HP Photosmart D5463 User Manual

•Store ink cartridges at room temperature (15.6-26.6° C or 60-78° F).
• If you notice a significant decrease in print quality, check the estimated ink levels
remaining in the ink cartridges. Replace any ink cartridges that are low on ink. If none
of the ink cartridges are low, clean the print head.
• Do not clean the print head unnecessarily. This wastes ink and shortens the life of
the cartridges.
• Handle ink cartridges carefully. Dropping, jarring, or rough handling during installation
can cause...

To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software
1.In the HP Solution Center, click  Settings, point to  Print Settings , and then 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 the
Printer Services  button.
The Printer Toolbox  appears.
2. Click the  Estimated Ink Level  tab.
The estimated ink levels for the ink cartridges appear.
TIP: You can also print a...

The print carriage moves to the center of the product.
NOTE:Wait until the print carriage stops moving before proceeding.
3.Press the tab on the ink cartridge to release it, and then remove it from the slot.
If you are replacing the black ink cartridge, push the tab of the ink cartridge on the far
right.
If you are replacing one of the other ink cartridges, such as photo black, magenta,
cyan, or yellow, push the tab on the appropriate ink cartridge to remove it.
4.Remove the new ink cartridge from its...

5.Twist the orange cap to snap it off.
6.Using the colored shaped icons for help, slide the ink cartridge into the empty slot
until it clicks into place and is seated firmly in the slot.
CAUTION: Do not lift the latch handle on the print carriage to install the ink
cartridges. Doing so can resu lt in incorrectly seated ink cartridges and printing
problems. The latch must remain down in order to correctly install the ink
cartridges.
Make sure that you insert the ink cartridge into the slot that has the...

Clean the print head
If your printed output is streaked, or is missing, or has any incorrect or missing colors,
the print head may need to be cleaned.
This process uses ink to attempt to unclog and clean the nozzles in the print head.
This might take a few minutes and will use one or more sheets of paper.
To clean the print head from  the HP Photosmart Software
1. Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray.
2. In the HP Solution Center, click  Settings.
3. In the  Print...

4.Click the  Device Services  tab.
5. Click  Align the Printer .
The product prints a test page, aligns the print head, and calibrates the printer.
Recycle or discard the page.
Remove ink from your skin and clothing
Follow these instructions to remove ink from your skin and clothing:
SurfaceRemedy
SkinWash the area with an abrasive soap.
White fabricWash the fabric in  cold water and use chlorine bleach.
Color fabricWash the fabric in  cold water and use sudsy ammonia.
CAUTION: Always use cold water to...

•History log : contains information that might be used for diagnostic purposes if
you need to call HP customer support.
Clean the HP Photosmart
Use a soft cloth or slightly moistened sponge to wipe dust, smudges, and stains off the
case. The interior of the product does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from the
control panel and the interior of the product.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the exterior of the product, do not use alcohol or
alcohol-based cleaning products.
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10 Shop for ink supplies
For a list of ink cartridge numbers, see the printed documentation that came with the
HP Photosmart. You can also use the software that came with the HP Photosmart to find
out the reorder number for all the ink cartridges. You can order ink cartridges online from
the HP Web site. Additionally, you can contact a local HP reseller to find out the correct
ink cartridge reorder numbers for your product and purchase ink cartridges.
To order genuine HP supplies for the HP Photosmart,...

Chapter 10
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Shop for ink supplies
 

11 Troubleshooting
This section contains the following topics:
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View the Readme file
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Setup troubleshooting
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Paper jams
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Print quality troubleshooting
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Print troubleshooting
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Memory card troubleshooting
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CD/DVD print troubleshooting
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Errors
View the Readme file
You might want to refer to the Readme file for information on system requirements and
possible installation problems.
You can access the Readme file by clicking  Start, pointing to  Programs or All
Programs , pointing to  HP, pointing to...