To clean the cartridge and nozzles

If the printing quality deteriorates you can quickly clear the cartridge and test the nozzles with a print-out showing their condition.

Press the Function button until the display shows HEAD MAINTENANCE

Display shows NEW HEAD: ON

Either

If the cartridge is new, press the Start button. Your PaperJet 55E performs a print test.

Or

If the cartridge is not new, press to display

NEW HEAD: OFF

Display shows CLEANING: ON

Your machine performs a print test.

To cancel, press the Stop button.

To interpret the print test, see page 14.

If the printout shows NOZZLE DAMAGED then you should clean the cartridge contacts, see opposite.

Manually cleaning the cartridge contacts

Lift the printer compartment cover.

Remove the cartridge.

Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the electrical contacts taking care not to touch the nozzles.

Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the electrical contacts of the carriage inside the machine.

Replace the cartridge.

Close the cover.

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BT 55E, Scanner, Copier manual To clean the cartridge and nozzles, NEW Head OFF, Manually cleaning the cartridge contacts