How to Replace the Ink Cartridges in HP Color Inkjet CP1700 Series Printer

HP Color Inkjet CP1700 Series Printers

Although the HP Color Inkjet CP1700 Series is no longer manufactured, many of these printers are still in use. Equipped with the appropriate ink cartridges, the HP Color Inkjet CP1700 series can produce approximately 1750 pages of ink before a replacement is needed. When this occurs, an LCD screen on the printer will display a message to indicate that the ink cartridge is running low. Because the CP1700 Series utilizes individual color ink cartridges, only the color that is empty will need to be replaced.

Things You'll Need

• HP Color Inkjet CP1700 Series Printer
• Appropriate Replacement Ink Cartridges
• HP No. 10 Black (69 ml) C4844A
• HP No. 11 Cyan (28 ml) C4836A
• HP No. 11 Magenta (28 ml) C4837A
• HP No. 11 Yellow (28 ml) C4838A
• Plastic Bag

Instructions

1. Insure the printer is on. If the printer does not have power, insure that it is connected to a working electrical outlet and then press and release the power button, located on the far right hand side of the control panel, to turn the printer on.

2. Observe the LCD readout located in the center of the control panel. A message will appear on the LCD informing you that “[Color] Ink Cartridge Empty.” Lift the ink cover cartridge, located on the front right hand side of the printer, to its fully opened position.

3. Grasp the ink cartridge which requires replacement between your thumb and forefinger. Pull the cartridge straight up. Place the empty cartridge in a plastic bag. Set the bag aside for proper disposal or recycling.

4. Remove the replacement cartridge from is packaging. Insert the new cartridge into the appropriate, color-coded slot. Press the cartridge firmly into place to insure proper contact.

5. Lower the ink cover cartridge to its closed position. Press the resume button, located to the immediate left of the control panel, to resume printing.

Tips & Warnings

• Used ink cartridges may still contain a small amount of ink.

• Check the status of an ink cartridge using HP Toolbox software.

• Manufacturer does not recommend using refilled ink cartridges.

• Manufacturer’s warranty will not cover any damages caused by modified or refilled ink cartridges.

Resources

• HP Color Inkjet CP1700 Homepage