print cartridge.

10.Gently close the print cartridge door and plug the power cord into the back of the product.

Cause: The print cartridge contacts needed to be cleaned.

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

Solution 3: Replace the print cartridges

Solution: Replace the indicated print cartridge. You can also remove the indicated print cartridge and print using ink-backup mode.

NOTE: During ink-backup mode, the product can only print jobs from the computer. You cannot initiate a print job from the control panel (such as printing a photo from a memory card).

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Contents Windows Help HP Deskjet F4400 All-in-One series Page Contents Contents Printer parts Get to know the HP All-in-OneControl panel features Control panel features HP Deskjet F4424 All-in-One only Get to know the HP All-in-One Print documents PrintRelated topics To print from a software applicationTo print a photo on photo paper Print photosTo print a borderless image To print envelopes Print envelopesPaper Type Plain paper Print on specialty mediaPrint transparencies Click the Printing Shortcuts tabPrint labels Print Quality Normal or BestPrint Quality Best Print brochuresOrientation Portrait or Landscape Two-sided printing ManualPrint Quality Normal Print bookletsLeft Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Paper Type Plain Paper Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print postersPrint iron-on transfers Click Printer Features, and then set Mirror Image to OnPrint using the maximum dpi Print a WebTo print a Web View the print resolution To print in Maximum dpi modeTo view the print resolution Use printing shortcuts To create a printing shortcutTo delete a printing shortcut To change the default print settings Set the default print settingsRecommended papers for printing Paper basicsHP Iron-On Transfers HP Office PaperHP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Photo Value PackLoad media Load small-size paperLoad full-size paper Load envelopes Paper basics Paper basics Scan Scan to a computerSingle page scan a. Load original Related topics Copy Copy text or mixed documentsSided original to 1-sided copy a. Load paper Paper type Set the copy paper typePaper basics on Copy Copy HP Deskjet F4424 All-in- One only Press Start PC Copy Black or Start PC Copy Color Copy text or mixed documents Chapter 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 tabChoose the right cartridges Order ink suppliesFind the cartridge number To order ink cartridges from your desktopManually clean print cartridges Automatically clean print cartridgesTo clean the print cartridges Click Clean the Print CartridgesTo replace the cartridges Replace the cartridgesReplace the cartridges Cartridge warranty information Cartridge warranty information Work with cartridges If you have a problem, follow these steps Solve a problemHP support Support processPhone support period Placing a callSupport phone numbers 5RP¤QLD After the phone support periodAdditional warranty options Setup troubleshootingTroubleshooting common setup issues Product will not turn onSolution 2 Press the On button more slowly Solution 1 Press the On button to turn on the product After setting up the product, it does not printSolution 2 Set your product as the default printer Solution 5 Load paper in the input trayMinimum System Checks screen appears Received a message that an Unknown Error has occurred Uninstall and reinstall the software To uninstall from a Windows computerRegistration screen does not appear Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors Print quality troubleshootingSolution 3 Check the paper type Solution 2 Check the paper loaded in the input traySolution 4 Check the ink levels Solution 5 Check the print settingsSolution 6 Align the printer Solution 7 Contact HP support Ink is not filling the text or graphics completelyTo align the printer Solution 2 Check the ink levels Solution 3 Check the print settingsSolution 4 Check the paper type Solution 1 Check the paper type Solution 5 Contact HP supportSolution 3 Rotate the image Solution 2 Use a higher print quality settingPrintouts have horizontal streaks or lines To select a print speed or qualitySolution 3 Make sure the paper is loaded correctly Solution 4 Use a higher print quality setting Solution 5 Align the printerTo align the printer from the HP Photosmart Software Printouts are faded or have dull colors Solution 6 Automatically clean the print cartridgesSolution 5 Automatically clean the print cartridges Solution 1 Check the print settings Solution 6 Contact HP supportSolution 2 Use a higher quality image Printouts seem blurry or fuzzySolution 3 Print the image in a smaller size Solution 4 Align the printerPrintouts have vertical streaks Solution 2 Make sure only one type of paper is loaded Solution 1 Make sure the paper is loaded correctlySolution 1 Print on a page of plain paper Printouts are slanted or skewedSolution 1 Use TrueType or OpenType fonts Solution 2 Wait while the ink driesSolution 2 Align the printer Text edges are jaggedPrint troubleshooting Solution 1 Reload the envelopes in the input trayEnvelopes print incorrectly Solution 3 Tuck the flaps to avoid paper jams Solution 2 Load a different type of envelopeSolution 1 Restart the product and your computer Product prints meaningless charactersTo check your margin settings Solution 2 Try printing another documentMargins are not printing as expected Pages in my document came out in the wrong orderSolution 3 Load the stack of paper correctly Solution 2 Verify the paper size settingSolution 4 Load the stack of envelopes correctly Blank page came out while printingSolution 2 Check for blank pages at the end of the document Solution 1 Check the ink levels in the print cartridgesSolution 3 Load more paper in the input tray Solution 4 Check the print cartridges for protective tapeScanned image is blank Scan troubleshootingScanned image has incorrect page layout Scanned image is incorrectly croppedText format is incorrect Scanned image shows dotted lines instead of textNothing happens when I try to copy Copy troubleshootingTo adjust the brightness Text is incorrect or missingSolution 1 Turn on the product Solution 2 Place the original correctly on the glassSolution 3 Wait for the product to finish other tasks Solution 1 Place the original correctly on the glass Solution 5 Check for a paper jamSolution 2 Clean the scanner glass Parts of the original do not appear or are cut offPrintout is blank Solution 2 Check the ink levels in the print cartridgesFlashing lights ErrorsErrors File messages Product messagesFirmware revision mismatch Memory is fullGeneral user messages Solution 2 Create more space on your hard drive Solution 1 Close applications that are not being usedBorderless printing error Cannot cropPower and connection messages Paper messagesPrint cartridge messages Non-HP cartridges installed Previously used genuine HP cartridges installedOriginal HP ink has been depleted Printing in ink-backup mode Print Cartridge Problem Incorrect Print CartridgesLow on ink Solution 1 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges Incorrectly Installed Cartridges Print Cartridges MissingTo make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly Print cartridges missing or not detectedSolution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts Solution 3 Replace the print cartridges Incompatible print cartridges Solution 2 Contact HP customer supportPrint cartridges in wrong slot 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 Solution 3 Replace the print cartridges Solve a problem To stop a print job from the HP All-in-One Stop the current jobStop the current job Hewlett-Packard Company notices Technical informationEnvironmental product stewardship program Power consumption Material safety data sheetsEco-Tips Paper useItaliano Chemical SubstancesRegulatory model identification number Regulatory noticesVcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan FCC statementHP Deskjet F4400 All-in-One series declaration of conformity Technical information Index Index110