maintain your hp officejet

chapter 8

align the print cartridges

The HP Officejet 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 or the HP Director. Aligning the print cartridges ensures high- quality output.

Note: If you remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the HP Officejet 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 Officejet 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 Officejet 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.

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HP 4215v, 4255, 4215xi manual Align the print cartridges, To align the print cartridges from the front panel

4215xi, 4215, 4215v, 4255 specifications

The HP 4255, 4215, and 4215xi are part of Hewlett-Packard's renowned line of multifunction printers (MFP) that cater to a variety of business needs. Designed for productivity, these models combine printing, scanning, copying, and faxing functions, making them ideal for small to medium-sized offices.

The HP 4255 is known for its high-speed printing capabilities, reaching up to 50 pages per minute, making it suitable for environments with high print volumes. This model features automatic duplex printing, which allows users to print on both sides of the paper, saving both time and resources. With a monthly duty cycle of up to 150,000 pages, it is built to handle heavy workloads. The 4255 includes a large input tray that can accommodate up to 4,700 sheets, reducing the frequency of paper reloading.

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