HP Deskjet Printers – Replacing the Ink Cartridges

In this article, we’ll walk you through a straightforward, easy-to-follow guide on how to change ink in your HP printer, so you can get back to printing vibrant, high-quality documents and photos.

To begin with, here is a quick step-by-step guide to change ink in HP printers:

• Turn off and unplug the printer; open the top cover.

• Remove old cartridges, releasing any latches if necessary.

• Insert new cartridges into the correct slots and ensure they’re secure.

• Close the cover, plug in the printer, and turn it on.

• Follow on-screen prompts to align the new cartridges.

However, continue reading the blog further, as this is just an overview of the steps.

Later in the blog, we have provided detailed instructions for several models of HP printers to help you change ink in your specific printer.

How do I change the ink of my HP Printer?

With some basic precautions, you can easily do that, follow the below mentioned steps.

• You need to turn on the printer by pressing the black button.

• Open your printer cover safely and slowly and then lower the ink cartridge access door to open. Depending on the printer model, the cartridge door location may vary.

Ink cartridge access door location according to the printer model

HP model OfficeJet Pro 8720 – The cartridge door is located in the middle of the printer. In this model, you need to push back the door.

HP model OfficeJet 6700 – The cartridge is in the front, and the location is similar if you have the model HP OfficeJet 6600 and 7612.

HP Photosmart 6520 – Lift the flatbed scanner lid / scanner glass to see the cartridge. It is the simplest model if you talk about the cartridge location.

HP OfficeJet Pro 9015 – The all-in-one model has the cartridge behind the white cover.

• Take out the ink from the packaging. Now remove the plastic tape and pull the colored cartridge tape.

• Don’t forget to pull out the old cartridges in case you are changing empty cartridges. For this purpose, press the front part of the empty cartridge, and it will release. Now take it out of the slot. Black ink cartridge into right slot and Tri – Color ink cartridge at left slot.

• Your printer has the color patterns; follow them when you install the cartridges i.e black ink cartridge to the right and Tri – Color to the left slot. If you don’t put it in the correct slot, you will be confused about colors while printing. Match the slot color before you put the cartridge into it.

• Once you change all the color cartridges, close the cartridge access door.

When you complete all the above steps, the printer should automatically start printing in the desired manner when turned on.

You can now load paper in the paper tray and test a print.

Note – Never touch the gold contact points on the cartridge; it may cause damage. Also make sure all the electrical connections are in place.

Why is my HP printer not working after changing the ink ?

First of all, do not worry because it is not complicated, and a few adjustments will fix the issues in a short time.

Focus on the following suggestions, and you can deal with them without help.

Did you remove the protective tape?

Yes, you might have forgotten to remove the tape that covers the print nozzle to prevent ink leakage during shipping. When you take out the cartridge from the packet, look for this tape, it may have different colors depending on the printer model.

Reset the cartridge

Sometimes, the printer does not recognize the newly installed cartridge, but nothing to worry about. Resetting the cartridge counter will solve the issue in a few seconds. Depending on your hp printer model, you may have different cartridge reset models.

Check for software errors

It is a common problem that can leave you anxious due to ignorance. Ensure your printer software is working correctly and no bug or technical issue is hampering the process.

Consult HP customer care

The skilled customer care executives can guide you about everything on a call only. Just tell them about your printer’s issues in the show, listen to them, follow their instructions, and get the solution immediately.

How to change the ink in HP Envy 5000?

Follow the steps below, and in the blink of an eye, you will complete the replacement of the new ink.

• Turn on your printer.

• Open the cartridge access door.

• Remove the old cartridge from the printer.

• Take out the new ink from the packaging and remove the plastic wrap.

• Hold the new ink firmly and remove the sticker but don’t touch the copper contacts.

• Now, put the cartridge into the suitable slot. For example, if you are replacing the ink with red, make sure to put the new one in the allotted space.

• Close the cartridge access door.

• At last, press the ‘OK’ option on the printer, and the device will automatically recognize the newly placed ink.

Note: As you can see, the process completes in hardly six stages, and its significance is not short-term. Learning some technical skills that make your daily life easier is good.

For career and professional reasons, we all have to use printers for numerous purposes. Every time, you cannot depend on someone else for such a tiny task.

Now, when you have learned the process, you are a proud trouble-shooter. Next time while changing the ink , follow the simple process.

Also Read: Location of HP Printer ink cartridge secret reset button ?

Conclusion

The above guide should help you to conclude that it is actually not a herculean task to change the ink in an HP printer.

The steps are simple, and the whole process takes only 10 to 15 minutes.

The little difference will be due to the variance in the printer model only, but the primary steps are generic.

Do refer to Frequent Questions below for more clarity.

Frequently Asked Question’s (FAQ’s)