HP Photosmart C4345 User Manual

Chapter 11
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12 Maintain the HP All-in-One
The HP All-in-One requires little maintenance. Sometimes you might want to clean the
glass and lid backing to remove surface dust and ensure that your copies and scans
remain clear. You will also need to replace, align, or clean your print cartridges from time
to time. This section provides instructions for keeping the HP All-in-One in top working
condition. Perform these simple maintenance procedures as necessary.
This section contains the following topics:
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Clean the HP...

3.Dry the glass with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth to prevent spotting.
4. 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...

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...

•Remove ink from your skin and clothing
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Ink-backup mode
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Advanced print cartridge maintenance
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....

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,...

3.Open the print cartridge door.
The print carriage moves to the far right side of the product.
4.Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent. Lightly press down on a print cartridge
to release it, and then pull the print cartridge toward you out of its slot.
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 or photo print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from
the slot on the right.
1Print cartridge slot for...

5.Remove the new print cartridge from its packaging and, being careful to touch only
the black plastic, gently remove the plastic tape by 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. Also, do
not re-tape the print cartridges. Doing so can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad
electrical connections.
6. Hold the print cartridge with the HP...

If you are installing a black or photo print cartridge, slide it into the right slot.
7.Close the print cartridge door.
8.When prompted, press the button next to  OK.
The product prints a print cartridge alignment page.
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.
9. Load the page print side down on the right front corner of the glass, and then...

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.
Related topics
•“
Replace the print cartridges” on page 93
•“
Use the print cartridge protector” on page 97
Use the print cartridge protector
In some countries/regions, when you purchase a photo print cartridge, you might also
receive a print cartridge protector. In other countries/regions, a...