HP Deskjet F4280 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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...