HP Photosmart 7450 Photo Printer - Manual (Page 32)

6. Lower the top cover.
The printer is built to withstand long or short periods of inactivity.
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Store the printer indoors out of direct sunlight in a place without temperature
extremes.
● If the printer and print cartridges have not been used for one month or more, use
the software that came with the printer to run the automatic cartridge cleaning
procedure before printing. For more information, see the HP Photosmart Printer
Help.
Storing the print cartridges
The following tips will help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print
quality:
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When you remove a print cartridge from the printer, store the cartridge in a print
cartridge protector. Slide the cartridge into the protector at a slight angle and
snap it securely in place. This prevents the ink from drying out. For a graphic
illustration of how and where to store the print cartridge, see
Using print cartridges .
● Keep all unused print cartridges in their original sealed packages until they are
needed. Print cartridges should be stored at room temperature (59 to 95 degrees
F or 15 to 35 degrees C).
● Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you are ready to
install the print cartridge in the printer. If the plastic tape has been removed from
the print cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it. Reattaching the tape damages
the print cartridge.
Note For best print quality, HP recommends that you install retail print
cartridges before the date stamped on the box.
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