HP DeskJet F4180 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...

•If you are using a power strip, make sure the power strip is on. Or, try plugging 
the HP All-in-One directly into a grounded power outlet. 
• 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...

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...

Solution:Install the HP Photosmart Software that came with the HP All-in-One. If 
it is installed, restart your computer. 
To install the HP Photosmart Software 
1. Insert the HP All-in-One CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive and then 
start the Setup program. 
2. When prompted, click Install More Software to install the HP Photosmart 
Software. 
3. Follow the onscreen instructions and the instructions provided in the Setup Guide 
that came with the HP All-in-One.
Cause: The HP All-in-One is turned...

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. Disconnect the HP All-in-One from your computer. Do not connect the HP All-in-One 
to your computer until after you have reinstalled the software. 
2. On the Windows taskbar, click Start, Programs or All Programs, HP, Deskjet F4100 
All-In-One series , Uninstall. 
3. Follow the onscreen instructions. 
4. If...

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 until after you
have reinstalle d the software.
5.Start the Setup program for the HP All-in-One again. 
6. Select Install. 
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