installing printheads installation The steps to install printheads are: Insert the power cord into the power input slot. Turn on printer to unlock the carriage and uncap the pens.This must be done before the printheads can be changed or installed for first time. Lift the printhead cover. Do not attempt to force open the printhead latch. The printhead carriage will move to the left when the printer is turned on, enabling you to open the latch. Press the select button if it does not move. Caution To open the latch, lift it from the rear (item 1 in the graphic) and then pull it forward and down to release the hook from the metal catch (item 2 in the graphic).
Lift and push the latch toward the rear of the printer. Remove each printhead from its package and remove the protective tape and the blue printhead cover from each printhead. Insert each printhead into its respective color-coded socket. The order of printheads is different from the order of ink cartridges. Note Firmly press each printhead to ensure proper contact. Pull the latch all the way forward and down, and engage the catch with the hook (item 2 in the graphic). Push the latch towards the back of the printer. You might have to apply some pressure to close the latch. Close the printhead and ink cartridge covers. Wait while the printer initializes.
When the initialization is complete, an alignment page prints. If no alignment page prints, ensure that there is paper in tray 2. Note 2-26 hp restricted setup & configure