1.Turn on the device and open the ink cartridge door.
The print carriage moves to the far right side of the device.
2.Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then unplug the power cord from the back of the device.
NOTE: Depending how long the HP
3.Lightly press down on the ink cartridge to release it, and then pull it toward you, out of the slot.
4.Inspect the ink cartridge contacts for ink and debris buildup.
5.Dip a clean foam rubber swab or
6.Hold the ink cartridge by its sides.
7.Clean only the
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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 nozzlesIf 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.
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