Chapter 3

1Selection number label

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

●HP Printer Utility: Open the HP Printer Utility and then select the Supplies pane.

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.

 

 

Gray photo print

Colors print as grayscale.

cartridge

 

 

 

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

Exit ink-backup mode

Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit ink-backup mode.

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

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