HP Deskjet F4272 User Manual

							3.Dry the glass with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth to prevent spotting. 
4. Plug in the power cord, and then turn on the product.
Clean the lid backing
Minor debris can accumulate on the white document backing located underneath the lid 
of the HP All-in-One. 
To clean the lid backing 
1. Turn off the product, unplug the power cord, and raise the lid. 
2. Clean the white document backing with a soft cloth or sponge slightly moistened with 
a mild soap and warm water. 
Wash the backing gently to loosen debris. Do not scrub the backing.
3. Dry the backing with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth.
CAUTION:Do not use paper-based wipes, as these might scratch the backing.
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							4.If further cleaning is needed, repeat the previous steps using isopropyl (rubbing) 
alcohol, and wipe the backing thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any residual 
alcohol.
CAUTION: Be careful not to spill alcohol on the glass or exterior of the product, 
as this might damage it.
5. Plug in the power cord, and then turn on the product.
Print a self-test report
If you are experiencing problems with printing, print a self-test report before you replace 
the print cartridges. This report provides useful information on several aspects of your 
product, including your print cartridges. 
To print a self-test report 
1. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. 
2. Press and hold the Cancel button and then press the Start Copy Color button. 
The product prints a self-test report, which might indicate the source of the printing 
problem. A sample of the ink test area of the report is shown below.
3. Make sure the test patterns show a complete grid and the thick color lines are 
complete. 
• If more than a few lines in a pattern are broken, this might indicate a problem with 
the nozzles. You might need to clean the print cartridges. 
• If the black line is missing, faded, streaked, or shows lines, this might indicate a 
problem with the black print cartridge in the right slot. 
• If any of the color lines are missing, faded, streaked, or show lines, this might 
indicate a problem with the tri-color print cartridge in the left slot. 
Related topics 
•Clean the print cartridges 
•Replace the print cartridges 
•Control panel buttons
Work with print cartridges
To ensure the best print quality from the product, you will need to perform some simple 
maintenance procedures. This section provides guidelines for handling the print 
cartridges and instructions for replacing, aligning, and cleaning the print cartridges. 
You might also need to check your print cartridges if the Check Print Cartridge light is on. 
This might mean that the print cartridges are not installed properly or are missing, the
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							plastic tape has not been removed from the print cartridges, the print cartridges are low 
on ink, or the print carriage is blocked. 
This section contains the following topics: 
•Handle the print cartridges 
•Check the estimated ink levels
•Choose the right print cartridges
•Replace the print cartridges 
•Use ink-backup mode 
•Store the print cartridges
•Align the print cartridges 
•Clean the print cartridges 
•Clean the print cartridge contacts
•Clean the area around the ink nozzles
•Remove ink from y our skin and clothing
Handle the print cartridges
Before you replace or clean a print cartridge, you should know the part names and how 
to handle the print cartridges.
1Copper-colored contacts
2Plastic tape with pink pull tab (m ust be removed before installing)
3Ink nozzles under tape
Hold the print cartridges by their black plastic sides, with the label on top. Do not touch 
the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles.
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							NOTE:Handle the print cartridges carefully. Dropping or jarring cartridges can cause 
temporary printing problems, or even permanent damage.
Check the estimated ink levels
You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to 
replace a print cartridge. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of ink
remaining in the print cartridges. Actual ink levels may vary.
TIP: You can also print a self-test report to see if your print cartridges might need to 
be replaced.
NOTE: If the print cartridges were used before being installed in the product, or have 
been refilled, the estimated ink levels on the  Estimated Ink levels tab may be 
inaccurate or unavailable. 
NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different 
ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the product and cartridges
for printing, and in print head servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing 
smoothly. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used. For more 
information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage .
To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software 
1. 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. 
2. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. 
The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear. 
Related topics
Print a self-test report
Choose the right print cartridges
HP recommends that you use original HP print cartridges. Original HP cartridges are 
designed and tested with HP printers to help you easily produce great results, time after 
time. Wherever you purchase printing supplies, check to see which of the following
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							options are available for your printer. Standard and value choices use the same cartridge 
selection numbers. 
Choose original HP cartridges for how you print 
• Standard for everyday printing: You occasionally print directions, documents, and 
even a photo now and then, but you still expect high quality and reliable printing. Our 
standard cartridges give you the right value at the right price for your everyday printing 
needs. Look for the  blue package. 
• Value for frequent printing: You print a lot—from e-mails and school reports to 
family photos and holiday greetings. Buy more, save more with HPs value offerings.
Look for the  green package. 
• Specialty for performance printing: Enhance your specialty communications with 
metallic ink—accent text, graphics, cards, announcements, reports, and even photos 
with a reflective finish. Make your projects truly shine, using metallic ink. Look for the 
red  package. 
Choose the cartridge combination for best results 
• Text, graphics, and color photos: Combine tri-color and black print cartridges. 
• Metallic accents: Combine tri-color and metallic print cartridges.*
Replace the print cartridges
When the ink level for the print cartridge is low, a message appears on your computer 
screen. You can also check the ink levels by using the software installed with the HP All- 
in-One. Follow these instructions when the ink level is low.
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.
To order print cartridges fo r 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.
* Metallic print cartridges are availa ble in select countries/regions. 
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							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. 
2. Open the print cartridge door. 
The print carriage should move to the far right side of the product. If the print carriage 
does not move to the right side, 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. 
If you are replacing the black 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 print cartridge
4. Pull the print cartridge towards you out of its slot. 
5. 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
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							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.
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 the black print cartridge, slide it into the right slot.
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							8.Close the print cartridge door.
9.After the print cartridge alignment sheet prints, load it on the right front corner of the 
glass with the top of  the page to the right.
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.
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							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 printer and affects the quality of printouts.
Installed pr int cartridgeResult
Black print cartridgeColors print as grayscale.
Tri-color print cartridge Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.
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 .
Store the print cartridges
Follow these guidelines to maintain and store HP print cartridges and to ensure consistent 
print quality. 
• When you remove a print cartridge from the product, store it in an airtight plastic 
container to prevent the ink from drying out. 
• 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 product. 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 product off with the On button before you unplug the 
power cord or turn off a power strip. This al lows the product to store the print cartridges 
properly. When you store the product, always leave the active print cartridges inside 
the product.
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. Before installing the print cartridges, make sure you have letter or A4 unused plain 
white paper loaded in the input tray. 
Once you install the cartridges, the product prints a print cartridge alignment sheet. 
2. Load the print cartridge alignment sheet print side down on the right front corner of 
the glass with the top of the page to the right. 
3. Press the Scan button. 
The product aligns the pr int 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. 
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 product prints a print cartridge alignment sheet. 
5. Load the print cartridge alignment sheet print side down on the right front corner of 
the glass. 
6. Press the Scan button. 
The product aligns the pr int 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. 
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.
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