Image is printed at an angle Solution, Ink smears | HP D4200

3.If horizontal lines still occur, perform a print quality calibration.

A black and a tri-color print cartridge must be installed for print quality calibration.

4.Reprint the photo.

Image is printed at an angle

Solution:

Verify that no problem exists with the source image. For example, if you are printing a scanned image, verify that the image was not crooked when it was scanned.

If the problem is not caused by the source image, follow these steps:

1.Remove all paper from the input tray.

2.Load the paper correctly in the input tray.

3.Verify that the paper guide fits firmly against the edge of the paper.

4.Follow loading instructions for the paper type.

Ink smears

Solution: Follow these guidelines if ink smears appear on the back of the photos, or if the paper sticks together:

•Use an HP photo paper.

•Verify that the photo paper is not curled. If the photo paper is curled, place the paper in a plastic bag and gently bend it the opposite direction of the curl until the paper lies flat.

Part of the photo is faded

Fading might occur on the edges or near the edges of a photo.

•Fading occurs on the edges of a photo

•Fading occurs near the edges of a photo

Problems with borderless documents

93

Image 95

HP D4200 manual Image is printed at an angle Solution, Ink smears

Contents

HP Deskjet D4200 Printer series Terms and conventions Accessibility VisualHewlett-Packard Company notices Acknowledgements Contents Printer software Print other documentsPrinting tips Troubleshooting Maintenance Technical information HP supportOrder supplies Section Description Welcome Section Description Special features Printer at a glance Get started Print cartridges Ink-backup mode Buttons and lights Power button and light Print Cartridge Status lights Photosmart Essential button Front USB port lights Resume button and light Paper trays Cancel icon To unfold the paper trays Unfold the paper trays Output tray Input trayPaper guide To fold the paper trays Fold the paper trays Print cartridges Use print cartridges Ink-backup modeReplace print cartridges To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge Ink-backup mode outputExit ink-backup mode USB Connect the printer About the HP Photosmart Software Print using the Photosmart Essential buttonAbout the Photosmart Essential button Print photos from the front USB port Print photos using the front USB portAbout the front USB port To print from the front USB port About the front USB port lightsPage Print borderless photos Learn how to print photosLearn how to perform other photo printing tasks Print photos Click the Printing Shortcuts tab Prepare to printPrint Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print photos with a border Prepare to print Photo print cartridge To change the HP Real Life Technologies settingHP Real Life Technologies photo fix Exif Print Advanced color settingsTo install the photo print cartridge To specify advanced color settings Storage Save money when printing photosStore and handle photo paper To print Exif Print-enhanced photos Other photo projects Share photos with friends and family Print e-mail Print other documents Print documents Print letters Print envelopes Print postcards Print hagaki cards Print index cards and other small media Print labels Print CD/DVD tattoos Print transparencies Print brochures Greeting cards Print greeting cardsTwo-sided printing Manual Print Quality Normal Print booklets Left Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Paper Type Plain paper Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print posters Print iron-on transfers Click Printer Features, and then set Mirror Image to On Printing shortcuts Printing tipsPrint a test To create a printing shortcut Fast/Economical printingCreate printing shortcuts Use printing shortcuts Change the print speed or quality General Everyday printingPresentation printing Select a paper type Maximum dpi Print resolutionPrint quality settings To view the print resolution Set a custom paper size Print in grayscaleSet the page order To print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paperResize a document Print preview Select the Show preview before printing check box Two-sided printingBound two-sided documents To preview a printed document Flip Pages Up Preserve Layout To print a two-sided document with a book bindingTo print a two-sided document with a tablet binding Windows 2000 users Make the HP Deskjet the default printerSet default print settings Printer software To open the Printer Properties dialog box To change the default print settingsPrinter Properties dialog box Ink Status window Whats This? help Download HP Photosmart Software Download printer software updatesTo download a printer software update Selection numbers MaintenanceInstall print cartridges Print cartridge combinations Printing with one print cartridge Installation instructionsTo install a print cartridge Remove plastic tape Maintenance Click Align the Print Cartridges Automatically clean print cartridgesAlign print cartridges To align print cartridges View estimated ink levels Calibrate print quality To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the exterior Manually clean print cartridgesMaintain the printer body Remove ink from your skin and clothing Maintain print cartridges To prepare to cleanTo manually clean print cartridge contacts Print cartridge protector Print cartridge storage and handling To open the printer Toolbox Printer Toolbox Print cartridge error messages TroubleshootingError messages Other error messages Installation problems Unknown Device message displays Solution To resolve the problem Printer name does not appear To reinstall the printer softwarePrinter lights are on or flashing What the flashing light means Power light is flashing Resume light is flashing Both Power and Resume lights are flashing Print Cartridge Status lights are on or flashing Check the printer lights Printer does not printFront USB port lights are flashing Verify the following Clear the print queue To stop and restart the print servicePrinter is stalled If the printer still does not print Document prints slowly Incorrect or missing print cartridge Print cartridge problemsSolution To verify and install the correct print cartridges Computer does not meet system requirements Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab Print cartridge is faulty or not installed properly Low on ink To clear a paper jam Paper problemsPaper jam Paper problems Printer prints on multiple sheets at once Out-of-paper message Paper might be loaded improperly Photos do not print correctlyCheck the paper tray Check the printer properties Fading occurs on the edges of a photo Horizontal lines appear on a photo SolutionPart of the photo is faded Fading occurs near the edges of a photo Problems with borderless documentsBorderless printing guidelines Streaks appear in a light portion of a photo Solution Ink smears Image is printed at an angle Solution Photo has an unwanted border For photo paper with a tear-off tab For most paper types Faded prints with ink streaks Print quality is poor Blank pages print Solution Prints are faded Solution Text and images are misaligned Document is printed off-center or at an angle SolutionDocument is misprinted To install the HP Photosmart Software Envelope is printed at an angle SolutionDocument does not reflect the new print settings Images in a connected digital camera do not print Front USB port problems Front USB port lights are flashing Solution If you continue to have problems HP support Ink cartridge warranty information After the phone support period Phone support period Placing a call Order paper or other media Order print cartridges Order supplies Country/region Number for ordering Technical information Printer specifications Recycling program Material safety data sheetsPaper use Plastics Appendix C Vcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan LED indicator statementFCC statement Appendix C Technical information Index Page USB 114