HP DeskJet 2130, 2300 Printers - Replacing Ink Cartridges

This document is for HP DeskJet 2130, 2131, 2132, 2134, 2136, 2320, DeskJet Ink Advantage 2134, 2135, 2136, 2138, 2336, 2374, 2375, and 2376 All-in-One printers.

Replace cartridges that are low or out of ink with new, genuine HP cartridges.

Video overview

This video shows how to replace the ink cartridge in the HP DeskJet 2132 printer.

Replacing a Cartridge on the HP DeskJet 2132 Printer

Learn how to replace an ink cartridge on the HP DeskJet 2132 printer.

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Step 1: Load paper

Before you replace the ink cartridges and begin the alignment process, load paper in the printer.

Raise the input tray.

Figure : Raise the input tray
Remove any paper from the input tray that is different than the type of paper you want to load, and then slide the paper width guide as far as possible to the left.

Figure : Slide the paper width guide to the left
Load a stack of U.S. letter, A4, or legal size paper into the input tray with the short edge forward and the printside facing closest to you. Push the stack into the tray until it stops.

Figure : Load the paper into the input tray
Slide the paper width guide to the right until it rests at the edge of the paper.

Figure : Slide the paper width guide to the right
Lower the output tray and pull out the output tray extender.

Figure : Lower the output tray and pull out the output tray extender

Step 2: Replace the ink cartridges

Replace one or both ink cartridges indicated by the blinking Ink Alert light on the printer control panel:

Figure : Control panel with the Ink Alert lights

Ink Alert light (tri-color)

Ink Alert light (black)

Press the Power button to turn on the printer, if it is not already on.
Lower the output tray, reach inside the printer, grasp the handle, and then lower the ink cartridge access door to open it.

The carriage moves to the center of the printer.

Figure : Open the ink cartridge access door
Wait until the printer is idle and silent before you continue.
Lightly press down on the ink cartridge to release it, and then pull the ink cartridge out of its slot.

Figure : Remove the ink cartridge
Remove one of the new ink cartridges from its package. Be careful to only touch the black plastic on the ink cartridge.

Figure : Remove the ink cartridge from its package
Remove the plastic tape.

caution:
Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles.Do not replace the protective tape on the contacts. Handling these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electricalconnections.

Figure : Remove the plastic tape
Hold the ink cartridge by its sides with the contacts toward the printer, and then insert the ink cartridge into its proper slot.
- Insert the black ink cartridge into the right slot.
- Insert the tri-color ink cartridge into the left slot.
Slide the new ink cartridge at a slight upward angle into the empty slot, and then gently push the ink cartridge until it snaps into place.

Figure : Snap the ink cartridge into place
Repeat these steps to install the other ink cartridge, if necessary.
Close the ink cartridge access door.

Figure : Close the ink cartridge access door

Step 3: Align the ink cartridges

To achieve the best print quality, it is necessary to align the ink cartridges.

After loading the paper, the printer automatically prints an alignment page.

note:
The printer only prints an alignment page automatically when new ink cartridges are installed.
Lift the scanner lid.
Place the alignment page with the print side down on the scanner glass, and then position it according to the engraved guides around the glass.

Figure : Place the alignment page on the scanner glass
Close the scanner lid.
Press the Start Copy Black button () or the Start Copy Color button () on the control panel of the printer.

The printer aligns the ink cartridges.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Review the list of frequently asked questions about replacing the ink cartridges.

Which ink cartridges work with my printer?

The following sections display tables with the ink cartridge information for HP DeskJet 2130 and HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 2130 All-in-One printers.

HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One printers

The following table displays the ink cartridge information for HP DeskJet 2130, 2131, 2132, 2134, and 2136 All-in-One printers.

Ink cartridge description	North America, Asia Pacific (excluding China, India, and Indonesia)	Western Europe	Africa, CIS, Latin America, and Middle East	China, India, and Indonesia
Black ink cartridge	HP 63 Black HP 63XL Black	HP 302 Black HP 302XL Black	HP 123 Black HP 123XL Black	HP 803 Black HP 803XL Black
Color ink cartridge	HP 63 Tri-color HP 63XL Tri-color	HP 302 Tri-color HP 302XL Tri-color	HP 123 Tri-color HP 123XL Tri-color	HP 803 Tri-color HP 803XL Tri-color

HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 2130 All-in-One printers

The following table displays the ink cartridge information for HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 2134, 2135, 2136, and 2138 All-in-One printers.

Ink cartridge description	Latin America	Asia Pacific	Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Black ink cartridge	HP 664 Black HP 664XL Black	HP 680 Black	HP 652 Black
Color ink cartridge	HP 664 Tri-color HP 664XL Tri-color	HP 680 Tri-color	HP 652 Tri-color

HP DeskJet 2300 All-in-One printers

The following table displays the ink cartridge information for HP DeskJet 2330, 2331, 2332, and 2333 All-in-One printers.

North America and Asia Pacific (excluding India, China, Japan, and Indonesia)	Europe, Middle East, and Africa	China, India, and Indonesia
HP 67 and 67XL Black HP 67 and 67XL Tri-color	HP 305 and 305XL Black HP 305 and 305XL Tri-color	HP 805 and 805XL Black HP 805 and 805XL Tri-color

HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 2300 All-in-One printers

The following table displays the ink cartridge information for HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 2300, 2335, 2336, and 2337 All-in-One printers.

Latin America	Asia Pacific	Europe, Middle East, and Africa
HP 667 and 667XL Black HP 667 and 667XL Tri-color	HP 682 Black HP 682 Tri-color	HP 653 Black HP 653 Tri-color

Where can I buy ink cartridges?

Purchase replacement cartridges and other supplies from the HP Store or local retailers.

What if my alignment page did not print?

If your printer did not automatically print an alignment page, you can select your operating system to align the ink cartridges from your computer using the HP software.

Windows

Align the ink cartridges in Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista.

Press the Power button to turn on the printer, and then make sure the printer is connected to the computer.
Open or search for the HP folder in your list of installed software programs, click the folder for your printer, and then click the name of your printer.

The HP Print Assistant software opens.
In the HP Printer Assistant window, click Maintain Your Printer.
Click the Device Services tab, and then click Align Ink Cartridges .

The printer prints an alignment page.
Lift the scanner lid.
Place the alignment page with the print side down on the scanner glass, and then position it according to the engraved guides around the glass.

Figure : Place the alignment page on the scanner glass
On your computer, click Scan. The printer aligns the ink cartridges.

OS X

Align the ink cartridges in OS X v10.11 El Capitan, OS X v10.10 Yosemite, OS X v10.9 Mavericks, or OS X v10.8 Mountain Lion.

In the menu bar, click the Apple icon .
Click System Preferences.
Click Printers and Scanners or Print & Scan.
Click the name of your printer, and then click Open Print Queue.
Click Printer Setup or Settings, click Utility, and then click Open Printer Utility.
Click Align.

The printer prints an alignment page.
Lift the scanner lid.
Place the alignment page with the print side down on the scanner glass, and then position it according to the engraved guides around the glass.

Figure : Place the alignment page on the scanner glass
On your computer, click Scan. The printer aligns the ink cartridges.

HP DeskJet 2130, 2300 Printers - Replacing Ink Cartridges

Video overview

Step 1: Load paper

Step 2: Replace the ink cartridges

Step 3: Align the ink cartridges

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Which ink cartridges work with my printer?

HP DeskJet 2130 All-in-One printers

HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 2130 All-in-One printers

HP DeskJet 2300 All-in-One printers

HP DeskJet Ink Advantage 2300 All-in-One printers

Where can I buy ink cartridges?

What if my alignment page did not print?

Windows

OS X

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