HP Officejet J4540 - Understand the self-test report

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Understand the self-test report

Use the self-test report to:

View current device information and ink cartridge status

Help troubleshoot problems

The self-test report also contains a log of recent events.
If you need to call HP, it is often useful to print the self-test report before calling.

1. Printer Information: Shows device information (such as the product name, model

number, serial number, and firmware version number), and the number of pages
printed from the tray.

2. Nozzle test pattern: Missing lines indicate problems with the ink cartridges. Try

cleaning the cartridges, or replacing the cartridges.

3. Color bars and boxes: Uneven, faded, or faint color bars or boxes indicate low

ink. Check the ink levels.

4. Event Log: Shows a log of recent events that have occurred.

To print the Self-Test Report

Device control panel: Press Setup, select Print Report, select Self-Test, and
then press OK.

HP Printer Utility (Mac OS): Click Device Information from the Information and
Support
panel, and then click Print Configuration Page.

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