9 Maintenance

The HP Deskjet requires little maintenance. You will need to replace, align, or clean your print cartridges from time to time. This section provides instructions for keeping the HP Deskjet in top working condition. Perform these simple maintenance procedures as necessary.

This section contains the following topics:

Work with print cartridges

Align print cartridges

Automatically clean print cartridges

View estimated ink levels

Maintain the printer body

Remove ink from your skin and clothing

Manually clean print cartridges

Maintain print cartridges

Printer Toolbox

Work with print cartridges

When you need to replace print cartridges, make sure you have the correct print cartridges for your printer, and then install them in the print cartridge carriage.

Selection numbers

Printing with one print cartridge

Replace print cartridges

Maintenance

Selection numbers

When buying replacement 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.

1 Selection number label

Work with print cartridges

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