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8 Work with cartridges
• Check the estimated ink levels
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Clean printhead automatically
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Clean ink smear
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Replace the cartridges
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Order ink supplies
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Cartridge warranty information
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Tips for working with ink
Check the estimated ink levels
You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to replace a cartridge. The ink
supply level shows an estimate of the amount of ink remaining in the cartridges.
NOTE: 1 If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in another
printer, the ink level indicator might be inaccurate or unavailable.
NOTE: 2 Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive a
low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays.
You do not have to replace the cartridges until the print quality is unacceptable.
NOTE: 3 Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways, including in the
initialization process, which prepares the product and cartridges for printing, and in printhead servicing, which
keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it
is used. For more information, see
www.hp.com/go/inkusage.
To check the ink levels from the printer display
▲ From the Home screen, press the Ink Levels icon. The estimated ink levels are displayed.
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Clean printhead automatically
If print quality is unacceptable, and the problem is not low ink levels or non-HP ink, try a printhead cleaning.
To clean the printhead from the printer display
1. From the Home screen, press the Settings button. The Setup Menu is displayed.
2. In the Setup Menu, touch the screen to highlight Tools. Press OK.
3. Touch the screen to highlight Clean Printhead. Press OK.
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Clean ink smear
If printouts shows smears of ink, try cleaning ink smear from the printer display. This process takes several minutes
to complete. Full-size plain paper needs to be loaded and will be moved back and forth during the cleaning.
Mechanical noises are normal at this time.
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