HP Officejet 6100 - Manual (Page 35)

4 Work with ink cartridges
To ensure the best print quality from the printer, you need to perform some simple
maintenance procedures. This section provides guidelines for handling the ink
cartridges, instructions for replacing the ink cartridges, and aligning and cleaning the
printhead.
TIP: If you have problems printing documents, see Print quality troubleshooting.
This section contains the following topics:
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Information on ink cartridges and the printhead
• Check the estimated ink levels
• Printing with black or color ink only
• Replace the ink cartridges
• Store printing supplies
• Usage information collection
Information on ink cartridges and the printhead
The following tips help maintain HP ink cartridges and ensure consistent print quality.
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The instructions in this user guide are for replacing ink cartridges, and are not
intended for first time installation.
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CAUTION: While ink cartridges are not damaged when left outside of the
printer, the printhead does need to have all cartridges installed at all times
after the printer is set up and in use. Leaving one or more cartridge slots
empty for an extended period may lead to print quality problems and possibly
damage the printhead. If you have recently left a cartridge out of the printer
for an extended period, or if you have had a recent paper jam, and have
noticed poor print quality, clean the printhead. For more information, see
Clean the printhead.
• Keep all ink cartridges in the original sealed packages until they are needed.
• Be sure to turn off the printer properly. For more information, see Turn the printer
off.
• Store ink cartridges at room temperature (15-35° C or 59-95° F).
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Always turn off the printer by pressing (Power) button. Wait until the Power
light turns off before unplugging the power cord or turning off a power strip. If you
improperly turn off the printer, the print carriage might not return to the correct
position, and that can cause problems with the printhead and print quality issues.
• Do not clean the printhead unnecessarily. This wastes ink and shortens the life of
the cartridges.
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