HP DeskJet F2180 User Manual

•Do not use paper that is heavily textured. It can cause graphics or text to print 
improperly. 
• Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the input tray; the entire stack 
of paper in the input tray must be the same size and type. 
• Store printed photos under glass or in a storage book to prevent bleeding over time 
from high humidity. Use HP Premium Plus photo paper for maximum performance.
Clear paper jams
If the HP All-in-One has a paper jam, check the rear door.
To clear a paper jam...

connected the HP All-in-One to your computer before the software installation screen 
prompts you to do so, you must follow these steps: 
Troubleshooting common setup issues 
1. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer. 
2. Uninstall the software (if you have already installed it). 
3. Restart your computer. 
4. Turn off the HP All-in-One, wait one minute, then restart it. 
5. Reinstall the HP All-in-One software.
CAUTION:Do not connect the USB cable to the computer until prompted by the 
software...

•Test the power outlet to make sure it is working. Plug in an appliance that you 
know works, and see if the appliance has power. If not, then there might be a 
problem with the power outlet. 
• If you plugged the HP All-in-One into a switched outlet, make sure the switch is 
on. If it is switched to on but still does not work, then there might be a problem
with the power outlet.
Cause: You pressed the On button too quickly. 
Solution: The HP All-in-One might not respond if you press the On button too...

For more information on installing the software and connecting the USB cable, see 
the Setup Guide that came with the HP All-in-One.
The HP All-in-One does not print 
Cause: The HP All-in-One and computer are not communicating with each other. 
Solution: 
• Look at the On light located on the front of the HP All-in-One. If it is not lit, the 
HP All-in-One is turned off. Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to the 
HP All-in-One and plugged into a power outlet. Press the  On button to turn on the...

•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 printers or scanners. You might need to disconnect older products 
from your computer. 
• Try connecting the USB cable to another USB port on your computer. After you 
check the connections, try restarting your computer. Turn the HP All-in-One off
and then on again. 
• After you check the connections, try restarting your computer. Turn the...

Solution:Click Details to see what the specific problem is, and then correct the 
problem before attempting to install the software.
A red X appears on the USB connect prompt 
Cause: Normally, a green check appears indicating that the plug and play is 
successful. A red X indicates that the plug and play failed. 
Solution:
To retry the plug and play 
1. Verify that the control panel overlay is firmly attached, unplug the HP All-in-One 
power cord, and then plug it in again. 
2. Verify that the USB cable...

Solution:Try to continue with the installation. If that does not work, stop and then 
restart the installation, and follow the directions on the screen. If an error occurs, you 
might need to uninstall and then reinstall the software. Do not simply delete the HP All-
in-One application files from your computer. Make sure to remove them properly using 
the uninstall utility provided when you installed the software that came with the HP All- 
in-One. 
For more information, see:
Uninstall and reinstall the...

Uninstall and reinstall the software
If your installation is incomplete, or if you connected the USB cable to the computer before 
prompted by the software installation screen, you might need to uninstall and then 
reinstall the software. Do not  simply delete the HP All-in-One application files from your 
computer. Make sure to remove them properly using the uninstall utility provided when
you installed the software that came with the HP All-in-One. 
To uninstall from a Windows computer, method 1 
1....

To uninstall from a Windows computer, method 3
NOTE:Use this method if Uninstall is not available in the Windows Start menu.
1.Insert the HP All-in-One CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive and then start 
the Setup program. 
2. Disconnect the HP All-in-One from your computer. 
3. Select Uninstall and follow the onscreen directions. 
4. Restart your computer.
NOTE:It is important that you disconnect the HP All-in-One before restarting 
your computer. Do not connect the HP All-in-One to your computer...

3.Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the tri-color print cartridge on the left side. 
4. If the problem persists, print a self-test report to determine if there is a problem with 
the print cartridges. 
This report provides useful information abo ut your print cartridges, including status 
information. 
5. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. 
6. Clean only the copper-colored contacts. Allow the print cartridges to dry for 
approximately ten minutes before reinserting....