HP Deskjet 9800 User Manual

3 Using print cartridges and accessories
This section contains the following information:
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Installing the optional automatic two-sided printing accessory (duplex unit)
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Using the print cartridges
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Installing the optional automatic two-sided printing
accessory (duplex unit)
You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper automatically when the duplex unit is installed.
NOTEThe duplex unit is a standard part in the HP Deskjet 9800d, 9803d, and 9808d
printers. It may be purchased separately in some countries/regions (see 
HP supplies and
accessories .)
To install the duplex unit
1Remove the rear access panel by pushing the release buttons toward each other.
2 Pull the rear access panel out of the...

Using the print cartridges
Supported print cartridges
Four print cartridges are available for use with the printer.
1 Black
2 Tri-color
3 Photo
4 Gray photo
NOTEThe availability of print cartridges varies by country/region. The print cartridges may
come in different sizes. To obtain a list of supported print cartridges for your printer, \
print the
diagnostics page (see 
Printing a diagnostics page ) and read the information in the Supported
Print Cartridges category.
You can find the cartridge number in...

For four-ink color printing, install the black and the tri-color print cartridges.
For six-ink color printing, install the photo and the tri-color print cartridges to enhance the print quality
of photographs. See 
Printing with six-ink color .
To install or replace a print cartridge
1Turn on the printer, open the top cover, and lift the print latch.
CAUTION The print cartridge carriage may be moving into its correct position. Be sure
the print cartridge carriage is parked at the  right-hand side of the...

3If you are installing a new print cartridge,  remove the print cartridge from its package, and
then remove the clear nozzle protective tape by pulling on the pink pull-tab.
CAUTION To prevent clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections, do not touch the
print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts,  and do not remove the copper contacts.
NOTEIf you are installing a new print cartridge, the printer will automatically align the
print cartridges and use one sheet of paper to  print an alignment...

5Push down on the print cartridge latch until it  snaps closed. Make sure the latch does not spring
back open.
6 Close the top cover.
NOTE If you installed a new print cartridge, the printer aligns the print cartridges and
prints an alignment page. If no alignment page prints, make sure there is paper in the
input tray.
Do not open the top cover when the printer is aligning the print cartridges.
Aligning the print cartridges
The printer automatically aligns print cartridges whenever a new print cartridge...

Cleaning the print cartridges
This section contains a procedure for cleaning the print cartridges automatically. For information
about cleaning the cartridges manually, see 
The printer is rejecting the pen.
To clean the print cartridges automatically
The print cartridges have microscopic nozzles that can clog  when exposed to air for too long. In
addition, if a print cartridge is not used for long  periods of time it can also clog, resulting in a
noticeable decrease in print quality. Cleaning the print...

Maintaining the print cartridges
The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print quality:
■Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until they are needed. Print cartridges should
be stored at room temperatures between 15 ˚ to 35 ˚C (59 ˚ to 95 ˚F).
■ Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you are ready to install the print
cartridge in the printer. If the plastic tape has  been removed from the print cartridge, do not
attempt to...

Printing with a single print cartridge
NOTETo place the printer in  Ink-backup Printing Mode , remove the empty cartridge.
If one of the print cartridges runs out of ink before  you can replace it, you can still print with a single
print cartridge.
Cartridge usedOutput
BlackGrayscale
PhotoGrayscale for color segments and black for black segments
Gray photoGrayscale
Tri-color Color and very dark purple (not true black)
NOTE Printing from one print cartridge, rather than two, may be slower and the print...

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