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What is the next step after replacing a print cartridge on an inkjet printer?

  1. Calibrate the printer

  2. Test print a page

  3. Restart the printer

  4. Clean the print heads

The correct answer is: Calibrate the printer

After replacing a print cartridge on an inkjet printer, the appropriate next step is to test print a page. This step ensures that the new cartridge is installed correctly and functioning as intended. It helps confirm that ink is flowing properly and that the printer is producing clear and accurate prints. While calibrating the printer can be necessary in some cases, it is not typically required immediately after changing a cartridge unless there are specific concerns about alignment or print quality. Restarting the printer may also not be necessary, as many printers will recognize the new cartridge without needing a reboot. Cleaning the print heads is generally done if there are issues with print quality, such as streaking or fading, but it is not the immediate follow-up step to replacing a cartridge. Therefore, the best practice after replacing a cartridge is to perform a test print.