HP F4500 manual Scan troubleshooting, To check your margin settings, Reset the product

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Make sure the margin settings for the document do not exceed the printable area of the product.

To check your margin settings

1.Preview your print job before sending it to the product.

In most software applications, click the File menu, and then click Print Preview.

2.Check the margins.

The product uses the margins you have set in your software application, as long as they are greater than the minimum margins the product supports. For more information about setting margins in your software application, see the documentation that came with the software.

3.Cancel the print job if the margins are not satisfactory, and then adjust the margins in your software application.

Cause: The margins were not set correctly in your software application. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.

Reset the product

Solution: Turn off the product, and then unplug the power cord. Plug the power cord back in, and then press the On button to turn on the product.

Cause: The product experienced an error.

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

Scan troubleshooting

Use this section to solve these scan problems:

•Scanned image is incorrectly cropped

•Scanned image shows dotted lines instead of text

•Text format is incorrect

•Text is incorrect or missing

Scanned image is incorrectly cropped

Solution: The autocropping feature in the HP Solution Center software crops anything that is not part of the main image. Sometimes this might not be what you want. In that case, turn off autocropping in the HP Solution Center software and crop the scanned image manually, or not at all.

Cause: The software was set to automatically crop scanned pictures.

Scanned image shows dotted lines instead of text

Solution: Make a black-and-white copy of the original and then scan the copy.

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Contents Windows Help HP Deskjet F4500 All-in-One series Page Contents Regulatory wireless statements How Do I? Chapter Wireless Connection using a WPS enabled router Finish setting up the HP All-in- OneWireless Connection using a WPS enabled router Related topics Test wireless setup and print network configurationTo print the network configuration Change the default language using HP Solution CenterTo connect the product Traditional Wireless ConnectionClick Settings Preferences area, click International USB ConnectionTo enable printer sharing on a Windows computer Install the software for a network connectionPrinter parts Get to know the HP All-in-OneControl panel features Print documents PrintTo print from a software application To print a photo on photo paper Print photosTo print a borderless image To print envelopes Print envelopesClick the Printing Shortcuts tab Print on specialty mediaPaper Type Plain paper Print transparenciesPrint labels Print Quality Normal or BestTwo-sided printing Manual Print brochuresPrint Quality Best Orientation Portrait or LandscapePrint booklets Print Quality NormalLeft Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Paper Type Plain Paper Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print postersPrint iron-on transfers Print a Web Click Printer Features, and then set Mirror Image to OnTo print a Web To print in Maximum dpi mode Print using the maximum dpiTo create a printing shortcut View the print resolutionTo view the print resolution Use printing shortcutsTo change the default print settings Set the default print settingsTo delete a printing shortcut Recommended papers for printing Paper basicsHP Photo Value Pack HP Office PaperHP Iron-On Transfers HP Premium Inkjet Transparency FilmLoad small-size paper a. Prepare tray Load mediaLoad full-size paper Load envelopes a. Prepare tray View the animation for this topic Paper basics Scan to a computer ScanSingle page scan a. Load original Related topics Copy text or mixed documents CopyBlack and White Copy a. Load paper Color Copy Set the copy paper type Paper basics on To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software Work with cartridgesCheck the estimated ink levels Order ink suppliesTo order ink cartridges from your desktop Automatically clean print cartridgesChoose the right cartridges Find the cartridge numberTo replace the cartridges To clean the print cartridgesClick Clean the Print Cartridges Replace the cartridgesInsert new cartridge Remove cartridge from packaging Cartridge warranty information Work with cartridges HP support by phone Solve a problemHP support Support processPlacing a call Setup troubleshootingAdditional warranty options Troubleshooting common setup issuesSetup troubleshooting Solution 2 Set your product as the default printer After setting up the product, it does not printSolution 2 Press the On button more slowly Solution 1 Press the On button to turn on the productTo uninstall and reinstall the software Uninstall and reinstall the softwareRegistration screen does not appear Check cartridges Print troubleshootingCheck paper Solution 2 Check the ink levelsSolution 1 Make sure only one type of paper is loaded Solution 2 Load the stack of paper correctlyCheck product Check printer settingsSolution 1 Align the print cartridges Solution 2 Automatically clean the print cartridgesSolution 2 Verify the paper size setting Solution 1 Check the print settingsSolution 3 Check the printer margins Scanned image is incorrectly cropped Scan troubleshootingTo check your margin settings Reset the productText is incorrect or missing Copy troubleshootingSolution 1 Adjust the brightness in the software Solution 2 Clean the glass and lidPrintout is blank Solution 1 Place the original correctly on the glassSolution 2 Clean the scanner glass Parts of the original do not appear or are cut offSolution 2 Check the ink levels in the print cartridges ErrorsFlashing lights On light Wireless indicator light Wireless indicator lightPrinting in ink-backup mode 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 Plastics Material safety data sheetsEco-Tips Paper usePower consumption Italiano Chemical SubstancesRegulatory model identification number Regulatory noticesVcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan FCC statementHP Deskjet F4500 All-in-One series declaration of conformity Exposure to radio frequency radiation Regulatory wireless statementsEuropean Union Regulatory Notice European Union regulatory noticeTechnical information Chapter Index Index
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