Chapter 6

Cartridge information and links to online shopping also appear on ink alert messages. In addition, you can find cartridge information and order online by visiting www.hp.com/buy/ supplies.

NOTE: Ordering cartridges online is not supported in all countries/regions. If it is not supported in your country/region, contact a local HP reseller for information about purchasing cartridges.

Ink-backup mode

Use the ink-backup mode to operate the HP Photosmart with only one print cartridge. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge carriage. During ink-backup mode, the product can only print jobs from the computer.

NOTE: When the HP Photosmart operates in ink-backup mode, a message is displayed on screen. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in the product, verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from each print cartridge. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the product cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed.

For more information about ink-backup mode, see the following topics:

•“Ink-backup mode output” on page 22

•“Exit ink-backup mode” on page 22

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Ink-backup mode output

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

Installed print cartridge

Result

Black print cartridge

Colors print as grayscale.

 

 

Tri-color print cartridge

Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true

black.

 

 

 

Exit ink-backup mode

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

Related topics

“Replace the cartridges” on page 19

Check the estimated ink levels

You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to replace a cartridge. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of ink remaining in the cartridges.

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