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•Paper jam or misfeed
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Paper mismatch
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Wrong paper width
Cannot load paper from input tray Solution: If the product is out of paper or there are only a few sheets remaining,
load more paper in the input tray. If there is paper in the input tray, remove the paper,
tap the stack of paper against a flat surface, and reload the paper into the input tray.
Follow the prompts on the display or the computer screen to continue your print job.
For more information, see:
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Load full-size paper or small-size photo paper” on page 37
Cause: There was not enough paper in the input tray.
Ink is drying
Solution: Leave the sheet in the output tray until the message disappears. If it is
necessary to remove the printed sheet before the message disappears, carefully hold
the printed sheet on the underside or the edges, and place it on a flat surface to dry.
Cause: Transparencies and some other media require a drying time that is longer
than normal.
Load paper
Solution: If the product is out of paper or there are only a few sheets remaining,
load more paper in the input tray. If there is paper in the input tray, remove the paper,
tap the stack of paper against a flat surface, and reload the paper into the input tray.
Follow the prompts on the display or the computer screen to continue your print job.
For more information, see:
“
Load full-size paper or small-size photo paper” on page 37
Cause: There was not enough paper in the input tray.
Out of paper
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: Replace the rear door
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Solution 2: Make sure the paper is loaded correctly
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Solution 3: Check the print settings
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Solution 4: Clean the paper feed rollers with the HP Paper Feed Cleaning Kit
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Solution 5: Clean the rollers
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Solution 6: Contact HP support for service
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Solution 1: Replace the rear doorSolution: If you removed the rear door to clear a paper jam, replace it. Gently push
the door forward until it snaps into place.
Cause: The rear door was removed from the product.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Make sure the paper is loaded correctly Solution: Make sure that the paper is loaded correctly in the input tray.
For more information, see:
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Load paper” on page 37
Cause: The paper was not loaded correctly.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 3: Check the print settings
Solution: Check the print settings.
• Check the paper type setting to make sure it matches the type of paper loaded in
the input tray.
• Check the print quality setting and make sure it is not set too low.
Print the image with a high print quality setting, such as  Best or Maximum dpi .
For more information, see:
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Set the paper type for printing” on page 53
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Change the print speed or quality” on page 54
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Print using Maximum dpi” on page 60
Cause: The paper type or print quality settings were set incorrectly.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 4: Clean the paper feed roller s with the HP Paper Feed Cleaning Kit
Solution: Some inkjet products require a special kit, called the HP Paper Feed
Cleaning Kit, to clean the paper feed rollers and resolve this issue. To see if this affects
your product, go to: 
www.hp.com/support .
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Search for HP Paper Feed Cleaning Kit for more information about this kit and to
check whether it is required for your product.
Cause:The paper feed rollers were dirty and needed to be cleaned with the HP
Paper Feed Cleaning Kit.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 5: Clean the rollers
Solution: Clean the rollers.
Make sure you have the following materials available:
• Lint-free cloth, or any soft material that will not come apart or leave fibers.
• Distilled, filtered, or bottled water.
To clean the rollers
1. Turn off the product and remove the power cord.
2. Press in the tab on the left side of the rear door to release the door. Remove the
door by pulling it away from the product.
3.Dip the lint-free cloth into the purified or distilled water, and squeeze any excess
water from it.
4. Clean the rubber rollers to remove any dust or dirt buildup.
5. Replace the rear door. Gently push the door forward until it snaps into place.
6. Plug the power cord back in, and turn on the product.
7. Try to print again.
Cause: The rollers were dirty and needed to be cleaned.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 6: Contact HP support for service Solution: If you have completed all of the steps provided in the previous solutions
and are still having a problem, contact HP support for service.
Go to: 
www.hp.com/support .
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click  Contact HP for technical
support.
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Cause:You might need assistance to enable the product or software to function
properly.
Paper jam or misfeed
Solution: In case of a paper jam, check the rear door. You might need to clear the
paper jam from the rear door.
To clear a paper jam from the rear door
1. Press in the tab on the left side of the rear door to release the door. Remove the
door by pulling it away from the product.
2.Gently pull the paper out of the rollers.
CAUTION: If the paper tears when you are removing it from the rollers, check
the rollers and wheels for torn pieces of paper that might be remaining inside
the product. If you do not remove all the pieces of paper from the product,
more paper jams are likely to occur.
3. Replace the rear door. Gently push the door forward until it snaps into place.
4.Press  OK on the control panel to continue the current job.
Cause: Paper had jammed in the product.
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Paper mismatchSolution: Change the print setting or load the appropriate paper in the input tray.
• Do not use paper that is too thin, that has a slick texture, or that stretches easily.
It can feed incorrectly through the paper path, causing paper jams.
• Store photo media in its original packaging inside a resealable plastic bag on a
flat surface in a cool, dry place. When you are ready to print, remove only the
paper you plan to use immediately. When you have finished printing, return any
unused photo paper to the plastic bag.
• Always hold photo paper by the edges. Fingerprints on photo paper can reduce
print quality.
• Do not use paper that is heavily textured. It can cause graphics or text to print
improperly.
• Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the input tray; the entire
stack of paper in the input tray must be the same size and type.
• Store printed photos under glass or in a storage book to prevent bleeding over
time from high humidity.
For more information, see:
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Set the paper type for printing” on page 53
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Set the paper size” on page 52
Cause: The print setting for the print job did not match the paper type or size loaded
in the product.
Wrong paper width
Solution: Change the print setting or load the appropriate paper in the input tray.
For more information, see:
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Information on paper” on page 128
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Change the print settings for the current job” on page 52
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Load paper” on page 37
Cause: The print setting chosen for the print job did not match the paper loaded in
the product.
Power and connection messages
The following is a list of power- and connection-related error messages:
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Product not found
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Communication test failed
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Improper shutdown
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Two-way communication lost
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Product not foundSolution: If the product is not properly connected to the computer, communication
errors can occur. Make sure the USB cable is securely connected to the product and
the computer, as shown below.
Cause: The USB cable was not plugged in properly.
Communication test failed
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: Turn on the product
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Solution 2: Connect the product to the computer
Solution 1: Turn on the product Solution: Look at the display on the product. If the display is blank and the On
button is not lit, the product is turned off. Ma ke sure the power cord is firmly connected
to the product and plugged into a power outlet. Press the On button to turn on the
product.
Cause: The product was turned off.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
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Solution 2: Connect the product to the computerSolution: If the product is not properly connected to the computer, communication
errors can occur. Make sure the USB cable is securely connected to the product and
the computer, as shown below.
Cause: The product was not connected to the computer.
Improper shutdown
Solution: Press the On button to turn the product on and off.
Cause: The last time the product was used, it was not turned off properly. If the
product is turned off by turning off the switch on a power strip or by using a wall switch,
the product can be damaged.
Two-way communication lost
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: Turn on the product
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Solution 2: Connect the product to the computer
Solution 1: Turn on the product Solution: Look at the display on the product. If the display is blank and the On
button is not lit, the product is turned off. Make sure the power cord is firmly connected
to the product and plugged into a power outlet. Press the On button to turn on the
product.
Cause: The product was turned off.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
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Solution 2: Connect the product to the computer
Solution: If the product is not properly connected to the computer, communication
errors can occur. Make sure the USB cable is securely connected to the product and
the computer, as shown below.
Cause: The product was not connected to the computer.
Ink cartridge and printhead messages
The following is a list of printhead and ink cartridge error messages:
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Alignment failed
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Calibration error
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Carriage stall
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Cartridges in wrong slot
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General printer error
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Incompatible ink cartridges
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Incompatible printhead
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Ink alert
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Ink cartridge problem
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Ink service capa city warning
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Ink system failure
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Check ink cartridges
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Install printhead and then cartridges
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Non-HP cartridge
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Original HP ink depleted
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Previously used genuine HP cartridge
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Printhead appears to be missing or damaged
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Printhead problem
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Printer preparation needed
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Problem with printer preparation
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•Sensor issue
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Ink cartridge is missing, incorrectly installed, or not intended for your product
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Sensor failure
Alignment failed
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: Load plain white paper
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Solution 2: Contact HP support
Solution 1: Load plain white paper Solution: If you have color or photo paper loaded in the input tray when you align
the printer, the alignment might fail. Load unused plain white letter or A4 paper into
the input tray, and then try the alignment again.
If you are not prompted on the display to rerun the alignment, try the following
procedure.
To align the printer from  the HP Photosmart Software
1. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the main input tray.
2. In the HP Solution Center, click  Settings.
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 .
The Printer Toolbox  appears.
4. Click the  Device Services  tab.
5. Click  Align the Printer .
The product prints a test page, aligns the printhead, and calibrates the printer.
Recycle or discard the page.
Cause: An incorrect type of paper was loaded in the input tray.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Contact HP support Solution: You can continue to print from your product, but for optimum print quality
you should align the printhead. If the alignment still will not work and print quality is
unacceptable, 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 te chnical support.
Cause: The print carriage or sensor was defective.
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Calibration error
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: Load plain white paper
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Solution 2: Contact HP support
Solution 1: Load plain white paper Solution: If you have color or photo paper loaded in the input tray when you align
the printer, the alignment might fail. Load unused plain white letter or A4 paper into
the input tray, and then try the alignment again.
If you are not prompted on the display to rerun the alignment, try the following
procedure.
To align the printer from the HP Photosmart Software
1. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the main input tray.
2. In the HP Solution Center, click  Settings.
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 .
The Printer Toolbox  appears.
4. Click the  Device Services  tab.
5. Click  Align the Printer .
The product prints a test page, aligns the printhead, and calibrates the printer.
Recycle or discard the page.
Cause: An incorrect type of paper was loaded in the input tray.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Contact HP support Solution: You can continue to print from your product, but for optimum print quality
you should align the printhead. If the alignment still will not work and print quality is
unacceptable, contact HP su pport 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 support.
Cause: The print carriage or sensor was defective.
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