HP (Hewlett-Packard) HPC6105A User Manual

                                                                                                           

 

 

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Once the cartridge is out of the box it can be easily snapped into the carriage.  It is 
important to remove the tape from the printhead before the cartridge is snapped 
into place.  The cartridge will not function with the tape still in place.   

Short-term storage is defined as less than 2 days or less than 1 day in a hot and 
dry environment.  Long-term storage is defined as more than 2 days or more than 
1 day in a hot and dry environment. 

If the printing system has a capping station: 

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  Leave the cartridges in the printer  

 
If the printing system does not have a capping station: 

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  Leave the cartridges in the machine for a short period of time 

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  The next time that the printer is used, the printhead will have to be 

cleaned as instructed in the Printhead Maintenance section  

Long-term Storage 
 

If the printing system has a capping station: 

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  Leave the cartridges in the printer 

 
If the printing system does not have a capping station do the following: 

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  Keep the printhead in an area that is relatively free of dust and paper 

particles and is not too dry   

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  Place the cartridges in a Tupperware container with a damp sponge or 

towel to maintain humidity and prevent the printhead from drying out  

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  When the cartridges are ready to be used again the printhead will need 

to be cleaned as instructed in the Printhead Maintenance section 

 

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  The cartridges may be disposed of in normal garbage 

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  If there should be an ink spill, use soap and water to clean up any 

problem areas.  Lava brand soap also works well to get the ink off of 
hands.   

 

     

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

TIP

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It is important to take the tape off of the cartridge before it is placed in its holder. 

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If the printing system has a capping station, leave cartridge in printer. 

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If the printing system does not have a capping station, keep the cartridge in an area that is  

       relatively free from dust and not too dry.