Owners manual
Tips for print success
Software settings selected in the print driver apply only to printing. They do not apply to copying or scanning.
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Cartridge tips
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Paper loading tips
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Printer settings tips (Windows)
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Printer settings tips (OS X)
Cartridge tips
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If the print quality is unacceptable, see Improve print quality for more information.
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Use Original HP cartridges.
Original HP cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers and papers to help you easily produce
great results, time after time.
NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP cartridges. Product service or repairs
required as a result of using a non-HP cartridge will not be covered under warranty.
If you believe you purchased Original HP cartridges, visit the HP anticounterfeit website.
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Install the black and color cartridges correctly.
For more information, see Replace cartridges.
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Check the estimated cartridge levels to make sure there is suicient ink.
Supply level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only.
For more information, see Check the estimated cartridge levels.
NOTE: When you receive a low-cartridge warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge
available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace the cartridges until prompted to.
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To protect the product from damage, always turn o the printer by using the power button on the front.
Paper loading tips
For more information, see Supported media sizes.
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Ensure the paper is loaded in the input tray properly, and set the correct media size and media type.
Upon loading paper in input tray, you will be prompted to set the media size and media type.
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Load a stack of paper (not just one page). All the paper in the stack should be of the same size and type
to avoid a paper jam.
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Ensure that paper loaded in the input tray lays at and the edges are not bent or torn.
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Adjust the paper-width guides in the input tray to t snugly against all paper. Make sure the guides do
not bend the paper in the tray.
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