Chapter 3

Use print cartridges

The print cartridges can be used in the following ways:

•Everyday printing: Use the black and tri-color print cartridges for everyday print jobs.

•Quality color photos: For more vibrant colors when printing color photographs or other special documents, remove the black print cartridge and install a photo print cartridge. The photo print cartridge, in combination with the tri-color print cartridge, provides you with virtually grain-free photos.

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 more information, see Ink-backup mode.

For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see Installation instructions.

Ink-backup mode

In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with only one print cartridge. The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle.

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