HP Deskjet F4583 User Manual

Print troubleshooting
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.
•Check cartridges
•Check paper
•Check product
•Check printer settings
•Reset the product
Check cartridges
Try the following solutions.
•Solution 1: Make sure you are using genuine HP ink cartridges
•Solution 2: Check the ink levels
Solution 1: Make...

NOTE:HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP supplies. Product
service or repairs required as a result of using a non-HP supply will not be covered
under warranty.
If you believe you purchased genuine HP ink cartridges, go to:
www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit
Cause:Non-HP ink cartridges were being used.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Check the ink levels
Solution:Check the estimated ink levels in the cartridges.
NOTE:Ink level warnings and indicators...

Check product
Try the following solutions.
•Solution 1: Align the print cartridges
•Solution 2: Automatically clean the print cartridges.
Solution 1: Align the print cartridges
Solution:Aligning the print cartridges can help ensure high-quality output.
To align the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software
1.Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the paper tray.
2.In the HP Solution Center, click Settings.
3.In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox.
NOTE:You can also open the...

•Solution 1: Check the print settings
•Solution 2: Verify the paper size setting
•Solution 3: Check the printer margins
Solution 1: Check the print settings
Solution:Check the print settings.
•Check the print settings to see if the color settings are incorrect.
For example, check to see if the document is set to print in grayscale. Or, check
to see if advanced color settings such as saturation, brightness, or color tone, are
set to modify the appearance of colors.
•Check the print quality setting and...

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 applications, click the File menu, and then click Print Preview.
2.Check the margins.
The product uses the margins you have set in your software application, as long
as they are greater than the minimum margins the product supports. For more
information about setting margins in your software application,...

Cause:If you used the Text image type to scan text that you planned to edit, the
scanner might not have recognized color text. The Text image type scans at 300 x 300
dpi, in black and white.
If you scanned an original that has graphics or artwork surrounding the text, the
scanner might not have recognized the text.
Text format is incorrect
Solution:Some applications cannot handle framed text formatting. Framed text is
one of the scan document settings in the software. It maintains complex layouts, such...

Parts of the original do not appear or are cut off
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: Place the original correctly on the glass
•Solution 2: Clean the scanner glass
Solution 1: Place the original correctly on the glass
Solution:Load your original print side down on the right front corner of...

Cause:The original was placed incorrectly on the glass.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Check the ink levels in the print cartridges
Solution:Check the estimated ink levels remaining in the print cartridges.
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...

On lightAttentionlightInk levelindicatorlight
DescriptionSolution
OffOffOffThe product is turned off.Press the On button toturn the product on.
OnFastblinkingBoth fastblinkingThe tape was notremoved from one orboth print cartridges.
Remove the printcartridge, remove tape,and reinsert the printcartridge.
OnFastblinkingCurrent inklevelsThe product is out ofpaper.
The product has a paperjam.
Load paper and press anybutton to resume.
Remove paper jam andpress any button toresume.
OnFastblinkingCurrent...

On lightAttentionlightInk levelindicatorlight
DescriptionSolution
cartridgelight Off
Black printcartridgelight On
The black print cartridgehas been removed.quality is no longeracceptable.
Replace the black printcartridge, or print in ink-backup mode with thetricolor print cartridge. Formore information, see“Printing in ink-backupmode” on page 58.
BlinkingOffCurrent inklevelsProduct is processingprint, scan, copy ormaintenance job such asalignment.
Wait for product tocomplete job....