If you are installing a black ink cartridge, slide it into the right slot.Ĩ. If you are installing the tri-color ink cartridge, slide it into the left slot. Slide the new ink cartridge at a slight upward angle into the empty slot, and then gently push the ink cartridge until it snaps into place. Slide the cartridge forward into the empty slot. – Replace the protective tape on the contacts.ħ.
– Touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles. Gently remove the plastic tape using the pink pull tab. Be careful to touch only the black plastic on the cartridge.Ħ. Remove the new cartridge from its package. Remove the cartridge from the slot on the right to replace the black cartridge.ĥ. Remove the cartridge from the slot on the left to replace the tri-color cartridge. Lightly press down on one of the old cartridges to release it, and then pull the cartridge toward you out of its slot, and then set it aside for recycling. Wait until the carriage is idle and silent before you continue.Ĥ. The print carriage moves to the far right side of the product. Press the Power button to turn on the printer, if it is not already on.ģ. Before you replace the cartridges load plain white paper in the input tray.Ģ. There are also Combo Packs (2 cartridges in one pack) available, like the HP 901XL Black and 901 Color Inkjet Cartridges.ġ.
#Printer ink for hp officejet 4500 series#
Which ink cartridges do I need for my HP Officejet 4500 All-in-One series Printer?įor your US, European and UK HP Officejet 4500 All-in-One series Printer you need an HP 901 Black Original Ink Cartridge (CC653AN) and an HP 901 Tri-color Original Ink Cartridge or an HP 901XL CC654 Black High Yield Ink Cartridge. So if you are not a frequent printer, go with the regular cartridges. Our advice is that if you print often, go with XL. They will be able to print at least double the pages of a regular cartridge. XL (Extra Large) cartridges cost more but do provide better value in the long run. You can also check the ink levels by using the printer Toolbox (Windows) or the HP Utility (Mac OS X). When the ink level for an ink cartridge is low, a message appears on the display. HP recommends that you use Original HP ink cartridges. As you turn on the device and get ready to use it, an initialization sequence localizes it to the country associated with the ink cartridges you installed.
#Printer ink for hp officejet 4500 install#
When you unbox a new HP inkjet printer and set it up, you install a set of ink tanks that ship with the printer. Unlike other inkjet manufacturers, HP often designs its inkjet hardware to use country-specific consumables. Cartridges are not compatible between different brands, and often not within the same brand. Make sure you purchase the right ink cartridges for your specific printer and printer region or have your old ones refilled.