Replacing the ink cartridge
The ink cartridge contains the print head, the device that takes the ink and sprays it on the paper. The Color StyleWriter 2400 printer comes with two ink cartridges: a four-color cartridge with replaceable ink tanks and a high- performance, black-only cartridge. The black-only cartridge lasts for about 900 typed pages—until it runs out of ink. The four-color cartridge lasts about twice as long, because you can replace its ink tanks.
When to replace the black-only ink cartridge
Knowing when to replace the black-only cartridge is fairly simple. When it runs out of ink, it stops printing.
Note: If you see other problems with black-only print quality, such as unwanted white lines in a document, try printing the test page. (See “Printing the Test Page” in the section “Images Print Poorly” in Chapter 5.)
When to replace the four-color cartridge
Age is the primary factor in determining when a four-color cartridge wears out. If you’ve done a lot of printing with your cartridge and notice a gradual deterioration in print quality, it may be time to install a new four-color ink cartridge. Before you do, try printing the test page in case a clogged nozzle is the problem. (See “Printing the Test Page” in the section “Images Print Poorly” in Chapter 5.)
Note: A new four-color ink cartridge comes with fresh ink tanks already installed.
How to find ink cartridges
You should be able to find cartridges, ink tanks, and other supplies for your Color StyleWriter 2400 printer at any Apple-authorized reseller.
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