User Guide
Tips for working with ink and printhead
Printhead tips
Use the following tips to work with printheads:
● Use original HP printheads.
● To protect the printheads from drying out, always turn the printer o using the Power button, and wait until
the Power button light goes out.
● Do not open or untape printheads until you are ready to install them. Leaving tape on the printheads
reduces ink evaporation.
● Install both the black and color printheads correctly.
For more information, see Cartridge problem on page 94.
● After you have set up the printer, do not open the printhead latch unless instructed to do so.
● Align the printer for best print quality. See Printing issues on page 101 for more information.
● If you remove a printhead from the printer for any reason, try to replace it again as soon as possible.
Outside of the printer, if unprotected, the printhead may begin to dry out.
Ink tips
Use the following tips to work with ink:
● Make sure the ink tanks are not low on ink before printing.
For more information, see Ink levels on page 55.
● Rell the ink tanks when they are low on ink. Printing with the ink tanks low on ink may cause damage to
your printer.
● Do not tilt the printer.
NOTE: Original HP printheads and ink are designed and tested with HP printers and papers to help you easily
produce great results, time after time.
HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP supplies. Product service or repairs required as a result
of using a non-HP supply will not be covered under warranty.
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