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HP F4400 Copy troubleshooting, Text is incorrect or missing, Nothing happens when I try to copy

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Chapter 8

If you are scanning an original that has graphics or artwork surrounding the text, the scanner might not recognize the text.

Text is incorrect or missing

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: Make sure that the brightness is set appropriately in the software

•Solution 2: Make sure that the glass and the back of the document lid are clean

Solution 1: Make sure that the brightness is set appropriately in the software

Solution: Adjust the brightness in the software, and then rescan the original.

To adjust the brightness

1.In the HP Scanning window, click Lighten/Darken in the Basic menu or the Tools panel.

2.Adjust the brightness indicators.

Cause: The brightness was not set correctly in the software.

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

Solution 2: Make sure that the glass and the back of the document lid are clean

Solution: Turn off the product, unplug the power cord, and use a soft cloth to wipe the glass and the back of the document lid.

Cause: The glass and the back of the document lid were not clean.

Copy troubleshooting

Use this section to solve these copy problems:

•Nothing happens when I try to copy

•Parts of the original do not appear or are cut off

•The printout appears enlarged on the page

•The printout is blank

Nothing happens when I try to copy

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: Turn on the product

•Solution 2: Place the original correctly on the glass

•Solution 3: Wait for the product to finish other tasks

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Contents

Windows Help HP Deskjet F4400 All-in-One series Page Contents Contents Printer parts Get to know the HP All-in-OneControl panel features Control panel features HP Deskjet F4424 All-in-One only Get to know the HP All-in-One To print from a software application PrintPrint documents Related topicsTo print a photo on photo paper Print photosTo print a borderless image To print envelopes Print envelopesClick the Printing Shortcuts tab Print on specialty mediaPaper Type Plain paper Print transparenciesPrint labels Print Quality Normal or BestTwo-sided printing Manual Print brochuresPrint Quality Best Orientation Portrait or LandscapePrint booklets Print Quality NormalLeft Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Paper Type Plain Paper Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print postersPrint iron-on transfers Click Printer Features, and then set Mirror Image to OnPrint a Web Print using the maximum dpiTo print a Web To print in Maximum dpi mode View the print resolutionTo view the print resolution To create a printing shortcut Use printing shortcutsTo delete a printing shortcut To change the default print settings Set the default print settingsRecommended papers for printing Paper basicsHP Photo Value Pack HP Office PaperHP Iron-On Transfers HP Premium Inkjet Transparency FilmLoad small-size paper Load mediaLoad full-size paper Load envelopes Paper basics Paper basics Scan to a computer ScanSingle page scan a. Load original Related topics Copy text or mixed documents CopySided original to 1-sided copy a. Load paper Paper type Set the copy paper typePaper 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 Printer Toolbox appears Click the Estimated Ink Level tab Work with cartridgesCheck the estimated ink levels To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart SoftwareTo order ink cartridges from your desktop Order ink suppliesChoose the right cartridges Find the cartridge numberClick Clean the Print Cartridges Automatically clean print cartridgesManually clean print cartridges To clean the print cartridgesTo replace the cartridges Replace the cartridgesReplace the cartridges Cartridge warranty information Cartridge warranty information Work with cartridges Support process Solve a problemIf you have a problem, follow these steps HP supportPlacing a call Phone support periodSupport phone numbers 5RP¤QLD After the phone support periodProduct will not turn on Setup troubleshootingAdditional warranty options Troubleshooting common setup issuesSolution 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 printSolution 5 Load paper in the input tray Solution 2 Set your product as the default printerMinimum System Checks screen appears Received a message that an Unknown Error has occurred To uninstall from a Windows computer Uninstall and reinstall the softwareRegistration screen does not appear Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors Print quality troubleshootingSolution 3 Check the paper type Solution 2 Check the paper loaded in the input traySolution 5 Check the print settings Solution 4 Check the ink levelsSolution 6 Align the printer Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely Solution 7 Contact HP supportTo align the printer Solution 3 Check the print settings Solution 2 Check the ink levelsSolution 4 Check the paper type Solution 1 Check the paper type Solution 5 Contact HP supportTo select a print speed or quality Solution 2 Use a higher print quality settingSolution 3 Rotate the image Printouts have horizontal streaks or linesSolution 3 Make sure the paper is loaded correctly Solution 5 Align the printer Solution 4 Use a higher print quality settingTo align the printer from the HP Photosmart Software Printouts are faded or have dull colors Solution 6 Automatically clean the print cartridgesSolution 5 Automatically clean the print cartridges Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy Solution 6 Contact HP supportSolution 1 Check the print settings Solution 2 Use a higher quality imageSolution 4 Align the printer Solution 3 Print the image in a smaller sizePrintouts have vertical streaks Printouts are slanted or skewed Solution 1 Make sure the paper is loaded correctlySolution 2 Make sure only one type of paper is loaded Solution 1 Print on a page of plain paperText edges are jagged Solution 2 Wait while the ink driesSolution 1 Use TrueType or OpenType fonts Solution 2 Align the printerSolution 1 Reload the envelopes in the input tray Print troubleshootingEnvelopes print incorrectly Product prints meaningless characters Solution 2 Load a different type of envelopeSolution 3 Tuck the flaps to avoid paper jams Solution 1 Restart the product and your computerPages in my document came out in the wrong order Solution 2 Try printing another documentTo check your margin settings Margins are not printing as expectedBlank page came out while printing Solution 2 Verify the paper size settingSolution 3 Load the stack of paper correctly Solution 4 Load the stack of envelopes correctlySolution 4 Check the print cartridges for protective tape Solution 1 Check the ink levels in the print cartridgesSolution 2 Check for blank pages at the end of the document Solution 3 Load more paper in the input trayScanned image is blank Scan troubleshootingScanned image shows dotted lines instead of text Scanned image is incorrectly croppedScanned image has incorrect page layout Text format is incorrectText is incorrect or missing Copy troubleshootingNothing happens when I try to copy To adjust the brightnessSolution 2 Place the original correctly on the glass Solution 1 Turn on the productSolution 3 Wait for the product to finish other tasks Parts of the original do not appear or are cut off Solution 5 Check for a paper jamSolution 1 Place the original correctly on the glass Solution 2 Clean the scanner glassPrintout is blank Solution 2 Check the ink levels in the print cartridgesFlashing lights ErrorsErrors Memory is full Product messagesFile messages Firmware revision mismatchGeneral user messages Cannot crop Solution 1 Close applications that are not being usedSolution 2 Create more space on your hard drive Borderless printing errorPaper messages Power and connection messagesPrint cartridge messages Previously used genuine HP cartridges installed Non-HP cartridges installedOriginal HP ink has been depleted Print Cartridge Problem Incorrect Print Cartridges Printing in ink-backup modeLow on ink Print cartridges missing or not detected Incorrectly Installed Cartridges Print Cartridges MissingSolution 1 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges To make sure the print cartridges are installed correctlySolution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts Solution 3 Replace the print cartridges Incompatible print cartridges Solution 2 Contact HP customer supportPrint cartridges in wrong slot To determine which print cartridge is having the problem Print cartridge problemTri-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 jobStop the current job Hewlett-Packard Company notices Technical informationEnvironmental product stewardship program Paper use Material safety data sheetsPower consumption Eco-TipsItaliano Chemical SubstancesRegulatory model identification number Regulatory noticesVcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan FCC statementHP Deskjet F4400 All-in-One series declaration of conformity Technical information Index Index110