How to Replace an Empty Ink Cartridge in the HP Officejet 6100 ePrinter

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 6100 ePrinter 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. Open the cartridge access door. The carriage moves to the left side of the product. 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.
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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).

How to Replace an Empty Ink Cartridge in the HP Deskjet 6120 / 6122 series Printer

Make sure you purchase the right ink cartridges for your specific printer and printer region or have your old ones refilled. Cartridges are not compatible between different brands, and often not within the same brand. Keep both new and used print cartridges out of the reach of children.

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.

If you are in the middle of printing, and you change a print cartridge, your current print job may be cancelled. Once the print cartridges are installed in the printer, do not remove them unless they need to be manually cleaned. This prevents ink from evaporating or clogging the print cartridges. When a print cartridge is empty, leave the empty print cartridge in the print cartridge cradle until it is replaced. The HP Deskjet 6120 6122 series Printer requires both print cartridges to operate. If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to blink after installing a new print cartridge, verify the part number on the cartridge matches one of the part numbers shown below.

Which ink cartridges do I need for my HP Deskjet 6120 / 6122 series Printer?

For your European, UK and US HP Deskjet 6120 / 6122 series Printer you need an HP 45 Black AND an HP 78 Tri-Color cartridge. Only the Tri-Color cartridge is available in XL. There are also Combo Packs (2 cartridges in one pack) available, like the HP 45/78 Ink Cartridge in Retail Packaging, Combo Pack.

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.
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2. Open the top cover.
The cradle moves to the center of the printer.

3. Raise the cradle latch.

4. Lift the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle to remove.
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5. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape.
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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.
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6. Push the print cartridge firmly into the cradle. The color cartridge is on the left, and the black cartridge is on the right.
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7. Secure the cradle latch.

8. Close the top cover.

A calibration page prints to align the print cartridges.
After you install a print cartridge, the printer automatically calibrates the print cartridges to ensure the best print quality. However, if the black and color print cartridges become misaligned during the course of printing, you may wish to manually calibrate the cartridges. The instructions for calibrating the print cartridges vary according to how the printer was installed on your computer.

How to Replace an Empty Ink Cartridge in the HP Photosmart D7560 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 D7560 series printer?

For your US HP Photosmart D7560 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 D7560 series printer you need HP 364 cartridges. There are also Combo Packs (4 cartridges in one pack) available, like the HP 364 Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow – Original Ink Cartridge Combo Content Pack – Standard Capacity.

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 by lifting from the front right of the product, until the door locks into place. The print carriage moves to the center of the product. Wait until the print carriage stops moving before proceeding.
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b. Press the tab on the front of the cartridge indicated in the error message to release it, and then remove it from the slot.
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3. Insert new cartridge.
a. Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging by pulling the orange pull-tab straight back to remove the plastic wrap from the ink cartridge.
! Do not touch the copper-colored electrical contacts and ink port !
Make sure you remove the plastic wrap from the ink cartridge before installing it in the product, or printing will fail. 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. Using the colored shaped icons for help, slide the new ink cartridge into the empty slot until it clicks into place and is seated firmly in the slot. Make sure that you insert the ink cartridge into the slot that has the same shaped icon and color as the one you are installing.
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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. Repeat thease steps for each ink cartridge you are replacing.

e. Close the cartridge access door.
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4. The printert automatically aligns the printhead during the initial setup.
You might want to use this feature when the printer status report shows streaking or white lines through any of the blocks of color or if you are having print quality issues with your printouts.

a. Touch Setup on the printer control panel.
b. Touch Tools, and then touch Align Printer.The printer calibrates, aligns the printhead, and then prints an alignment page. A success or failure message displays.
c. Examine the alignment page. The alignment page should have both black and color print areas, and the print areas should be sharp and clear, with no fading or streaking:
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How to Replace an Empty Ink Cartridge in the HP ENVY 5535 e-All-in-One Series Printer

Make sure you purchase the right ink cartridges for your specific printer and printer region or have your old ones refilled. Cartridges are not compatible between different brands, and often not within the same brand. HP designs its inkjet hardware to use country-specific consumables. When you unbox a new HP inkjet printer and set it up, you install a set of ink tanks that ship with the printer. As you turn on the device and get ready to use it, an initialization sequence localizes it to the country associated with the ink cartridges you installed. 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. You’ll usually install both the black and tri-color cartridges in the HP ENVY, but you can also leave one ink cartridge carriage empty (single-cartridge mode).

Which ink cartridges do I need for my HP ENVY 5535 e-All-in-One Series Printer?

For your US HP ENVY 5535 e-All-in-One Series Printer you need HP 61 OR HP 61XL cartridges. Check the price of HP 61 cartridges at Amazon.com .
For your European or UK HP ENVY 5535 e-All-in-One Series Printer you need HP 301 or HP 301XL 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.

2. Remove the old cartridge.
a. Open the cartridge access door. To do this, locate the cutouts on the site of the printer. Use this cutouts to lift the cartridge access door and wait for the print carriage to move to the right side of the product.
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b. To release the cartridge, lift the lid on the cartridge slot, and then gently push the lid back until it stops.
c. Pull up on the cartridge to remove it from the slot.
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3. Insert the new cartridge.
a. Remove cartridge from packaging.
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b. Remove plastic tape using pink pull tab.
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! Do not touch the copper-colored electrical contacts or the ink nozzles !
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c. Hold the cartridge at a slight upward angle with the cartridge contacts facing the rear of the printer, and then slide the cartridge into the empty slot, and then squeeze the lid closed as the cartridge slides into place. The color cartridge is on the left, and the black cartridge is on the right.
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d. Close access door.
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4. Close the scanner lid.
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5. Align the cartridges when prompted to do so.
Aligning the cartridges ensures the high-quality output. If you remove and reinstall the
same ink cartridge, the HP All-in-One will NOT prompt you to align the ink cartridges.

Follow the instructions on the control panel to start the cartridge alignment. The printer aligns the cartridges and prints an alignment page.