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c. Look at the large text above the alignment pattern. The type should be sharp and clear.

Figure 12-4 Sample text area - expected result

•If the type is jagged, align the printer, and then print this diagnostic page again.

Figure 12-5 Sample text area - jagged text

•If the text is uneven and ragged at one end, clean the printhead, and then print this diagnostic page again. If this occurs right after a new black cartridge is installed, the automatic device servicing routines may solve the problem in a day or so.

Figure 12-6 Sample text area - uneven ink distribution

Solve a problem

•If the text is smeared, check if the paper is curled, clean the printhead, and then print this diagnostic page again.

Figure 12-7 Sample text area - streaks or smears

d. Look at the alignment pattern above the color bars. The lines should be straight and sharp.

Figure 12-8 Alignment pattern - expected result

If the lines are jagged, align the printer, and then print this diagnostic page again.

Figure 12-9 Alignment pattern - jagged lines

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Contents

HP Photosmart Premium Fax C410 series Page Contents Technical information HP Photosmart Premium Fax C410 series Help HP Photosmart Premium Fax C410 series Help Chapter How do I? How do I? Add the HP Photosmart to a network Finish setting up the HP PhotosmartWiFi Protected Setup WPS To connect the HP Photosmart with the Wireless Setup Wizard Wireless with a router infrastructure networkHighlight Wireless Setup Wizard and press OK Use the PIN method Wireless without a router ad hoc connection Finish setting up the HP Photosmart Finish setting up the HP Photosmart Finish setting up the HP Photosmart To connect the product to the network Wired Ethernet network Install the software for a network connection Tips for setting up and using a networked printer Countries/regions with a parallel-type phone system Set up the HP Photosmart for faxing Choose the correct fax setup for your home or office Select your fax setup case Not applicable Case a Separate fax line no voice calls received To set up the HP Photosmart with a separate fax line To set up the HP Photosmart with DSL Case B Set up the HP Photosmart with DSL Finish setting up the HP Photosmart To set up the HP Photosmart with a distinctive ring service Case D Fax with a distinctive ring service on the same line Case E Shared voice/fax line To set up the HP Photosmart with a shared voice/fax line Case F Shared voice/fax line with voice mail To set up the HP Photosmart with voice mail Case H Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem To set up the HP Photosmart with a computer dial-up modem Back view of the HP Photosmart Finish setting up the HP Photosmart Case I Shared voice/fax line with answering machine Finish setting up the HP Photosmart 10 Example of a parallel splitter Finish setting up the HP Photosmart 12 Example of a parallel splitter 13 Back view of the HP Photosmart Additional fax setup information Front view of the printer Get to know the HP PhotosmartPrinter parts Top and rear views of the printer Printer parts Control panel features Control panel features Icon Purpose Display icons Manage HP Apps HP Apps Manager Recommended papers for photo printing Paper basicsHP Advanced Photo Paper HP Everyday Photo Paper Recommended papers for printing HP Iron-On Transfers Load mediaHP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film ColorLok Paper basics Load A4 or 8.5 x 11 inch paper a. Raise output tray Load envelopes Information on paper Paper basics To print from a software application PrintPrint documents To print a photo on photo paper Print photosPrint photos saved on your computer Print single photo on small-size paper a. Load paper Print photos from a memory card or USB storage deviceOff applies no HP Real Life Technologies to the image Insert memory Load full-size paper in the main input tray Insert memory Press Print Photos Print multiple photos on full-size paper Print album pages a. Load paper Print a creative project Print panoramic photos a. Load paper Insert memory Press Print Photos Print wallet photos a. Load paper Print passport photos a. Load paper Highlight Scan and Reprint and press Print Photos Reprint photos a. Load original Print forms and templates Quick Forms Print a WebTo print a Web To print forms from the control panel View the print resolution Print using the maximum dpiTo print in Maximum dpi mode To view the print resolution Click the Printing Shortcuts tab Use printing shortcutsTo create a printing shortcut To change the default print settings Set the default print settingsEdit photos before printing To delete a printing shortcut Crop photo Adjust brightnessPhoto fix Add frame Print from anywhere Get started using HP ePrintColor effect To connect to the Internet To print a document from anywhere Learn more about using HP ePrintPrint a document from anywhere Print a Web page using HP Apps Get started using HP AppsLearn more about using HP Apps To print using HP Apps Print Single page scan a. Load original ScanScan to a computer Multiple page scan a. Load original Scan to a memory card or USB storage devicePress Start Scan Scan to a memory card or USB storage device Multiple page scan Scan Related topics Sided original to 1-sided copy a. Load paper CopyCopy text or mixed documents Copy Highlight 2-Sided Original 2-Sided Copy and press OK Highlight 1-Sided Original 2-Sided Copy and press OK Press Start Copy Highlight 2-Sided Original 1-Sided Copy and press OK To set the paper type for copies Change the copy settingsTo set the number of copies from the control panel To change the copy quality from the control panel To adjust the copy contrast from the control panel To preview your copy from the control panel Preview a copy before printing Copy Fax photo FaxSend a fax Fax 2-sided document a. Load original Fax 1-sided document a. Load original To send a fax manually from a connected phone Initiate a fax from your phoneAlternate methods of faxing Press Start Fax Send a fax to multiple recipients To cancel a scheduled fax Set up and use speed dialSchedule a fax to send later To schedule a fax from the control panel To create speed dial entries from the control panel To send a fax using speed dials from the control panelReceive a fax To receive a fax manually 94 Fax To save photos Save photosSave photos to your computer To back up photos Back up photos from a memory card to a USB storage device Remove memory View the animation for this topic Save photos To check the ink levels from the control panel Work with cartridgesCheck the estimated ink levels Replace the cartridges Order ink suppliesTo check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software To replace the cartridges Replace the cartridges 101 Cartridge warranty information To evaluate the print quality report Print and evaluate a print quality reportTo print a print quality report Color bars expected result Sample text area expected result Sample text area streaks or smears If you have a problem, follow these steps Solve a problemHP support Support process Support phone numbers Phone support period Placing a call HP support Additional warranty options Setup troubleshootingTroubleshooting common setup issues Product will not turn on Solution 2 Reset the product Solution Solution 5 Contact HP support for service Solution 3 Press the On button more slowlySolution 4 Contact HP to replace the power supply Solution 2 Set your product as the default printer After setting up the product, it does not printSolution 1 Press the On button to turn on the product To set your language and country/region Solution 5 Load paper in the input trayWrong measurements are showing in menus on the display To retry the USB connection Minimum System Checks screen appearsRed X appears on the USB connect prompt To uninstall the software completely Received a message that an Unknown Error has occurredTo uninstall the software and reset the product Click the check box next to Do not show this message again To run the Disk Cleanup utilityClick Selective Startup More information about the Disk Cleanup utility Uninstall and reinstall the softwareTo install the software Registration screen does not appear Improve print quality To uninstall and reinstall the software To improve print quality Settings you can check include Improve print quality 121 Color bars irregularly streaked or faded bar top bar Improve print quality 123 To align the printer To clean the cartridges from the software Some additional things you can check include 11 Sample text area uneven ink distribution Envelopes print incorrectly Print troubleshootingSolution 1 Load the stack of envelopes correctly Solution 3 Tuck the flaps to avoid paper jams Solution 2 Check the envelope typeSolution 1 Reset the product Solution 2 Print a previously saved version of the document Margins are not printing as expected Solution 1 Check the printer marginsPages in my document came out in the wrong order To print a multiple-page document in reverse order Solution 2 Verify the paper size setting To check your margin settingsSolution 3 Load the stack of paper correctly Blank page came out while printing Solution 1 Use a lower print quality setting Solution 2 Load paper in the input trayProduct prints slowly To select a print speed or quality Solution 2 Check the ink levels Memory card troubleshootingSolution 3 Contact HP support Product does not read the memory card Solution 4 Reformat the memory card in your digital camera Solution 1 Insert the memory card properlySolution 3 Remove the additional memory card To install the product software Solution 1 Install the product softwareSolution 2 Turn on the product Solution 3 Turn on the computer Scanned image is blank Scan troubleshooting Scanned image has incorrect page layout Scanned image is incorrectly cropped Text is incorrect or missing Nothing happens when I try to copy Copy troubleshootingSolution 1 Turn on the product Solution 2 Make sure that the original is placed correctly Solve a problem Parts of the original do not appear or are cut off Solution 5 Check for a paper jam Fit to Page is not working as expected Solution 1 Scan, enlarge, and then print a copy Printout is blank Solution 3 Wipe the glass and the back of the document lid Product is having problems sending and receiving faxes Fax troubleshooting To test your fax setup from the control panel Solution 2 Turn on the product Fax troubleshooting 145 Solution 5 Try removing the splitter Solution 7 Check the phone line for noise Solution 6 Make sure the telephone wall jack works properlyTo change the ECM setting from the control panel Advanced Fax Setup menu appears Solve a problem Solution 13 Check for and resolve any error messages To set the fax speed from the control panel Solution 14 Lower the fax speedProduct cannot send faxes, but can receive faxes Solution 2 Check the fax number Solution 4 Check the receiving fax machine for problems Product is having problems sending a manual faxSolution 3 Dial the fax number more slowly Solution 2 Connect the telephone to the correct port Pages of a fax I sent are missing Solution 4 Lower the fax speedSolution 1 Check the receiving fax machine for problems To print a Last Transaction report Solution 2 Check the phone line for noise Quality of the fax I sent is poor Solution 1 Check the phone line for noiseSolution 2 Increase the fax resolution Parts of a fax I sent are cut off Solution 3 Make sure the glass is cleanFax I sent was blank when it was received Solution 2 Lower the fax resolution Solution 1 Send the fax in black and whiteSolution 3 Check the phone line for noise Fax transmission is slow Solution 5 Increase the fax speed Fax tones are recorded on my answering machine Solution 2 Set up the product to answer faxes automatically Product cannot receive faxes, but can send faxes Solution 3 Set the product to answer faxes manually Solution 2 Check the Auto Answer setting Solution Fax troubleshooting 165 Solution 10 Clear the memory of the product Solution 11 Check for error messages on the display Solution 1 Lower the fax speed Product is having problems receiving a manual fax Solution 2 Check for error messages on the display Product is not answering incoming fax calls Solution 5 Clear the memory of the product Solution 6 Check for error messages on the display Solution 2 Check the sending fax machine for problems Solution 1 Load paper in the input trayPages of a fax I received are missing Faxes are received but do not print Solution 2 Check for error messages on the display Solution 2 Make sure paper is loaded in the input tray Solution 1 Check the sending fax machine for problemsComputer to which I am connecting has only one phone port Parts of a fax I received are cut off 12 Example of a parallel splitter 13 Back view of the product Solve a problem 14 Back view of the product Solve a problem 15 Back view of the product Solution 3 Try another power outlet Solution 2 Try removing the splitter Fax Hardware Test failed Fax test failedWhat to check Fax Connected to Active Telephone Wall Jack test failed To plug the phone cord into the correct port Using Correct Type of Phone Cord with Fax test failedPhone Cord Connected to Correct Port on Fax test failed Fax Line Condition test failed Dial Tone Detection test failed Am having problems faxing over the Internet using IP phone Solution 1 Change the fax speed Error code Fax log report shows an error Errors Solution 1 Load more paper in the photo tray Photo tray problemProduct messages Firmware revision mismatch Solution 6 Load one sheet of paper at a time Solution 3 Remove excess paper from the photo traySolution 5 Make sure the photo paper is not curled To install the HP Photosmart Software Solution 1 Install the HP Photosmart SoftwarePhoto tray cannot engage Photo tray cannot disengage File messages Error reading or writing the file Solution 2 Print photos from the computer Solution 1 Reinsert the memory cardUnreadable files. NN files could not be read Photos not found Solution 2 Reformat the memory card in your digital camera Solution 1 Reinsert the memory card in the productGeneral user messages Supported file types for the product Solution 1 Remove all but one memory card Memory card errorSolution 2 Remove the memory card and reinsert it correctly Solution 3 Push the memory card all the way forward Out of disk space Solution 2 Empty the Recycle Bin on your desktopCard access error Card is inserted incorrectly Use only one card at a timeCard is damaged Card is not fully inserted Paper messages Power and connection messagesInk cartridge and printhead messages Ink is drying Cartridges in wrong slot General printer error Incompatible ink cartridges Solution 2 Contact HP support Ink alert Ink cartridge problemIncompatible printhead To make sure the ink cartridges are properly installed Solution 1 Install the ink cartridges correctly Solve a problem To clean the electrical contacts Solution 2 Close the print carriage latchSolution 3 Clean the electrical contacts Ink window Electrical contacts Cartridge warranty information Replace the cartridges Solution 5 Contact HP support Solution 4 Replace the ink cartridgeInk service capacity warning Ink system failure Check ink cartridges Solution 1 Install all five ink cartridges Solve a problem Install printhead and then cartridges To reinstall the printhead Solution 1 Install the printhead and then cartridges Solve a problem Non-HP cartridge Original HP ink depleted Solution 1 Reinstall the printhead and cartridges To clean the printhead from the control panelPreviously used genuine HP cartridge Printhead appears to be missing or damaged Solve a problem To clean the printhead To clean the electrical contacts in the product Chapter Solution 1 Reinstall the printhead Printhead problem Solve a problem To clean the printhead To clean the electrical contacts in the product Solve a problem Problem with printer preparation Solution 1 Insert all ink cartridges Solve a problem Solution 3 Clean the ink cartridge contacts Ink window Electrical contacts Cartridge warranty information Replace the cartridges Solution 4 Contact HP support To stop a print job from the product Stop the current job Stop the current job Hewlett-Packard Company notices Technical information Specifications Type Size Weight Environmental product stewardship program Eco-Tips Material safety data sheetsPaper use Plastics HP inkjet supplies recycling program Power consumption Italiano Chemical Substances Battery disposal in Taiwan European Union Battery Directive EU battery directive Regulatory model identification number Regulatory notices Vcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan FCC statement Noise emission statement for Germany Sehanzeige-Arbeitsplätze Regulatory wireless statements Exposure to radio frequency radiation European Union Regulatory Notice European Union regulatory notice Regulatory telecommunication notices Regulatory telecommunication notices 253 Technical information Hinweis für Benutzer des deutschen Telefonnetzwerks Australia wired fax statement Japan safety statement Japan safety statement 257 Technical information Index Symbols/Numerics 260 261 262