Maintain your HP All-in-One

Chapter 12

Handle the print cartridges

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

1Copper-colored contacts

2Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing)

3 Ink nozzles under tape

Hold the print cartridges by their black plastic sides, with the label on top. Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles.

Warning Be careful not to drop the print cartridges. This can damage them, making them unusable.

Replace the print cartridges

When the ink level for the print cartridge is low, a message appears on the control panel display.

Note You can also check the estimated amount of ink remaining in your cartridges by using the HP Image Zone software that came with your HP All-in- One. For information, see Check the estimated ink levels.

When you receive a low-ink warning message on the control panel display, make sure you have a replacement print cartridge available. You should also replace the print cartridges when you see faded text or if you experience print quality issues related to the print cartridges.

Tip You can also use these instructions to replace the black print cartridge with a photo print cartridge for printing high-quality color photos.

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