HP C4435, C4485, C4472, C4440 manual Solution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts

5.Reinsert the print cartridge by sliding it forward into the slot on the right. Then push the print cartridge forward until it clicks into the socket.

6.Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the tri-color print cartridge on the left side. Cause: The indicated print cartridges were installed incorrectly.

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

Solution 2: Clean the print cartridge contacts

Solution: Clean the print cartridge contacts on the print cartridges that are experiencing the problem.

Make sure you have the following materials available:

•Dry foam rubber swabs, lint-free cloth, or any soft material that will not come apart or leave fibers.

TIP: Coffee filters are lint-free and work well for cleaning print cartridges.

•Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridges).

CAUTION: Do not use platen cleaners or alcohol to clean the print cartridge contacts. These can damage the print cartridge or the product.

For more information, see:

“Clean the print cartridge contacts” on page 80

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 cartridge

Solution: Replace the print cartridges that are experiencing the problem. If only one of the print cartridges is experiencing the problem, you can also remove it and print using ink-backup mode.

Troubleshooting

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