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7 Work with cartridges • Check the estimated ink levels • Order ink supplies • Replace the cartridges • Use single-cartridge mode • Cartridge warranty information Check the estimated ink levels You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to replace a cartridge. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of ink remaining in the cartridges. To check the ink levels from the control panel 1. From the Control Panel home screen, which displays Copy, Scan, and Quick Forms, press the Setup button. NOTE: If you do not see the home screen, press the Back button until you can see it. 2. Select Ink Status To check the ink levels from the Printer Software 1. Click the HP All-in-One desktop icon to open the Printer Software. NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series 2. In the Printer Software, click Estimated Ink Levels. NOTE: 1 If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in another printer, the ink level indicator might be inaccurate or unavailable. NOTE: 2 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. NOTE: 3 Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways, including in the initialization process, which prepares the product and cartridges for printing, and in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used. For more information, see www.hp.com/go/inkusage. Order ink supplies Before ordering cartridges, locate the correct cartridge number. Locate the cartridge number on the printer ▲ The cartridge number is located inside the cartridge door. Work with cartridges 27

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Work with cartridges
•
Check the estimated ink levels
•
Order ink supplies
•
Replace the cartridges
•
Use single-cartridge mode
•
Cartridge warranty information
Check the estimated ink levels
You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to replace a cartridge. The ink supply level
shows an estimate of the amount of ink remaining in the cartridges.
To check the ink levels from the control panel
1.
From the Control Panel home screen, which displays
Copy
,
Scan
, and
Quick Forms
, press the
Setup
button.
NOTE:
If you do not see the home screen, press the
Back
button until you can see it.
2.
Select
Ink Status
To check the ink levels from the Printer Software
1.
Click the HP All-in-One desktop icon to open the Printer Software.
NOTE:
You can also access the Printer Software by clicking
Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611
series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series
2.
In the Printer Software, click
Estimated Ink Levels
.
NOTE: 1
If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in another printer,
the ink level indicator might be inaccurate or unavailable.
NOTE: 2
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.
NOTE: 3
Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways, including in the initialization
process, which prepares the product and cartridges for printing, and in printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear
and ink flowing smoothly. In addition, some residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used. For more information, see
www.hp.com/go/inkusage
.
Order ink supplies
Before ordering cartridges, locate the correct cartridge number.
Locate the cartridge number on the printer
▲
The cartridge number is located inside the cartridge door.
Work with cartridges
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