Maintain the hp all-in-one, Work with ink cartridges, Information on ink cartridges and the printhead – HP Photosmart C6340 All-in-One Printer User Manual

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12 Maintain the HP All-in-One

The HP All-in-One requires little maintenance. Sometimes you might want to clean the
glass and lid backing to remove surface dust and ensure that your copies and scans
remain clear. You will also need to replace ink cartridges, clean the printhead assembly,
or align the printer from time to time. This section provides instructions for keeping the
HP All-in-One in top working condition. Perform these simple maintenance procedures
as necessary.
This section contains the following topics:

Work with ink cartridges

Print a printer status report

Print and evaluate a print quality report

Clean the HP All-in-One

Turn off the HP All-in-One

Work with ink cartridges

To ensure the best print quality from the HP All-in-One, you will 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.
This section contains the following topics:

Information on ink cartridges and the printhead

Check the estimated ink levels

Replace the ink cartridges

Remove ink from your skin and clothing

Advanced printhead maintenance

Information on ink cartridges and the printhead

The following tips help maintain HP ink cartridges and ensure consistent print quality.

Make sure you follow the instructions in the Start Here guide for installing the
printhead and the ink cartridges for the first time. The instructions in this online help
are for replacing ink cartridges, and are not intended for first time installation.

If you need to replace an ink cartridge, wait until you have the new ink cartridge
available to install before removing the old cartridge.

CAUTION:

Wait until you have a new ink cartridge available before removing

the old ink cartridge. Do not leave the ink cartridge outside of the product for an
extended period of time. This can result in damage to both the product and the
ink cartridge.

Keep all ink cartridges in the original sealed packages until they are needed.

Work with ink cartridges

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