Align the print cartridges
The HP all-in-one prompts you to align cartridges every time you install or replace a
print cartridge. You can also align the print cartridges at any time from the control panel
or by using the HP Image Zone software on your computer. Aligning the print cartridges
ensures high-quality output.
Note
If you remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the HP all-in-one will not
prompt you to align the print cartridges. The HP all-in-one remembers the
alignment values for that print cartridge, so you do not need to realign the print
cartridges.
To align the print cartridges from the control panel when prompted
➔ Make sure you have letter or A4 unused plain white paper loaded in the input tray,
and then press
OK
.
The HP all-in-one prints a print cartridge alignment sheet and aligns the print
cartridges. Recycle or discard the page.
Note
If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the print
cartridges, the alignment will fail. Load unused plain white paper into the
input tray, and then try the alignment again.
If the alignment fails again, you might have a defective sensor or print
cartridge. Contact HP Support. Go to
www.hp.com/support
. If prompted,
choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on
calling for technical support.
To align the cartridges from the control panel at any other time
1
Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray.
2
Press
Setup
.
3
Press
6
, then press
2
.
This displays the
Tools
menu and then selects
Align Print Cartridge
.
The HP all-in-one prints a print cartridge alignment sheet and aligns the print
cartridges. Recycle or discard the page.
For information on aligning the print cartridges by using the HP Image Zone software
that came with your HP all-in-one, see the onscreen HP Image Zone Help that came
with your software.