Work with print cartridges, Handle the print cartridges – HP 7200 User Manual
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You should see cyan, magenta, yellow, violet, green, and red color blocks.
If color blocks are missing, or if a block of color is muddy or does not match the
label indicated below the block, this might indicate that the tri-color print cartridge
is out of ink. You might need to replace the print cartridge. For more information
on replacing print cartridges, see
Note
For examples of test patterns, lines of color, and color blocks from
normal and malfunctioning print cartridges, see the onscreen HP Image Zone
Help that came with your software.
Work with print cartridges
To ensure the best print quality from your HP All-in-One, you will need to perform
some simple maintenance procedures. This section provides guidelines for handling
the print cartridges and instructions for replacing, aligning, and cleaning the print
cartridges.
Handle the print cartridges
Before you replace or clean a print cartridge, you should know the part names and
how to handle the print cartridges.
1 Copper-colored contacts
2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing)
3 Ink nozzles under tape
Hold the print cartridges by their black plastic sides, with the label on top. Do not
touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles.
Caution
Be careful not to drop the print cartridges. This can damage them,
making them unusable.
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HP Officejet 7200 All-in-One series
Maintain your HP
All-in-One