Replacing Ink Cartridges for HP6520

HP Photosmart 6520.  How can I tell which ink cartridge needs to be replaced, or do they all have to be replaced at the same time please?

The documnet here shows in Solution Two how to check the ink levels from the front panel and also has a vidoe of changing the cartridges.  You do not need to change all the cartridges, only those that are low on ink.
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