HP OfficeJet 8010: Install New Ink Cartridges

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The HP OfficeJet 8010 All-in-One Printer series uses ink cartridges, not toner.

Replacing ink cartridges on the HP OfficeJet 8010 is straightforward. The key steps are: open access door → remove old cartridge → insert new cartridge → align printer.

Cartridge numbers

For HP OfficeJet 8010 All-in-One:

• United States and Canada: 910 / 910XL
• Europe, Middle East, Africa: 912 / 912XL
• Latin America: 914 / 914XL
• Asia Pacific: 915 / 915XL

Steps to install new ink cartridges

1. Open the front door, then lift the cartridge access door.
2. Wait until the carriage stops moving.
3. Remove the old cartridge from its slot.
4. Unpack the new genuine HP cartridge.
5. Pull the orange pull-tab straight back to remove the plastic wrap completely.
6. Hold the cartridge by its sides, then twist the orange cap counter-clockwise to remove it.
7. Slide the cartridge into the correct color-coded slot.
8. Press down until the cartridge snaps into place.
9. Repeat for any other cartridges.
10. Close the front door and cartridge access door.
    
    

Important troubleshooting tips

• Use genuine HP cartridges for best results.
• Make sure the orange pull-tab and plastic wrap are completely removed before removing the orange cap, or ink might leak.
• If print quality is poor after installation, replace cartridges that are very low or empty.
• If a cartridge is not working properly, remove it and check:
  • the vent on top of the cartridge for debris or excess adhesive
  • whether it is fully seated in the slot
• Use a pin or paper clip to gently clear debris from the cartridge vent if needed.
• Do not leave cartridges outside the printer longer than 30 minutes.
• If print quality is still poor after installing cartridges, run:
  • Clean Printhead
  • Align Printhead

Print quality follow-up steps

From the printer control panel:

• Open Setup
• Select Printer Maintenance or Tools
• Tap Clean Printhead
• If needed, repeat cleaning up to the next cleaning levels
• Then select Align Printhead and follow the prompts

Optional first-time alignment

After loading paper, the printer can print an alignment page. Place it on the scanner glass and scan it to complete alignment if prompted.

Source: 

HP OfficeJet 8010, Pro 8020, and 8030 Printers - Replace Cartridges

HP OfficeJet 8010, Pro 8020 and 8030 printers - First time printer setup

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