HP Deskjet 5550 Color Inkjet Printer - Manual (Page 74)

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calibrating print cartridges
After you install a print cartridge, the printer automatically calibrates the print cartridges
to ensure the best print quality. However, if the black and color print cartridges become
misaligned during the course of printing, you may wish to manually calibrate the
cartridges.
The instructions for calibrating the print cartridges vary according to how the printer was
installed on your computer.
To view the correct instructions, answer the following question:
Does this icon appear on your computer's desktop?
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Yes (use printer assistant)
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No (use printer properties)
If the Yes option does not work, double-click the printer assistant
icon on your computer's desktop, then click Tools and Updates .
calibrating using printer properties
To calibrate print cartridges from printer properties:
1. Open Printer Properties .
2. Select the Services tab.
3. Click the Open the HP Toolbox button.
4. Click Calibrate the Device , then follow the onscreen instructions.
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