HP DeskJet 656C User Manual

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photo cartridge printing
The printer can use a special photo cartridge for high quality photo printing.
For photo printing instructions, see photographs
.
See also:
replacing 
a print cartridge
print cartridge part numbers

	

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product maintenance
• replacing a print cartridge
• aligning print cartridges
• automatically cleaning print cartridges
• manually cleaning print cartridges and the print cradle
• cleaning the printer case
• refilling print cartridges
• maintaining print cartridges
• print cartridge part numbers
• the hp deskjet toolbox

	


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replacing a print cartridge 
Before buying replacement print cartridges, verify the correct part numbers.
To replace a print cartridge:
1.Press the Powe r button to turn on the printer.
2.Open the top cover. 
The cradle moves to the center of the printer.
3.Lift the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle.
1. press power button 2. open top cover 3. lift out cartridge
Wa r n i n g ! Keep both new and used print cartridges 
out of the reach of children.

	


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Do one of the following:
•If the cartridge is not new: Remove it from where you have stored it.
•If the cartridge is new: Remove it from the packaging, then carefully 
remove the plastic tape.
Caution!
 Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper 
contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad 
electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are 
required electrical contacts.
1. black cartridge 2. tri-color cartridge 3. ink nozzles 4. copper contacts–do not touch or 
remove the copper contacts 5. plastic tape–remove only the plastic tape 
For print cartridge part numbers, see print cartridge part numbers.

	


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							43 5.
Holding the print cartridge vertically with the copper contacts toward the 
rear of the printer, push the print cartridge down into the cradle, then tilt 
it forward until it secures into place.
6.Close the top cover. 
After installing a new print cartridge, align the printer cartridges to ensure 
the best print quality.
hp inkjet product recovery program
HP is committed to providing environmental solutions for our Inkjet products. 
Empty Inkjet products can be returned to HP for material recycling and 
energy recovery.
Call toll-free (888) 447-0145 or visit HP’s Website to request a postage paid 
envelope for returning empty Inkjet products.
In no event shall Hewlett-Packard Company be liable for any incidental, 
consequential, special, indirect, punitive, or exemplary damages or lost 
profits from any breach of these warranties or otherwise.
See also:
aligning print cartridges
print cartridge part numbers

	


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aligning print cartridges 
After installing a print cartridge, align the print cartridges to ensure the best 
print quality. 
Aligning the print cartridges takes about two minutes to complete and 
requires you to examine two test pages.
To align print cartridges:
1.Insert plain white paper in the printer’s In tray.
2.Open the HP Deskjet Toolbox.
3.Click the Align the Print Cartridges button.
Follow the onscreen instructions.

	


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automatically cleaning print cartridges
If your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or they contain ink streaks, 
the print cartridges may need to be cleaned.
Print cartridges are cleaned automatically using the following procedure:
1.Insert plain white paper into the printer’s In tray.
2.Open the HP Deskjet Toolbox.
3.Select Clean the Print Cartridges and follow the on-screen directions.
If the print quality improves, but is still not acceptable, repeat the above 
procedure.
I f  y o u r  p ri n t o u t s  ar e  s t i l l  m i s s in g  l i n e s  o r  d o t s  a f t er  c l ea n i n g ,  t h e  i n k  le v e l  m a y  
b e  l o w  i n  o n e  o r  b o t h  o f  t h e  p r i n t  c a r t r i d g e s .  I f  s o ,  a  p r i n t  c a r t r i d g e  m a y  n e e d  
to be replaced. 
If ink streaks still appear on your printouts after cleaning, the print cartridges 
and print cartridge cradle may need to be cleaned manually.
See also:
the hp deskjet toolbox
manually cleaning print cartridges and the print cradle
replacing a print cartridge
cleaning the printer case
If you have questions about the cleaning feature, point to the Clean the 
Print Cartridge option and click the right mouse button to display the 
What’s This? dialog box. Click What’s This? for more information.
Only clean print cartridges when it is necessary. Unnecessary cleaning 
wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge.

	

 
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manually cleaning print cartridges and the 
print cradle
If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris may 
accumulate inside the case. This debris can include dust, hair, carpet, or 
clothing fibers. When it gets on the print cartridges and cradle, it can cause 
ink streaks and smudges on printed pages. Ink streaking is easily corrected 
by manually cleaning the cartridges and cradle.
gathering cleaning supplies
You will need the following items to clean the print cartridges and cradle:
• Distilled, filtered, or bottled water. Tap water contains contaminants 
that damage print cartridges.
• Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will not stick to the 
cartridges. 
• Scrap paper or a paper towel on which to set the print cartridges 
while you are working.
Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing as you clean.
preparing to clean
Remove the print cartridges from the printer before cleaning.
1.Press the Powe r button to turn on the printer, then raise the top cover.
The print cradle moves to the center of the printer.
2.Disconnect the power cord from the back of the printer.

	


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							47 3.
Remove the print cartridges and place them on a piece of paper with the 
ink nozzle plate facing up. 
Do not leave the cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes.
Caution!
 Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper 
contacts. Do not remove the copper strips. 
cleaning print cartridges
1.Dip the end of a clean cotton swab into the distilled water and remove 
any excess water.
2.Clean the face and edges of the print cartridge with the swab, as shown 
in the following illustration.
Do not wipe the nozzle plate.
1. nozzle plate 2. clean these areas
3.Inspect the face and edges of the print cartridge for fibers.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 above if fibers are still present.

	

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cleaning the print cradle
If you use the dual-cartridge printing option after printing with only one 
cartridge, you may need to clean the back plate of the unused compartment. 
To clean the print cradle:
1.Dip the end of a clean cotton swab into the distilled water and remove 
any excess water.
2.Wipe the compartment’s back plate.
Repeat this process until no ink residue appears on a clean swab.
3.Wipe the underside of the print cartridge cradle walls.
Repeat this process until no ink residue appears on a clean swab.
1. print cartridge cradle 2. right compartment back plate 3. cradle wall

	

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