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◦ Pause Printing is not selected if you are using a computer running Windows. ◦ You are not running too many programs when you are performing a task. Close programs that you are not using or restart the computer before attempting the task again. NOTE: Some problems can be resolved by resetting the device. Solve printing problems This section contains the following topics: • The device shuts down unexpectedly • All device lights are on or flashing • The device is not responding (nothing prints) • Device does not accept printhead • Device takes a long time to print • Blank or partial page printed • Something on the page is missing or incorrect • Placement of the text or graphics is wrong • Device prints half a page, then ejects the paper The device shuts down unexpectedly Check the power and power connections Make sure the device is connected firmly to a functioning alternating current (AC) power outlet. For voltage requirements, see Electrical specifications. All device lights are on or flashing A non-recoverable error has occurred Disconnect all cables (such as power cord, network cable, and USB cable), wait about 20 seconds, and reconnect the cables. If the problem persists, visit the HP Web site (www.hp.com/support) for the latest troubleshooting information, or product fixes and updates. The device is not responding (nothing prints) Check the print queue A print job might be stuck in the print queue. To fix, open the print queue, cancel the printing of all documents in the queue, and then reboot the computer. After the computer reboots, try printing again. See your operating system help for information on opening the print queue and canceling print jobs. Check the device setup For more information, see Troubleshooting tips and resources. Solve printing problems 55

Section	Page
Contents	5
Get started	9
Find other resources for the product	9
Accessibility	10
Understand the device parts	11
Front view	11
Control panel	12
Back view	12
Install the accessories	14
Install the duplexer	14
Use the device	15
Select print media	15
Tips for selecting and using print media	15
Understand specifications for supported media	16
Understand supported sizes	16
Understand supported media types and weights	20
Set minimum margins	21
Load media	22
Change print settings	25
To change settings from an application for current jobs (Windows)	25
To change default settings for all future jobs (Windows)	25
To change settings (Mac OS)	25
Use the HP Solution Center (Windows)	26
Print with the rear manual feed slot	26
Print on both sides (duplexing)	27
Guidelines for printing on both sides of a page	27
To perform duplexing (Windows)	27
To perform automatic duplexing (Mac OS)	28
Print on special and custom-sized media	28
To print on special or custom-sized media (Windows)	28
To print on special or custom-sized media (Mac OS)	29
Print borderless	29
To print a borderless document (Windows)	29
To print a borderless document (Mac OS)	30
Cancel a print job	30
Configure and manage	31
Manage the device	31
Monitor the device	32
Administer the device	32
Use device management tools	33
Embedded Web server	33
To open the embedded Web server	33
Embedded Web server pages	34
Toolbox (Windows)	34
To open the Toolbox	35
Toolbox tabs	35
HP Printer Utility (Mac OS)	36
To open the HP Printer Utility	36
HP Printer Utility panels	36
Network Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS)	37
HP Web Jetadmin software	37
HP Instant Support	37
Security and privacy	38
To gain access to HP Instant Support	38
myPrintMileage	38
Understand the self-test diagnostic page	39
Understand the network configuration page	40
Configure the device (Windows)	41
Direct connection	42
To install the software before connecting the device (recommended)	42
To connect the device before installing the software	42
To share the device on a locally shared network	43
Network connection	43
To install the device on a network	44
To install the device software on client computers	44
To install the printer driver using Add Printer	44
To install the device in a pure IPV6 network environment	45
Configure the device (Mac OS)	45
To install the software for network or direct connection	46
To share the device on a locally shared network	46
Uninstall and reinstall the software	47
Maintain and troubleshoot	49
Supported ink cartridges	49
Replace the ink cartridges	49
Maintain the printheads	50
To check printhead health	51
To print the print quality diagnostic page	51
To calibrate the linefeed	52
To clean the printheads	53
To align the printheads	53
To clean the printhead contacts manually	53
To replace the printheads	56
Store printing supplies	58
Store ink cartridges	58
Store printheads	58
Troubleshooting tips and resources	58
Solve printing problems	59
The device shuts down unexpectedly	59
All device lights are on or flashing	59
The device is not responding (nothing prints)	59
Device does not accept printhead	60
Device takes a long time to print	61
Blank or partial page printed	61
Something on the page is missing or incorrect	62
Placement of the text or graphics is wrong	62
Device prints half a page, then ejects the paper	63
Poor print quality and unexpected printouts	63
Poor quality printouts	64
Meaningless characters print	64
Ink is smearing	65
Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely	65
Output is faded or dull colored	65
Colors are printing as black and white	66
Wrong colors are printing	66
Printout shows bleeding colors	66
Colors do not line up properly	67
Lines or dots are missing from text or graphics	67
Solve paper-feed problems	67
A paper-feed problem is occurring	67
Solve device management problems	69
Embedded Web server cannot be opened	69
Troubleshoot installation issues	70
Hardware installation suggestions	70
Software installation suggestions	70
Solve network problems	71
Clear jams	72
Clear a jam in the device	72
Tips for avoiding jams	73
Control-panel lights reference	75
Interpreting control-panel lights	75
Interpreting network connector lights	80
HP supplies and accessories	81
Order printing supplies online	81
Accessories	81
Supplies	81
Ink cartridges	81
Printheads	82
HP media	82
Support and warranty	83
Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement	84
Obtain electronic support	85
Obtain HP telephone support	85
Before you call	85
Support process	86
HP support by phone	86
Phone support period	86
Telephone support numbers	86
Placing a call	88
After the phone support period	88
Additional warranty options	88
HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan)	89
Prepare the device for shipment	89
Remove the ink cartridges and printheads before shipment	89
Pack the device	91
Device specifications	93
Physical specifications	93
Product features and capacities	93
Processor and memory specifications	94
System requirements	94
Network protocol specifications	95
Embedded Web server specifications	96
Print resolution	96
Environmental specifications	96
Electrical specifications	96
Acoustic emission specifications (print in Draft mode, noise levels per ISO 7779)	97
Regulatory information	98
FCC statement	98
Notice to users in Korea	99
VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan	99
Notice to users in Japan about the power cord	99
RoHS notices (China only)	99
Toxic and hazardous substance table	100
LED indicator statement	100
Regulatory model number	100
Declaration of conformity	101
Environmental product stewardship program	102
Paper use	102
Plastics	102
Material safety data sheets	102
Recycling program	102
HP inkjet supplies recycling program	102
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union	103
Energy consumption	104

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◦

Pause Printing

is not selected if you are using a computer running Windows.

◦

You are not running too many programs when you are performing a task.

Close programs that you are not using or restart the computer before

attempting the task again.

NOTE:

Some problems can be resolved by resetting the device.

Solve printing problems

This section contains the following topics:

•

The

device

shuts

down

unexpectedly

•

All

device

lights

are

flashing

•

The

device

not

responding

(nothing

prints)

•

Device

does

not

printhead

•

Device

takes

long

time

•

Blank

partial

page

printed

•

Something

the

page

missing

incorrect

•

Placement

the

text

graphics

wrong

•

Device

prints

half

page,

then

ejects

the

paper

The device shuts down unexpectedly

Check the power and power connections

Make sure the device is connected firmly to a functioning alternating current (AC)

power outlet. For voltage requirements, see

Electrical

specifications

All device lights are on or flashing

A non-recoverable error has occurred

Disconnect all cables (such as power cord, network cable, and USB cable), wait about

20 seconds, and reconnect the cables. If the problem persists, visit the HP Web site

(

www.hp.com/support

) for the latest troubleshooting information, or product fixes and

updates.

The device is not responding (nothing prints)

Check the print queue

A print job might be stuck in the print queue. To fix, open the print queue, cancel the

printing of all documents in the queue, and then reboot the computer. After the

computer reboots, try printing again. See your operating system help for information

on opening the print queue and canceling print jobs.

Check the device setup

For more information, see

Troubleshooting

tips

and

resources

Solve printing problems