Print cartridge storage and handling
Follow these guidelines to help maintain HP print cartridges and ensure consistent print
quality:
•
Install the cartridge on or before the
Install by
date, which is printed on the cartridge
package.
•
When you remove a photo print cartridge from the printer, store it in a print cartridge
protector to prevent the ink from drying out. If you do not have a print cartridge
protector, you can use an airtight plastic container to protect your print cartridge. For
more information, see
Installation instructions
.
•
Keep all unused print cartridges in their original sealed packages until they are
needed. Store print cartridges at room temperature (15° to 35° C or 59° to 95° F).
•
Do not remove the plastic tape covering the ink nozzles until you are ready to install
the print cartridge in the printer. If the plastic tape has been removed from the print
cartridge, do not attempt to reattach it. Reattaching the tape damages the print
cartridge.
CAUTION:
Always turn the printer off with the Power button before you unplug the
power cord or turn off a power strip. This allows the printer to store the print cartridges
properly. When you store the printer, always leave the active print cartridges inside
the printer.