HP 1240 Series - Manual (Page 80)

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align the print cartridges
The HP Fax prompts you to align print cartridges every time you install or
replace a print cartridge. You can also align the print cartridges at any time
from the front panel. Aligning the print cartridges ensures high-quality output.
Note: If you remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the HP Fax will
not prompt you to align the print cartridges.
to align the print cartridges from the front panel
1 To align the print cartridges when prompted, press OK .
The HP Fax prints an alignment page.
2 Otherwise, you can align the print cartridges manually from the front
panel. Press
Setup .
3 Press 5 , then press 2 .
This selects Tools and then selects Align Print Cartridge.
The HP Fax prints an alignment page.
4 Load the alignment page face down in the document feeder tray and press
OK .
When “Alignment Complete” appears on the front panel display,
alignment is complete. Recycle or discard the alignment page.
clean the print cartridges
Use this feature when the Self-Test Report shows streaking or white lines through
any of the colored bars. Do not clean print cartridges unnecessarily. This wastes
ink and shortens the life of the ink nozzles.
1 Press Setup .
2 Press 5 , then press 1 .
This selects Tools and then selects Clean Print Cartridge.
Tools Menu
1:Clean Print Cartridge
2:Align Print Cartridge
3:Restore Factory Defaults
4:Reprint Faxes in Memory