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Print cartridge problems – HP 1240 Series User Manual

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hp fax 1240 series

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eshooting

print cartridge problems

problem

possible cause and solution

The HP Fax does not
print satisfactorily.

First check to see whether the print cartridge is out of ink. To do this,
see

print a self-test report

on page 66.

However, before you do this, check the print cartridge to make sure
you have properly removed its packaging. Being careful not to
touch the gold-colored contacts or ink nozzles, make sure you have
gently pulled the pink tab to remove the plastic tape.

If you determine that you need to replace a print cartridge see

replace the print cartridges

on page 67.

The self-test report
shows streaking or
white lines through
one or more of the
colored bars.

Clean the print cartridges. See

clean the print cartridges

on

page 70.

The status message
continues to ask me to
replace the cartridge
after I have already
replaced it.

1

Remove and re-insert the print cartridges. See

replace the

print cartridges

on page 67.

2

Align and clean the print cartridges. See

align the print

cartridges

on page 70 and

clean the print cartridges

on

page 70.

3

If this does not help, the contacts may need to be cleaned.
See

clean the print cartridge contacts

on page 71.