Solution 1 Remove and reinstall the print cartridges | HP F2200

Chapter 12

Troubleshooting

NOTE: In the procedures below, the problem cartridge is identified by the blinking light. The light on the left blinks when the tri-color print cartridge (on the left) is the problem, the light on the right blinks when the black or photo cartridge (on the right) is the problem, and both lights blink when both cartridges are the problem.

•Solution 1: Remove and reinstall the print cartridges

•Solution 2: Clean the print cartridge contacts

•Solution 3: Print in ink-backup mode

Solution 1: Remove and reinstall the print cartridges

Solution: The print cartridge may not have full electrical contact with the printer. Removing and reinstalling the cartridge may help.

NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality of remanufactured or refilled cartridges.

To verify and install the correct print cartridges

1.Make sure the product is on. Press the On button if it is not lit.

2.Open the print cartridge door, and then wait until the print carriage is idle and silent.

3.Press down lightly on the end of the problem cartridge to release it.

4.Slide the cartridge out and inspect it:

CAUTION: Do not touch the copper electrical contacts or the ink nozzles.

•Check the electrical contacts for debris.

•Make sure all the clear nozzle protective tape has been removed. CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove the copper electrical strip!

5.Read the selection number on the print cartridge label and make sure it is compatible with the product. Compatible print cartridges are listed in the printed documentation that came with the product.

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HP F2200 manual Solution 1 Remove and reinstall the print cartridges, To verify and install the correct print cartridges

Contents

HP Deskjet F2200 All-in-One series Windows Help HP Deskjet F2200 All-in-One series Page Contents Use the copy features Use the scan featuresMaintain the HP All-in-One Troubleshooting Contents Technical information HP warranty and support Index Contents HP Deskjet F2200 All-in- One series Help Chapter Scan HP All-in-One overviewHP All-in-One at a glance Copy Label Control panel buttons Control panel buttons Light status Status light overview Use the HP Photosmart software HP All-in-One overview Find more information Setup Guide Chapter How do I? How do I? Use printer sharing To enable printer sharing on a Windows computerConnection information Supported connection types Connection information To load an original on the glass Load originals and load paperLoad originals Choose papers for printing and copying Recommended papers for printing and copying Papers to avoid Recommended papers for printing only Papers to avoid for all print and copy jobs Additional papers to avoid when copyingLoad paper Load full-size paper To load full-size paper Load 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch photo paper Load index cards To load photo paper in the input trayRelated topics To load index cards in the input tray Load envelopes Load other types of paper To load envelopesHP Iron-On Transfers for printing only Related topics Print from your computer Print from a software applicationTo print from a software application To set the paper size Make the HP All-in-One the default printerChange the print settings for the current job Set the paper size View the print resolution Set the paper type for printingTo set the paper type for printing To select a print speed or quality To view the print resolutionChange the print speed or quality Change the page orientation To preview your print job Scale the document sizePreview your print job To scale the document size Create printing shortcuts Change the default print settingsTo change the default print settings Printing shortcuts Click the Printing Shortcuts tab Perform special print jobsDelete printing shortcuts To create a printing shortcut To print a borderless image Print a borderless image To print a photo on photo paper Print a photo on photo paper Off applies no HP Real Life Technologies to the image Print using Maximum dpi To print in Maximum dpi mode Print on both sidesTo print on both sides Print a multiple-page document as a booklet 11 9 To print a multiple-page document as a booklet Left-edge binding for left-to-right languages To print multiple pages on a single sheet Print multiple pages on a single sheet To print a multiple-page document in reverse order Print a multiple-page document in reverse order To print on transparencies Reverse an image for iron-on transfersPrint on transparencies To reverse an image for iron-on transfers To print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes Print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes To print a poster Expand Document Options, and then expand Printer FeaturesPrint a poster Print a Web Stop a print job To resume a print job from the computer Windows Vista users Resume a print jobTo stop a print job from the computer Windows 2000 users To resume a print job from the control panel To resume a print job from the computer Windows 2000 users Use the copy features Make a copySet the copy paper type Press Start Copy Black or Start Copy Color Change copy speed To make a Fast copy Make multiple copies of the same original Press Start Copy Black Copy a two-page black-and-white documentMake a 10 x 15 cm 4 x 6 inch borderless copy of a photo To copy a two-page document from the control panel To stop copying Stop copyingTo make a borderless copy of a photo from the control panel Press Start Copy Color Related topics Scan an original Use the scan features Scan To scan to a computer Edit a scanned preview imageEdit a scanned image Edit a scanned document To stop scanning Stop scanning To clean the glass Clean the HP All-in-OneClean the exterior Clean the glass To clean the lid backing Clean the lid backing Print a self-test report Work with print cartridgesTo print a self-test report Handle the print cartridges Printer Toolbox appears Click the Estimated Ink Level tab Check the estimated ink levelsReplace the print cartridges To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software To replace the print cartridges Choose the right cartridge combination Maintain the HP All-in-One Maintain the HP All-in-One Use a photo print cartridge Use ink-backup modeInk-backup mode output Exit ink-backup mode Store the print cartridges Print cartridge storage and handlingPrint cartridge protector Align the print cartridges To align newly installed print cartridges Clean the print cartridges Clean the print cartridge contacts To clean the print cartridge contacts Clean the area around the ink nozzles To clean the area around the ink nozzles Clean the print cartridges Remedy Remove ink from your skin and clothing To order print cartridges from your desktop Shop for ink supplies Shop for ink supplies View the Readme file TroubleshootingHardware setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting common setup issues Solution 1 Make sure the power cord is connected SolutionProduct will not turn on Solution 2 Press the On button more slowly After setting up the product, it does not print Software installation troubleshooting To retry the USB connection To start the installation from a Windows computerMinimum System Checks screen appears Red X appears on the USB connect prompt Some of the buttons are missing in the HP Solution Center Received a message that an Unknown Error has occurred Registration screen does not appear Uninstall and reinstall the software To uninstall from a Windows computer To clear a paper jam from the rear access door Paper jamsClear paper jams Information on paper Print cartridge troubleshooting Information on print cartridges Resolving print cartridge problems Resolving print cartridge error messagesTo troubleshoot the print cartridges To verify and install the correct print cartridges Solution 1 Remove and reinstall the print cartridges Solution 3 Print in ink-backup mode Solution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts To troubleshoot print quality issues Print quality troubleshooting Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors Solution 1 HP recommends using genuine HP print cartridges Solution 3 Check the paper type Solution 2 Check the paper loaded in the input tray Solution 5 Check the print settings Solution 4 Check to see if the product is in ink-backup mode Solution 6 Clean the print cartridges Solution 2 Check the print settingsInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Solution 4 Clean the print cartridges Solution 2 Check the print quality setting Solution 1 Check the paper type Solution 3 Rotate the image Solution 1 Make sure the paper is loaded correctlyPrintouts have horizontal streaks or lines For more information, see Solution 4 Clean the print cartridge nozzlesSolution 5 Clean the print cartridges Printouts are faded or have dull colors Solution 2 Check the paper type Solution 1 Check the print settings Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy Solution 4 Clean the glass Printouts have vertical streaks Solution 2 Check the resolution of the image Printouts are slanted or skewed Solution 2 Make sure only one type of paper is loadedSolution 3 Check the rear access door Solution 1 Print on a page of plain paper Solution 2 Wait while the ink dries Paper is not picked up from the input trayText edges are jagged Envelopes print incorrectly Print troubleshootingSolution 1 Reload the envelopes in the input tray Solution 2 Load a different type of envelope Product is not responding Solution 1 Print from the HP Photosmart SoftwareSolution 2 Use the appropriate media Borderless printing produces unexpected results Solution 4 Check for a print carriage stall Solution 1 Wait for the product to finish other tasksSolution 2 Check for a paper jam Solution 3 Load more paper in the input tray Solution 5 Check the cable connections to the product Solution 6 Make sure that the product is turned onSolution 7 Restart the product Product prints meaningless characters Solution 8 Check the print driver statusSolution 9 Check the print queue for canceled jobs Solution 1 Restart the product and your computer Solution 2 Wait for the product to finish other tasks Nothing happens when I try to printSolution 2 Try printing another document Solution 1 Make sure that the product is turned on Solution 5 Load more paper in the input tray Solution 4 Check the cable connections to the product Pages in my document came out in the wrong order Solution 6 Check for a paper jamSolution 7 Check for a print carriage stall Margins are not printing as expected To check your margin settings Solution 2 Make sure that the paper size setting is correctSolution 3 Check the paper guide position Text or graphics are cut off at the edge Solution 1 Check the margins in your software application To preview the print layout Solution 3 Remove and reload the paper in the input traySolution 1 Check the ink levels in the print cartridges Blank page came out while printing Solution 4 Check the print cartridges for protective tape Solution 2 Check for blank pages at the end of the document Copy troubleshooting Solution 3 Wait for the product to finish other tasks Nothing happens when I try to copy Solution 5 Check for a paper jam Solution 1 Place the original correctly on the glassParts of the original do not appear or are cut off Solution 2 Clean the scanner glass Printout is blankPrintout appears enlarged on Borderless copy has white space around the edges Solution 2 Check the ink levels in the print cartridgesSolution 1 Resize the image Solution 2 Use photo paper Scan halts Scan troubleshootingSolution 1 Make sure your computer is turned on Scan fails Solution 5 Make sure you have sufficient computer memory Text format is incorrect Scanned image is blankScanned image is incorrectly cropped Scanned image has incorrect page layout To adjust the brightness Text is incorrect or missingScanned image shows dotted lines instead of text Flashing lights Errors On light Paper Light Product messages Firmware revision mismatch Mechanism errorSolution 1 Check for a paper jam Door open Solution 2 Make sure the print carriage is not blocked Scan errorsMemory is full Solution 1 Uninstall and reinstall the software To refresh the Windows Device Manager Solution 2 Refresh the Windows Device Manager To check the status of the product Solution 3 Check the Digital Imaging MonitorSolution 4 Check the status of the product Cause The Digital Imaging Monitor was not running To check the power supply Solution 5 Check the power supply To check the USB connection Solution 6 Check the USB cable connection To scan using WIA Solution 7 Scan with Windows Image Acquisition WIA Solution 8 Disable the Lexbces service To restart the service On the General tab, in the Service status area, click StartComputer Management screen appears Solution 9 Run the Scan Diagnostic utility Solution 10 Install a patchSolution 11 Check the USB chipset and controller To check the USB chipset and controller Power connection Power cord and adaptor More information about using a USB hub Solution 12 Uninstall the software and reset the productTo uninstall the software and reset the product To uninstall the software completely To run the Disk Cleanup utility More information about the Disk Cleanup utilityClick the check box next to Do not show this message again To install the software Solution 1 Print a self-test reportUnable to print To disconnect and reconnect the USB cable Solution 2 Clear the print queueSolution 3 Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable To clear the print queue To verify that the product is set as the default printer Solution 4 Verify the driver configuration Solution 5 Check if the printer is paused or offline To verify the print driverTo check if the printer is paused or offline To stop and restart the print spooler Solution 6 Clear the print queue manuallySolution 7 Restart the print spooler To clear the print queue manually To verify the software application Solution 8 Check the software applicationProduct might not be correctly installed Solution 1 Reset the product Solution 2 Check the power cord and USB cable To check the USB connection Solution 4 Uninstall and reinstall the product Solution 3 Restart the computer Product was not found Solution 2 Check the power cord and USB cable To check the USB connection Solution 3 Restart the computer Product could not find available scan destinations Solution 1 Restart the computer To uninstall and reinstall the software To uninstall and reinstall the software Error occurred while communicating with the product To check the USB connection Solution 3 Restart the computer Solution 6 Contact HP support for service File format not supported Error reading or writing the fileFile messages File not found General user messages Cannot load paper from input tray Paper messagesNo scan options Out of disk space To check the paper in the input tray Solution 1 Replace the rear door of the productSolution 2 Check the paper type and the print settings Out of paper To set the paper size Letter or A4 Appropriate listed envelope size Solution 3 Clean the rollers Solution 4 Contact HP support To clean the rollers Wrong paper width Power and connection messagesPaper jam or misfeed Paper mismatch Solution 1 Make sure the product is turned on HP All-in-One not foundCommunication test failed Two-way communication lost Improper shutdown Print cartridge messages Non-HP cartridges installed Previously used genuine HP cartridges installedOriginal HP ink has been depleted Low on ink Printing in ink-backup mode Print carriage is stalled If the print carriage is stuck on the left side Solution 2 Clear the print carriageTo clear the print carriage If the print carriage is stuck on the right side To check for a paper jam in the rear access door Solution 3 Check the power source Need alignment or alignment failed Solution 3 Check if print cartridges are fully inserted Solution 4 Align newly installed print cartridgesSolution 5 Print cartridge or sensor might be defective Solution 1 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges To make sure the print cartridges are installed correctlyPrint cartridges missing or not detected Solution Clean the print cartridge contacts To clean the print cartridge contacts Copper-colored contacts Ink nozzles do not clean Incompatible print cartridges Solution 3 Replace the print cartridges Print cartridges in wrong slot Solution 2 Contact HP customer support Troubleshooting To determine which print cartridge is having the problem Print cartridge problem Solution 1 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges To make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly Solution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts Copper-colored contacts Ink nozzles do not clean Solution 3 Replace the print cartridges Troubleshooting Warranty HP warranty and support Phone support period Before you call HP customer support After the phone support period Placing a call HP Korea customer support Prepare the product for shipment HP warranty and support Technical information Specifications Environmental product stewardship program Recycling program Material safety data sheetsPaper use Plastics Απόρριψη άχρηστων συσκευών στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση FCC statement Regulatory notices Toxic and hazardous substance table HP Deskjet F2200 All-in-One series declaration of conformity 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