HP Photosmart C4480 User Manual

•Clean the print cartridge contacts
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Clean the area around the ink nozzles
Align the print cartridges
The product aligns the cartridges every time a new print cartridge is installed. You can
also align the print cartridges at any time from the software you installed with the product
to help resolve print quality issues. Aligning the print cartridges ensures high-quality
output.
NOTE: If you remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the product will not
prompt you to align the print cartridges. The...

6.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 print cartridge alignment sheet.
7. Load the page print side down on the right front corner of the glass, and then press
the button next to  OK to scan the page....

Clean the print cartridge contacts
CAUTION:Do not clean the print cartridge contacts unless you are having a problem
with print quality and other measures have not been successful. For more information,
see  “
Print quality troubleshooting” on page 99 .
Clean the print cartridge contacts if you get repeated messages on your computer screen
prompting you to check a print cartridge after you already have cleaned or aligned the
print cartridges.
Before cleaning the print cartridge contacts, remove the...

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. Inspect the print cartridge contacts for ink and debris buildup.
6. Dip a clean foam rubber swab or lint-free cloth into distilled water, and squeeze any
excess water from it.
7. Hold the print cartridge by its...

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.
Related topics
•“
Clean the area around the ink nozzles” on page 82
•“
Replace the print cartridges” on page 71
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...

To clean the area around the ink nozzles
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 right side of the product.
3.Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then unplug...

8.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.
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 79
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...

12 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...

Chapter 12
86 Shop for ink supplies
Shop for ink supplies
 

13 Troubleshooting
This section contains the following topics:
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View the Readme file
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Setup troubleshooting
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Paper jams
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Print quality troubleshooting
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Print troubleshooting
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Memory card troubleshooting
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Copy troubleshooting
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Scan troubleshooting
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Errors
View the Readme file
You might want to refer to the Readme file for information on system requirements and
possible installation problems.
You can access the Readme file by clicking  Start, pointing to  Programs or All
Programs , pointing to...