HP Photosmart C4345 User Manual

To remove the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector
▲Press down on the top of the print cartridge protector to release the print cartridge,
and then gently remove the print cartridge out of the print cartridge protector.
Remove ink from your skin and clothing
Follow these instructions to remove ink from your skin and clothing:
SurfaceRemedy
SkinWash the area with an abrasive soap.
White fabricWash the fabric in  cold water and use chlorine bleach.
Color fabricWash the fabric in  cold water...

Ink-backup mode output
Printing in ink-backup mode slows the HP All-in-One and affects the quality of printouts.
Installed print cartridgeResult
Black print cartridgeColors print as grayscale.
Tri-color print cartridgeColors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.
Photo print cartridgeColors print as grayscale.
NOTE:HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode.
Exit ink-backup mode
Install two print cartridges in the HP All-in-One to exit ink-backup mode.
For...

To align newly installed print cartridges
1.When prompted, ensure plain white letter or A4 paper is loaded in the input tray, then
press the button next to  OK.
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.
The product prints a test page, aligns the  print cartridges, and calibrates the printer.
2. Load the page print side down on the right front...

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.
3. In the  Print Settings  area, 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...

Make sure you have the following materials available:
•Dry foam rubber swabs, lint-free cloth, or any soft material that will not come apart or
leave fibers.
TIP: Coffee filters are lint-free and work well for cleaning print cartridges.
•Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that can
damage the print cartridges).
CAUTION: Do not  use platen cleaners or alcohol to clean the print cartridge
contacts. These can damage the print cartridge or the product.
To clean the...

8.Clean only the copper-colored contacts. Allow the print cartridges to dry for
approximately ten minutes.
1Copper-colored contacts
2Ink nozzles (do not clean)
9.Hold the print cartridge with the HP logo on top, and insert the print cartridge back
into the slot. Make sure you push the print cartridge in firmly until it snaps into place.
10.Repeat if necessary for the other print cartridge.
11. Gently close the print cartridge door and plug the power cord into the back of the
product.
Work with print...

Related topics
•“
Clean the area around the ink nozzles” on page 104
•“
Replace the print cartridges” on page 93
Clean the area around the ink nozzles
If the product is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris might accumulate
inside the product. This debris can include dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. When
debris gets on the print cartridges, it can cause ink streaks and smudges on printed pages.
Ink streaking can be corrected by cleaning around the ink nozzles as described here....

4.Lightly press down on the print cartridge to release it, and then pull it towards you out
of the slot.
NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at the same time. Remove and clean
each print cartridge one at a time. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the product
for more than 30 minutes.
5. Place the print cartridge on a piece of paper with the ink nozzles facing up.
6. Lightly moisten a clean foam rubber swab with distilled water.
7. Clean the face and edges around the ink nozzle area with the...

9.Repeat if necessary for the other print cartridge.
10. Gently close the print cartridge door and plug the power cord into the back of the
product.
Related topics
“
Clean the print cartridges” on page 100
Turn off the HP All-in-One
To avoid damaging the product, you must properly shut it down by using the  On button
located on the product. Wait until the  On light turns off before you unplug the power cord
or turn off a power strip.
Reduce energy consumption when  the HP All-in-One is off
When the HP...

13 Shop for ink supplies
For a list of print cartridge numbers, see the printed documentation that came with the
HP All-in-One. You can also use the software that came with the HP All-in-One to find
out the reorder number for all the print cartridges. You can order print cartridges online
from the HP Web site. Additionally, you can contact a local HP reseller to find out the
correct print cartridge reorder numbers for your product and purchase print cartridges.
To order genuine HP supplies for the HP...