Dell printer ink cartridge removal.

How Do I Change the Ink Cartridge in a Dell Printer?

• Answer:

  The Dell printer has two cartridges. There is a black ink cartridge and a color ink cartridge that has three colors: cyan, magenta and yellow. Before you can remove and replace the ink cartridge, you need to safely remove the cartridge and add the new one properly to avoid damaging the printer carriage and the cartridge. The ink cartridge can be changed and ready for printing tasks in a matter of seconds. Difficulty: Moderately Easy Things You'll Need Replacement ink cartridge Print paper Instructions Turn on the printer. Open the printer door. Note: Each type of Dell printer may have the cover in a different place. It will be the entire printer top or a left or right side door. Use your finger to lift up the blue or green tab that is holding the ink cartridge in place. Note: It might feel as if the tab is stuck, but apply a little pressure to lift it up. It is a snap-open and snap-close functioning tab. Remove the ink cartridge that you must replace. Lift up on the cartridge and pull straight out. The black cartridge is usually on the right and the color is on the left. Look at the ink cartridge label to make sure that you are replacing the correct cartridge. Always use the correct number ink cartridge or the cartridge will not fit the carriage. Remove the tape from the bottom of the new ink cartridge without touching the area with your fingers. There is a tab to pull back on so that you do not need to touch the protected area. Place the new cartridge into the carriage and press down on the end of the cartridge. You will hear a clicking sound, which will alert you that the cartridge is inserted correctly. Snap the blue or green tab back down over the ink cartridge to secure the cartridge in place. Close the printer cover. Align the print cartridges by clicking the "Start" menu on the computer. Click on "Printers and Faxes" and highlight the Dell printer from the list. Right-click and select "Properties." A window will open. Select the "Maintenance" tab from the pop-up window. Select "Align Print Cartridge" and click "OK." After the test page is printed, the printer will be ready to use.