7.Clean only the copper-colored contacts. Allow the ink cartridges to dry for approximately ten minutes.

1Copper-colored contacts

2Ink nozzles (do not clean)

8.Slide the ink cartridge back into the slot. Push the ink cartridge forward until it clicks into place.

9.Repeat if necessary for the other ink cartridge.

10.Gently close the ink cartridge door and plug the power cord into the back of the device.

Clean the area around the ink nozzles

If the device is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris might accumulate inside the device. This debris can include dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. When debris gets on the ink cartridges, it can cause ink streaks and smudges on printed pages. Ink streaking can be corrected by cleaning around the ink nozzles as described here.

NOTE: Clean the area around the ink nozzles only if you continue to see streaks and smudges on your printed pages after you have already cleaned the ink cartridges by using the device control panel or the software you installed with the HP All-in-One.

Make sure you have the following materials available:

Dry foam rubber swabs, lint-free cloth, or any soft material that will not come apart or leave fibers.

TIP: Coffee filters are lint-free and work well for cleaning ink cartridges.

Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that can damage the ink cartridges).

CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Touching these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.

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