HP Photosmart C4599 User Manual

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
Printer Services .
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 the
Printer Services  button.
The Printer Toolbox  appears.
4. Click the  Device Services  tab.
5. Click  Align...

6.Follow the prompts until you are satisfied with the quality of the output, and then click
Done .
7. Follow the prompts until you are satisfied with the quality of the output, and then click
Done .
There are three stages of cleaning. Each stage lasts from one to two minutes, uses
one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of ink. After each stage, review
the quality of the printed page. You should only initiate the next phase of cleaning if
the print quality is poor.
If print quality still seems...

3.Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then unplug the power cord from
the back of the product.
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...

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 91
•“
Replace the print cartridges” on page 81
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 includ e dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. When
debris gets on the print...

•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 touch the copper-colored co ntacts or ink nozzles. Touching
these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.
To clean the area around the ink nozzles
1. Make sure...

1Nozzle plate (do not clean)
2Face and edges around the ink nozzle area
CAUTION:Do not clean the nozzle plate.
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 88
Work with...

Print a self-test report
If you are experiencing problems with printing, print a self-test report before you replace
the print cartridges. This report provides useful information on several aspects of your
product, including your print cartridges.
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...

TIP:You can purchase an HP Cleaning Kit for Inkjet Printers and All-in-Ones
(Q6260A) that provides everything needed to safely clean your HP product. For more
information, go to: 
www.shopping.hp.com/accessories-store/printer .
This section contains the following topics:
•
Clean the exterior
•
Clean the glass
•
Clean the lid backing
Clean the exterior
Use a soft cloth or slightly moistened sponge to wipe dust, smudges, and stains off the
case. The interior of the HP All-in-One does not require cleaning....

3.Dry the backing with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth.
CAUTION: Do not use paper-based wipes, as these might scratch the backing.
4.If further cleaning is needed, repeat the  previous steps using isopropyl (rubbing)
alcohol, and wipe the backing thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any residual
alcohol.
CAUTION: Be careful not to spill alcohol on the glass or exterior of the product,
as this might damage it.
5. Plug in the power cord, and then turn on the product.
Turn off the HP All-in-One
To avoid...

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...