A red X appears on the USB connect prompt

Solution: Check that the product is turned on, and then try the USB connection again.

To retry the USB connection

1.Verify that the USB cable is set up properly as follows:

Unplug the USB cable and plug it in again or try plugging the USB cable into a different USB port.

Do not attach the USB cable to a keyboard.

Verify that the USB cable is 3 meters (9.8 feet) or less in length.

If you have several USB devices attached to your computer, you might want to unplug the other devices during the installation.

2.Unplug the product power cord, and then plug it in again.

3.Verify that the USB cable and power cord are plugged in.

4.Click Retry to retry the connection.

5.Continue with the installation and restart the computer when prompted.

Cause: The USB connection between the product and the computer failed.

The registration screen does not appear

Solution: You can access the registration (Sign up now) screen from the Windows taskbar by clicking Start, pointing to Programs or All Programs, HP, Photosmart C4600 series, and then clicking Product Registration.

Cause: The registration screen did not launch automatically.

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Print quality troubleshooting

Use this section to solve these print quality problems:

Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors

Print quality troubleshooting

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C4640, C4680, C4650 specifications

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The printing technology employed in the HP C4600 and C4680 models utilizes thermal inkjet technology, ensuring sharp, vibrant prints with accurate color reproduction. Users can expect high-quality documents with resolutions reaching up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi. This level of detail makes these printers suitable for both text documents and color images, allowing for professional-quality output.

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