44 Maintaining Your Printer
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
When the red H ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges are low on ink.
When the red H ink light stays on, you need to replace the cartridge(s).
When you print, you’ll also see a message on your screen telling you which
cartridge is low or expended.
When a cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if
printouts don’t look their best. If the quality doesn’t improve after cleaning and
aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the red H ink light
is off.
Checking the Ink Supply
To check the ink supply, do one of the following:
■ Windows: Double-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower
right corner of your screen).
Ink button and light