HP 9xx manual Automatically cleaning print cartridges

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automatically cleaning print cartridges

If your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges need to be cleaned.

Print cartridges are cleaned automatically using the following procedure:

1.Click Macintosh HD > Utilities > hp deskjet > hp deskjet utility.

2.Select the Clean panel, then click the Clean button. Follow the on-screen directions.

If your printouts are still missing lines or dots after cleaning, the ink level may be low in one or both of the print cartridges. If so, one or both print cartridges may need to be replaced.

If ink streaks still appear on your printouts after cleaning, the print cartridges and print cartridge cradle may need to be cleaned manually.

Only clean print cartridges when it is necessary. Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge.

See also:

using the hp deskjet utility replacing print cartridges cleaning the printer case

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Contents Quick help Product specifications Product maintenanceSolve a problem IndexLearn to print Introducing the hp deskjet series printer Terms SymbolsTerms and conventions IconsAcknowledgments Hewlett-packard company noticesCopyright 2000 Hewlett-Packard Company Print cartridge status symbol and light Learning about printer featuresCancel button Buttons and lightsPaper trays Power button and lightResume button and light Infrared lens Automatic two-sided printing moduleManual two-sided printing Automatic paper-type sensorUsing paper trays TrayOut tray USB connection Selecting the default printer using the ChooserPrinting with the hp deskjet printer AppleTalk network connectionSelecting the default printer using other options Controlling page layout Selecting print settingsSelecting print options Click the job title or icon, then click the Trash icon, or Marking a print request urgent Using the buttons in the print dialog box Desktop printingPrinting on paper and other media Preparing to print EnvelopesPrinting a single envelope Printing envelopesPrinting guidelines Click File PrintPrinting stacks of envelopes For best results use HP products Preparing to print TransparenciesPrinting transparencies Printing guidelines Labels Printing labelsPaper Type plain paper Print Quality Normal Business cards, index cards, and other small media Printing business cards, index cards, and other small mediaClick OK Photographs Printing photographsPrint Quality Best Greeting cards Printing greeting cardsPrint Both Sides Select if appropriate Click OK to print Posters Printing postersTiling Size 2 x 2, 3 x 3, or 4 x Banners Printing bannersUse hp banner paper for best results Iron-on transfers Printing iron-on transfersPaper Type hp premium inkjet paper Manual two-sided printing Printing manuallyClick Continue when the paper is properly reloaded Printing guidelines Special features Using infrared printing with a PowerBook Infrared printing featurePrinting from a PowerBook Infrared printing with a Palm Pilot Infrared printing with an hp photosmart digital camera Automatic two-sided printing module Printing with the automatic two-sided printing moduleSee also Using the automatic paper-type sensor Automatic paper-type sensorTurning off the automatic paper-type sensor Product maintenance Print cartridge status light Understanding the print cartridge status lightChecking the print cartridge status Solving problems with low ink Verifying that the problem is solvedReplacing print cartridges Insert the print cartridge firmly into the cradle See also Automatically cleaning print cartridges Gathering cleaning supplies Manually cleaning print cartridgesPreparing to clean Cleaning the print cartridges and print cartridge cradle Print cartridge cradle 2. cradle wall Cleaning the printer case Refilling print cartridges Maintaining print cartridges Print cartridge part numbers Accessing the hp deskjet utility Using the hp deskjet utilityViewing the hp deskjet utility panels Solve a problem Printer lights are flashing Power lightResume light Print cartridge light All lights are flashingPaper does not come out of the printer Reinstall the printer softwarePrinter is not printing Check the printer Verify the followingPaper jams when using the rear access door Printer does not turn on Printer software is outdated Printer is too slowComputer does not meet system requirements Complex documents, graphics, or photographs are printingAutomatic paper type option is enabled Conflicting USB cable connectionsDocument is printed off-center or at an angle Problems with printoutsBlank pages are printing Check the print cartridgesMinimum printing margins Printout does not reflect new print settings Print quality is poorPhotos are not printing correctly Banners are not printing correctly Infrared light is flashing Problems with the infrared printing featurePrinter stopped printing Printer prints only a single calendar appointment Binding margin is in the wrong place Problems with the automatic two-sided printing moduleNo page prints Remove the paper from the In and Out trays Remove the paper from the In and Out trays Automatic Two-Sided Printing Module may not be enabled See also Problems with the automatic paper-type sensor Printer ejects the paper Product specifications Photo paper printing resolution Black truetype text resolution depending on paper typeColor resolution depending on paper type Black text print speedMemory DimensionsWeight Buttons/LightsOperating environment Power consumptionPower requirements Declared noise emissions in accordance with ISOMedia handling Media weightMedia size Print cartridge part numbers Product specifications for the hp deskjet 980 series printer Buttons/Lights Power consumption Media handling Print cartridge part numbers Product specifications for the hp deskjet 960 series printer 86 kg 12.90 lb without print cartridges 100 101 Print cartridges Supported operating systems Infrared printing specificationsRange Supported devicesAutomatic two-sided printing module specifications Minimum printing marginsMedia type 106 Letter, legal, and executive paper Minimum printing marginsA4 paper A5, B5, and user defined paperBanners-A4 210 x 297 mm 8.27 x 11.7 Hagaki postcardsEnvelopes Banners-letter 216 x 279 mm 8.5 x 11System requirements AppleTalk connection110 Index Hold a print request14 Out tray extension10 Print settings Printing Default816 Registering your hp deskjet printer64 restart printing15 Registering your hp deskjet printer64 WOW panel64 116