Here's how to print a test page using a Mac ®. I understand that it is not printing in black and you have already done some preliminary troubleshooting.These instructions are for a Windows computer. I would be happy to help you with your HP Deskjet F2480 printer. Lightly moisten a clean, foam-rubber swab with distilled water.Ĭlean the face and edges around the ink nozzle with the swab.Ĭlick here and refer the document to perform the above steps. Remove and set the cartridge on a piece of paper with the ink nozzles facing up. When the cartridge alignment is complete, recycle or discard the alignment page. Press Start Copy Black, or Start Copy Color to start the alignment. See the engraved guide next to the scanner glass for help loading the alignment sheet. Place the alignment page with the printed-side down on the right-front corner of the scanner glass. The printer Toolbox opens in a new window.Ĭlick Print Page. In the Print Settings section, click Printer Toolbox. In HP Solution Center, click Settings ( ). Lick the Windows icon ( ), click All Programs, click HP, and then click HP Solution Center. Make sure that you have plain paper loaded in the product.

On the Device Services tab, click Clean the Print Cartridge(s) ( ). In the Print Settings area, click Printer Toolbox. HP Solution Center opens in a new window. The black text on the page should not show ink streaks.Ĭlean the cartridges using an automated utility. In general, if the product and its cartridges are working correctly, all the color bars should be present, unstreaked, and uniform in color. Press and hold the Power button ( ) and the Cancel button ( ) for 10 seconds. Make sure you have plain white, letter-size paper loaded in the input tray. Print and evaluate an extended self-test report and troubleshoot defects. I understand that it is not printing in black and you have already done some preliminary troubleshooting.ĭon't worry though as I have a few steps to determine the issue and find a solution as well,

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