Align The Print Cartridges; Clean The Print Cartridges - HP 1240 Series User Manual

chapter 6

align the print cartridges

The HP Fax prompts you to align print cartridges every time you install or
replace a print cartridge. You can also align the print cartridges at any time
from the front panel. Aligning the print cartridges ensures high-quality output.
Note:
not prompt you to align the print cartridges.
to align the print cartridges from the front panel
1 To align the print cartridges when prompted, press OK.
The HP Fax prints an alignment page.
2 Otherwise, you can align the print cartridges manually from the front
panel. Press Setup.
3 Press 5, then press 2.
This selects Tools and then selects Align Print Cartridge.
The HP Fax prints an alignment page.
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Load the alignment page face down in the document feeder tray and press
OK.
When "Alignment Complete" appears on the front panel display,
alignment is complete. Recycle or discard the alignment page.

clean the print cartridges

Use this feature when the Self-Test Report shows streaking or white lines through
any of the colored bars. Do not clean print cartridges unnecessarily. This wastes
ink and shortens the life of the ink nozzles.
1 Press Setup.
2 Press 5, then press 1.
This selects Tools and then selects Clean Print Cartridge.
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If you remove and reinstall the same print cartridge, the HP Fax will
Tools Menu
1:Clean Print Cartridge
2:Align Print Cartridge
3:Restore Factory Defaults
4:Reprint Faxes in Memory
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