maintain your hp psc

print a self-test report

If you are experiencing problems with printing, print a Self-Test Report before you replace the print cartridges.

1Press and hold down Cancel.

2Press Start Copy, Color.

The HP psc prints a Self-Test Report, which might indicate the source of any problems you might be having.

Black bar

Color bars

Black and tri-color cartridges installed

Color blocks

Tri-color and photo cartridge installed

3Check the color blocks for streaking or white lines.

–Missing color blocks might indicate that the tri-color print cartridge is out of ink. You might need to clean or replace your print cartridges.

–Streaks might indicate clogged nozzles or dirty contacts. You might need to clean the print cartridges. Do QRW clean with alcohol.

For information on replacing ink cartridges, see replace the print cartridges on page 30 and for information on cleaning print cartridges, see clean the print cartridge contacts on page 35.

handle print cartridges

Before you replace a print cartridge, you should know the part names and how to handle the print cartridge.

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