HP Photosmart C4480 User Manual

Solution 4: Verify that the product is set as the default printer
Solution: Check to make sure the product is set as the default printer and it is using
the correct printer driver.
To verify that the  product is set as the default printer
1. Depending upon y our operating system, do  one of the following:
• Windows Vista: On the  Windows taskbar, click Start, click  Control Panel , and
then click  Printers.
• Windows XP: On the Windows taskbar, click  Start, click  Control Panel , and
then click...

Solution 5: Check if the printer is paused or offlineSolution: Check to make sure the product is not paused or offline.
To check if the printer is paused or offline
1. Depending upon your operating system, do one of the following:
• W i n d o w s  V i s t a :  O n  t he Windows taskbar, click  Start, click  Control Panel , and
then click  Printers.
• Windows XP: On the Windows taskbar, click  Start, click  Control Panel , and
then click  Printers and Faxes .
2. Double-click the icon for your product to...

Solution 7: Stop and restart the print spoolerSolution: Restart the print spooler.
To stop and restart the print spooler
1. On the Windows taskbar, click  Start, and then click  Control Panel.
2. Double-click  Administrative Tools , and then double-click  Services.
3. Scroll down the  list and click Print Spooler , and then click  Stop to stop the
service.
4. Click  Start to restart the service, and then click  OK.
5. Restart the computer and try printing again after the computer has restarted.
Cause:...

Product might not be correctly installed
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: Reset the product
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Solution 2: Check the power cord and USB cable
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Solution 3: Restart the computer
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Solution 4: Uninstall and reinstall the product
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Solution 5: Uninstall and reinstall the HP Photosmart...

2.Make sure the product is turned on.
3. If the product is not receiving electrical power, connect it to another power outlet.
4. Turn off the product and reset it by disconnecting the power cord.
5. Wait 5 seconds, and plug in the power cord.
6. Turn on the product.
7. Try to scan again.
To check the USB connection
1. Verify that the USB cable is securely plugged into the USB port on the back of
the product.
2. Make sure the other end of the USB cable is plugged into a USB port on your
computer.
3.Try...

6.Check the USB cable to make sure it is functioning properly.
NOTE: If you are using an older cable, it might not be working properly. Try
connecting it to another product to see if the USB cable works. If you
experience problems, the USB cable might need to be replaced. Also verify
that the cable does not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length.
7. If another USB cable is available, try using that one instead.
8. Restart the computer.
9. After the computer restarts, try to scan again.
Cause: The power...

3.Remove all the items that are related to the HP scanning software.
A message appears on the computer to restart after removing some programs
from the  Add/Remove Programs  list.
4. Select  Click here to restart later .
5. Disconnect the product from your computer and then restart your computer.
NOTE: It is important that you disconnect the product before restarting your
computer. Do not connect the product to your computer until after you have
reinstalled the software.
6. Insert the HP Photosmart...

•Solution 4: Uninstall and reinstall the product
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Solution 5: Uninstall and reinstall the HP Photosmart Software
Solution 1: Re set the product
Solution: Turn off the product and reset it by disconnecting the power cord. Wait
60 seconds, and then plug in the power cord. Turn on the product.
Cause: You needed to reset the product.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Check the power cord and USB cable Solution: Make sure that the power cord and USB cable are properly...

To check the USB connection
1.Verify that the USB cable is securely plugged into the USB port on the back of
the product.
2. Make sure the other end of the USB cable is plugged into a USB port on your
computer.
3.Try to scan again.
If the scan fails, continue to the next step.
4. Do one of the following, depending upon how the product is connected to the
computer:
• If the USB cable is connected to a USB hub, try unplugging and replugging
the USB cable into the hub. If that does not work, try turning...

Solution 3: Restart the computerSolution: Restart the computer.
Cause: You might not have restarted the computer after installing the product
software. Or, there might have been another problem with the computer.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 4: Uninstall and reinstall the product
Solution: Uninstall the product from the  Printers and Faxes control panel and then
reinstall it.
To uninstall and reinstall the product
1. Disconnect the USB cable between the product and...