Installing HP 67 XL ink cartridges involves a few simple steps, starting with preparing the cartridge and your printer.
To install an HP 67 XL ink cartridge, you typically need to open your printer's access door, wait for the carriage to move, remove any old cartridge if necessary, unpackage the new cartridge, remove protective tape (including the piece labeled "Pull"), insert the new cartridge into the correct slot, and close the printer door.
Preparing for Installation
Before you install a new HP 67 XL ink cartridge, ensure your printer is turned on.
- Open the Printer Lid: Open the cartridge access door or lid on your HP printer. The carriage holding the ink cartridges should move to the center of the printer. Wait until it stops moving completely.
- Remove Old Cartridges (If Replacing): As mentioned in the reference, if you are replacing empty ink cartridges, be sure to remove the old cartridges first. Gently press down on the old cartridge to release it, and then pull it out towards you.
Installing the New Cartridge
Once the printer carriage is accessible and any old cartridges are removed, you can install the new HP 67 XL cartridge.
- Unpack the Cartridge: Take the new HP 67 XL cartridge out of its packaging.
- Remove Protective Tape: Locate the protective plastic tape. The reference specifically mentions a piece of tape where "Pull" is labeled. Gently pull this tape to remove it. Be careful not to touch the copper-colored electrical contacts or the print nozzles at the bottom of the cartridge. Touching these parts can cause clogs or connection issues.
- Insert the Cartridge: Hold the cartridge by its sides. Match the cartridge color/icon to the correct slot in the carriage (black usually on the right, color on the left, but check your printer's labels). Slide the new cartridge into its slot at a slight upward angle until it is firmly seated.
- Secure the Cartridge: Push the cartridge gently until it clicks into place. This ensures a proper connection.
- Close the Lid: Close the cartridge access door or lid on your printer.
After Installation
After closing the lid, your printer will typically go through an initialization process, which may include printing a test page or performing a calibration. Follow any on-screen prompts on your printer or computer.
Quick Installation Steps Summary
| Step | Action | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Access Carriage | Open printer lid. | Wait for carriage to center. |
| 2. Remove Old | Press down and pull out old cartridge (if replacing). | Be sure to remove the old cartridges. |
| 3. Unpack New | Remove the new HP 67 XL cartridge from its package. | Handle with care. |
| 4. Remove Tape | Pull the protective tape off the new cartridge. | "Pull is labeled on this piece of tape." |
| 5. Insert New | Slide new cartridge into the correct slot. | Match color/icon. |
| 6. Secure | Push cartridge until it clicks. | Ensures proper connection. |
| 7. Close Printer | Close the printer's access lid. | Printer will likely calibrate. |
Following these steps, incorporating the essential checks like removing old cartridges and the tape labeled "Pull," will help you successfully install your HP 67 XL ink cartridges.
