HP deskjet F4480 cartridge ?? - HP Office Equipment & Supplies

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c01714002.pdf here is the manual

The HP F4480 likely has a malfunctioning ink cartridge which is causing the printer hang (i.e. internal micro-electronics damage inside the HP 60 color or black ink cartridge). You can verify the electrical condition of both HP 60 ink cartridges by activating the Tap 41 diagnostic test report (see video here for complete instructions):

http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=440 (HP 60 - Deskjet F2400/F4400/F4500 models)

1.While holding the Power button, press Cancel (X) button 4 times, then press the Color Copy button once.
2.Release the Power button.
3.The 'Tap 41' diagnostic test print should print.

Providing the color cartridge is partially functioning the Tap 41 diagnostic test print will be printed (this is a forced service print test which is mainly used for the evaluation of ink cartridge electrical health). A good HP 60/60XL color cartridge should display 1248 good nozzles, while a good HP 60/60XL black ink cartridge should show 336 good nozzles. If the results yield anything different then the ink cartridge is likely damaged and will need to be replaced. Refer to 2nd video on how to read the printout.
http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=440 (HP 60 - Deskjet F2400/F4400/F4500 models)
http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=444 (HP 60 - Deskjet F4200 model)

If the printer attempts to print the diagnostic test pattern (1 page) then the printer is generally considered operational and functional, if nothing is printed, but the printer attempts to print the pattern, then the tri-color ink cartridge is either empty, clogged or severely electrically damaged (black ink cartridge is not used). You can remove the tri-color cartridge, reactivate the tap 41 test and the printer will print the diagnostic test print in black ink.

For additional support please visit http://www.inkjet411.com

-Thank you

You may need to do an alignment of the print cartridges. 1. Open the HP Solution Center 2. Click on Settings 3. In the Print Settings section, click Printer Toolbox 4.Click Align the Print Cartridges 5. Click Print Page An alignment page will be printed. Placed the alignment sheet with the printed side down on the right front corner of the scanner glass. Press the scan button to complete the alignment.

if it works with the old cartridge,the new cartridge you bought may be faulty.

You may have to do another alignment of the printer.
Do a Clean the Print Cartridge cycle first.
This will allow the printer to print a good alignment page.

Here is a short tutorial about hp deskjet F4480:
http://www.inkjet-laser.com/hp-deskjet-f4480-error-print-cartridge-is-missing-incorrectly-installed.html

#60

Check this video

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=3742086&docname=c01671728

These types of severe cartridge errors (i.e. "refer to documentation" / "incompatible cartridges", etc.) typically indicate the internal micro-electronics of the HP #60-61 cartridge are electrically damaged - now, these errors can be bypassed on select printer models (temporarily). The cartridge's electrical wire runs at rear and lower side of the ink cartridge, are very delicate and are somewhat susceptible to ink attack over time, which can lead to premature failures. In addition, the older the cartridge the higher the chance of an internal electrical failure due to prolonged ink exposure and subsequent circuit corrosion. I suggest you always run a 'Tap 41' diagnostic test to check cartridges electrical health (this is a forced test); you may also bypass the error (temporarily) on C4600-C4700 models which use HP 60 cartridges. Refer to Inkjet411 youtube videos below:

HP 60, 60XL, 61, 61XL Ink Cartridge Refills - Solving Errors & Warnings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BskAfa6NJSg

HP Photosmart C4600 & C4700 Printers - Diagnostics Tap 41 Test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghxjLCn07Jo

HP Photosmart C4600 C4700 D110a Printers - HP 60 Cartridge Error Bypass: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVJmKPlLsg

HP Deskjet F2400 F4400 and F4500 Printers - Diagnostics Tap 41 Test:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-OM09NvNqg

HP Deskjet 4200 Printers - Diagnostics Tap 41 Test:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16uXSBwTan8