HP DeskJet F2180 User Manual

using the software you installed with the HP All-in-One. Aligning the print cartridges 
ensures high-quality output.
NOTE: If you remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the HP All-in-One will 
not prompt you to align the print cartridges. The HP All-in-One remembers the
alignment values for that print cartridge, so you do not need to realign the print 
cartridges.
To align newly installed print cartridges 
1. Make sure you have letter or A4 unused plain white paper loaded in the input tray. 
The...

5.Load the print cartridge alignment sheet print side down on the left front corner of the 
glass. 
6. Press the Scan button. 
The HP All-in-One aligns th e print cartridges. Recycle or discard the print cartridge 
alignment sheet. 
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Control panel buttons
Clean the print cartridges
Use this feature when the self-test report shows streaking, white lines through any of the 
lines of color or when a color is muddy after installing a print cartridge for the first time. 
Do not clean print...

Make sure you have the following materials available: 
• Dry foam rubber swabs, lint-free cloth, or any soft material that will not come apart or 
leave fibers.
TIP: Coffee filters are lint-free and work well for cleaning print cartridges.
•Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that can 
damage the print cartridges).
CAUTION: Do not use platen cleaners or alcohol to clean the print cartridge 
contacts. These can damage the print cartridge or the HP All-in-One.
To...

9.Repeat if necessary for the other print cartridge. 
10. Gently close the print cartridge door and plug the power cord into the back of the 
HP All-in-One. 
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•Clean the area around the ink nozzles 
•Replace the print cartridges
Clean the area around the ink nozzles
If the HP All-in-One is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris might 
accumulate inside the device. This debris can include dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers.
When debris gets on the print cartridges, it can...

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.
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 cartridge. 
You can print without a black...

Remove ink from your skin and clothing
Follow these instructions to remove ink from your skin and clothing:
SurfaceRemedy
SkinWash the area with an abrasive soap.
White fabricWash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach.
Color fabricWash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia.
CAUTION:Always use cold water to remove ink from fabric. Warm or hot water can 
set the ink into the fabric.
Chapter 10 
74 Maintain the HP All-in-One
Maintain the HP All-in-One
 

11 Shop for printing supplies
You can order HP products, such as recommended types of paper and print cartridges, 
online from the HP Web site. 
This section contains the following topics:
•Order paper or other media 
•Order print cartridges 
•Order other supplies
Order paper or other media
To order HP papers and other supplies, such as HP Premium Photo Papers or HP All- 
in-One Paper, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies . If prompted, choose your country/region, 
follow the prompts to select your product, and...

3.Click Print Cartridge Ordering Information. 
The print cartridge reorder numbers appear. 
4. Click Order Online. 
HP sends detailed printer information, including model number, serial number, and 
ink supply levels, to an authorized online reseller. The supplies you need are
preselected; you can change quantities, add or remove items, and then check out.
Order other supplies
To order other supplies, such as HP Photosmart Software, a copy of the Setup Guide or 
other printed documentation, or other...

12 Troubleshooting
This section contains the following topics: 
•Troubleshooting tips 
•Hardware setup troubleshooting 
•Software installation troubleshooting 
•Print cartridge troubleshooting 
•Print quality troubleshooting
•Print troubleshooting
•Copy troubleshooting 
•Scan troubleshooting 
•Errors
Troubleshooting tips
This section contains the following topics: 
•Communication problems over a USB connection 
•Information on paper
•Clear paper jams
•View the Readme file
Communication problems over a...

•Check the connection from the HP All-in-One to your computer. Verify that the USB 
cable is securely plugged into the USB port on the back of the HP All-in-One. Make 
sure the other end of the USB cable is plugged into a USB port on your computer.
After the cable is connected properly, turn the HP All-in-One off and then on again.
• If you are connecting the HP All-in-One through a USB hub, make sure the hub is 
turned on. If the hub is on, try connecting directly to your computer. 
• Check other...