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To remove the print cartridge from the print cartridge protector
▲Press down on the top of the print cartridge protector to release the print cartridge,
and then gently remove the print cartridge out of the print cartridge protector.
Remove ink from your skin and clothing
Follow these instructions to remove ink from your skin and clothing:
SurfaceRemedy
SkinWash the area with an abrasive soap.
White fabricWash the fabric in  cold water and use chlorine bleach.
Color fabricWash the fabric in  cold water and use sudsy ammonia.
CAUTION: Always use cold water to remove ink from fabric. Warm or hot water can
set the ink into the fabric.
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 initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge
cradle.
During ink-backup mode, the product can only  print jobs from the computer and print
received faxes. You cannot initiate a print job from the control panel (such as printing a
photo from a memory card).
NOTE: When the HP All-in-One operates in ink-backup mode, a message is
displayed on the computer. If the message is displayed and two print cartridges are
installed in the device, verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been
removed from each print cartridge. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge
contacts, the device cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Ink-backup mode output
•
Exit ink-backup mode
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Ink-backup mode output
Printing in ink-backup mode slows the HP All-in-One and affects the quality of printouts.
Installed print 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 ink-backup mode.
Exit ink-backup mode
Install two print cartridges in the HP All-in-One to exit ink-backup mode.
For information about installing a print cartridge, see  “
Replace the print cartridges”
on page 93 .
Advanced print cartridge maintenance
If you are experiencing problems with printing, you might have a problem with one or both
of the print cartridges. You should perform the procedures in the following sections only
when directed to do so for resolving print quality issues.
Performing the aligning and cleaning proc edures unnecessarily can waste ink and
shorten the life of the cartridges.
If you receive an error message about the print cartridges, see  “
Print cartridge
messages” on page 268 for more information.
This section contains the following topics:
•
Align the print cartridges
•
Clean the print cartridges
•
Clean the print cartridge contacts
•
Clean the area around the ink nozzles
Align the print cartridges
The product aligns the cartridges every time a new print cartridge is installed. You can
also align the print cartridges at any time from the software you installed with the product
to help resolve print quality issues. Aligning the print cartridges ensures high-quality
output.
NOTE: If you remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the product will not
prompt you to align the print cartridges. The product remembers the alignment values
for that print cartridge, so you do not need to realign the print cartridges.
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To align newly installed print cartridges
1.When prompted, ensure plain white letter or A4 paper is loaded in the input tray, then
press the button next to  OK.
NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the print
cartridges, the alignment will fail. Load unused plain white paper into the input
tray, and then try the alignment again.
The product prints a test page, aligns the  print cartridges, and calibrates the printer.
2. Load the page print side down on the right front corner of the glass, and then press
the button next to  OK to scan the page.
When the  On light stops flashing, the alignment is complete and the page can be
removed. Recycle or  discard the page.
To align the print cartridges from the HP Photosmart Software
1. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray.
NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the print
cartridges, the alignment will fail. Load unused plain white paper into the input
tray, and then try the alignment again.
2. In the HP Solution Center, click  Settings.
3. In the  Print Settings  area, click Printer Toolbox .
NOTE:You can also open the  Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties  dialog
box. In the  Print Properties  dialog box, click the  Features tab, and then click
Printer Services .
NOTE:You can also open the  Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties  dialog
box. In the  Print Properties  dialog box, click the  Features tab, and then click the
Printer Services  button.
The Printer Toolbox  appears.
4. Click the  Device Services  tab.
5. Click  Align the Print Cartridges .
6. When prompted, ensure plain white letter or A4 paper is loaded in the input tray, then
press the button next to  OK.
NOTE: If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the print
cartridges, the alignment will fail. Load unused plain white paper into the input
tray, and then try the alignment again.
The product prints a print cartridge alignment sheet.
7. Load the page print side down on the right front corner of the glass, and then press
the button next to  OK to scan the page.
When the  On light stops flashing, the alignment is complete and the page can be
removed. Recycle or  discard the page.
Clean the print cartridges
Use this feature when the self-test report shows streaking, white lines through any of the
lines of color or when a color is muddy after installing a print cartridge for the first time.
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Do not clean print cartridges unnecessarily, as this wastes ink and shortens the life of the
ink nozzles.
To clean 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.
3. In the  Print Settings  area, click Printer Toolbox .
NOTE:You can also open the  Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties  dialog
box. In the  Print Properties  dialog box, click the  Features tab, and then click
Printer Services .
The Printer Toolbox  appears.
4. Click the  Device Services  tab.
5. Click  Clean the Print Cartridges .
6. Follow the prompts until you are satisfied with the quality of the output, and then click
Done .
7. Follow the prompts until you are satisfied with the quality of the output, and then click
Done .
There are three stages of cleaning. Each stage lasts from one to two minutes, uses
one sheet of paper, and uses an increasing amount of ink. After each stage, review
the quality of the printed page. You should only initiate the next phase of cleaning if
the print quality is poor.
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 101
•“
Replace the print cartridges” on page 93
Clean the print cartridge contacts
CAUTION: Do not clean the print cartridge contacts unless you are having a problem
with print quality and other measures have not been successful. For more information,
see  “
Print quality troubleshooting” on page 121 .
Clean the print cartridge contacts if you get repeated messages on your computer screen
prompting you to check a print cartridge after you already have cleaned or aligned the
print cartridges.
Before cleaning the print cartridge contacts, remove the print cartridge and verify that
nothing is covering the print cartridge contacts, then reinstall the print cartridge. If you
continue to get messages to check the print cartridges, clean the print cartridge contacts.
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Make sure you have the following materials available:
•Dry foam rubber swabs, lint-free cloth, or any soft material that will not come apart or
leave fibers.
TIP: Coffee filters are lint-free and work well for cleaning print cartridges.
•Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that can
damage the print cartridges).
CAUTION: Do not  use platen cleaners or alcohol to clean the print cartridge
contacts. These can damage the print cartridge or the product.
To clean the print cartridge contacts
1. Make sure the product is turned on.
CAUTION: If the product is turned off when you open the print cartridge door to
access the print cartridges, it will not release the cartridges for changing. You
might damage the product if the print cartridges are not docked safely when you
try to remove them.
2. Open the print cartridge door.
The print carriage moves to the far right side of the product.
3.Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then unplug the power cord from
the back of the product.
4. 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 product
for more than 30 minutes.
5. Inspect the print cartridge contacts for ink and debris buildup.
6. Dip a clean foam rubber swab or lint-free cloth into distilled water, and squeeze any
excess water from it.
7. Hold the print cartridge by its sides.
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8.Clean only the copper-colored contacts. Allow the print cartridges to dry for
approximately ten minutes.
1Copper-colored contacts
2Ink nozzles (do not clean)
9.Hold the print cartridge with the HP logo on top, and insert the print cartridge back
into the slot. Make sure you push the print cartridge in firmly until it snaps into place.
10.Repeat if necessary for the other print cartridge.
11. Gently close the print cartridge door and plug the power cord into the back of the
product.
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Related topics
•“
Clean the area around the ink nozzles” on page 104
•“
Replace the print cartridges” on page 93
Clean the area around the ink nozzles
If the product is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris might accumulate
inside the product. This debris can include dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. When
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 software you installed with the product.
Make sure you have the following materials available:
• Dry foam rubber swabs, lint-free cloth, or any soft material that will not come apart or
leave fibers.
TIP: Coffee filters are lint-free and work well for cleaning print cartridges.
•Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that can
damage the print cartridges).
CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored co ntacts or ink nozzles. Touching
these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.
To clean the area around the ink nozzles
1. Make sure the product is turned on.
CAUTION: If the product is turned off when you open the print cartridge door to
access the print cartridges, it will not release the cartridges for changing. You
might damage the product if the print cartridges are not docked safely when you
try to remove them.
2. Open the print cartridge door.
The print carriage moves to the far right side of the product.
3.Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then unplug the power cord from
the back of the product.
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4.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 product
for more than 30 minutes.
5. Place the print cartridge on a piece of paper with the ink nozzles facing up.
6. Lightly moisten a clean foam rubber swab with distilled water.
7. 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.
8. Hold the print cartridge with the HP logo on top, and insert the print cartridge back
into the slot. Make sure you push the print cartridge in firmly until it snaps into place.
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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 print cartridges” on page 100
Turn off the HP All-in-One
To avoid damaging the product, you must properly shut it down by using the  On button
located on the product. Wait until the  On light turns off before you unplug the power cord
or turn off a power strip.
Reduce energy consumption when  the HP All-in-One is off
When the HP All-in-One is off, an amount  of energy is still being consumed. Energy
consumption can be lessened by enabling the Standby/Off state.
NOTE: When the HP All-in-One is in the Standby/Off state, it will take longer than
usual to turn back on.
To enable the Standby/Off state
▲ Press and hold the  On button for 3 seconds until the product turns off.
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13 Shop for ink supplies
For a list of print cartridge numbers, see the printed documentation that came with the
HP All-in-One. You can also use the software that came with the HP All-in-One to find
out the reorder number for all the print cartridges. You can order print cartridges online
from the HP Web site. Additionally, you can contact a local HP reseller to find out the
correct print cartridge reorder numbers for your product and purchase print cartridges.
To order genuine HP supplies for the HP All-in-One, go to 
www.hp.com/buy/supplies . If
prompted, choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and
then click one of the shopping links on the page.
NOTE: Ordering print cartridges online is not supported in all countries/regions. If it
is not supported in your country/region, contact a local HP reseller for information
about purchasing print cartridges.
To order print cartridges from your desktop
▲ Click the  Shop for HP Supplies  icon on your desktop to connect to HP SureSupply.
You will see a list of original HP printing supplies that are compatible with your product,
as well as options to conveniently purchase the supplies you need (options vary by
country/region).
If you deleted this icon fr om your desktop, click the  Start menu, point to the  HP folder,
then click  Shop for Supplies .
To order print cartridges through the HP Photosmart Software
1. In the HP Solution Center, click  Settings, point to  Print Settings , and then click
Printer Toolbox .
NOTE:You can also open the  Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties  dialog
box. In the  Print Properties  dialog box, click the  Features tab, and then click the
Printer Services  button.
2.Click the  Estimated Ink Levels  tab.
3. Click  Print Cartridge Ordering Information .
The print cartridge reorder numbers appear.
4. Click  Order Online .
HP sends detailed printer information, including model number, serial number, and
ink supply levels, to an authorized on line reseller. The supplies you need are
preselected; you can change quantities, add or remove items, and then check out.
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