Maintenance Cartridge
Use the Maintenance Cartridge to clean and maintain the Printheads, ensure the best possible print quality,
and seal the Printheads when they are not in use to prevent them from drying out.
The Maintenance Cartridge for the color printer is the HP 761 Maintenance Cartridge, part number CH649A.
General information about the ink supplies
For optimum results from the printer and modular ink delivery system always follow these guidelines when
handling the ink supplies:
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Allow the printer and the Maintenance Cartridge to automatically clean the Printheads.
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Follow the instructions on the front panel of the printer during installation.
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Avoid unnecessary removal of the Ink Cartridges and Printheads.
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When turning off the printer always use the power Off button on the front panel. The Printheads are
then stored correctly which prevents them from drying out.
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The Ink Cartridges should never be removed while the printer is printing. They should only be removed
when the printer is ready for you to replace them. The front panel will guide you through the removal
and installation procedure.
NOTE: The expiration date for the Ink Cartridges, Printheads and Maintenance Cartridge is printed on the
packaging.
NOTE: When reporting a system error code, make sure that you supply the full error code and the firmware
version. Without this information, HP support personnel cannot help you.
General precautions when handling ink supplies
CAUTION: Do not touch, wipe or attempt to clean the printhead nozzles. This can damage the printhead.
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Handle the ink supplies with care. In particular the Printhead, which is a high precision device and must
be handled carefully.
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Do not touch the Printhead nozzles.
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Do not put the Printhead down on the nozzles.
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Do not be rough when handling the Printheads. Always set them down gently.
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Do not drop the Printheads.
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Proper handling will assure optimum performance throughout the Printhead life.
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The Maintenance Cartridge should always be handled and stored upright to avoid a potential spillage of
ink.
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