HP Officejet 7000 User Guide - Page 54

Chapter 4 ▲ Look at the Ink Level indicators in Line 21. If any of the bar level indicators are low, you may need to replace that ink cartridge. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive an ink alert message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. Good color bars Example of Good Color Bars All seven bars are solid, sharp-edged, and extend with uniform color all the way across the page - the printer is operating correctly. ▲ Look at the color bars in the middle of the page. There should be seven color bars. The color bars should have sharp edges. They should be solid (not streaked with white or other colors). They should be uniform in color throughout. The bars correspond to the ink cartridges in the printer as follows: Item 1 2 3 4 Cartridge color Black Ink Cartridge Cyan Ink Cartridge Magenta Ink Cartridge Yellow Ink Cartridge Ragged, irregularly streaked, or faded bars Example of Bad Color Bars The top bar is irregularly streaked or fading. 50 Maintain and troubleshoot