Using HP print cartridges
The following sections provide information about HP print cartridges and instructions for redistributing toner and changing the print cartridge.
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CAUTION
Storing print cartridges
Do not remove the print cartridge from its package until you are ready to use it.
To prevent damage to the print cartridge, minimize its exposure to direct light.
Some HP LaserJet print cartridge packages are stamped with an alphanumeric date code. This code represents a
Print cartridge life expectancy
The life of the print cartridge depends on the amount of toner that your print jobs require. When printing text at 5 percent coverage, the print cartridge lasts for the following average amounts:
●HP LaserJet 1160 printer: 2,500 pages
●HP LaserJet 1320 series printer: 2,500 pages (a replacement cartridge that lasts for 6,000 pages is also available)
This life expectancy assumes that you set the print density to 3 and turn EconoMode off. (These are the default settings.)
Saving toner
While in EconoMode, the printer uses less toner on each page. Selecting this option will extend the life of the print cartridge and reduce your cost per page, but it will reduce print quality. HP does not recommend the
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