HP Photosmart D7460 User Manual

Print forms
The HP Photosmart contains built-in templates that enable you to print common forms,
such as narrow or wide ruled notebook paper, graph paper, task checklists, and music
sheets on plain letter- or A4-size paper.
To print forms from the control panel
1. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.
2. Touch  Setup on the display.
3. Touch  Printable School Papers .
4. Touch the form you want to print.
NOTE: If the menu option you want is not visible on the screen, touch  or
 to scroll...

10 Maintain the HP Photosmart
The HP Photosmart requires little maintenance. You might need to replace, align, or clean
your ink cartridges from time to time ensure that your printouts are always of the highest
quality. This section provides instructions for keeping the HP Photosmart in top working
condition. Perform these simple maintenance procedures as necessary.
This section contains the following topics:
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Check the estimated ink levels
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Work with ink cartridges
•
Clean the HP Photosmart
•...

To check the ink levels from 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  Services tab, and then click
Service this device .
The Printer Toolbox  appears.
2. Click the  Estimated Ink Level  tab.
The estimated ink levels for the ink cartridges appear.
TIP: You can also print a self-test...

To replace the ink cartridges
1.Make sure the HP Photosmart is turned on.
2. Open the ink cartridge door by lifting from the front center of the device, until the door
locks into place.
3.Squeeze the bottom of the latch below the ink cartridge you want to replace, and then
lift the latch.
If you are replacing the black ink cartridge, lift the latch on the far left.
If you are replacing one of the five color ink cartridges, such as yellow, light cyan
(blue), cyan, light magenta (pink), or magenta, lift...

4.Pull the ink cartridge toward you out of its slot to remove it.
5.Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging, and then, holding it by the handle,
push the ink cartridge into the empty slot.
Match the color and pattern of the ink cartridge to the color and pattern on the print
carriage.
6.Close the latch and make sure it is secure.
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7.Repeat steps 3 through 6 for each ink cartridge you are replacing.
8. Close the ink cartridge door.
Related topics
“
Shop for ink supplies” on page 111
Align the printer
The HP Photosmart automatically aligns the print head when you install the ink cartridges
during the initial setup. The HP Photosmart also aligns the print head during periodic
maintenance to ensure excellent print quality. You might want to use this feature when
the self-test report shows st reaking or white lines through  any of the...

To align the printer 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 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  Services tab, and then click
Service this device .
The Printer Toolbox  appears.
3. Click the  Device Services  tab.
4. Click  Align the...

Related topics
“
Align the printer” on page 105
Clean the ink cartridge contacts
Clean the copper-colored ink cartridge contacts if all ink cartridges are installed and a
message appears on the display that says a cartridge is missing or damaged.
Before cleaning the ink cartridge contacts, remove the ink cartridge and verify that nothing
is covering the ink cartridge contacts or the ink cartridge slot, then reinstall the ink
cartridge. If you continue to get a message that says a cartridge is missing or...

6.Clean only the copper-colored contacts.
1Copper-colored contacts
7.Place the ink cartridge back into the empty slot and press down on the gray latch until
it clicks into place.
8. Repeat if necessary for the other ink cartridges.
9. Gently close the ink cartridge door.
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...

Self-maintenance sounds
The HP Photosmart will make mechanical noises at various times to perform periodic
maintenance functions, such as replenishing the ink levels in the print head assembly or
cleaning the print head. This is normal operation and is necessary to ensure the
HP Photosmart produces the best quality printouts.
CAUTION:A message on the display will notify you when the HP Photosmart is
performing maintenance functions. Do not remove power from the device during this
time.
Reduce energy...