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HP warranty and support Chapter 13 • Valuable product and troubleshooting information for common problems • Proactive product updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that are available when you register the product 3. Call HP support. Support options and availability vary by product, country/region, and language. Before you call HP customer support Software programs from other companies might be included with the HP All-in-One. If you experience problems with any of those programs, you will receive the best technical assistance by calling the experts at that company. NOTE: This information does not apply to customers in Japan. For information on service options in Japan, see HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan). If you need to contact HP support, do the following before you call: 1. Make sure that: a. The product is plugged in and turned on. b. The specified print cartridges are installed correctly. c. The recommended paper is properly loaded in the input tray. 2. Reset the product: a. Turn off the product by pressing the On button. b. Unplug the power cord from the back of the product. c. Plug the power cord back into the product. d. Turn on the product by pressing the On button. 3. To find support and warranty information, go to the HP Web site at www.hp.com/support. If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for technical support. Check the HP Web site for updated information or troubleshooting tips for the product. 4. If you are still experiencing problems and need to speak with an HP support representative, do the following: a. Have the specific name of the product, as it appears on the control panel, available. b. Print a self-test report. c. Make a color copy to have available as a sample printout. d. Be prepared to describe your problem in detail. e. Have your serial number ready. You can view the serial number by looking at the sticker on the rear side of the product. The serial number is the 10-character code in the upper left corner of the sticker. 5. Call HP support. Be near the product when you call. Related topics • Print a self-test report • Placing a call HP support by phone For a list of support phone numbers, see the printed documentation that came with the device. This section contains the following topics: • Phone support period • Placing a call • After the phone support period 208 HP warranty and support

Section	Page
Contents	4
HP Deskjet F4200 All-in-One series Help	10
HP All-in-One overview	12
The HP All-in-One at a glance	12
Control panel buttons	13
Status light overview	15
Use the HP Photosmart software	16
Find more information	18
How do I?	20
Connection information	22
Supported connection types	22
Use printer sharing	22
Load originals and load paper	24
Load originals	24
Choose papers for printing and copying	24
Recommended papers for printing and copying	25
Recommended papers for printing only	26
Papers to avoid	26
Load paper	27
Load full-size paper	27
Load photo paper	29
Load index cards	30
Load envelopes	31
Load other types of paper	32
Print from your computer	34
Print from a software application	34
Make the HP All-in-One the default printer	35
Change the print settings for the current job	35
Set the paper size	35
Set the paper type for printing	36
View the print resolution	36
Change the print speed or quality	37
Change the page orientation	37
Scale the document size	38
Change the saturation, brightness, or color tone	38
Preview your print job	38
Change the default print settings	39
Printing shortcuts	39
Create printing shortcuts	40
Delete printing shortcuts	40
Perform special print jobs	41
Print a borderless image	41
Print a photo on plain paper	42
Print a photo on photo paper	43
Print using Maximum dpi	44
Print on both sides of the page	45
Print a multiple-page document as a booklet	46
Print multiple pages on a single sheet	49
Print a multiple-page document in reverse order	50
Reverse an image for iron-on transfers	51
Print on transparencies	51
Print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes	52
Print a poster	53
Print a Web page	53
Stop a print job	54
Resume a print job	55
Use the copy features	58
Make a copy	58
Choose a layout	58
Set the copy paper type	60
Perform special copy jobs	61
Make a Fast copy	61
Make multiple copies of the same original	62
Make a borderless copy of a photo	62
Copy a two-page black-and-white document	63
Stop copying	64
Use the scan features	66
Scan an original	66
Edit a scanned image	68
Edit a scanned document	68
Stop scanning	68
Maintain the HP All-in-One	70
Clean the HP All-in-One	70
Clean the exterior	70
Clean the glass	70
Clean the lid backing	71
Print a self-test report	72
Work with print cartridges	72
Handle the print cartridges	73
Check the estimated ink levels	74
Choose the right print cartridges	74
Replace the print cartridges	75
Use ink-backup mode	78
Ink-backup mode output	79
Exit ink-backup mode	79
Store the print cartridges	79
Align the print cartridges	79
Clean the print cartridges	80
Clean the print cartridge contacts	81
Clean the area around the ink nozzles	83
Remove ink from your skin and clothing	85
Shop for ink supplies	86
Troubleshooting	88
View the Readme file	88
Hardware setup troubleshooting	88
The product will not turn on	89
Software installation troubleshooting	93
Uninstall and reinstall the software	96
Paper jams	97
Information on paper	99
Print cartridge troubleshooting	99
Information on print cartridges	100
Resolving print cartridge problems	101
Resolving print cartridge error messages	101
Print quality troubleshooting	103
Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors	105
Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely	107
The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print	109
Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines	110
Printouts are faded or have dull colors	112
Printouts seem blurry or fuzzy	114
Printouts are slanted or skewed	115
Ink streaks on the back of the paper	116
Print troubleshooting	117
Envelopes print incorrectly	117
Borderless printing produces unexpected results	118
The product is not responding	119
The product prints meaningless characters	122
Nothing happens when I try to print	122
The margins are not printing as expected	125
Text or graphics are cut off at the edge of the page	126
A blank page came out while printing	128
Copy troubleshooting	130
Nothing happens when I try to copy	130
Parts of the original do not appear or are cut off	131
The printout is blank	133
A borderless copy has white space around the edges	134
Scan troubleshooting	134
Scan fails	135
Text is incorrect or missing	137
Errors	138
Flashing lights	139
Product messages	142
Mechanism error	143
Scan errors	144
Unable to print	158
Product might not be correctly installed	163
Product was not found	167
Product could not find available scan destinations	171
Error occurred while communicating with the product	173
File messages	177
Supported file types for the HP All-in-One	178
General user messages	178
Cannot crop	179
Paper messages	180
Out of paper	181
Power and connection messages	185
Communication test failed	186
Two-way communication lost	187
Print cartridge messages	188
The print carriage is stalled	190
Need alignment or alignment failed	194
Print cartridges missing or not detected	196
Incompatible print cartridges	200
Print cartridge problem	203
HP warranty and support	210
Warranty	210
Print cartridge warranty information	210
Support process	210
Before you call HP customer support	211
HP support by phone	211
Phone support period	212
Placing a call	212
After the phone support period	212
Additional warranty options	212
HP Quick Exchange Service (Japan)	213
HP Korea customer support	213
Prepare the product for shipment	214
Pack the product	214
Technical information	216
Specifications	216
Notice to Windows 2000 users	217
Environmental product stewardship program	217
Paper use	218
Plastics	218
Material safety data sheets	218
Recycling program	218
HP inkjet supplies recycling program	218
Energy Star® notice	218
Disposal of waste equipment by users in private households in the European Union	219
Regulatory notices	220
FCC statement	220
Notice to users in Korea	220
VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan	221
Notice to users in Japan about the power cord	221
Noise emission statement for Germany	221
Toxic and hazardous substance table	221
HP Deskjet F4200 All-in-One series declaration of conformity	222