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use reserve
mode
Reserve Mode allows you to keep printing if one or two of your
print cartridges fails, runs out of ink, or is incompatible with
your printer. If a print cartridge error message appears on the
LCD, remove the print cartridge and close the side door to enter
Reserve Mode. You will see a message reminding you that the
printer is in Reserve Mode.
Printing in Reserve Mode slows the printer and affects the print
quality.
install or
replace the print
cartridges
To get the best performance from your printer, use only genuine
HP supplies, including genuine HP factory-filled print
cartridges.
To get maximum use from your print cartridges, use the P
OWER
button to turn off the printer. Do not unplug the printer or turn
off the power source (such as a power strip) until the Print light
is off. This allows the printer to store the print cartridges in a
protected state.
Caution! Check that you are using the correct print
cartridges. Do not refill print cartridges yourself. Damage
that results from modifying or refilling HP print cartridges is
specifically excluded from the HP printer warranty
coverage.
If you are printing with only a... The result is...
Black print cartridge Colors print as grayscale
Tri-color print cartridge Colors print but black
prints as gray
Photo print cartridge Colors print as grayscale
Although Reserve Mode allows you to keep
printing, the print quality is reduced. For the
highest print quality, be sure to replace the
missing print cartridge as soon as possible.