HP D4200 manual Ink-backup mode output, Exit ink-backup mode

NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed on screen. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in the printer, verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed.

To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge

▲Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape.

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Remove plastic tape

CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts.

For more information about ink-backup mode, see the following topics:

•Ink-backup mode output

•Exit ink-backup mode

Ink-backup mode output

Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts.

Installed print cartridge	Result
Black print cartridge	Colors print as grayscale.
Tri-color print cartridge	Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.
Photo print cartridge	Colors print as grayscale.

NOTE: HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode.

Exit ink-backup mode

Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit ink-backup mode.

For information about installing a print cartridge, see Installation instructions.

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