HP Deskjet 5550 Color Inkjet Printer - Manual (Page 87)

replacing print cartridges
1. pink pull tab
Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these
parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the
copper strips. They are required electrical contacts.
6. Slide the print cartridge firmly into the cradle as shown.
Ensure that the copper contacts of the print cartridge meet the copper contacts of
the print cartridge cradle.
1. copper contacts
7. Close the cradle latch. Pull the latch forward, then press it down to tuck the tabs
into place.
8. Close the top cover.
If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to blink after installing a new print
cartridge, verify the part number on the cartridge.
9. Open the hp inkjet utility to print a test page. For instructions on using the hp
inkjet utility, see hp inkjet utility .
After you change the print cartridge, the printer is automatically calibrated for optimum
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