Solution: How to open ink cartridge access door

Desk10 · ‎10-17-2016

Make sure you have removed all tape and packaging material.
Plug the printer into a power source, turn on the printer, and then set your preferences.
Ensure scanner lid is closed (key step). Picture A shows printer with scanner lid closed.

Picture A: Printer with scanner lid closed

4. Raise the ink cartridge access door from the side (either right or left, or can use both hands). Picture B shows side view of the printer, the highlighted yellow dashed line/box indicates the area where you can raise the ink cartridge access door.

Picture B: Side view of printer, yellow dashed line/box shows area where to open the door.

5. You can raise the door until you hear the "click" sound. There's a stopper at the end holding this ink access door.

6. Proceed with the rest of ink installation. You can watch the animation at control panel.

Note: You can also refer to below link(s) for reference:

First Time Printer Setup ( First Time Printer Setup)
Replace ink cartridges ( Replacing Ink Cartridges)

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prabaa · ‎10-17-2016

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