HP DeskJet F2280 User Manual

If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 4: Check the cable connections to the product 
Solution: If the product is not properly connected to the computer, communication 
errors can occur.
If the connections are secure, and nothing has printed several minutes after you sent 
a print job to the product, check the stat us of the product. In the HP Photosmart 
Software, click  Settings, and then click Status. 
For more information, see:
After setting up the product, it does not...

Solution 6: Check for a paper jam 
Solution: Clear the paper jam. 
For more information, see:
Clear paper jams 
Cause: The product had a paper jam. 
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 7: Check for a print carriage stall
Solution: Turn off the product, open the print cartridge door, and remove any 
objects that are blocking the print carriage (including any packing materials), and then 
turn on the product.
For more information, see:
The print carriage is stalled 
Cause: The...

•Solution 3: Check the paper guide position 
•Solution 4: Make sure the stac k of envelopes is loaded correctly 
Solution 1: Set the correct margins in your software application 
Solution: Check the printer margins. 
Make sure the margin settings for the document do not exceed the printable area of 
the product. 
To check your margin settings 
1. Preview your print job before sending it to the product. 
In most software a pplications, click the File menu, and then click Print Preview. 
2. Check the...

Solution 4: Make sure the stack of envelopes is loaded correctly 
Solution: Remove all paper from the input tray. Load a stack of envelopes in the 
input tray, with the envelope flaps facing up and on the left.
NOTE: To avoid paper jams, tuck the flaps inside the envelopes.
For more information, see:
Load envelopes 
Cause: A stack of envelopes was loaded incorrectly.
Text or graphics are cut off at the edge of the page
Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. Solutions are listed in order, with...

Solution 2: Make sure the document can fit on a supported paper size 
Solution: Make sure the layout of the document you are trying to print fits on a paper 
size supported by the product. 
To preview the print layout 
1. Load the correct paper size into the input tray. 
2. Preview your print job before sending it to the product. 
In most software a pplications, click the File menu, and then click Print Preview. 
3. Check the graphics in the document to make sure that the current size fits within 
the...

NOTE: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 there is ink remaining in the print cartridges, but you are still noticing a problem, 
print a self-test report to determine if there is a problem with the print cartridges. If the
self-test report...

covering the ink nozzles, carefully remove the tape from the print cartridges. Do not 
touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts.
1Copper-colored contacts
2Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing)
3Ink nozzles under tape
For more information, see:
Replace the print cartridges 
Cause: The protective plastic tape was only partially removed from the print 
cartridge.
Ink is spraying the inside of the HP All-in-One when I print a photo 
Solution: Make sure you load photo...

Nothing happens when I try to copy
Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. Solutions are listed in order, with the most 
likely solution first. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the 
remaining solutions until the issue is resolved. 
•Solution 1: Make sure that the product is turned on 
•Solution 2: Make sure that the original is placed correctly on the glass 
•Solution 3: Wait for the product to finish other tasks
•Solution 4: Make sure the paper loaded is...

If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 4: Make sure the paper loaded is recognized by the product 
Solution: Do not use the product to copy onto envelopes or other papers the 
product does not support. 
Related topics
Recommended papers for printing and copying 
Cause: The product did not recognize the inserted paper type. 
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 5: Check for a paper jam 
Solution: Clear the paper jam. 
For more information, see:
Clear...

If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Clean the scanner glass 
Solution: Clean the scanner glass and make sure that there are no foreign 
materials adhering to it. 
For more information, see Clean the glass . 
Cause: The scanner glass was dirty, causing the product to include an area in the 
copy that was larger than the document.
The printout appears enlarged on the page 
Solution: Ensure that your Copy settings are chosen correctly. If the problem 
persists, debris might...