Low on ink, Printing in ink-backup mode | HP F4400 manual

Cause: The original HP ink in the indicated print cartridges was depleted.

Low on ink

Solution: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace the print cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable.

If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in another product, the ink level indicator may be inaccurate or unavailable.

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Cause: The indicated print cartridges were estimated to be low on ink and might need to be replaced soon.

Printing in ink-backup mode

Solution: If you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are installed in the product, verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the product cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed.

1Copper-colored contacts

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

3Ink nozzles under tape

Solve a problem

Cause: When the product detected that only one print cartridge is installed, ink- backup mode is initiated. This printing mode lets you print with a single print cartridge, but it slows the product and affects the quality of printouts.

Print cartridge is missing, incorrectly installed, or not intended for your product

Solution: If the print cartridges are missing, incorrectly installed, or not intended for your product, one or both of the print cartridge status lights begin to blink. One of the following messages may appear on your computer screen:

Print Cartridge Problem

Incorrect Print Cartridge(s)

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Contents

Windows Help HP Deskjet F4400 All-in-One series Page Contents Contents Get to know the HP All-in-One Printer parts Control panel features Control panel features HP Deskjet F4424 All-in-One only Get to know the HP All-in-One Related topics PrintPrint documents To print from a software application Print photos To print a photo on photo paper To print a borderless image Print envelopes To print envelopes Print transparencies Print on specialty mediaPaper Type Plain paper Click the Printing Shortcuts tab Print Quality Normal or Best Print labels Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print brochuresPrint Quality Best Two-sided printing Manual Print Quality Normal Print bookletsLeft Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Print posters Paper Type Plain Paper Orientation Portrait or Landscape Click Printer Features, and then set Mirror Image to On Print iron-on transfers Print using the maximum dpi Print a WebTo print a Web View the print resolution To print in Maximum dpi modeTo view the print resolution Use printing shortcuts To create a printing shortcutTo delete a printing shortcut Set the default print settings To change the default print settings Paper basics Recommended papers for printing HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Office PaperHP Iron-On Transfers HP Photo Value Pack Load media Load small-size paperLoad full-size paper Load envelopes Paper basics Paper basics Scan Scan to a computerSingle page scan a. Load original Related topics Copy Copy text or mixed documentsSided original to 1-sided copy a. Load paper Set the copy paper type 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 To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software Work with cartridgesCheck the estimated ink levels Printer Toolbox appears Click the Estimated Ink Level tab Find the cartridge number Order ink suppliesChoose the right cartridges To order ink cartridges from your desktop To clean the print cartridges Automatically clean print cartridgesManually clean print cartridges Click Clean the Print Cartridges Replace the cartridges To replace the cartridges Replace the cartridges Cartridge warranty information Cartridge warranty information Work with cartridges HP support Solve a problemIf you have a problem, follow these steps Support process Phone support period Placing a callSupport phone numbers After the phone support period 5RP¤QLD Troubleshooting common setup issues Setup troubleshootingAdditional warranty options Product will not turn on Solution 2 Press the On button more slowly After setting up the product, it does not print Solution 1 Press the On button to turn on the product Solution 2 Set your product as the default printer Solution 5 Load paper in the input trayMinimum System Checks screen appears Received a message that an Unknown Error has occurred Uninstall and reinstall the software To uninstall from a Windows computerRegistration screen does not appear Print quality troubleshooting Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors Solution 2 Check the paper loaded in the input tray Solution 3 Check the paper type Solution 4 Check the ink levels Solution 5 Check the print settingsSolution 6 Align the printer Solution 7 Contact HP support Ink is not filling the text or graphics completelyTo align the printer Solution 2 Check the ink levels Solution 3 Check the print settingsSolution 4 Check the paper type Solution 5 Contact HP support Solution 1 Check the paper type Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines Solution 2 Use a higher print quality settingSolution 3 Rotate the image To select a print speed or quality Solution 3 Make sure the paper is loaded correctly Solution 4 Use a higher print quality setting Solution 5 Align the printerTo align the printer from the HP Photosmart Software Solution 6 Automatically clean the print cartridges Printouts are faded or have dull colors Solution 5 Automatically clean the print cartridges Solution 2 Use a higher quality image Solution 6 Contact HP supportSolution 1 Check the print settings Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy Solution 3 Print the image in a smaller size Solution 4 Align the printerPrintouts have vertical streaks Solution 1 Print on a page of plain paper Solution 1 Make sure the paper is loaded correctlySolution 2 Make sure only one type of paper is loaded Printouts are slanted or skewed Solution 2 Align the printer Solution 2 Wait while the ink driesSolution 1 Use TrueType or OpenType fonts Text edges are jagged Print troubleshooting Solution 1 Reload the envelopes in the input trayEnvelopes print incorrectly Solution 1 Restart the product and your computer Solution 2 Load a different type of envelopeSolution 3 Tuck the flaps to avoid paper jams Product prints meaningless characters Margins are not printing as expected Solution 2 Try printing another documentTo check your margin settings Pages in my document came out in the wrong order Solution 4 Load the stack of envelopes correctly Solution 2 Verify the paper size settingSolution 3 Load the stack of paper correctly Blank page came out while printing Solution 3 Load more paper in the input tray Solution 1 Check the ink levels in the print cartridgesSolution 2 Check for blank pages at the end of the document Solution 4 Check the print cartridges for protective tape Scan troubleshooting Scanned image is blank Text format is incorrect Scanned image is incorrectly croppedScanned image has incorrect page layout Scanned image shows dotted lines instead of text To adjust the brightness Copy troubleshootingNothing happens when I try to copy Text is incorrect or missing Solution 1 Turn on the product Solution 2 Place the original correctly on the glassSolution 3 Wait for the product to finish other tasks Solution 2 Clean the scanner glass Solution 5 Check for a paper jamSolution 1 Place the original correctly on the glass Parts of the original do not appear or are cut off Solution 2 Check the ink levels in the print cartridges Printout is blank Errors Flashing lights Errors Firmware revision mismatch Product messagesFile messages Memory is full General user messages Borderless printing error Solution 1 Close applications that are not being usedSolution 2 Create more space on your hard drive Cannot crop Power and connection messages Paper messagesPrint cartridge messages Non-HP cartridges installed Previously used genuine HP cartridges installedOriginal HP ink has been depleted Printing in ink-backup mode Print Cartridge Problem Incorrect Print CartridgesLow on ink To make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly Incorrectly Installed Cartridges Print Cartridges MissingSolution 1 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges Print cartridges missing or not detected Solution 2 Clean the print cartridge contacts Solution 3 Replace the print cartridges Solution 2 Contact HP customer support Incompatible print cartridges Print cartridges in wrong slot Print cartridge problem To determine which print cartridge is having the 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 Stop the current job To stop a print job from the HP All-in-One Stop the current job Technical information Hewlett-Packard Company notices Environmental product stewardship program Eco-Tips Material safety data sheetsPower consumption Paper use Chemical Substances Italiano Regulatory notices Regulatory model identification number FCC statement Vcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan HP Deskjet F4400 All-in-One series declaration of conformity Technical information Index Index 110