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plastic tape has not been removed from the print cartridges, the print cartridges are low 
on ink, or the print carriage is blocked. 
This section contains the following topics: 
•Handle the print cartridges 
•Check the estimated ink levels
•Replace the print cartridges
•Use ink-backup mode 
•Store the print cartridges 
•Align the print cartridges
•Clean the print cartridges 
•Clean the print cartridge contacts 
•Clean the area around the ink nozzles
•Remove ink from y our skin and clothing
Handle the...

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Check the estimated ink levels
You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to 
replace a print cartridge. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of ink 
remaining in the print cartridges. Actual ink levels may vary.
TIP: You can also print a self-test report to see if your print cartridges might need to 
be replaced.
NOTE: If the print cartridges were used before being installed in the product, or have 
been refilled, the estimated ink levels on the...

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To replace the print cartridges 
1. Make sure the product is on and you have letter or A4 unused plain white paper loaded 
in the input tray. 
2. Open the print cartridge door. 
The print carriage should move to the far right side of the product. If the print carriage 
does not move to the right side, turn the product off, and then on.
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,...

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6.Remove the new print cartridge from its packaging, being careful to touch only the 
black plastic. Gently remove the plastic 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 at a slight upward angle into the empty slot....

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8.Close the print cartridge door.
9.After the print cartridge alignment sheet prints, load it on the right front corner of the 
glass with the top of the page to the right.
10. Press the Scan button. 
The product aligns the prin t cartridges. Recycle or discard the print cartridge 
alignment sheet. 
Related topics 
•“Check the estimated ink levels” on page 69 
•“Control panel buttons” on page 10
Use ink-backup mode
Use the ink-backup mode to operate the HP All-in-One with only one print cartridge. The...

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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 printer and affects the quality of printouts.
Installed print cartridgeResult
Black print cartridgeColors print as grayscale.
Tri-color print cartridge Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black.
Exit ink-backup mode 
Install two print cartridges in the HP All-in-One to exit ink-backup mode.
For information about...

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To align newly installed print cartridges 
1. Before installing the print cartridges, make sure you have letter or A4 unused plain 
white paper loaded in the input tray. 
Once you install the cartridges, the product prints a print cartridge alignment sheet. 
2. Load the print cartridge alignment sheet print side down on the right front corner of 
the glass with the top of the page to the right. 
3. Press the Scan button. 
The product aligns the prin t cartridges. Recycle or discard the print cartridge...

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3.Click the Device Services tab. 
4. Click Clean the Print Cartridges. 
5. Follow the prompts until you are satisfied with the quality of the output, and then click 
Done . 
If print quality still seems poor after you clean the print cartridges, try cleaning the 
print cartridge contacts before replacing the affected print cartridge. 
Related topics 
•“Clean the print cartridge contacts” on page 75 
•“Replace the print cartridges” on page 69
Clean the print cartridge contacts
CAUTION: Do not clean the...

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2.Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then unplug the power cord from 
the back of the product. 
3. Lightly press down on the print cartridge to release it, and then pull it towards you out 
of the slot.
NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at the same time. Remove and clean 
each print cartridge one at a time. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP All-
in-One for more  than 30 minutes.
4.Inspect the print cartridge contacts for ink and debris buildup. 
5. Dip a clean foam...

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9.Repeat if necessary for the other print cartridge. 
10. Gently close the print cartridge door and plug the power cord into the back of the 
product.
Related topics 
•“Clean the area around the ink nozzles” on page 77
•“Replace the print cartridges” on page 69
Clean the area around the ink nozzles
If the HP All-in-One is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris might 
accumulate inside the device. This debris can in clude dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. 
When debris gets on the...
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