Replace print cartridges

When buying print cartridges, look for the print cartridge selection number. You can find the selection number in three places:

●Selection number label: Look at the label on the print cartridge that you are replacing.

1Selection number label

●Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with the printer.

●Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Level tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button.

If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode.

For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page.

Ink-backup mode

Use the ink-backup mode to operate the printer with only one print cartridge. The ink- backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle.

Ink-backup mode output

Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts.

Installed print

Result

cartridge

 

 

 

Black print cartridge

Colors print as grayscale.

 

 

Tri-color print cartridge

Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.

 

 

Photo print cartridge

Colors print as grayscale.

 

 

Note HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for ink-backup mode.

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