HP Deskjet F2187 User Manual

3.Make sure the test patterns show a complete grid and the thick color lines are 
complete. 
• If more than a few lines in a pattern are broken, this might indicate a problem with 
the nozzles. You might need to clean the print cartridges. 
• If the black line is missing, faded, streaked, or shows lines, this might indicate a 
problem with the black or photo print cartridge in the right slot.
NOTE: Some models of the HP All-in-One do not support photo print 
cartridges.
• If any of the color lines are...

Handle the print cartridges
Before you replace or clean a print cartridge, you should know the part names and how 
to handle the print cartridges.
1Copper-colored contacts
2Plastic tape with pink pull tab (m ust be removed before installing)
3Ink nozzles under tape
Hold the print cartridges by their black plastic sides, with the label on top. Do not touch 
the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles.
NOTE: Handle the print cartridges carefully. Dropping or jarring cartridges can cause 
temporary...

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 device and cartridges 
for printing, and in printhead 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 .
To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software 
1. In the HP Solution Center, click Settings,...

To replace the print cartridges 
1. Make sure the HP All-in-One is on.
CAUTION:If the HP All-in-One is off when you open the print cartridge door to 
access the print cartridges, the HP All-in-One will not release the cartridges for 
changing. You might damage the HP All-in-One if the print cartridges are not 
docked safely when you  try to remove them.
2.Open the print cartridge door. 
The print carriage should move to the center of the HP All-in-One. If the print carriage 
does not move to the center,...

3.Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then lightly press down on a print 
cartridge to release it. 
If you are replacing the tri-color print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from the 
slot on the left. 
If you are replacing the black or photo print cartridge, remove the print cartridge from 
the slot on the right.
NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. For 
better results, install a black print cartridge in addition to the tri-color print...

6.Remove the new print cartridge from its packaging, being careful to touch only the 
black plastic. Gently remove the pastic tape using the pink pull tab.
1Copper-colored contacts
2Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing)
3Ink nozzles under tape
CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Touching 
these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.
7. Slide the new print cartridge forward into the empty slot. Then gently push on...

8.Close the print cartridge door.
9.If the print cartridge alignment sheet prints, load it on the left front corner of the glass 
with the top of the page to the left.
10. Press the Scan button. 
The HP All-in-One aligns the print cartridges. Recycle or discard the print cartridge 
alignment sheet. 
Related topics 
•Check the estimated ink levels 
•Control panel buttons
Use ink-backup mode
Use the ink-backup mode to operate the HP All-in-One with only one print cartridge. The 
ink-backup mode is...

For more information about ink-backup mode, see the following topics: 
•Ink-backup mode output 
•Exit ink-backup mode 
Ink-backup mode output 
Printing in ink-backup mode slows the HP All-in-One and affects the quality of printouts.
Installed pr int cartridgeResult
Black print cartridgeColors print as grayscale.
Tri-color print cartridgeColors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.
Photo print cartridgeColors print as grayscale.
NOTE:HP does not recommend using the photo print cartridge for...

NOTE:Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. For better 
results, install a black print cartridge in addition to the tri-color print cartridge. You can
print without a black print cartridge but doing so can cause the printer to print more 
slowly and printed colors to differ from those you would see if a black print cartridge 
and a tri-color print cartridge were installed. 
Some models of the HP All-in-One do not support photo print cartridges.
To order print cartridges, go...

One came with a print cartridge protector, you can use an airtight plastic container to 
protect your print cartridge. 
The print cartridge protector is designed to keep a print cartridge secure and prevent it 
from drying out when it is not being used. Whenever you remove a print cartridge from
the HP All-in-One with the intention of using it again later, store it in the print cartridge
protector. For example, store the black print cartridge in a print cartridge protector if you 
are removing it so you...