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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.
Removed 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.
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Ink cartridges can be left in the device for extended periods of time. However, to
assure optimal ink cartridge health, be sure to turn off the device properly. For more
information, see
Turn off the printer.
Ink cartridge maintenance
This section contains the following topics:
•
Align the ink cartridges
•
Calibrate color
•
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 print driver
(Windows), HP Utility (Mac OS X), or the Toolbox software for PDAs (Windows
Mobile). For information about using these tools, see
Printer management tools.
NOTE: Load unused white paper into the paper tray before aligning the ink
cartridges. An alignment page is printed during the alignment process.
• Toolbox (Windows): Open Toolbox. For more information, see Toolbox
(Windows). Click the Services tab, and then click Align the Print Cartridges and
follow the onscreen instructions.
• HP Utility (Mac OS X): Open HP Utility. For more information, see
HP Utility (Mac
OS X). Click Align and follow the onscreen instructions.
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