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6. Close the cartridge access door.
7. Wait for the carriage to complete the ink cartridge initialization routine before
using the printer.
NOTE: Do not open the cartridge access door until the ink cartridge
initialization is complete.
Print with a single ink cartridge
If one of the ink cartridges runs out of ink before you can replace it, you can still print
with a single ink cartridge.
Empty cartridge Cartridges used Output
Black Prints with only the tri-color ink
cartridge
Color and grayscale
Tri-color Prints with only the black or photo ink
cartridge
All documents print in
grayscale
Photo Prints with only the tri-color ink
cartridge
Color and grayscale
NOTE: Printing with one ink cartridge might be slower and the print quality might
be affected. It is recommended to print with both ink cartridges. For borderless
printing, the tri-color ink cartridge must be installed.
Store printing supplies
This section covers the following topics:
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Store ink cartridges
Store ink cartridges
Store an ink cartridge in an airtight container with the print nozzles facing up.
Ink cartridge maintenance
This section contains the following topics:
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Align the ink cartridges
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Calibrate color
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Clean the ink cartridges
Align the ink cartridges
Whenever you install a new ink cartridge, you should align the ink cartridges for the
best possible print quality. If the printout is grainy, has stray dots, jagged edges, or the
ink is bleeding into another color, you can realign them through Toolbox, or HP Utility
(Mac OS). For information about using these tools, see
Printer management tools.
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