HP Deskjet D4368 User Manual

Maintain the printer body
Because the HP Deskjet ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will
eventually appear.
To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the exterior
1.Turn off the HP Deskjet, and then disconnect the power cord.
2.Wipe the outside of the HP Deskjet with a soft cloth that has been lightly moistened
with water.
CAUTION:Do not use any type of cleaning solution. Household cleaners and
detergents might damage the printer finish. Keep all fluids away from the interior. Do...

To prepare to clean
1.Open the HP Deskjet cover.
2.Wait until the print cartridge carriage moves to the right side of the HP Deskjet and is
idle and quiet.
3.Remove the print cartridges and place them on a piece of paper, with the copper strips
facing up.
CAUTION:Do not leave the print cartridges outside the HP Deskjet for more
than 30 minutes.
To manually clean print cartridge contacts
1.Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and squeeze any excess water from
the swab.
2.Gently wipe the...

Print cartridge storage and handling
Follow these guidelines to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print
quality:
• When you remove a photo print cartridge from the printer, store it in a print cartridge
protector to prevent the ink from drying out. If you do not have a print cartridge
protector, you can use an airtight plastic container to protect your print cartridge. For
more information, see 
Print cartridge protector.
• Keep all unused print cartridges in their original sealed...

To remove the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector
1.Press down and back on the top of the protector to release the print cartridge.
2.Slide the print cartridge out of the protector.
CAUTION:Do not drop the print cartridge. Dropping the print cartridge can
damage it.
Printer Toolbox
The printer Toolbox contains a number of useful tools to enhance the performance of the
printer.
Use the printer Toolbox to perform the following tasks:
•
Align print cartridges
•
Calibrate print quality
•...

11 Shop for ink supplies
To find the print cartridge reorder number, see the printed documentation that came with
the HP Deskjet. You can also use the software that came with the HP Deskjet to find out
the reorder number for the print cartridge. You can order print cartridges online from the
HP Web site. Additionally, you can contact a local HP reseller to find out the correct print
cartridge reorder number for your device and purchase print cartridges.
To order HP papers and other supplies, go to...

12 Troubleshooting
•Error messages
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Installation problems
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Printer lights are on or flashing
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Printer does not print
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Document prints slowly
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Print cartridge problems
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Paper problems
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Photos do not print correctly
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Problems with borderless documents
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Print quality is poor
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Document is misprinted
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Front USB port problems
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If you continue to have problems
Error messages
If an error message displays on the computer screen, check the following topics for a
solution:
•
Print cartridge error...

To resolve the problem, follow the instructions in Resolving print cartridge error
messages.
Print cartridge problem message
The printer cannot print if the print cartridges are faulty, or if they are not installed properly.
If you receive a message stating there is a problem with a print cartridge, follow the
instructions in 
Resolving print cartridge error messages to resolve the problem.
Print cartridge carriage is stuck
If the printer stalls while you are printing a document, follow the instructions...

Cause:A genuine HP print cartridge was previously used in another printer.
Original HP ink depleted
Solution:Follow the prompts on the computer screen to continue or replace the
indicated print cartridges. For more information, see 
Replace print cartridges.
Ink levels might not be available for the indicated print cartridges. 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...

removed from each print cartridge. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge
contacts, the printer cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed.
To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge
▲Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing
toward the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape.
1Remove plastic tape
CAUTION:Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.
Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad...

NOTE:Do not set the paper size from the Printers folder or from the printer icon
located in the lower-right hand corner of the screen next to the clock, because this
will affect all applications. Only set the paper size in Microsoft Word.
To set the paper size in Microsoft Word
1.In Microsoft Word, click File, and then click Print.
2.Make sure that the appropriate printer is selected, and then click Properties.
3.Click the Features tab.
4.In the Size drop-down list, select Envelope #10.
5.Click OK on the...