8 view estimated ink levels, 9 removing ink from skin and clothing, 10 maintaining print cartridges – HP Deskjet 6540 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual
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Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on the swab that you
use to clean the contacts.
3. Insert the print cartridges in the printer, and then close the printer cover.
8.7 Printing a test page
Follow these steps to print a test page:
1. Open the printer
.
2. Click the Print a test page button, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
8.8 View estimated ink levels
Follow these steps to view the estimated ink levels of the print cartridges installed
in the printer:
1. Open the printer
.
2. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab.
8.9 Removing ink from skin and clothing
Follow these instructions to remove ink from skin and clothing:
Surface
Remedy
Skin
Wash the area with an abrasive soap.
White fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use chlorine bleach.
Color fabric Wash the fabric in cold water and use sudsy ammonia.
Caution: Always use cold water to remove ink from fabric. Warm or hot water
can set the ink into the fabric.
8.10 Maintaining print cartridges
The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print
quality:
• Keep all print cartridges in their sealed packages until they are needed. Print
cartridges should be stored at room temperature (15 to 35 degrees C or 59 to
95 degrees F).
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