Maintain the HP Photosmart
Chapter 9
•Store ink cartridges at room temperature
•If you notice a significant decrease in print quality, check the estimated ink levels remaining in the ink cartridges. Replace any ink cartridges that are low on ink. If none of the ink cartridges are low, clean the print head.
•Do not clean the print head unnecessarily. This wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridges.
•Handle ink cartridges carefully. Dropping, jarring, or rough handling during installation can cause temporary printing problems.
•If you are transporting the product, do the following to prevent ink leaking from the print carriage or other damage from occurring to the product:
◦Make sure you turn off the product by pressing the On button to power it down properly.
The print carriage should be parked on the right side in the service station.
◦Make sure you leave the ink cartridges and print head installed.
◦Lightly pack the inside of the product with crumpled newspaper to prevent the print carriage from moving during transportation.
◦The product must be transported sitting flat; it should not be placed its side, back, front, or top.
Related topics
•“Check the estimated ink levels” on page 60
•“Clean the print head” on page 64
Check the estimated ink levels
You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to replace an ink cartridge. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of ink remaining in the ink cartridges.
NOTE: If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in another printer, the ink level indicator may be inaccurate or unavailable.
NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive a
NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the product and cartridges for printing, and in print head servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used. For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage.
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