HP (Hewlett-Packard) D4200 Printer User Manual


 
If there are no loose or broken parts, follow these steps:
1. Check for and remove any obstacles, such as packing tape or materials, that prevent
the print cartridges from moving back and forth.
2. Make sure the print cartridges are installed securely in the print cartridge cradle.
For more information, see
Installation instructions.
3. Make sure the tri-color print cartridge is installed in the left side of the cradle and the
black or photo print cartridge is installed in the right side of the cradle.
4. Check for and clear any paper jam.
For more information, see
Paper jam.
5. Lower the printer cover.
6. Connect the power cable to the back of the printer, and then turn on the printer.
If the Resume light is not flashing, continue printing the document.
If the Resume light is flashing, press the Resume button.
If the light still flashes, repeat the steps.
If the printer still does not print
1. Select the topic below that best describes the problem:
Paper jam
Out-of-paper message
Printer ejects paper
Printer is stalled
2. If the printer still does not print, shut down, and then restart your computer.
Document prints slowly
Multiple software programs are open
The computer resources are insufficient for the printer to print at its optimum speed.
To increase printer speed, close all unnecessary software programs when printing.
Complex documents, graphics, or photos are printing
Documents containing graphics or photos print more slowly than text documents.
Best or Maximum dpi print mode is selected
The printer prints more slowly when Best or Maximum dpi is selected as the print quality.
To increase the printer speed, select a different print quality mode.
Printer is in ink-backup mode
The printer might print more slowly if it is in ink-backup mode. For more information, see
Ink-backup mode.
To increase the print speed, use two print cartridges in the printer.
Printer software is outdated
Outdated printer software might be installed.
Chapter 12
82 Troubleshooting