Managing the print cartridge
This section provides information about HP print cartridges, including their life expectancies, how to store them, and how to identify genuine HP supplies. Information also appears about non-HP print cartridges.
HP print cartridges
When you use a genuine HP print cartridge, you can obtain several types of information:
● Amount of toner remaining
● Estimated number of pages remaining
● Number of pages printed
Non-HP print cartridges
Hewlett-Packard Company cannot recommend use of non-HP print cartridges, either new or remanufactured. Because they are not HP products, HP cannot influence their design or control their quality. Service or repair that is required as a result of using a non-HP print cartridge will not be covered under the printer warranty.
When you use a non-HP print cartridge, certain features, such as remaining toner-volume data, might not be available.
Using genuine HP supplies ensures the availability of all HP printing features.
Print-cartridge authentication
A message appears on the printer control-panel display if you insert a print cartridge that is not a genuine HP print cartridge. If you believe that you purchased a genuine HP supply, go to http://www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit .
Print-cartridge storage
Do not remove the print cartridge from its package until you are ready to use it.
Always store the print cartridge in the correct environment. The storage temperature should be between -20°C and 40°C (-4°F to 104°F). The relative humidity should be between 10% and 90%.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the print cartridge, do not expose it to light for more than a few minutes.
Print-cartridge life expectancy
The life of the print cartridge depends on the amount of toner that print jobs require and the length of life for the components inside the cartridge. The page-yield specification that HP provides is a general guideline. Actual yield can vary according to usage conditions.
At any time, you can verify life expectancy by checking the supply level.
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Checking the supply level
You can check the toner-supply level by using the control panel, the embedded Web server, or
HP Web Jetadmin.
Using the control panel
1.
Press Menu to open the MENUS.
2.
Press to highlight INFORMATION.
3.
Press to highlight PRINT SUPPLIES STATUS.
Using the embedded Web server
1.
In your browser, type the IP address for the printer home page. This takes you to the printer status page.
2.
On the left side of the screen, click Supplies Status. This takes you to the supplies status page, which provides print-cartridge information.
Using HP Web Jetadmin
In HP Web Jetadmin, select the printer. The device status page shows print-cartridge information.
Replacing print cartridges
When a print cartridge approaches the end of its useful life, a message to order a replacement appears on the control-panel display. The printer can continue to print with the current print cartridge until the control-panel message instructs you to replace the cartridge.
Replace a print cartridge when a REPLACE <COLOR> CARTRIDGE message appears on the printer control panel. The control-panel display indicates the color that should be replaced (if a genuine HP cartridge is currently installed).
CAUTION: If toner gets on clothing, wipe it off with a dry cloth and wash the clothes in cold water. Hot water sets toner into fabric.
NOTE: For information about recycling used print cartridges, visit the HP LaserJet Supplies
Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/recycle .
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To replace the print cartridge
1.
Open the front cover and ETB unit.
CAUTION: Do not place any item on the transfer unit while it is open. If the transfer unit is punctured, print-quality problems could result.
2.
Remove the used print cartridge from the printer.
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3.
Remove the new print cartridge from the bag, and remove the tape-seal. Place the used print cartridge in the bag for recycling.
4.
Align the print cartridge with the tracks inside the printer and insert the cartridge until it is completely seated.
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NOTE: Use the blue cartridge handles when installing the new cartridge in the printer.
Touching other areas of the print cartridge can damage the image drum and cause printquality defects.
NOTE: If a cartridge is in the wrong slot, the message INCORRECT COLOR
CARTRIDGE appears on the control panel.
5.
Close the front cover and then close the top cover. After a short while, Ready appears on the control panel.
6.
Installation is complete. Place the used print cartridge in the box that the new cartridge came in.
See the enclosed recycling guide for recycling instructions.
7.
If you are using a non-HP print cartridge, check the control panel for further instructions.
For additional help, go to http://www.hp.com/support/clj3000 , http://www.hp.com/support/clj3600 , http://www.hp.com/support/clj3800 , or http://www.hp.com/support/cljcp3505 .
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