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1. Load plain, white paper into the paper tray.
2. Press and hold the Cancel button, and then press the Start Copy Color button.
3. The product prints a self-test report.
--- Examine the resulting self-test page that prints. There should be lines extending all the way across the
page in black, yellow, cyan and magenta. A missing black line indicates a problem with the black or
photo cartridge. Faded, streaked or missing lines in the other colors indicates a problem with the color
ink cartridge. Refer to video at link below to help evaluate test pattern.
NOTE: A good HP 56 black cartridge should display 416 good nozzles, while a good HP 57/58 color ink
cartridge should show 300 good nozzles.
REFERENCE: [HP Deskjet 5650 -use HP 56/57/58 cartridges]: http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=2358
B.4. PSC 1400 series printers (HP 21/22 Cartridges)
Self Test Report:
1. Load plain, white paper into the paper tray.
2. Press and hold the Cancel button, and then press the Start Copy Color button.
3. The self-test report should print.
If the self test page prints then this illustrates that the printer is functional and the
problem is likely limited to either one of the ink cartridges. There should be lines
extending across the page in black, yellow, cyan and magenta. A missing black line
indicates a problem with the black or photo cartridge. Faded, streaked or missing lines
in the other colors indicates a problem with the color ink cartridge.
To determine which cartridge is causing the problem:
1. Open the cartridge access door.
2. Remove either cartridge (not both).
3. Close the cartridge access door.
-- If the computer message is Print Cartridge Error , then the print cartridge that is still in
the printer is the problem cartridge. If the computer message is NOT Print Cartridge
Error (instead, it says that the cartridge you have removed is ...Either missing, not
detected, or incorrectly installed), then the cartridge you have removed is the problem
cartridge.
B.5. Deskjet F2200 Printer series (HP 21/22 ink cartridges)
Print Self-Test Page:
1. Press the Setup or Menu button until Print Report appears in the display then press Enter.
2. Press the Setup or Menu button until Self-Test appears in the display, and then press Enter.
3. Review test pattern; ensure all 4 colors are firing. A missing horizontal line within the nozzle stair step
pattern indicates a misfiring ink nozzle. If the test page prints (or attempts to print a blank page) but
normal printing is still not possible then the printer is functionally ok; the ink cartridge is damaged and will
need to be replaced.
NOTE 1: A good HP 21 bla ck ca rtridge should have 416 good nozzles (26 x 16 stair-step pattern), while a good HP 22
color ink cartri dge should have 300 good nozzles (100 for each color, 10x10 stair-step pattern).
NOTE 2: Reference Video: http://i nkjet411.com/?page_id=2358