Printer will not align cartridges - HP PSC 2210 All-In-One InkJet Printer

My printer printing shadow behind all the letters
f you are running the printer's Full Feature Software, go into the Solution Center in the Toolbox and look for a way to clean the cartridges and / or print heads. Do it twice. It uses a bit of ink, but it will get any extra residue drifting around on the nozzles.Your printer's Webpage:
HP Photosmart C4795 All-in-One Printer
Look on the Menu (on the Printer) for the Alignment test. This may also be listed in the same area in the software section where you find the "clean cartridges" option.
General Instructions (may vary):
Align the print cartridges

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 or A4 plain, white paper in the In tray.
2. Open the printer Toolbox.
3. Click Align the Print Cartridges.
4. Click Align, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

You could try to remove and reinstall your color cartridge again.Do a Clean Cartridges cycle.Then do an Align Cartridges cycle.

I assume you are using windows.

1. Go to START, SETTINGS, PRINTERS, double click on the printer icon. Go to FILE, to PROPERTIES, then click on the printer SERVICES tab. Click on ALIGN the print cartridge button and follow instructions on the screen. hope this works
2. Align the print cartridges Typically, you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. However, you may also need to align cartridges when:
   
   • Characters are improperly formed or are misaligned at the left margin.
   • Vertical, straight lines are wavy.
   From your printer:
   1. Load plain paper.
   2. Press the Menu button, and scroll to Align Cartridges.
   3. Press Select. An alignment page prints. Once this page prints, your automatic alignment is complete.
   From your computer:
   1. Load plain paper.
   2. Open the Canon Pixma IP 1200 Utility.
   3. From the Cartridges tab, click Align Cartridges... . The Cartridge Alignment dialog appears.
      
   4. Click Continue to print the alignment page.
   5. On the Alignment Status dialog, click OK if automatic alignment is successful. If automatic alignment is not successful, clicking OK will return you to Utility Main Window.

you need to align your printer cartridge, to align the cartridge go to start button on your computer desktop then click the setting and choose the printer and faxes then right click your installed printer HP 6110 then choose the properties of your printer then you click the maintenance menu then you see an option to align your printer cartridge...just click it and wait until finish aligning your cartridge..

Your printer uses 4 cartridges: PGI-5 Black and CLI-8 (Cyan/Magenta/Yellow). Unless you have a slot for a fifth cartridge, CLI-8BK cannot be used in your printer.


As for installing new cartridges:

1. Turn your printer on.Open the printer's lid. The printer will automatically move the ink cartridges to the center of the opening.
2. Unplug the printer's power supply cord from the electrical outlet to avoid the risk of an electrical shock.
   
3. Remove the printer cartridges by first pressing down on the top of each cartridge housing. Pressing down on the cartridge housings will cause the top of each housing to automatically lift up, thereby exposing the cartridges. Lift the cartridges out of each cartridge housing to remove them.
   
4. Install the replacement ink cartridges by first removing the orange safety tape located on either the top or the bottom of each cartridge, depending on the particular type of cartridge. The safety tape ensures that the cartridges do not leak ink before being installed. To remove the tape, simply pull the orange tab on the end of each piece of tape away from each cartridge. Position each cartridge into its cartridge housing so that the printed words on top of the each cartridge faces towards the front of the printer, then close the tops of the cartridge housings.
   
5. Plug the printer's power cord into an electrical outlet, then close the access panel by pressing down on the panel.
   
6. Turn the printer on and allow the printer a few minutes to recognize the new cartridges, then insert at least three pieces of paper into the paper tray, which the printer will require to align the cartridges.
   
7. Align the new cartridges by selecting either the "Clean and Align" or the "Cartridge Alignment" option, depending on the particular printer model. Some Canon models require the user to align the cartridges through the printer's software program. Select the "Print Properties" option in the printer's program, then select the "Clean and Align" option. The printer will produce several printed pages to confirm that the cartridges have been aligned. Other Canon models allow the user to align the cartridges directly from the printer. These printers features a display screen on the printer. Press the "Menu" button on the display, then use the arrow keys to select "Settings." Press the "OK" button, then use the arrow keys to highlight "Maintenance." Press the "OK" button, then use the arrow keys to highlight "Manual Head Align." Press the "OK" button, then use the arrow keys to highlight "Yes." Press the "OK" button one final time, then allow the printer to produce the printed pages confirming that the cartridges have been aligned.
   

Hello,

Ink Cartridge Maintenance Replacing an Ink Cartridge

1. Turn on your printer.
   
   
2. Lift the printer unit, and position the scanner support between the tabs to hold it open.
   
   

The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position unless the printer is busy.

1. Press down on the ink cartridge lever to raise the ink cartridge lid.
   
   

1. Remove the old ink cartridge.
   
   

1. Dispose of the old cartridge properly.
   
   
2. If you are installing a new ink cartridge, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the ink cartridge.
   
   

1. Insert the new ink cartridge.
   
   

1. Snap the lid closed.
   
   

1. Lift the printer unit, and hold the scanner support up while lowering the printer unit until it is completely closed.
   
   

Aligning an Ink Cartridge You may need to align the ink cartridge when characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin, or when vertical or straight lines appear wavy.
To align the ink cartridge:

1. Load plain paper. For more information, see Loading Paper.
   
   
2. In Windows XP, click Start® Control Panel® Printers and Other Hardware® Printers and Faxes.
   
   

In Windows 2000, click Start® Settings® Printers.

1. Right-click the Dell AIO 810 icon.
   
   
2. Click Printing Preferences.
   
   

The Printing Preferences dialog box opens.

1. Click the Maintenance tab.
   
   
2. Click Align Print Cartridge.
   
   
3. Click Print.
   
   

A blue and black alignment page prints.

1. After the alignment page has finished printing, place the page face-down on the scanner glass. Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the page aligns with the arrow on the printer.
   
   

1. Press the Scan button .
   
   

The page is scanned. When the scan is complete, the cartridge is aligned. You may discard the alignment page when the alignment is complete.

Please download the manual from the link below and go to chapter Ink Cartridge Maintenance:

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/PRN810/en/ug/ug_en.zip

Hope it helped.

Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me:
(Applies to all printers)

1. Click Start, Programs, Lexmark Series.
   
2. Click Lexmark Control Panel.
   
3. Click Print Cartridge installation.
   
4. Depending on which cartridges you are using and which printer model you have, select Install Color Cartridge or Install Black Cartridge or Install Photo Cartridge.
   
5. Carefully remove the tape covering the printhead of the print cartridge. Important: Be sure to remove all of the tape. Do not touch the copper area on the back of the cartridge.
   
6. Insert the print cartridge into the print cartridge carrier.
   
7. Push the cartridge back until it clicks into place.
   
   
   
   • If the print cartridge moves loosely in the carrier, it is not locked into place. Repeat step 7.
   
   
8. Click the appropriate Cartridge Installed option in the printer software.
   
   
   
   • If you choose to install a new print cartridge, you will be prompted to align your print cartridges. The printer will print a page with a bi-directional alignment pattern. Follow these steps to align the cartridges:
     
     
     
     1. On the printed test page, locate the number under the Bi-directional Alignment pattern that comes closest to forming a straight line.
        
     2. Enter the number as the Bi-directional Alignment setting in the Alignment Cartridge screen.
        
     3. Click OK.
   
   
9. Close the front cover of the printer.

Print cartridge

When the print cartridge contacts are dirty and the printer cannot detect/communicate with print cartridge.

Clean the contact points on the cartridges with a dry, lint-free cloth.

1. Open the top cover of the printer.

2. Remove the print cartridges.

3. Clean the copper-colored contact points on the cartridges with a damp, lint-free cloth.
Use a dry, lint-free cloth to remove moisture from the contacts.

5. Insert the cartridges back into the printer.

6. Close the top cover.

7. Try printing again.

If you still cant communicate try with new cartridge .

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Aligning Ink Cartridges Your printer automatically aligns the ink cartridges when they are installed or replaced. To verify your ink cartridges are aligned, you can print an alignment page. After you close the printer unit, press the Menu button. The alignment page begins printing. During printing, the operator panel display reads Alignment Page Printing. When complete, the message reads Auto Alignment Complete. Your ink cartridges are now aligned for optimal print quality.
You may also need to align ink cartridges when characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin, or when vertical or straight lines appear wavy.
To align the ink cartridges:

1. Load plain paper. For more information, see Loading Paper.
   
   
2. Click Start® Programs or All Programs® Dell Printers® Dell Photo AIO Printer 922® Dell Printer Solution Center.
   
   
3. Click the Maintenance tab
   
   
4. Click Align to fix blurry edges.
   
   
5. Click Print.
   
   

The ink cartridges align when the page prints.


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PRESS SET UP & OPTIONS AT THE SAME TIME. WILL CLEAR MESSAGE.