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... a job 80 Ink and paper statistics with HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) ...81 Printer statistics with the Embedded Web Server 81 8 Handling ink cartridges and printheads About the ink cartridges ...84 Check the ink cartridges status ...84 Ink menu procedure ...84 HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) procedures 84 Remove an ink cartridge ...85 Insert an ink cartridge ...86 About...
... a job 80 Ink and paper statistics with HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) ...81 Printer statistics with the Embedded Web Server 81 8 Handling ink cartridges and printheads About the ink cartridges ...84 Check the ink cartridges status ...84 Ink menu procedure ...84 HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) procedures 84 Remove an ink cartridge ...85 Insert an ink cartridge ...86 About...
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...Image Diagnostics Print ...137 Corrective action ...140 If you still have a problem ...141 13 Troubleshooting ink cartridge and printhead issues Cannot insert an ink cartridge ...144 Ink cartridge status messages ...144 Cannot insert a printhead ...144 The front-panel display recommends reseating or replacing...Printhead status messages ...150 14 Troubleshooting general printer issues The printer does not print ...152 The printer seems slow ...152 Communication failures between computer and printer 152 Cannot access HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS 153 Cannot access ...
...Image Diagnostics Print ...137 Corrective action ...140 If you still have a problem ...141 13 Troubleshooting ink cartridge and printhead issues Cannot insert an ink cartridge ...144 Ink cartridge status messages ...144 Cannot insert a printhead ...144 The front-panel display recommends reseating or replacing...Printhead status messages ...150 14 Troubleshooting general printer issues The printer does not print ...152 The printer seems slow ...152 Communication failures between computer and printer 152 Cannot access HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS 153 Cannot access ...
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...; Printing on page 41 ● Color management on page 53 ● Retrieving printer usage information on page 79 ● Handling ink cartridges and printheads on page 83 ● Maintaining the printer on page 157 Support, accessories, and specifications These chapters contain reference information, including HP customer care, the specifications of the printer, and the part numbers of...
...; Printing on page 41 ● Color management on page 53 ● Retrieving printer usage information on page 79 ● Handling ink cartridges and printheads on page 83 ● Maintaining the printer on page 157 Support, accessories, and specifications These chapters contain reference information, including HP customer care, the specifications of the printer, and the part numbers of...
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Front view Introduction 1. Printhead carriage 7. Spindle 2. Blue lever 4. Transparent window 5. Output tray 9. Sockets for communication cables and optional accessories ENWW The printer's main components 5 Spindle holders 3. Quick Reference Guide holder 4. Ink cartridge 2. Basket Rear view 1. Ink cartridge slots 3. Paper alignment lines 10. Front panel 6. Printhead 8.
Front view Introduction 1. Printhead carriage 7. Spindle 2. Blue lever 4. Transparent window 5. Output tray 9. Sockets for communication cables and optional accessories ENWW The printer's main components 5 Spindle holders 3. Quick Reference Guide holder 4. Ink cartridge 2. Basket Rear view 1. Ink cartridge slots 3. Paper alignment lines 10. Front panel 6. Printhead 8.
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... has the following important functions: ● Assists you in a menu or option, or to change the values of printer settings and thus change the operation of the printer. If you through procedures ● Displays up in troubleshooting issues ● Is used to increase a value, for ... components: 1. Direct access keys: ● First key: View ink levels, see Check the ink cartridges status on page 84 ● Second key: View loaded paper, see View information about the status of the printer such as, the ink cartridges, the printheads, the paper, and the print jobs ● Displays...
... has the following important functions: ● Assists you in a menu or option, or to change the values of printer settings and thus change the operation of the printer. If you through procedures ● Displays up in troubleshooting issues ● Is used to increase a value, for ... components: 1. Direct access keys: ● First key: View ink levels, see Check the ink cartridges status on page 84 ● Second key: View loaded paper, see View information about the status of the printer such as, the ink cartridges, the printheads, the paper, and the print jobs ● Displays...
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... light - If it also has a light to check ink levels and printer status, see Access HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) on any internal print, make sure that you to: ● Manage the printer including color with the HP Color Center ● View the status of the ink cartridges, the printheads, and the paper ● View job...
... light - If it also has a light to check ink levels and printer status, see Access HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS) on any internal print, make sure that you to: ● Manage the printer including color with the HP Color Center ● View the status of the ink cartridges, the printheads, and the paper ● View job...
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8 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ● About the ink cartridges ● Check the ink cartridges status ● Remove an ink cartridge ● Insert an ink cartridge ● About the printheads ● Check the printhead status ● Remove a printhead ● Insert a printhead Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW 83
8 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ● About the ink cartridges ● Check the ink cartridges status ● Remove an ink cartridge ● Insert an ink cartridge ● About the printheads ● Check the printhead status ● Remove a printhead ● Insert a printhead Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW 83
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... purchase 130 ml ink cartridges for both printers, see Accessories on page 105. Select the cartridge on which distribute the ink on the paper. The 24 inch printers come with twelve 69 ml introductory cartridges. You can use the front panel ink menu, HP Easy Printer Care (Windows), or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS). The front panel displays: ● Color ● Product name...
... purchase 130 ml ink cartridges for both printers, see Accessories on page 105. Select the cartridge on which distribute the ink on the paper. The 24 inch printers come with twelve 69 ml introductory cartridges. You can use the front panel ink menu, HP Easy Printer Care (Windows), or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS). The front panel displays: ● Color ● Product name...
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... locked (the brake lever is pressed down) to remove. Grip the cartridge you wish to prevent the printer from moving. 1. Handling ink cartridges and printheads Remove an ink cartridge There are three occasions when you need to remove an ink cartridge. ● The ink level in the cartridge is very low and you want to replace it to the main...
... locked (the brake lever is pressed down) to remove. Grip the cartridge you wish to prevent the printer from moving. 1. Handling ink cartridges and printheads Remove an ink cartridge There are three occasions when you need to remove an ink cartridge. ● The ink level in the cartridge is very low and you want to replace it to the main...
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... letters (in these illustrations, M for magenta) marking the empty slot, matches the letter or letters on the connection. Unwrap the new ink cartridge, find the label identifying the ink color. Check that is inserted into the printer, as there may be ink on the cartridge label. Pull the cartridge straight up. The front-panel display identifies the missing...
... letters (in these illustrations, M for magenta) marking the empty slot, matches the letter or letters on the connection. Unwrap the new ink cartridge, find the label identifying the ink color. Check that is inserted into the printer, as there may be ink on the cartridge label. Pull the cartridge straight up. The front-panel display identifies the missing...
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... Cannot insert an ink cartridge on the front panel. About the printheads The printhead are connected to the ink cartridges and jet ink onto the paper. Push the cartridge into the slot until it snaps into its slot. If you have difficulty, see confirmation that all cartridges have been correctly ...inserted, press the OK key on page 144. 5. When all cartridges have been inserted...
... Cannot insert an ink cartridge on the front panel. About the printheads The printhead are connected to the ink cartridges and jet ink onto the paper. Push the cartridge into the slot until it snaps into its slot. If you have difficulty, see confirmation that all cartridges have been correctly ...inserted, press the OK key on page 144. 5. When all cartridges have been inserted...
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...your computer by using "non-HP" ink are not covered under warranty. Printer service or repairs required as a result of using HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS). Press the Menu key to return to prevent the printer from moving. See the Legal ... sure the printer wheels are locked (the brake lever is being used ● Warranty status You can also get more information on which you want information. 3. Handling ink cartridges and printheads 88 Chapter 8 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW The front panel displays: ● Colors ● Product...
...your computer by using "non-HP" ink are not covered under warranty. Printer service or repairs required as a result of using HP Easy Printer Care (Windows) or HP Printer Utility (Mac OS). Press the Menu key to return to prevent the printer from moving. See the Legal ... sure the printer wheels are locked (the brake lever is being used ● Warranty status You can also get more information on which you want information. 3. Handling ink cartridges and printheads 88 Chapter 8 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW The front panel displays: ● Colors ● Product...
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The printer moves the carriage into the correct position. To Pull the handle up and toward you to release the wire loop. Press the Menu key to ... icon printheads. , then Replace 2. CAUTION If the carriage is left in the righthand end. 3. Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW Remove a printhead 89 Printhead replacement must be performed with the printer powered on the right side of the printer. 5. When the carriage has stopped moving, the front-panel display asks you to open the...
The printer moves the carriage into the correct position. To Pull the handle up and toward you to release the wire loop. Press the Menu key to ... icon printheads. , then Replace 2. CAUTION If the carriage is left in the righthand end. 3. Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW Remove a printhead 89 Printhead replacement must be performed with the printer powered on the right side of the printer. 5. When the carriage has stopped moving, the front-panel display asks you to open the...
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Handling ink cartridges and printheads 90 Chapter 8 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW Push the handle back to disengage the printhead. To remove a printhead, lift up the blue handle. 9. Using the blue handle, use steady force to raise the carriage lid. 7. This gives you access to the printheads. 8. 6.
Handling ink cartridges and printheads 90 Chapter 8 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW Push the handle back to disengage the printhead. To remove a printhead, lift up the blue handle. 9. Using the blue handle, use steady force to raise the carriage lid. 7. This gives you access to the printheads. 8. 6.
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Remove the orange protective caps by pulling them down. Insert a printhead 1. Pull the blue handle upward until the printhead is new, shake the printhead vigorously before removing the protective caps. 2. If the printhead is released from the carriage. Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW Insert a printhead 91 10. The front-panel display identifies the missing printhead. CAUTION Do not pull abruptly because this can damage the printhead. 11.
Remove the orange protective caps by pulling them down. Insert a printhead 1. Pull the blue handle upward until the printhead is new, shake the printhead vigorously before removing the protective caps. 2. If the printhead is released from the carriage. Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW Insert a printhead 91 10. The front-panel display identifies the missing printhead. CAUTION Do not pull abruptly because this can damage the printhead. 11.
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WARNING! 3. Insert the new printhead into the wrong slot. Handling ink cartridges and printheads 92 Chapter 8 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW Do not touch the electrical connections on the printhead matches the colored label of the carriage slot into which the printhead is designed to be damaged if ... an angle, or if you rotate it as you from accidentally inserting it into its correct slot in the carriage. Check that the colored label on the backside of the printhead by wiping it . CAUTION Insert the printhead slowly and vertically, straight down. It may be...
WARNING! 3. Insert the new printhead into the wrong slot. Handling ink cartridges and printheads 92 Chapter 8 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW Do not touch the electrical connections on the printhead matches the colored label of the carriage slot into which the printhead is designed to be damaged if ... an angle, or if you rotate it as you from accidentally inserting it into its correct slot in the carriage. Check that the colored label on the backside of the printhead by wiping it . CAUTION Insert the printhead slowly and vertically, straight down. It may be...
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Insert any other printheads, that the printhead has been inserted. Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW Insert a printhead 93 CAUTION When installing the new printhead there may be installed, with the same procedure, then close the carriage lid. 8. ...
Insert any other printheads, that the printhead has been inserted. Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW Insert a printhead 93 CAUTION When installing the new printhead there may be installed, with the same procedure, then close the carriage lid. 8. ...
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... accepted by the printer, the printer beeps. The printer starts checking and preparing the printheads. The default routine process, when all the printheads have been inserted correctly and are changed, takes 35 minutes. Handling ink cartridges and printheads 94 Chapter 8 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW ...Lower the handle to rest on the front-panel display, the printhead may need to 80 minutes. NOTE If the printer does not beep when you insert...
... accepted by the printer, the printer beeps. The printer starts checking and preparing the printheads. The default routine process, when all the printheads have been inserted correctly and are changed, takes 35 minutes. Handling ink cartridges and printheads 94 Chapter 8 Handling ink cartridges and printheads ENWW ...Lower the handle to rest on the front-panel display, the printhead may need to 80 minutes. NOTE If the printer does not beep when you insert...
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9 Maintaining the printer ● Check printer status ● Clean the exterior of the printer ● Replace the cutter ● Maintain the ink cartridges ● Move or store the printer ● Update the firmware ● Update the software ● Printer maintenance kits Maintaining the printer ENWW 95
9 Maintaining the printer ● Check printer status ● Clean the exterior of the printer ● Replace the cutter ● Maintain the ink cartridges ● Move or store the printer ● Update the firmware ● Update the software ● Printer maintenance kits Maintaining the printer ENWW 95
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...9679; The ink levels, with the View ink levels key ● The ink cartridges, by selecting the Ink menu icon and then Ink cartridge information ● The printheads, by selecting the Ink menu icon and then Printhead information Clean the exterior of the printer Clean the outside of the printer and all...You can check the current status of the printer in various ways: ● If you start HP Easy Printer Care under Windows or HP Printer Utility under Mac OS, and select your printer, you see information about the general status of the printer, depending on the left-hand side. WARNING!...
...9679; The ink levels, with the View ink levels key ● The ink cartridges, by selecting the Ink menu icon and then Ink cartridge information ● The printheads, by selecting the Ink menu icon and then Printhead information Clean the exterior of the printer Clean the outside of the printer and all...You can check the current status of the printer in various ways: ● If you start HP Easy Printer Care under Windows or HP Printer Utility under Mac OS, and select your printer, you see information about the general status of the printer, depending on the left-hand side. WARNING!...