HP Deskjet F2290 User Manual

							To order print cartridges for the HP All-in-One, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If 
prompted, choose your country/region, follow  the prompts to select your product, and 
then click one of the shopping links on the page. 
Choose the right cartridge combination 
Choose the best combination of cartridges for your print job: 
• Everyday printing: Use a black cartridge along with a tri-color cartridge. 
• Color photos: Use a photo cartridge along with a tri-color cartridge.
NOTE:If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is enhanced. A 
photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with the 
HP All-in-One. Photo print cartridges are not supported on all models of the
product.
To replace the print cartridges 
1. Make sure the product is on and you have letter or A4 unused plain white paper loaded 
in the input tray.
CAUTION: If the product is turned off when you open the print cartridge door to 
access the print cartridges, it will not release the cartridges for changing. You 
might damage the product 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 product. If the print carriage does 
not move to the center, turn the product off, and then on.
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.
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							If you are replacing the black or photo print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from 
the slot on the right.
1Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge
2Print cartridge slot for the black and photo print cartridges
4. Pull the print cartridge toward you out of its slot. 
5. If you are removing the black print cartridge in order to install the photo print cartridge, 
store the black print cartridge in the print cartridge protector or an airtight plastic 
container. 
If you are disposing  of the print cartridge, recycle the print cartridge. The HP Inkjet 
Supplies Recycling Program is  available in many countries/regions, and lets you 
recycle used print cartri dges free of charge. For more information, go to the following 
Web site:
www.hp.com/hpinfo /globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/inkjet.html 
6. Remove the new print cartridge from its packaging, being careful to touch only the 
black plastic. Gently remove the plastic 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.
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							7.Slide the new print cartridge at a slight upward angle into the empty slot. Then gently 
push on the upper part of the print cartridge forward until it snaps into place. 
If you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the left slot.
If you are installing a black or photo print cartridge, slide it into the right slot.
8. Close the print cartridge door.
9.After 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.
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							10.Press the Scan button. 
The product aligns the pr int cartridges. Recycle or discard the print cartridge 
alignment sheet. 
Related topics 
•Check the estimated ink levels 
•Control panel buttons
Use ink-backup mode
Use the ink-backup mode to operate the HP All-in-One with only one print cartridge. The 
ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge 
carriage. During ink-backup mode, the product can only print jobs from the computer. 
You cannot initiate a print job from the cont rol panel (such as copying or scanning an 
original).
NOTE: When the HP All-in-One operates in ink-backup mode, a message is 
displayed on screen. If the me ssage is displayed and two print cartridges are installed 
in the product, verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from 
each print cartridge. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the product 
cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed.
For more information about ink-backup mode, see the following topics: 
•Ink-backup mode output 
•Exit ink-backup mode 
Ink-backup mode output 
Printing in ink-backup mode slows the HP All-in-One and affects the quality of printouts.
Installed print cartridgeResult
Black print cartridgeColors print as grayscale.
Tri-color print cartridgeColors print but black is gr ayed and is not a true black.
Photo print cartridgeColors print as grayscale.
NOTE:HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode.
Exit ink-backup mode 
Install two print cartridges in the HP All-in-One to exit ink-backup mode. 
For information about installing a print cartridge, see Replace the print cartridges .
Use a photo print cartridge
You can optimize the quality of the color photos you print and copy with the HP All-in- 
One by purchasing a photo print cartridge. Remove the black print cartridge and insert 
the photo print cartridge in its place. With the tri-color print cartridge and photo print 
cartridge installe d, you have a six-ink system, which provides enhanced quality color 
photos.
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							When you want to print regular text documents, swap the black print cartridge back in. 
Use a print cartridge protector or an airtight  plastic container to keep your print cartridge 
secure when it is not being used.
NOTE: If a photo print cartridge is also installed, the print quality is enhanced. A 
photo print cartridge can be purchased separately if it is not included with the HP All- 
in-One. Photo print cartridges are not supported on all models of the product.
Related topics 
•Replace the print cartridges
•Control panel buttons
Store the print cartridges
Follow these guidelines to maintain and store HP print cartridges and to ensure consistent 
print quality. 
•Print cartridge storage and handling 
•Print cartridge protector 
Print cartridge storage and handling 
Follow these guidelines to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print 
quality: 
• When you remove a print cartridge from the device, store it in an airtight plastic 
container to prevent the ink from drying out. If you are storing a photo print cartridge,
you can use a print cartridge protector. For more information, see Print cartridge
protector . 
• Keep all unused print cartridges in their original sealed packages until they are 
needed. Store print cartridges at room temperature (15–35 degrees C or 59–95
degrees F). 
• Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you are ready to install 
the print cartridge in the device. If the plastic tape has been removed from the print 
cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it. Reattaching the tape damages the print
cartridge.
CAUTION: Always turn the HP All-in-One off with the Power button before you 
unplug the power cord or turn off a power strip. This allows the device to store the 
print cartridges properly. When you store the HP All-in-One, always leave the active
print cartridges inside the device.
Print cartridge  protector 
In some countries/regions, when you purchase a photo print cartridge (not supported on 
all models of the product), you might also receive a print cartridge protector. If a print 
cartridge protector is not available, you can use an airtight plastic container to protect
your print cartridge. 
The print cartridge protector is designed to keep a print cartridge secure and prevent it 
from drying out when it is not being used. Whenever you remove a print cartridge from 
the HP All-in-One with the intention of using it again later, store it in the print cartridge
protector. For example, store the black print cartridge in a print cartridge protector if you
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							are removing it so you can print high-quality photos with the photo and tri-color print 
cartridges. 
To insert a print cartridge into the print cartridge protector 
▲ Place the print cartridge into the print cartridge protector at a slight angle and snap it 
securely into place.
To remove the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector 
▲ Press down on the top of the print cartridge protector to release the print cartridge, 
and then gently remove the print cartridge out of the print cartridge protector.
Align the print cartridges
Aligning the print cartridges ensures high-quality output. The HP All-in-One prompts you
to align and calibrate the print cartridges every time you install a new print cartridge. Make 
sure you align the print cartridges when prompted to ensure excellent print quality.
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.
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							To align newly installed print cartridges 
1. Make sure you have letter or A4 unused plain white paper loaded in the input tray. 
The HP All-in-One prints a print cartridge alignment sheet.
NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the print 
cartridges, the alignment will fail. Load unused plain white paper into the input 
tray, and then try the alignment again. 
If the alignment fails again, you might have a defective sensor or print cartridge. 
Contact HP Support. Go to www.hp.com/support . If prompted, choose your 
country/region, and then click  Contact HP for information on calling for technical 
support.
2. Load the print cartridge alignment sheet print side down on the left front corner of the 
glass with the top of the page to the left. 
3. Press the Scan button. 
The HP All-in-One aligns th e print cartridges. Recycle or discard the print cartridge 
alignment sheet. 
To align the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software 
1. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray.
NOTE:If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the print 
cartridges, the alignment will fail. Load unused plain white paper into the input 
tray, and then try the alignment again.
2. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click 
Printer Toolbox .
NOTE:You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog 
box. In the  Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click the 
Printer Services  button.
The Printer Toolbox appears. 
3. Click the Device Services tab. 
4. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 
The HP All-in-One prints a print cartridge alignment sheet. 
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. 
Related topics
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.
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							Do not clean print cartridges unnecessarily, as this wastes ink and shortens the life of the 
ink nozzles. 
To clean the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software 
1. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray. 
2. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click 
Printer Toolbox .
NOTE:You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog 
box. In the  Print Properties dialog box, click the Features tab, and then click the 
Printer Services  button.
The Printer Toolbox appears. 
3. Click the Device Services tab. 
4. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 
5. Follow the prompts until you are satisfied with the quality of the output, and then click 
Done . 
If print quality still seems poor after you clean the print cartridges, try cleaning the 
print cartridge contacts before replacing the affected print cartridge. 
Related topics 
•Clean the print cartridge contacts 
•Replace the print cartridges
Clean the print cartridge contacts
CAUTION: Do not clean the print cartridge contacts unless you are having a problem 
with print quality and other measures have not been successful. For more information,
see Print quality troubleshooting .
Clean the print cartridge contacts if you get repeated messages on your computer screen 
prompting you to check a print cartridge after you already have cleaned or aligned the
print cartridges, or if the Check Print Cartridge light is blinking. 
Before cleaning the print cartridge contacts, remove the print cartridge and verify that 
nothing is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. If you 
continue to get messages to check the print cartridges, clean the print cartridge contacts. 
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 product.
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							To clean the print cartridge contacts 
1. Turn on the product and open the print cartridge door. 
The print carriage moves to the center of the product.
2. Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then unplug the power cord from 
the back of the product. 
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 cartridge by its sides. 
7. Clean only the copper-colored contacts. Allow the print cartridges to dry for 
approximately ten minutes before reinserting.
1Copper-colored contacts
2Ink nozzles (do not clean)
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							8.Hold the print cartridge with the HP logo on top, and insert the print cartridge back 
into the slot. Make sure you push the print cartridge in firmly until it snaps into place.
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 
product.
Related topics 
•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 in clude dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. 
When debris gets on the print cartridges, it can cause ink streaks and smudges on printed 
pages. Ink streaking can be corrected by cleaning around the ink nozzles as described 
here.
NOTE: Clean the area around the ink nozzles only if you continue to see streaks 
and smudges on your printed pages after you have already cleaned the print 
cartridges by using the software you installed with the HP All-in-One.
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