Information on ink cartridges and the printhead
The following tips help maintain HP ink cartridges and ensure consistent print quality.
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The instructions in this user guide are for replacing ink cartridges, and are not intended for first
time installation.
CAUTION: While ink cartridges are not damaged when left outside of the printer, the printhead
does need to have all cartridges installed at all times after the printer is set up and in use.
Leaving one or more cartridge slots empty for an extended period may lead to print quality
problems and possibly damage the printhead. If you have recently left a cartridge out of the
printer for an extended period, or if you have had a recent paper jam, and have noticed poor
print quality, clean the printhead. For more information, see Clean the printhead on page 86.
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Keep all ink cartridges in the original sealed packages until they are needed.
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Be sure to turn off the printer properly. For more information, see Turn the printer off on page 14.
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Store ink cartridges at room temperature (15-35° C or 59-95° F).
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Always turn off the printer by pressing the (Power) button. Wait until the Power light turns off
before unplugging the power cord or turning off a power strip. If you improperly turn off the
printer, the print carriage might not return to the correct position, and that can cause problems
with the printhead and print quality issues.
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Do not clean the printhead unnecessarily. This wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridges.
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Handle ink cartridges carefully. Dropping, jarring, or rough handling during installation can cause
temporary printing problems.
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If you are transporting the printer, do the following to prevent ink leaking from the printer or other
damage from occurring to the printer:
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Make sure you turn off the printer by pressing the (Power) button. Wait until all sounds of
internal motion stop before unplugging the printer. For more information, see Turn the
printer off on page 14.
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Make sure you leave the ink cartridges installed.
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Place the printer sitting flat in the box during packing. During transportation, the printer
should be stored in the same position (sitting flat) and should not be placed on its side,
back, front, or inverted.
Related topics
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Check the estimated ink levels on page 43
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Clean the printhead on page 86
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