HP Deskjet D4360, D4363, and D4368 Printers - Replacing
Ink Cartridges
Introduction
To prevent print quality issues, replace the ink cartridges when they are low or out of ink.
Replacing ink cartridges
Use the following steps to replace an ink cartridge.
Step one: Replace the old ink cartridge
Remove the old ink cartridge and install the new ink cartridge.
1. Make sure the printer is turned on. If necessary, press the Power button ( ) to turn the
printer on.
2. Open the top cover of the printer.
Figure : Opening the top cover
3. Wait until the carriage moves to the right side of the printer and is idle and quiet.
4. Press down on the old ink cartridge, and then slide it out of the carriage.
Figure : Removing the ink cartridge
o To replace the tri-color ink cartridge, remove the ink cartridge from the left slot.
o To replace the black ink cartridge, remove the ink cartridge from the right slot.
5. Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging and pull the pink tab to remove the
protective tape from the ink cartridge.
Figure : Removing the protective tape
caution:
Do not touch the ink nozzles or copper contacts on the ink cartridge. Touching
these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not
remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts.
1. Ink nozzles (do not touch)
2. Copper contacts (do not touch)
6. Hold the ink cartridge so that the copper strips are on the bottom and facing toward the
printer.
7. Slide the ink cartridge at a slight upward angle into the carriage until the ink cartridge
snaps into place.
Figure : Inserting the ink cartridge