HP Photosmart C4345 User Manual

covering the ink nozzles, carefully remove the tape from the print cartridges. Do not
touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts.
1Copper-colored contacts
2Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing)
3Ink nozzles under tape
Cause:Protective tape was covering the print cartridges.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 3: Remove and reinsert the print cartridges Solution: One or both of the print cartridges are not installed or are installed...

Cause:The print cartridge was defective or not intended for use in this product.
Print cartridges missing or not detected
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.
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Solution 1: Reinsert the print cartridges
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Solution 2: Clean the print cartridge contacts
•
Solution 3: Replace the print cartridge
Solution 1:...

4.Remove the black print cartridge from the slot on the right. Do not touch the ink
nozzles or the copper-colored contacts. Check for possible damage to the copper-
colored contacts or ink nozzles.
Make sure the clear plastic ta pe has been removed. If it is still covering the ink
nozzles, gently remove the clear plastic tape by using the pink pull tab. Make sure
you do not remove the copper colored tape containing the electrical contacts.
1Copper-colored contacts
2Plastic tape with pink pull tab  (must...

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.
For more...

Solution 1: Check the print cartridgeSolution: Check to make sure you are using the correct print cartridges for your
product. For a list of compatible print cartridges, see the printed documentation that
came with the product.
If you are using print cartridges that are not compatible with the product, replace the
indicated print cartridges with print cartridges that are compatible.
If it appears that you are using the correct print cartridges, proceed to the next
solution.
For more information, see:
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Also, make sure the print cartridges are installed into the correct slots.
To make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly
1. Make sure the product is turned on.
CAUTION: If the product is turned off when you open the print cartridge door
to access the print cartridges, it will not release the cartridges for changing.
You might damage the product if the print cartridges are not docked safely
when you try to remove them.
2. Open the print cartridge door.
The print carriage moves to the far...

5.Reinsert the print cartridge by sliding it forward into the slot on the right. Then
push the print cartridge forward  until it clicks into the socket.
6.Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the tri-color print cartridge on the left side.
NOTE: If the print cartridges are installed in the wrong slots and you cannot
remove them from the product, contact HP support for service.
Go to: 
www.hp.com/support .
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click  Contact HP for
information on calling for technical...

If the message does not indicate which cartridge is causing the problem, follow these
steps to determine which cartridge is the problem cartridge. After you determine which
cartridge is the problem cartridge, continue with the first solution.
To determine which print cartridge is having the problem
1.Make sure the product is on.
CAUTION: If the product is turned off when you open the print cartridge door to
access the print cartridges, it will not release the cartridges for changing. You
might damage...

5.Close the print cartridge door.
6. Check to see if the e rror has been resolved.
• If the error has been resolved, then there is a problem with the black print cartridge.
• If the error has not been resolved, continue to the next step.
7. Open the print cartridge door and reinsert the black print cartridge by sliding it forward
into the slot on the ri ght. Then push the print cartrid ge forward until it clicks into the
slot.
8. Remove the tri-color print cartri dge from the slot on the left.
Press...

Also, make sure the print cartridges are installed into the correct slots.
To make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly
1. Make sure the product is turned on.
CAUTION: If the product is turned off when you open the print cartridge door
to access the print cartridges, it will not release the cartridges for changing.
You might damage the product if the print cartridges are not docked safely
when you try to remove them.
2. Open the print cartridge door.
The print carriage moves to the far...