HP DeskJet F2180 User Manual

To print a self-test report 
1. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. 
2. Press and hold the Cancel button and then press the Start Copy Color button. 
The HP All-in-One prints a self-test repor t, which might indicate the source of the 
printing problem. A sample of the ink test area of the report is shown below.
3. Make sure the test patterns show a complete grid and the thick color lines are 
complete. 
• If more than a few lines in a pattern are broken, this might indicate a...

3.Lightly press down on the print cartridge to release it, and then pull it toward you out 
of the slot.
NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at the same time. Remove and clean 
each print cartridge one at a time. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP All-
in-One for more  than 30 minutes.
4.Inspect the print cartridge contacts for ink and debris buildup. 
5. Dip a clean foam rubber swab or lint-free cloth into distilled water, and squeeze any 
excess water from it. 
6. Hold the print...

To replace the print cartridges 
1. Make sure the HP All-in-One is on.
CAUTION:If the HP All-in-One is off when you open the print cartridge door to 
access the print cartridges, the HP All-in-One will not release the cartridges for 
changing. You might damage the HP All-in-One if the print cartridges are not 
docked safely when you  try to remove them.
2.Open the print cartridge door. 
The print carriage should move to the center of the HP All-in-One. If the print carriage 
does not move to the center,...

3.Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then lightly press down on a print 
cartridge to release it. 
If you are replacing the tri-color print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from the 
slot on the left. 
If you are replacing the black or photo print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from 
the slot on the right.
NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. For 
better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to the tri-color print...

6.Remove the new print cartridge from its packaging, being careful to touch only the 
black plastic. Gently remove the pastic tape using the pink pull tab.
1Copper-colored contacts
2Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing)
3Ink nozzles under tape
CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Touching 
these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.
7. Slide the new print cartridge forward into the empty slot. Then gently push on...

8.Close the print cartridge door.
9.If the print cartridge alignment sheet prints, load it on the left front corner of the glass 
with the top of the page to the left.
10. Press the Scan button. 
The HP All-in-One aligns th e print cartridges. Recycle or discard the print cartridge 
alignment sheet.
Information on print cartridges
For best results, use HP print cartridges. The following tips help maintain HP print
cartridges and ensure consistent print quality. 
• Keep all print cartridges in the...

•Do not open the print cartridge door unless necessary. This exposes the print 
cartridges to air, which reduces the life of the print cartridges.
NOTE: If you leave the print cartridge door open for a long period of time, the 
HP All-in-One will recap the print cartridges to protect them from exposure to air.
• Clean the print cartridges when you notice a significant decrease in print quality.
TIP:You might notice a decrease in print quality if the print cartridges have not 
been used for a long time.
•...

•Printouts or copies have vertical streaks 
•Paper is not picked up from the input tray
•Printouts or copies are slanted or skewed 
Ink is bleeding or smearing 
Cause: The paper type is not suitable for the HP All-in-One. 
Solution: Use HP Premium Papers or any other paper type that is appropriate for 
the HP All-in-One.
Cause: The print cartridges need to be cleaned. 
Solution: Check the estimated ink levels remaining in the print cartridges. If the 
print cartridges are low or out of ink, you might...

Solution:Change the paper type setting to match the type of paper loaded in the 
input tray. 
For more information, see: 
•Set the paper type for printing 
•Set the copy paper type
Cause: The print quality or copy setting on the HP All-in-One is set too low. 
Solution: Check the quality setting. Use a higher quality setting to increase the 
amount of ink used for printing. 
For more information, see:
•Change the print speed or quality 
•Change copy speed
The text edges are jagged 
Cause: The font is a...

Solution:If the paper you are using is too fibrous, the ink applied by the HP All-in- 
One might not fully cover the surface of the paper. Use HP Premium Papers or any 
other paper type that is appropriate for the HP All-in-One. 
For more information, see:
Information on paper
Cause: The copy or print paper type setting is incorrect. 
Solution: Change the paper type setting to match the type of paper loaded in the 
input tray. 
For more information, see:
•Set the paper type for printing 
•Set the copy...