HP DesignJet Z5600 - About the ink cartridges; Check the ink cartridges status; Remove an ink cartridge

About the ink cartridges
Ink cartridges store the ink and are connected to the printheads, which distribute the ink on the paper. To
purchase additional cartridges, see Accessories on page 116.
CAUTION: Observe precautions when handling ink cartridges because they are ESD-sensitive devices (see
the Glossary on page 172). Avoid touching pins, leads and circuitry.
NOTE: This printer is not designed to use continuous ink systems. To resume printing, remove any
continuous ink system and install genuine HP (or compatible) ink cartridges.
NOTE: This printer is designed for ink cartridges to be used until they are empty. Relling cartridges prior to
depletion might cause your printer to fail. If this happens, insert a new cartridge (either genuine HP or
compatible) to continue printing.
Check the ink cartridges status
To view the ink levels of your ink cartridges, press on the front panel, then . There is a Replace ink
cartridges
option on the ink information page in case you want to do so (see also Remove an ink cartridge
on page 102).
To get more information on your ink cartridges, you can press the color of the cartridge on which you want
information.
You can also get this information from the HP DesignJet Utility.
For an explanation of the ink cartridge status messages, see Ink cartridge status messages on page 150.
HP DesignJet Utility procedures
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In the HP DesignJet Utility for Windows, go to the Overview tab, each cartridge's status is under
Supplies Status > Cartridges.
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In the HP DesignJet Utility for Mac OS X, select Printer Status in the Information group.
Remove an ink cartridge
There are two occasions when you need to remove an ink cartridge.
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The ink cartridge is very low and you want to replace it with a full cartridge for unattended printing (you
can use up the remaining ink in the rst cartridge at a more convenient time).
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The ink cartridge is empty or faulty, and you must replace it to continue printing.
CAUTION: Do not try to remove an ink cartridge while printing.
CAUTION: Remove an ink cartridge only if you are ready to insert another one.
CAUTION: Make sure the printer wheels are locked (the brake lever is pressed down) to prevent the printer
from moving.
NOTE: When a cartridge runs out of ink, the current job is not automatically cancelled: unless you cancel it
manually, it will resume printing when the empty cartridge has been replaced. If there is a delay in replacing
the cartridge, you may see some banding on the print.
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