HP Officejet 6000 Wireless User Manual

Replace the ink cartridges
NOTE:For information on recycling used ink supplies, see HP inkjet supplies
recycling program.
If you do not already have replacement ink cartridges for the HP Printer, see Order printing
supplies online.
NOTE:At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
CAUTION:Wait until you have a new ink cartridge available before removing the
old ink cartridge. Do not leave the ink cartridge outside of the product for an extended
period of time. This can...

5.Twist the orange cap to snap it off.
NOTE:Make sure the plastic tab is entirely removed and that the label is slightly
torn, revealing the vent channel.
6.Using the colored shaped icons for help, slide the ink cartridge into the empty slot
until it clicks into place and is seated firmly in the slot.
CAUTION:Do not lift the latch handle on the print carriage to install the ink
cartridges. Doing so can result in incorrectly seated ink cartridges and printing
problems. The latch must remain down in order...

Make sure that you insert the ink cartridge into the slot that has the same shaped icon
and color as the one you are installing.
7.Repeat steps 3 through 6 for each ink cartridge you are replacing.
8.Close the ink cartridge door.
Related topics
Order printing supplies online
Usage information collection
The HP cartridges used with this product contain a memory chip that assists in the
operation of the product.
In addition, this memory chip collects a limited set of information about the usage of the...

Print and evaluate a print quality report
Print quality problems can have many causes: software settings, a poor image file, or the
printing system itself. If you are unhappy with the quality of your prints, a Print Quality
Diagnostic page can help you determine if the printing system is working properly.
This section includes the following topics:
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To print a print quality report
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To evaluate the Print Quality Diagnostic Page
To print a print quality report
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Control panel: Press and hold the  Power...

To evaluate the Print Quality Diagnostic Page
This section includes the following topics:
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Ink Levels
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Good color bars
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Ragged, irregularly streaked, or faded bars
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Regular white streaks in the bars
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Bar colors are not uniform
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Large Black Font Text
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Alignment Patterns
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If you see no defects
Ink Levels
▲Look at the Ink Level indicators in Line 21. If any of the bar level indicators are low,
you may need to replace that ink cartridge.
NOTE:Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for...

ItemCartridge color
3Magenta Ink Cartridge
4Yellow Ink Cartridge
Ragged, irregularly streaked, or faded bars
Example of Bad Color BarsThe top bar is irregularly streaked or fading.
Example of Bad Color BarsThe top black bar is ragged on one end.
If any of the bars are ragged, irregularly streaked, or faded, follow these steps:
1.Make sure the ink cartridges have ink.
2.Remove the cartridge corresponding to the streaked bar and make sure it is properly
vented. For more information, see 
Replace the ink...

Preventing the problem that causes ragged bars on the Print Quality Diagnostic
report:
• Avoid leaving opened ink cartridges outside of the printer for an extended period of
time.
• Wait until a new cartridge is ready to be installed before removing an old ink cartridge.
Regular white streaks in the bars
If any of the color bars show regular white streaks, follow these steps:
White streaksThe print quality bars have white streaks in them.
1.If item 11 on the Print Quality Diagnostic report reads PHA TTOE...

If the color of any of the bars is not uniform, follow these steps:
1.If the printer was recently transported at a high altitude, try a printhead cleaning.
2.If the printer was not recently transported, try printing another Print Quality Diagnostic
report. This will use less ink than a printhead cleaning, but if it is not effective, try a
cleaning.
3.Retry the Print Quality Diagnostic report. If the colors seem to be improving, continue
cleaning. If the colors get worse, contact HP - the printhead may...

Alignment Patterns
If the color bars and large font text look OK, and the ink cartridges are not empty, look at
the alignment pattern directly above the color bars.
Example of a good alignment patternThe lines are straight.
Examples of a bad alignment patternThe lines are jagged - align the printer. If that does not
work, contact HP.
If you see no defects
If you do not see any defects on the print quality report, then the printing system is working
correctly. There is no reason to replace supplies or...

• Power cord and other cables are working, and are firmly connected to the device.
Make sure the device is connected firmly to a functioning alternating current (AC)
power outlet, and is turned on. For voltage requirements, see 
Electrical
specifications.
• Media is loaded correctly in the tray and is not jammed in the device.
• Printhead and ink cartridges are properly installed in their correct color-coded slots.
Press down firmly on each one to ensure proper contact.
• All latches and covers are...