HP Photosmart C4599 User Manual

Chapter 10
78 Use the copy features
Use the copy features
 

11 Maintain the HP All-in-One
The HP All-in-One requires little maintenance. Sometimes you might want to clean the
glass and lid backing to remove surface dust and ensure that your copies and scans
remain clear. You will also need to replace, align, or clean your print cartridges from time
to time. This section provides instructions for keeping the HP All-in-One in top working
condition. Perform these simple maintenance procedures as necessary.
This section contains the following topics:
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Work with...

2Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing)
3Ink nozzles under tape
Hold the print cartridges by their black plastic sides, with the label on top. Do not touch
the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles.
NOTE:Handle the print cartridges carefully. Dropping or jarring cartridges can cause
temporary printing problems, or even permanent damage.
Check the estimated ink levels
You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to
replace a print...

To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software
1.In the HP Solution Center, click  Settings, point to  Print Settings , and then 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 the
Printer Services  button.
The Printer Toolbox  appears.
2. Click the  Estimated Ink Level  tab.
The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear.
Replace the print...

4.Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent. Lightly press down on a print cartridge
to release it, and then pull the print cartridge toward you out of its slot.
If you are replacing the tri-color print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from the
slot on the left.
If you are replacing the black or photo print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from
the slot on the right.
1Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge
2Print cartridge slot for the black and photo print cartridges...

1Copper-colored contacts
2Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing)
3Ink nozzles under tape
CAUTION:Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Also, do
not re-tape the print cartridges. Doing so can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad
electrical connections.
6. Hold the print cartridge with the HP logo on top, and insert the new print cartridge into
the empty cartridge slo t. Make sure you push the print cartridge in firmly until it snaps
into place.
If you are...

7.Close the print cartridge door.
8.When prompted, press  OK.
The product prints a print cartridge alignment page.
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.
9. Load the page print side down on the right front corner of the glass, and then press
OK to scan the page.
10. When the On button stops flashing, the alignment is complete. Remove the...

NOTE:If you use a plastic container, make sure the ink nozzles on the print cartridge
do not touch the plastic.
The print cartridge protector is designed to keep a print cartridge secure and prevent it
from drying out when it is not being used. Whenever you remove a print cartridge from
the HP All-in-One with the intention of using it again later, store it in the print cartridge
protector. For example, store the black print ca rtridge in a print cartridge protector if you
are removing it so you can...

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 and use sudsy ammonia.
CAUTION: Always use cold water to remove ink from fabric. Warm or hot water can
set the ink into the fabric.
Ink-backup mode
Use the ink-backup mode to operate the HP All-in-One with only one print cartridge. The
ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge
carriage. During...

Advanced print cartridge maintenance
If you are experiencing problems with printing, you might have a problem with one or both
of the print cartridges. You should perform the procedures in the following sections only
when directed to do so for resolving print quality issues.
Performing the aligning and cleaning procedures unnecessarily can waste ink and
shorten the life of the cartridges.
If you receive an error message about the print cartridges, see  “
Print cartridge
messages” on page 215 for more...