Better print quality page

how do I stop the "for better print quality , place the page on the glass, and then press a copy button" page printing out every time I turn on printer? It is wasting ink! I have coped it once, as advised. Model HP deskjet 2540. Many thanks
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Hi bze,
To ensure the highest-quality prints, the printer  performs a semi-automatic alignment process each time you install or replace the cartridges. The product prints an alignment page during this alignment process. To complete the process, you must place the alignment page on the scanner glass and scan the page. If you do not scan the alignment page, the product continues to print an alignment page every time that you turn on or turn off the product until you complete the full alignment process.
Click HERE to go to the HP Consumer Support document for more information.
I hope this helps!
Regards,
BethenyF
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