Technical information

hp officejet 5500 series
chapter 8
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maintain your hp officejet
3 Remove the new print cartridge from its packaging and, being careful to
touch only the black plastic, gently remove the pink tape by using the pull
tab.
Caution! Do not touch the copper contacts or ink nozzles.
Once you have removed the plastic tape, install the print cartridge
immediately to prevent the ink from drying in the nozzles.
4 Hold the black print cartridge with the HP label on top. Slide the print
cartridge at a slight angle into the right side of the print carriage.
Press firmly until the print cartridge snaps into place.
Caution! Do not attempt to push the cartridge straight into the slot.
It must slide in at a slight angle.
5 Hold the tri-color print cartridge with the HP label on top. Slide the print
cartridge at a slight angle into the left side of the print carriage.
Press firmly until the print cartridge snaps into place.
Caution! Do not attempt to push the cartridge straight into the slot.
It must slide in at a slight angle.
Note: You must install both print cartridges in order for your HP Officejet to
work.