How to Replace an Empty Ink Cartridge in the HP Photosmart 6520 series

Make sure you purchase the right ink cartridges for your specific printer. Cartridges are not compatible between different brands, and often not within the same brand. HP recommends that you use original HP ink cartridges. XL (Extra Large) cartridges cost more but do provide better value in the long run. They will be able to print at least double the pages of a regular cartridge. Our advice is that if you print often, go with XL. However, ink can dry up. So if you are not a frequent printer, go with the regular cartridges.

Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not have to replace the cartridges until the print quality is unacceptable. However, HP recommends that you replace any missing cartridges as soon as possible to avoid print quality issues and possible extra ink usage or damage to the ink system.

Which ink cartridges do I need for my HP Photosmart 6520 series printer?

For your US HP Photosmart 6520 series printer you need HP 564 Black AND HP 564 Cyan/Magenta/Yellow cartridges. There are also Combo Packs (4 cartridges in one pack) available, like the HP 564XL Black 564 Color Ink Cartridges Combo Pack. Check the price of HP 564 cartridges at Amazon.com .
For your European or UK HP Photosmart 6520 series printer you need HP 364 cartridges.

Try Amazon's ink selector tool to find compatible ink cartridges for your printer.

Replace the ink cartridges

To replace the cartridges
1. Check that power is on. If the product is off, press the Power button to turn on the product. Wait until the product is idle and silent before continuing.

2. Remove cartridge.
a. Open the cartridge access door.
Wait for the print carriage to move to the ink label part of the product.
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b. Press the tab on the front of the cartridge inward to release it, and then pull up on the cartridge to remove it from the slot.
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3. Insert new cartridge.
a. Remove the plastic wrap from a new cartridge by pulling the orange tab.
! Do not touch the copper-colored electrical contacts and ink port !
Make sure that you remove the orange pull-tab and plastic wrap completely before you twist the orange cap in the next step. Otherwise, ink might leak from the cartridge. When you remove the plastic wrap, the paper label on the top of the cartridge tears slightly, which is necessary to vent the cartridge.
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b. Twist the cap counter-clockwise until it snaps off. A forceful twist may be required to remove the cap.
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c. Match color icons. With the nozzle and contacts facing down, slide the cartridge into its slot. Press down on the cartridge until it clicks into place. Do not lift the carriage latch handle to install the cartridges. Doing so can result in incorrectly seated cartridges and printing problems. The latch must remain down to install the cartridges correctly. Repeat the previous steps for each ink cartridge you are replacing.
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d. Close the cartridge access door.
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4. If ink levels are adequate, but print quality is poor, try aligning the printer for best print quality. You can align printer either from the printer display or from the printer software.

How to Replace an Empty Ink Cartridge in the HP Photosmart 7520 series

Make sure you purchase the right ink cartridges for your specific printer. Cartridges are not compatible between different brands, and often not within the same brand. HP recommends that you use original HP ink cartridges. XL (Extra Large) cartridges cost more but do provide better value in the long run. They will be able to print at least double the pages of a regular cartridge. Our advice is that if you print often, go with XL. However, ink can dry up. So if you are not a frequent printer, go with the regular cartridges.

Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not have to replace the cartridges until the print quality is unacceptable. However, HP recommends that you replace any missing cartridges as soon as possible to avoid print quality issues and possible extra ink usage or damage to the ink system.

Which ink cartridges do I need for my HP Photosmart 7520 series printer?

For your US HP Photosmart 7520 series printer you need HP 564 Black AND HP 564 Cyan/Magenta/Yellow cartridges. Check the price of HP 564 cartridges at Amazon.com .
For your European or UK HP Photosmart 7520 series printer you need HP 364 cartridges.

Try Amazon's ink selector tool to find compatible ink cartridges for your printer.

Replace the ink cartridges

1. Check that power is on. If the product is off, press the Power button to turn on the product. Wait until the product is idle and silent before continuing.

2. Remove cartridge.
a. Open the cartridge access door.
Wait for the print carriage to move to the ink label part of the product.
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b. Press the tab on the front of the cartridge inward to release it, and then pull up on the cartridge to remove it from the slot.
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3. Insert new cartridge.
a. Remove the plastic wrap from a new cartridge by pulling the orange tab.
! Do not touch the copper-colored electrical contacts and ink port !
Make sure that you remove the orange pull-tab and plastic wrap completely before you twist the orange cap in the next step. Otherwise, ink might leak from the cartridge. When you remove the plastic wrap, the paper label on the top of the cartridge tears slightly, which is necessary to vent the cartridge.
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b. Twist the cap counter-clockwise until it snaps off. A forceful twist may be required to remove the cap.
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c. Match color icons. With the nozzle and contacts facing down, slide the cartridge into its slot. Press down on the cartridge until it clicks into place. Do not lift the carriage latch handle to install the cartridges. Doing so can result in incorrectly seated cartridges and printing problems. The latch must remain down to install the cartridges correctly. Repeat the previous steps for each ink cartridge you are replacing.
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d. Close the cartridge access door.
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4. After you insert new cartridges, align the printer for best print quality. You can align printer either from the printer display or from the printer software.

How to Replace an Empty Ink Cartridge in the HP Photosmart 5520 series

Make sure you purchase the right ink cartridges for your specific printer. Cartridges are not compatible between different brands, and often not within the same brand. HP recommends that you use original HP ink cartridges. XL (Extra Large) cartridges cost more but do provide better value in the long run. They will be able to print at least double the pages of a regular cartridge. Our advice is that if you print often, go with XL. However, ink can dry up. So if you are not a frequent printer, go with the regular cartridges. HP recommends that you replace any missing cartridges as soon as possible to avoid print quality issues and possible extra ink usage or damage to the ink system.

Which ink cartridges do I need for my HP Photosmart 5520 series printer?

For your US HP Photosmart 5520 series printer you need HP 564 Black AND HP 564 Cyan/Magenta/Yellow cartridges. Check the price of HP 564 cartridges at Amazon.com .
For your European or UK HP Photosmart 5520 series printer you need HP 364 cartridges.

Try Amazon's ink selector tool to find compatible ink cartridges for your printer.

Replace the ink cartridges

1. Check that power is on. If the product is off, press the Power button to turn on the product. Wait until the product is idle and silent before continuing.

2. Remove cartridge.
a. Open the cartridge access door.
Wait for the print carriage to move to the ink label part of the product.
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b. Press the tab on the front of the cartridge inward to release it, and then pull up on the cartridge to remove it from the slot.
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3. Insert new cartridge.
a. Remove the plastic wrap from a new cartridge by pulling the orange tab.
! Do not touch the copper-colored electrical contacts and ink port !
Make sure that you remove the orange pull-tab and plastic wrap completely before you twist the orange cap in the next step. Otherwise, ink might leak from the cartridge. When you remove the plastic wrap, the paper label on the top of the cartridge tears slightly, which is necessary to vent the cartridge.
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b. Twist the cap counter-clockwise until it snaps off. A forceful twist may be required to remove the cap.
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c. Match color icons, then slide the cartridge into the slot until it clicks into the place.
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d. Close the cartridge access door.
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4. After you insert new cartridges, align the printer for best print quality. You can align printer either from the printer display or from the printer software.

How to Replace an Empty Ink Cartridge in the HP Officejet Pro 6700 e-all-in-one series

Make sure you purchase the right ink cartridges for your specific printer. Cartridges are not compatible between different brands, and often not within the same brand. HP recommends that you use original HP ink cartridges. XL (Extra Large) cartridges cost more but do provide better value in the long run. They will be able to print at least double the pages of a regular cartridge. Our advice is that if you print often, go with XL. However, ink can dry up. So if you are not a frequent printer, go with the regular cartridges.

For regular usage, this product is not designed to print using only the black cartridge when the color cartridges are out of ink. However, your printer is designed to let you print as long as possible when your cartridges start to run out of ink. When there is sufficient ink in the printhead, the printer will offer you the use of black ink only when one or more of the color cartridges are out of ink, and the use of color ink only when the black cartridge is out of ink.

HP recommends that you replace any missing cartridges as soon as possible to avoid print quality issues and possible extra ink usage or damage to the ink system. Never turn off the printer when ink cartridges are missing. Leaving one or more cartridge slots empty for an extended period may lead to print quality problems and possibly damage the printhead. If you have recently left a cartridge out of the printer for an extended period, or if you have had a recent paper jam, and have noticed poor print quality, clean the printhead.

Which ink cartridges do I need for my HP Officejet Pro 6700 e-all-in-one series Printer?

For your US, European and UK HP Officejet Pro 6700 e-all-in-one series Inkjet Printer you need HP 932 Black (XL) AND HP 933 Cyan/Magenta/Yellow (XL) cartridges. There are also Value Kits (4 cartridges in one pack) available, like the HP 932XL Black and 933 Tri-color (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) Combo Pack. Check the price of HP 932 and HP 933 cartridges at Amazon.com .

Try Amazon's ink selector tool to find compatible ink cartridges for your printer.

Replace the ink cartridges

1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer, if it is not already on.

2. Slip your fingers into the slot on the left side of the printer, and then pull forward to open the cartridge access door. The carriage moves to the left side of the printer. Wait until the carriage is idle and silent before proceeding.
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3. Press the front of the ink cartridge to release it, and then remove it from the slot.
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4. Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging.
! Do not touch the copper-colored electrical contacts !

5. Hold the cartridge so that the cartridge contacts are facing toward the printer. Using the color-coded letters for help, slide the new cartridge into its slot, and then gently push it forward until it clicks into place.
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Make sure that you insert the ink cartridge into the slot that has the same colored letter as the color you are installing.
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6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 for each ink cartridge you are replacing.

7. Close the ink cartridge access door.

8. Align the printhead only if necessary.
The printer automatically aligns the printhead during the initial setup. However, you might want to use this feature when the printer status page shows streaking or white lines through any of the blocks of color or if you are having print quality issues with your printouts. Load Letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray first. You can align the printhead from the printer’s control panel, from the HP printer software or embedded web server (EWS).