HP 910 View estimated ink levels, Maintain the printer body, Click the Estimated Ink Level tab

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Maintenance

Chapter 9

View estimated ink levels

Follow these instructions to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges that are installed in the printer:

NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the device and cartridges for printing, and in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used. For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage.

1.Open the printer Toolbox.

2.Click the Estimated Ink Level tab.

NOTE: If the print cartridges were used before being installed in the printer, or if they are not genuine HP cartridges or have been refilled, the estimated ink levels will not appear on the Estimated Ink Level tab.

The Estimated Ink Level tab also contains print cartridge ordering information. To view this information, click the Print Cartridge Information button.

Maintain the printer body

Because the HP Printer ejects ink onto the paper in a fine mist, ink smudges will eventually appear.

To remove smudges, stains, or dried ink from the exterior

1.Turn off the HP Printer, and then disconnect the power cord.

2.Wipe the outside of the HP Printer with a soft cloth that has been lightly moistened with water.

CAUTION: Do not use any type of cleaning solution. Household cleaners and detergents might damage the printer finish. Keep all fluids away from the interior. Do not lubricate the metal rod on which the print cartridge cradle slides. Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth.

Remove ink from your skin and clothing

Follow these instructions to remove ink from your skin and clothing:

Surface

Skin

White fabric

Color fabric

Remedy

Wash the area with an abrasive soap.

Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach.

Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia.

CAUTION: Always use cold water to remove ink from fabric. Warm or hot water can set the ink into the fabric.

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Contents HP 910 Printer Accessibility Hewlett-Packard Company noticesAcknowledgements VisualContents Maintenance TroubleshootingPrinting tips Printer softwareHP support Technical informationIndex Welcome SectionChapter Special features Get started Printer at a glanceButtons and lights Power button and light Cancel button Paper traysUnfold the paper trays To unfold the paper traysInput tray Paper guide Output trayFold the paper trays To fold the paper traysGet started Use print cartridges Print cartridgesReplace print cartridges Ink-backup mode To remove plastic tape from a print cartridgeInk-backup mode output Exit ink-backup modeConnect the printer Print photos Print borderless photosPrint Orientation Portrait or LandscapePrint photos with a border Click the Printing Shortcuts tab HP Real Life Technologies photo fix To change the HP Real Life Technologies settingPhoto print cartridge To install the photo print cartridge Exif PrintStore and handle photo paper To use the photo print cartridgeStorage Save money when printing photosHandling Print other documents Print e-mailPrint documents Print letters Print letters Print envelopes Print postcards Print index cards and other small media Print labels Print CD/DVD tattoos Print transparencies Print brochures Two-sided printing Manual Print greeting cardsGreeting cards Print booklets Print Quality NormalLeft Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Print posters Print iron-on transfers Paper Type Plain paper Orientation Portrait or LandscapeClick Printer Features, and then set Mirror Image to On Print a test Printing tipsPrinting shortcuts Set the page order Create printing shortcutsUse printing shortcuts To create a printing shortcutPrint multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Fast/Economical printingPrint in grayscale General Everyday printing Two-sided printingPrint preview Set a custom paper size Select a paper typeChange the print speed or quality To define a custom paper sizePrint resolution Print quality settingsTo view the print resolution Maximum dpiResize a document Bound two-sided documentsPresentation printing PortraitSet default print settings Make the HP Printer the default printerPrinter software Printer Properties dialog box To change the default print settingsTo open the Printer Properties dialog box Whats This? help Ink Status windowTo download a printer software update Download printer software updatesDownload HP Photosmart Software Maintenance Install print cartridgesPrint cartridge combinations Selection numbersTo install a print cartridge Installation instructionsPrinting with one print cartridge Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle Align print cartridges Automatically clean print cartridges Calibrate colorView estimated ink levels Maintain the printer bodyRemove ink from your skin and clothing Click the Estimated Ink Level tabTo prepare to clean Manually clean print cartridgesTo manually clean print cartridge contacts Print cartridge storage and handling Maintain print cartridgesPrint cartridge protector Printer Toolbox To open the printer ToolboxShop for ink supplies To order print cartridges from your desktopError messages TroubleshootingPrint cartridge error messages Other error messages Installation problemsInstallation program stops Solution To resolve the problem Unknown Device message displaysTo reinstall the printer software Power light is on or flashingPrinter name does not appear If an error message appears If no error message appearsPrinter does not print What the flashing light meansCheck the printer cable connection Clear the print queuePrinter is stalled To stop and restart the print serviceIf the printer still does not print Document prints slowly Print cartridge problems Solution To verify and install the correct print cartridgesIncorrect or missing print cartridge Click the Estimated Ink Levels tabPrint cartridge is in the wrong slot message Print cartridge is faulty or not installed properlyLow on ink Paper problems Printing in ink-backup mode messagePaper jam To clear a paper jamPrinter prints on multiple sheets at once Out-of-paper messagePrinter does not feed paper Problems with borderless documents Photos do not print correctlyCheck the paper tray Check the printer propertiesFading occurs on the edges of a photo Image is printed at an anglePhoto has an unwanted border For small photo paper For small photo paper with a tear-off tabSolution Print quality is poorFaded prints with ink streaks Prints are fadedDocument is misprinted Blank pages printIf you continue to have problems Document does not reflect the new print settingsText and images are misaligned Document is printed off-center or at an angleInk cartridge warranty information HP supportPhone support period Placing a call After the phone support periodPrinter specifications Technical informationMaterial safety data sheets Paper usePlastics Recycling programRegulatory notices LED indicator statement FCC statementTechnical information HP 910 Printer declaration of conformity Index IndexIndex USB