PRINTER PROBLEM where is my hp tool box? I HAVE INSTALLED NEW INK CARTRIDGES AND NOW MY PRINTER PRINTS OUT A LOAD OF PRINT I CANT UNDERSTAND. THANKYOU

Insert the Hp CD and follow the onscreen instructions.

To Align the new ink cartridge

The HP All-in-One prompts for an alignment of the cartridges every time a print cartridge is installed or replaced. Follow these steps to align the print cartridges from the control panel.

1. Load unused, plain, white letter, A4, or legal paper into the input tray.
   NOTE:If colored paper is loaded in the input tray when the print cartridges are aligned, the alignment will fail. Load unused, plain, white paper into the input tray, and then try the alignment again.
2. Press Setup.
3. Press 6 to select Tools.
4. Press 2 to select Align Print Cartridge.
   The unit prints a print cartridge alignment sheet.
5. Load the alignment sheet print-side down and top first in the center of the document feeder tray, and then press OK.
   

The printer automatically aligns the print cartridges after a new print cartridge is installed. You can also align the print cartridges at other times to ensure optimal print quality.
To align print cartridges:
1. Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in the In tray.
2. Open the printer Toolbox.
3. Click Align the Device.
4. Click Align , and then follow the onscreen instructions

Here are directions for how to open the printer Toolbox, in case you don't know:
The printer Toolbox contains a number of useful tools to enhance the printer performance.
Use the printer tools to perform the following tasks:
• Set the Auto-off function
• Clean the print cartridges
• Align the print cartridges
• Calibrate color
• Print a test page
• View estimated ink levels
To use the tools, open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, and
then click the Service this device button.

AND, in case you don't know how to open the Printer Properties dialog box, here you go! :
The Printer Properties dialog box is also referred to as the Printer Preferences dialog box.
Opening the Printer Properties dialog box
Follow these steps to open the Printer Properties dialog box:
1. Open the file that you want to print.
2. Click File , click Print , and then click Properties or Preferences.

Good luck to you! I hope this helps.

• Align the print cartridge.

The printer automatically aligns the print cartridge after a new one is installed. You can also align the print cartridge at other times to ensure optimal print quality. Indications that you need to align the print cartridge manually include borderless prints with white space
along an edge, colors not printing satisfactorily, or poor print quality.

To align the print cartridge from the printer

1. Load a sheet of HP Advanced Photo Paper in the input tray.
2. Touch the Setup icon to display the Setup menu. For more information, see "Setup Menu" on page 16.
3. Touch Cartridge.
4. Touch Align Cartridge and follow the prompts.

Clean the print cartridge automatically.
If the printed pages are missing lines or dots or contain ink streaks, the print cartridge might be low on ink or need to be cleaned.
CAUTION: Clean the print cartridge only when necessary.
Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge.

• Clean the cartridge.

Follow these steps to clean the cartridge automatically:
To clean the print cartridge from the printer,

1. Touch the Setup icon to display the Setup menu. For more information, see "Setup Menu" on page 16.
2. Touch Cartridge.
3. Touch Clean Cartridge and follow the prompts.

If the documents are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, replace the print cartridge.

Attaching User Manual (see page 59).
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01518966.pdf

Hi,

Installation instructions

Always install the tri-color print cartridge in the left side of the print cartridge carriage.

Install the black or photo print cartridge in the right side of the print cartridge carriage.

To replace a print cartridge

1. Verify that the printer is turned on.

2. Load Letter or A4 plain, white paper in the paper tray.

3. Open the printer cover.

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4. Wait until the print cartridge carriage moves to the right side of the printer and is idle

and quiet.

5. Press down on the print cartridge, and then slide it out of the print cartridge carriage.

6. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the

plastic tape. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and

facing toward the printer.

1 Remove plastic tape

CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.

Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.

Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts.

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Maintenance

7. Slide the print cartridge at a slight upward angle into the carriage until the cartridge

snaps into place.

8. Close the printer cover.

Align print cartridges for optimum print quality.

For information about storing print cartridges, see Maintain print cartridges.

For information about recycling empty print cartridges, see HP inkjet supplies recycling

program.
WARNING! Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children.
Download manual for proper guidance. http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01438085.pdf
I hope this works for you. Goodluck!

Mongkey
"Understanding explains better..."

To check the ink levels from the control panel

1. Press Setup.

2. Press the down arrow button to highlight Tools, and then press OK.

3. Press the down arrow button to highlight Display Ink Gauge, and then press OK. The product displays a gauge that shows the estimated ink levels of all cartridges installed.

4. Press any button to return to the Tools menu.

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.

1. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray.
2. Press Setup.
3. Press 6, then press 2.

This selects Tools and then selects Align Print Cartridge. The HP all-in-one prints a print cartridge alignment sheet and aligns the print cartridges. Recycle or discard the page.

Replace the old ink cartridge.
Verify that the unit is on. The On button is lit when the unit is on. If the device is not on, press the button to turn on the unit. Open the print cartridge door. The print carriage moves to the far right side of the unit. Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then lightly press down on a print cartridge to release it. When replacing the tri-color print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from the slot on the left. When replacing the black or photo print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from the slot on the right. Pull the print cartridge toward you and out of its slot. If the print cartridge is being removed because it is low or out of ink, recycle the print cartridge. Remove the new print cartridge from its packaging. Remove the plastic tape by using the pink pull tab. Removing the Tape from the catridge.

1. Will have Copper-colored contacts.
2. Plastic tape with pink pull tab ( must be removed before installing ).
3. Ink nozzles under tape
4. The HP All-in-One prompts for an alignment of the cartridges every time a print cartridge is installed or replaced. Follow these steps to align the print cartridges from the control panel.
5. Top & Bottom not printing properly.
6. Load unused, plain, white letter, A4, or legal paper into the input tray
7. If coloured paper is loaded in the Input tray when the print catridges are aligned, the alignment will fail. Load unused, plain white paper into the input tray when the Printer catridges are aligned, the alignment will fail. Load and unused plain white paper into the Input Tray and then try the alignment again.
   1. Press 6 to select Tools .
   2. Press 2 to select Align Print Cartridge The unit prints a print cartridge alignment sheet.
   3. Load the alignment sheet print-side down and top first in the center of the document feeder tray, and then press OK. Now the printer will print properly.

To replace the print cartridges
1. Make sure the HP All-in-One is on.
CAUTION: If the HP All-in-One is off when you open the print cartridge door to
access the print cartridges, the HP All-in-One will not release the cartridges for
changing. You might damage the HP All-in-One if the print cartridges are not
docked safely when you try to remove them.

2. Make sure you have letter or A4 unused plain white paper loaded in the input tray.

3. Open the print cartridge door.
The print carriage moves to the far right side of the HP All-in-One.

4. Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then lightly press down on a print
cartridge to release it.
If you are replacing the tri-color print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from the
slot on the left.
If you are replacing the black or photo print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from
the slot on the right.
1 Print cartridge slot for the tri-color print cartridge
2 Print cartridge slot for the black and photo print cartridges
5. Pull the print cartridge toward you out of its slot.
6. If you are removing the black print cartridge in order to install the photo print cartridge,store the black print cartridge in the print cartridge protector or an airtight plastic container.

7. Remove the new print cartridge from its packaging and, being careful to touch only
the black plastic, gently remove the plastic tape by using the pink pull tab.
1 Copper-colored contacts
2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing)
3 Ink nozzles under tape

CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Touching
these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.

8. Slide the new print cartridge forward into the empty slot. Then gently push the upper
part of the print cartridge forward until it clicks into the socket.
If you are installing the tri-color print cartridge, slide it into the left slot.
If you are installing a black or photo print cartridge, slide it into the right slot.
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Maintain the HP All-in-One

9. Close the print cartridge door.
If you installed a new print cartridge, the HP All-in-One prints a print cartridge
alignment page.
10. When prompted, ensure plain white paper is loaded in the input tray, then press the

button next to OK.
NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the print
cartridges, the alignment will fail. Load unused plain white paper into the input
tray, and then try the alignment again.

11. Place the page print side down on the scanner glass and then press the button next
to OK to scan the page.
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Normally when you install the print software you install HP Director or solution centre software that has a estimated ink staus monitor..from user manual

Check the estimated ink levels You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to replace a print cartridge. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of ink remaining in the print cartridges. Tip You can also print a self-test report to see if your print cartridges might need to be replaced. For more information, see Print a self-test report. To check the ink levels from the HP Director (Windows) 1. In the HP Director (or 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 Services tab, and then click Service this device. 2. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear. To check the ink levels from the HP Image Zone software (Mac) 1. In the HP Director (OS 9) or HP Image Zone (OS X), choose Settings, and then choose Maintain Printer. 2. If the Select Printer dialog box appears, select your HP All-in-One, and then click Utilities. 3. From the pop-up menu, choose Ink Level. The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear.

Print a self-test report If you are experiencing problems with printing, print a self-test report before you replace the print cartridges. This report provides useful information on several aspects of your device, including your print cartridges.
Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the paper tray.

Press and hold the Cancel / Resume button and then press the Start Copy Color button
The HP All-in-One prints a self-test report, which might indicate the source of the printing problem.