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Question posted by MsTbra on November 24th, 2013

How To Reset Hp C4780 Ink

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Answer #1: Posted by DreadPirateRoberts on January 24th, 2014 11:25 AM

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How to check ink levels

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How to Reset the Ink Levels on an HP Printer

Sometimes when you have refilled your ink cartridge, your printer still reports your ink levels as low. This can be an annoying occurrence, but there is a way around it. Below is a guide to getting your computerto acknowledge that there is a new ink cartridge.

Turn your printer on and take out the cartridges.
Take a piece of tape and cover contact #1 left hand side
Put the cartridge back into the printer. It will print out an alignment page.
Take the cartridge out and put tape over contact #2 right hand side.
Remove all the tape and put the cartridge back into the printer. The ink levels should

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Reference Guide - Page 1

... software installation. For computers without a CD/DVD drive, please go to www.hp.com/support to use the Easy One Button wireless setup. English HP Photosmart C4700 series 1 Unpack Important! Animations will guide you through the printer setup during... 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. *XXXXX-XXXXX* *XXXXX-XXXXX* XXXXX-XXXXX Black Cartridge XXX Tri-color Cartridge XXX

Reference Guide - Page 2

... without connecting to a computer- Connect the HP Photosmart to the current display. 6 Copy: Opens the Copy Menu. Make color or black-and-white copies. When viewing screens other than the Home screen, selects options related to as many as transparencies and envelopes. Print on a variety of your HP Photosmart Print your memory card into a slot...

Reference Guide - Page 3

... Ink usage Note: Ink from the back of the product. 2. Find more information see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. To access the Electronic Help • Windows: Click Start > All Programs > HP > Photosmart... how to connect to a network, you first install the HP Photosmart with the power adapter supplied by HP. Select Add a Device, and then follow the onscreen instructions for printing, and in...

User Guide - Page 3

... Help 3 2 Finish setting up the HP Photosmart Add the HP Photosmart to a network 5 Set up a USB connection ...10 3 Get to know the HP Photosmart Printer parts ...11 Control panel features ... Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels 47 Replace the cartridges ...48 Order ink supplies ...50 Cartridge warranty information 51 12 Solve a problem HP support ...53 Setup troubleshooting ...54...

User Guide - Page 13

3 Get to know the HP Photosmart • Printer parts • Control panel features Printer parts Figure 3-1 Printer parts 1 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display) 2 Control panel 3 On button 4 Photo light 5 Memory card slot for ... Rear door 16 Rear USB port 17 Power connection (Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.) Get to know the HP Photosmart 11 Get to know the...

User Guide - Page 17

... or soft gloss (satin matte). HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are long lasting and vivid, print after print. It is available in English only. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look and feel comparable to select your HP Photosmart. Depending on your photos are specifically...

User Guide - Page 18

... Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have a look...HP Photosmart. HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film makes your country/region, some of project you are printing. This film is easy to a store-processed photo. glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). HP Iron-On Transfers HP Iron-on your color presentations vivid and even more impressive. HP...

User Guide - Page 29

...for inkjet printers. Print envelopes 27 Print Related topics • "Recommended papers for photo printing" on page 15 • "Stop the current job" on page 103 Print envelopes With the HP Photosmart, ...Capacity (SDHC), TransFlash MicroSD Card (adapter required), or xD-Picture card d. Insert memory device. 1 Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Select, Memory Stick Magic Gate, Memory...

User Guide - Page 31

...Image check box. 7. 3. Click the button that you want to make notations on the HP Photosmart. Ink dries slower on film than on screen, Only the selected frame, and Print all linked documents...the transparencies and erase them . Make sure you can use Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher for the ink to print the Web page. Make sure you have selected the correct printer. 4. For example,...

User Guide - Page 49

... with cartridges Work with cartridges • Check the estimated ink levels • Replace the cartridges • Order ink supplies • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the HP Photosmart Software 1. 11 Work with cartridges 47 The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of...

User Guide - Page 52

... topics • "Order ink supplies" on page 50 • "Ink-backup mode" on page 50 Order ink supplies To learn which HP supplies work with cartridges Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the HP Photosmart with only one print cartridge. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. In...

User Guide - Page 62

... print settings • Reset the product • Contact HP support for service Check cartridges Follow these steps. • Step 1: Make sure you are listed in the Windows system tray. Solutions are using genuine HP print cartridges • Step 2: Check the ink levels Step 1: Make sure you use genuine HP print cartridges. Genuine HP print cartridges are...

User Guide - Page 64

...HP Photosmart Software 1. In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. Click the Device Services tab. 5. Click Align the Print Cartridges. 6. If the self-test report shows a problem, clean the print cartridges. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. 62 Solve a problem In the HP...NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the ...letter or A4 paper is ink remaining in the paper ...

User Guide - Page 65

... click Printer Services. Click the Device Services tab. 5. Follow the ...color tone, are satisfied with the quality of cleaning. Or, check to see if advanced color settings such as HP Advanced Photo Paper is set to modify the appearance of colors...Make sure the product is poor. There are satisfied with the quality of ink. After each other. On the File menu in the paper tray. ...

User Guide - Page 66

...the steps provided in the previous solutions and are hazy, blurry, or have inaccurate color Solution: For best photo color quality, do not allow printouts to turn on the product. Cancel the print ... list, select the type of photos in your print job before sending it to : www.hp.com/support. Reset the product Solution: Turn off the product, and then unplug the power cord. In the ...

User Guide - Page 80

... Chapter 12 Cause: The indicated print cartridges were estimated to be low on ink and might need to the HP Web site at www.hp.com/ support. To find support and warranty information, go to be replaced... If this did not solve the issue, try the alignment again. NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the paper tray. Need alignment or alignment failed Try the following solutions to ...

User Guide - Page 85

Inspect the print cartridge contacts for more than 30 minutes. 4. Clean only the copper-colored contacts. Errors 83 Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for ink and debris buildup. 5. Make sure you out of the slot. Remove and clean each print cartridge one at the same time. Hold the print cartridge ...

User Guide - Page 87

... moves to dry for ink and debris buildup. 5. Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then unplug the power cord from it towards you out of the product. 2. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for more than 30 minutes. 4. Clean only the copper-colored contacts. Solve a problem Solution...

User Guide - Page 92

...Copper-colored contacts 2 Ink nozzles (do not clean) 8. Make sure you out of the product. 3. NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at a time. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for ink ...and squeeze any excess water from the back of the slot. Clean only the copper-colored contacts. Inspect the print cartridge contacts for more than 30 minutes. 4. Lightly press down...

User Guide - Page 101

... at a time. Hold the print cartridge by its sides. 7. Clean only the copper-colored contacts. Remove and clean each print cartridge one at the same time. Turn on the print... leave a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for ink and debris buildup. 5. The print carriage moves to dry for approximately ten minutes. 1 Copper-colored contacts 2 Ink nozzles (do not clean) Errors 99...