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6.Remove the new print cartridge from its packaging and, being careful to touch only
the black plastic, gently remove the plastic tape by 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...

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If you are installing a black or photo print cartridge, slide it into the right slot.
8.Close the print cartridge door.
Align the print cartridges
The device prompts you to align cartridges every time you install or replace a print
cartridge. You can also align the print cartridges at any time from the control panel or by
using the software you installed with the device. Aligning the print cartridges ensures
high-quality output.
NOTE:If you remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the device will...

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To align the cartridges from the control panel at any time
1.Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray.
2.Press Setup.
3.Press 6, then press 2.
This selects Tools and then selects Align Print Cartridge.
4.The device prints a test page and calibrates the printer. Recycle or discard the page.
To align the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software
1.Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray.
2.In the HP Solution Center, click Settings, point...

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To clean the print cartridges from the control panel
1.Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the input tray.
2.Press Setup.
3.Press 6, then press 1.
This selects Tools and then selects Clean Print Cartridge.
The device prints a page that you can recycle or discard.
If copy or print quality still seems poor after you clean the print cartridges, try cleaning
the print cartridge contacts before replacing the affected print cartridge.
To clean the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart...

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To clean the print cartridge contacts
1.Turn on the device and open the print cartridge door.
The print carriage moves to the far right side of the device.
2.Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then unplug the power cord from
the back of the device.
NOTE:Depending how long the device is unplugged, the date and time might
be erased. You might need to reset the date and time later, when you plug the
power cord back in.
3.Lightly press down on the print cartridge to release it, and then...

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debris gets on the print cartridges, it can cause ink streaks and smudges on printed pages.
Ink streaking can be corrected by cleaning around the ink nozzles as described here.
NOTE:Clean the area around the ink nozzles only if you continue to see streaks
and smudges on your printed pages after you have already cleaned the print
cartridges by using the control panel or the software you installed with the HP All-in-
One.
Make sure you have the following materials available:
• Dry foam rubber swabs,...

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6.Clean the face and edges around the ink nozzle area with the swab, as shown below.
1Nozzle plate (do not clean)
2Face and edges around the ink nozzle area
CAUTION:Do not clean the nozzle plate.
7.Slide the print cartridge back into the slot. Push the print cartridge forward until it clicks
into place.
8.Repeat if necessary for the other print cartridge.
9.Gently close the print cartridge door and plug the power cord into the back of the
device.
Use a photo print cartridge
You can optimize the quality...

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comes in the box with the HP All-in-One. If neither your print cartridge nor the device
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 device with the intention of using it again later, store it in the print cartridge protector.
For example, store the black...

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In addition to the main glass surface, you might also need to clean the small glass strip
inside the automatic document feeder. Streaks can occur if the glass strip inside the
automatic document feeder is dirty.
To clean the glass
1.Turn off the device and raise the lid.
2.Clean the glass with a soft cloth or sponge slightly moistened with a nonabrasive
glass cleaner.
CAUTION:Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, or carbon tetrachloride on
the glass, since they can damage it. Do not place or spray...

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Clean the automatic document feeder
If the automatic document feeder picks up multiple pages or if it does not pick up plain
paper, you can clean the rollers and separator pad. Lift the automatic document feeder
cover to access the pick assembly inside the automatic document feeder, clean the rollers
or separator pad, and then close the cover.
To clean the rollers or separator pad
1.Remove all originals from the document feeder tray.
2.Lift the automatic document feeder cover (1).
This provides easy...
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