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Installing the print cartridges

When you install new cartridges for the first time during setup of the All-In-One, follow the instructions on the Setup sheet that comes with the All-In-One.

After setup, you may need to install only one cartridge at a time to replace an empty cartridge, or to install a cartridge when swapping the photo and black cartridges.

  1. Remove the used cartridge.
  2. When installing a new cartridge to replace an empty cartridge:
    1. If the new cartridge is a new photo cartridge, remove it from its storage unit.

    2. Remove the sticker and transparent tape from the bottom of the cartridge.

      Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the cartridges.
When swapping the photo cartridge and the black cartridge:
  1. Take out the stored cartridge from the storage area in the All-In-One.
  2. Remove the cartridge from its storage unit.

  1. If you are installing a black or photo cartridge, insert it in the left carrier. If you are installing a color cartridge, insert it in the right carrier.

Depending on the part numbers you use, the color of the cartridge tops may vary.
Note: You can print with either a color cartridge and a black cartridge or with a color cartridge and a photo cartridge. Extend the life of the color cartridge and improve printing speed by installing a black or photo cartridge along with the color cartridge.
  1. Snap the lids closed.

  2. Close the scanner unit. The scanner unit must be closed to start or resume a print, copy, or scan job.
  3. Follow the instructions on the computer screen to align the cartridges. For help, see Aligning the print cartridges.

You can also follow the steps to change cartridges from the control panel. For more information, see Performing maintenance tasks from the control panel.

Related topics

Removing a used cartridge

Aligning the print cartridges

Print cartridges

Checking the print cartridges

Preserving the print cartridges

Closing the scanner unit