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hp psc 2170 series
chapter 7
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work with print cartridges
To ensure the best print quality from your HP PSC, you will need to perform some
simple maintenance procedures, and when prompted by a front-panel message,
replace the print cartridges.
print a self-test report
If you are experiencing problems with printing, before cleaning or replacing the
print cartridges, you should print a self-test report. This report provides useful
information about your print cartridges, including status information.
1 Press Setup.
2 Press 1, then press 2.
This selects Print Report, and then selects Self-Test.
A self-test report is printed for your HP PSC.
handle print cartridges
Before you replace or clean a print cartridge, you should know the part names
and how to handle the print cartridge.
use the print cartridge protector
When you purchase a photo print cartridge, you also receive a print cartridge
protector. The print cartridge protector is designed to keep your print cartridge
secure when it is not being used. Whenever you remove a print cartridge from
the printer, store it in the print cartridge protector that came with your printer.
• To insert a print cartridge into the print cartridge protector, slide the print
cartridge into the print cartridge protector at a slight angle and snap it
securely into place.
• To remove the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector, press
down and back on the top of the print cartridge protector to release the
print cartridge, then slide the print cartridge out of the print cartridge
protector.
Plastic tape
(must be removed)
Copper contacts
Ink nozzles
under tape
Do not touch the copper contacts or the ink nozzles