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Chapter 3 Installation
Once your Print Factory system is unpacked and you have verified that everything is included, you are
ready to install the printer.
Installing Ink Cartridges
Supported Ink Cartridges
HP standard ink cartridges are supported. The Color Ink is cartridge HP 78, both Large (38 ml) and
regular (19 ml) sizes. The HP part number for the 78 Large is C6578a. The HP part number for the 78
regular is C6578d. The black ink that comes with the system is HP part number C8842A, Versatile
Black Ink. This is a fast drying black ink, designed for coated surfaces, like an inkjet printable CD or
DVD.
Standard black ink cartridges, are also supported, but can take longer to dry. The HP 45 black ink
cartridge is used. The HP part number is 51645A. It is recommended to run in Photo mode only when
using the standard black ink cartridge. Running a standard black at Normal or fast Normal can cause
the text to not print evenly.
*Refill kits or non-HP ink cartridges are not recommended for use in the PrintFactory system. Use of
these types of cartridges may produce inferior print quality and in extreme cases cause damage to the
printer. Use of these types of cartridges will void the warranty.
Changing these settings is done in the Printer Preferences, described in Chapter 5.
Loading / Replacing Ink Cartridges
The Print Factory system ships with standard HP ink cartridges. The black ink cartridge is specifically
designed for fast drying applications. We highly recommend using the C8842A black cartridge for
printing on CD or DVD discs. The HP 51645A black cartridge is supported with the printer, but
should only be used in PHOTO mode. It can take longer for the black ink to dry when using the HP 45
cartridge.
1) Plug in the AC power cord to the back of the printer and into a power source.
2) Turn on the power switch located on the back of the printer.
3) Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
4) Open the top cover. The print cartridge cradle moves to the center of the printer.
5) Raise the cradle latch.
6) If replacing an ink cartridge, lift the old cartridge out of the cradle.
7) Remove the new print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape.
Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is at the bottom.
Pull tab to remove the plastic tape.
Black Cartridge
Color Cartridge