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align the print cartridges

The HP Fax prompts you to align print cartridges every time you install or replace a print cartridge. You can also align the print cartridges at any time from the front panel. Aligning the print cartridges ensures high-quality output.

Note: If you remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the HP Fax will not prompt you to align the print cartridges.

to align the print cartridges from the front panel

1To align the print cartridges when prompted, press OK. The HP Fax prints an alignment page.

2Otherwise, you can align the print cartridges manually from the front panel. Press Setup.

3Press 5, then press 2.

This selects Tools and then selects Align Print Cartridge.

Tools Menu

1:Clean Print Cartridge 2:Align Print Cartridge 3:Restore Factory Defaults 4:Reprint Faxes in Memory

The HP Fax prints an alignment page.

4Load the alignment page face down in the document feeder tray and press OK.

When “Alignment Complete” appears on the front panel display, alignment is complete. Recycle or discard the alignment page.

clean the print cartridges

Use this feature when the Self-Test Report shows streaking or white lines through any of the colored bars. Do not clean print cartridges unnecessarily. This wastes ink and shortens the life of the ink nozzles.

1Press Setup.

2Press 5, then press 1.

This selects Tools and then selects Clean Print Cartridge.

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