After setting up the product, it does not print | HP F4400 specs

Chapter 8

Solve a problem

For more information on installing the software and connecting the USB cable, see the Start Here guide that came with the product.

Cause: The USB cable was connected before the software was installed. Connecting the USB cable before prompted can cause errors.

After setting up the product, it does not print

Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. Solutions are listed in order, with the most likely solution first. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the remaining solutions until the issue is resolved.

•Solution 1: Press the On button to turn on the product

•Solution 2: Set your product as the default printer

•Solution 3: Check the connection between the product and computer

•Solution 4: Check that the cartridges are installed properly and have ink

•Solution 5: Load paper in the input tray

Solution 1: Press the On button to turn on the product

Solution: Look at the display on the product. If the display is blank and the On button is not lit, the product is turned off. Make sure the power cord is firmly connected

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HP F4400 manual After setting up the product, it does not print, Solution 1 Press the On button to turn on the product

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Windows Help HP Deskjet F4400 All-in-One series Page Contents Contents Printer parts Get to know the HP All-in-One Control panel features Control panel features HP Deskjet F4424 All-in-One only Get to know the HP All-in-One Print documents PrintRelated topics To print from a software application To print a photo on photo paper Print photos To print a borderless image To print envelopes Print envelopes Paper Type Plain paper Print on specialty mediaPrint transparencies Click the Printing Shortcuts tab Print labels Print Quality Normal or Best Print Quality Best Print brochuresOrientation Portrait or Landscape Two-sided printing Manual Left Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Print Quality NormalPrint booklets Paper Type Plain Paper Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print posters Print iron-on transfers Click Printer Features, and then set Mirror Image to On To print a Web Print using the maximum dpiPrint a Web To view the print resolution View the print resolutionTo print in Maximum dpi mode To delete a printing shortcut Use printing shortcutsTo create a printing shortcut To change the default print settings Set the default print settings Recommended papers for printing Paper basics HP Iron-On Transfers HP Office PaperHP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Photo Value Pack Load full-size paper Load mediaLoad small-size paper Load envelopes Paper basics Paper basics Single page scan a. Load original ScanScan to a computer Related topics Sided original to 1-sided copy a. Load paper CopyCopy text or mixed documents Paper type Set the copy paper type Paper basics on Copy Copy HP Deskjet F4424 All-in- One only Press Start PC Copy Black or Start PC Copy Color Copy text or mixed documents Chapter Check the estimated ink levels Work with cartridgesTo check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software Printer Toolbox appears Click the Estimated Ink Level tab Choose the right cartridges Order ink suppliesFind the cartridge number To order ink cartridges from your desktop Manually clean print cartridges Automatically clean print cartridgesTo clean the print cartridges Click Clean the Print Cartridges To replace the cartridges Replace the cartridges Replace the cartridges Cartridge warranty information Cartridge warranty information Work with cartridges If you have a problem, follow these steps Solve a problemHP support Support process Support phone numbers Phone support periodPlacing a call 5RP¤QLD After the phone support period Additional warranty options Setup troubleshootingTroubleshooting common setup issues Product will not turn on Solution 2 Press the On button more slowly Solution 1 Press the On button to turn on the product After setting up the product, it does not print Minimum System Checks screen appears Solution 2 Set your product as the default printerSolution 5 Load paper in the input tray Received a message that an Unknown Error has occurred Registration screen does not appear Uninstall and reinstall the softwareTo uninstall from a Windows computer Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors Print quality troubleshooting Solution 3 Check the paper type Solution 2 Check the paper loaded in the input tray Solution 6 Align the printer Solution 4 Check the ink levelsSolution 5 Check the print settings To align the printer Solution 7 Contact HP supportInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Solution 4 Check the paper type Solution 2 Check the ink levelsSolution 3 Check the print settings Solution 1 Check the paper type Solution 5 Contact HP support Solution 3 Rotate the image Solution 2 Use a higher print quality settingPrintouts have horizontal streaks or lines To select a print speed or quality Solution 3 Make sure the paper is loaded correctly To align the printer from the HP Photosmart Software Solution 4 Use a higher print quality settingSolution 5 Align the printer Printouts are faded or have dull colors Solution 6 Automatically clean the print cartridges Solution 5 Automatically clean the print cartridges Solution 1 Check the print settings Solution 6 Contact HP supportSolution 2 Use a higher quality image Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy Printouts have vertical streaks Solution 3 Print the image in a smaller sizeSolution 4 Align the printer Solution 2 Make sure only one type of paper is loaded Solution 1 Make sure the paper is loaded correctlySolution 1 Print on a page of plain paper Printouts are slanted or skewed Solution 1 Use TrueType or OpenType fonts Solution 2 Wait while the ink driesSolution 2 Align the printer Text edges are jagged Envelopes print incorrectly Print troubleshootingSolution 1 Reload the envelopes in the input tray Solution 3 Tuck the flaps to avoid paper jams Solution 2 Load a different type of envelopeSolution 1 Restart the product and your computer Product prints meaningless characters To check your margin settings Solution 2 Try printing another documentMargins are not printing as expected Pages in my document came out in the wrong order Solution 3 Load the stack of paper correctly Solution 2 Verify the paper size settingSolution 4 Load the stack of envelopes correctly Blank page came out while printing Solution 2 Check for blank pages at the end of the document Solution 1 Check the ink levels in the print cartridgesSolution 3 Load more paper in the input tray Solution 4 Check the print cartridges for protective tape Scanned image is blank Scan troubleshooting Scanned image has incorrect page layout Scanned image is incorrectly croppedText format is incorrect Scanned image shows dotted lines instead of text Nothing happens when I try to copy Copy troubleshootingTo adjust the brightness Text is incorrect or missing Solution 3 Wait for the product to finish other tasks Solution 1 Turn on the productSolution 2 Place the original correctly on the glass Solution 1 Place the original correctly on the glass Solution 5 Check for a paper jamSolution 2 Clean the scanner glass Parts of the original do not appear or are cut off Printout is blank Solution 2 Check the ink levels in the print cartridges Flashing lights Errors Errors File messages Product messagesFirmware revision mismatch Memory is full 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 Print cartridge messages Power and connection messagesPaper messages Original HP ink has been depleted Non-HP cartridges installedPreviously used genuine HP cartridges installed Low on ink Printing in ink-backup modePrint Cartridge Problem Incorrect Print Cartridges Solution 1 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges Incorrectly Installed Cartridges Print Cartridges MissingTo make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly Print cartridges missing or not detected Solution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts Solution 3 Replace the print cartridges Incompatible print cartridges Solution 2 Contact HP customer support Print cartridges in wrong slot 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 Solution 3 Replace the print cartridges Solve a problem To stop a print job from the HP All-in-One Stop the current job Stop the current job Hewlett-Packard Company notices Technical information Environmental product stewardship program Power consumption Material safety data sheetsEco-Tips Paper use Italiano Chemical Substances Regulatory model identification number Regulatory notices Vcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan FCC statement HP Deskjet F4400 All-in-One series declaration of conformity Technical information Index Index 110