How to Replace Ink Cartridges in a HP Office Jet
If you are ever curious about the ink level in the print cartridges of your HP Officejet printers you can always check by using the HP Image Zone software that accompanies each HP Officejet. Even if you forget to check the HP Officejet printer is smart enough to tell you when it is about to run out of ink. Any time the ink level in a print cartridge gets low the printer will send a message that will appear on your control panel display. Changing the ink cartridges is a quick and moderately easy task. Read on to learn how to replace ink cartridges in a HP Officejet.
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Instructions
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Locate the "On" button on the far upper left side of the control panel. Turn the HP Officejet printer on by pressing and releasing the "On" button.
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Open the print cartridge door. The print carriage should move to the far right side of the unit. Allow the print carriage to stop. Determine which ink cartridge you wish to replace. The tri-color ink cartridge will be located in the slot on the left. The black or photo ink cartridge will be located in the slot on the right.
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Press down lightly on the desired ink cartridge to release it from its housing. Pull the print cartridge straight out toward you. Place the old cartridge in a plastic bag to prevent staining due to leaking of any residual ink. Set the plastic bag aside for recycling of the ink cartridge.
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Open the package containing the new print cartridge. Remove and discard the plastic tape covering the contacts and ink nozzle by using the pull tab. Be careful to not touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles under tape.
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Slide the new ink cartridge straight forward into the empty slot. Push the upper part of the ink cartridge until it clicks into place. The tri-color ink cartridge fits into the left slot. The black or photo ink cartridge fits into the right slot.
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Close the print cartridge door. Wait for the HP Officejet printer to prompt you to align the ink cartridge. Print an alignment sheet. Load the alignment sheet on the left front corner of the scanner glass with the top of the page to the left. Verify that there is plain paper loaded in the input tray, and then press the “Scan” button to align the printer.
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Tips & Warnings
These instructions are specific to the HP Officejet 5600 Series printer. Check your owner's manual for variations in other models.
Do not open the print carriage access door when the HP Officejet is turned off. The print carriage will not be properly docked and will not release the ink cartridges. Damage to the printer may result if you try to remove the cartridges.
Touching the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles may result in clogs, ink failure, bad electrical connections and inferior performance.
