HP F4240, F4280, F4235 guide

Troubleshooting

Chapter 12

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

Solution 4: Check the print cartridges for protective tape

Solution: Check each print cartridge. The tape might have been removed from the copper-colored contacts, but still might cover the ink nozzles. If the tape is still covering the ink nozzles, carefully remove the tape from the print cartridges. Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts.

1Copper-colored contacts

2Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing)

3Ink nozzles under tape

For more information, see:

Replace the print cartridges

Cause: The protective plastic tape was only partially removed from the print cartridge.

Ink is spraying the inside of the HP All-in-One when I print a photo

Solution: Make sure you load photo paper in the input tray before you print a borderless print job.

Cause: The borderless print settings require photo paper to be loaded in the input tray. You are using the wrong paper type.

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HP F4240, F4280, F4235 manual Solution 4 Check the print cartridges for protective tape

Contents

HP Deskjet F4200 All-in-One series Windows Help HP Deskjet F4200 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 F4200 All-in- One series Help Chapter HP All-in-One at a glance HP All-in-One overviewCopy Scan Label Control panel buttons Label Icon Name and Description Label Description Status light overview Light status Use the HP Photosmart software Chapter Find more information Setup Guide Chapter How do I? How do I? Connection information To enable printer sharing on a Windows computerSupported connection types Use printer sharing Connection information Load originals Load originals and load paperChoose papers for printing and copying To load an original on the glass HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo Paper Recommended papers for printing and copyingHP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Paper Papers to avoid Recommended papers for printing only Load paper Additional papers to avoid when copyingLoad full-size paper Papers to avoid for all print and copy jobs To load full-size paper Load 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 Change the print settings for the current job Make the HP All-in-One the default printerSet the paper size To set the paper size View the print resolution Set the paper type for printingTo set the paper type for printing Change the print speed or quality To view the print resolutionChange the page orientation To select a print speed or quality Scale the document size Change the saturation, brightness, or color tonePreview your print job To change the default print settings Change the default print settingsPrinting shortcuts To preview your print job Delete printing shortcuts Create printing shortcutsTo create a printing shortcut Click the Printing Shortcuts tab Perform special print jobs Print a borderless imageTo print a borderless image To print a photo on plain paper Print a photo on plain paper 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 Print on transparencies Reverse an image for iron-on transfersTo reverse an image for iron-on transfers To print on transparencies To print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes Print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes Print a poster Expand Document Options, and then expand Printer FeaturesPrint a Web To print a poster Stop a print job To stop a print job from the computer Windows 2000 users Resume a print jobTo resume a print job from the control panel To resume a print job from the computer Windows Vista users To resume a print job from the computer Windows 2000 users Print Make a copy Use the copy featuresChoose a layout To make a copy from the control panel Layout of the copy Set the copy paper type Perform special copy jobs Make a Fast copyTo make a Fast copy Make multiple copies of the same original Make a borderless copy of a photoTo make a borderless copy of a photo from the control panel Press Start Copy Color Copy a two-page black-and-white documentTo copy a two-page document from the control panel Press Start Copy Black To stop copying Stop copying Use the copy features Scan an original Use the scan features To scan to a computer Edit a scanned document Edit a scanned imageStop scanning To stop scanning Scan Clean the exterior Clean the HP All-in-OneClean the glass To 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 Choose the right print cartridges Check the estimated ink levelsTo check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software Printer Toolbox appears Click the Estimated Ink Level tab Replace the print cartridges Choose original HP cartridges for how you printChoose the cartridge combination for best results To replace the print cartridges Maintain the HP All-in-One Use ink-backup mode Exit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode outputStore the print cartridges Align the print cartridges Clean the print cartridges To align newly installed print cartridgesPrinter Toolbox appears To clean the print cartridge contacts Clean the print cartridge contacts Maintain the HP All-in-One Clean the area around the ink nozzles To clean the area around the ink nozzles Surface Remedy Remove ink from your skin and clothing To order print cartridges from your desktop Shop for ink supplies Shop for ink supplies Hardware setup troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting common setup issues View the Readme file Power connection Power cord and adapter Power outlet Solution 2 Reset the product Solution 3 Press the On button more slowlySolution 4 Contact HP to replace the power supply Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Software installation troubleshooting To start the installation from a Windows computerMinimum System Checks screen appears Received a message that an Unknown Error has occurred Registration screen does not appear Some of the buttons are missing in the HP Solution Center To uninstall from a Windows computer Uninstall and reinstall the software Clear paper jams Paper jams To clear a paper jam from the front access door To clear a paper jam from the rear access door 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 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts Print quality troubleshootingSolution 3 Print in ink-backup mode To troubleshoot print quality issues Print quality troubleshooting 101 Solution 1 HP recommends using genuine HP print cartridges Solution 2 Check the paper loaded in the input trayWrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors Solution 4 Check to see if the product is in ink-backup mode Solution 3 Check the paper type Solution 5 Check the print settings Solution 6 Clean the print cartridgesInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Solution 2 Check the print settings Solution 1 Check the paper type Solution 4 Clean the print cartridges Solution 3 Rotate the image Solution 2 Check the print quality settingSolution 1 Make sure the paper is loaded correctly Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines Solution 5 Clean the print cartridges Solution 4 Clean the print cartridge nozzles Solution 2 Check the paper type Solution 1 Check the print settingsPrintouts are faded or have dull colors For more information, see Clean the lid backing Clean the glass Solution 4 Clean the glass Solution 2 Check the resolution of the image Printouts seem blurry or fuzzyPrintouts have vertical streaks Solution 2 Make sure only one type of paper is loaded Solution 3 Check the rear access doorPrintouts are slanted or skewed Solution 2 Wait while the ink dries Solution 1 Print on a page of plain paperInk streaks on the back of the paper Paper is not picked up from the input tray Solution 1 Reload the envelopes in the input tray Print troubleshootingEnvelopes print incorrectly Text edges are jagged Solution 1 Print from the HP Photosmart Software Solution 2 Load a different type of envelopeSolution 2 Use the appropriate media Borderless printing produces unexpected results Solution 2 Check for a paper jam Solution 1 Wait for the product to finish other tasksSolution 3 Load more paper in the input tray Product is not responding After setting up the product, it does not print Solution 7 Restart the product Solution 6 Make sure that the product is turned onSolution 8 Check the print driver status Solution 9 Check the print queue for canceled jobs Product prints meaningless characters Nothing happens when I try to print Troubleshooting Solution 6 Check for a paper jam Solution 5 Load more paper in the input traySolution 7 Check for a print carriage stall Pages in my document came out in the wrong order To check your margin settings Solution 2 Make sure that the paper size setting is correctMargins are not printing as expected Text or graphics are cut off at the edge Solution 3 Check the paper guide position Solution 1 Check the margins in your software application Solution 3 Remove and reload the paper in the input trayTo preview the print layout Solution 1 Check the ink levels in the print cartridges Solution 2 Check for blank pages at the end of the documentBlank page came out while printing Solution 4 Check the print cartridges for protective tape Nothing happens when I try to copy Copy troubleshooting Solution 3 Wait for the product to finish other tasks Solution 5 Check for a paper jamParts of the original do not appear or are cut off Solution 1 Place the original correctly on the glass Solution 2 Clean the scanner glassPrintout appears enlarged on Printout is blank Solution 2 Check the ink levels in the print cartridges Solution 1 Resize the image Scan troubleshootingSolution 2 Use photo paper Borderless copy has white space around the edges Scan fails Solution 1 Make sure your computer is turned on Scanned image is blank Solution 5 Make sure you have sufficient computer memory Scanned image is incorrectly cropped Text is incorrect or missingScanned image has incorrect page layout Text format is incorrect To adjust the brightness Errors Flashing lights Paper Description Solution Selectio Lights On light Blinking Off Door open Product messages Solution 1 Check for a paper jam Mechanism errorSolution 2 Make sure the print carriage is not blocked Firmware revision mismatch Scan errors Solution 1 Uninstall and reinstall the softwareMemory is full To refresh the Windows Device Manager Solution 2 Refresh the Windows Device Manager Cause The Digital Imaging Monitor was not running Solution 3 Check the Digital Imaging Monitor 144 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Solution 8 Disable the Lexbces service On the General tab, in the Service status area, click Start To restart the serviceRegistry Editor appears Registry Editor, select My Computer Computer Management screen appears Solution 10 Install a patch Solution 9 Run the Scan Diagnostic utility Troubleshooting Turn on the product 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 More information about the Disk Cleanup utility To run the Disk Cleanup utilityClick Selective Startup Click the check box next to Do not show this message again To install the software Solution 1 Print a self-test reportUnable to print Solution 3 Disconnect and reconnect the USB cable Solution 2 Clear the print queueTo clear the print queue To disconnect and reconnect the USB cable 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 Solution 7 Restart the print spooler Solution 6 Clear the print queue manuallyTo clear the print queue manually To stop and restart the print spooler Product might not be correctly installed Solution 8 Check the software applicationSolution 1 Reset the product To verify the software application Power connection Power cord and adaptor Power outlet Troubleshooting Solution 4 Uninstall and reinstall the product Solution 3 Restart the computer Product was not found Power connection Power cord and adaptor Power outlet Troubleshooting Solution 3 Restart the computer Product could not find available scan destinations Solution 1 Restart the computer Select Click here to restart later Error occurred while communicating with the product Power connection Power cord and adaptor Power outlet Troubleshooting Solution 3 Restart the computer File messages Solution 6 Contact HP support for service General user messages Solution 2 Create more space on your hard drive Solution 1 Close applications that are not being usedBorderless printing error Cannot crop No scan options Paper messagesOut of disk space Cannot load paper from input tray Solution 2 Check the paper type and the print settings Solution 1 Replace the rear access door of the productOut of paper To check the paper in the input tray 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 Paper jam or misfeed Power and connection messagesPaper mismatch Wrong paper width Communication test failed Solution 1 Make sure the product is turned on Two-way communication lost Improper shutdown Print cartridge messages Non-HP cartridges installed Previously used genuine HP cartridges installed Original HP ink has been depletedLow on ink Print carriage is stalled Printing in ink-backup mode To clear the print carriage Solution 2 Clear the print carriage If the print carriage is stuck on the right side To check for a paper jam in the rear access doorIf the print carriage is stuck on the left side If the print carriage is stuck in the middle 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 cartridges Solution 5 Print cartridge or sensor might be defectivePrint cartridges missing or not detected To make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly Solution 1 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges Solution 2 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 To make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly To determine which print cartridge is having the problem Print cartridge problem Tri-color print cartridge Black print cartridge Solution 1 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges Solution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts To clean the print cartridge contacts Copper-colored contacts Ink nozzles do not clean Solution 3 Replace the print cartridges Warranty HP warranty and support Before you call HP customer support After the phone support period 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 Paper use Material safety data sheetsPlastics Recycling program Απόρριψη άχρηστων συσκευών στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση FCC statement Regulatory notices Toxic and hazardous substance table HP Deskjet F4200 All-in-One series declaration of conformity Technical information Index Symbols/Numerics Index 223 224