8 Maintain and troubleshoot
This section contains the following topics:
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Work with ink cartridges
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Clean the device
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General troubleshooting tips and resources
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Solve printing problems
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Poor print quality and unexpected printouts
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Solve paper-feed problems
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Solve copy problems
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Solve scan problems
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Solve fax problems
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Troubleshoot installation issues
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Clear jams
Work with ink cartridges
This section contains the following topics:
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Supported ink cartridges
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Handle the ink cartridges
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Replace the ink cartridges
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Align the ink cartridges
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Clean the ink cartridges
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Clean the ink cartridge contacts
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Clean the area around the ink nozzles
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Store printing supplies
Supported ink cartridges
The availability of ink cartridges varies by country/region. The ink cartridges might
come in different sizes.
You can find the ink cartridge number in the following places:
• On the label of the ink cartridge you are replacing.
• Windows: From the Toolbox, if you have bidirectional communication, click the
Estimated Ink Levels tab, scroll to display the Cartridge Details button, and then
click Cartridge Details.
• Mac OS: From the HP Printer Utility, click Supply Info from the Information and
Support panel, and then click Retail Supplies Information.
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