HP 5550 Cleaning the print cartridge cradle, Gathering cleaning supplies, Preparing to clean

cleaning the print cartridge cradle

Newport ROW Mac UG Final

cleaning the print cartridge cradle

If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris may accumulate inside the case. This debris can include dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. When it gets on the print cartridge cradle, it can cause smudges on printed pages. Smudges are easily corrected by cleaning the print cartridge cradle.

gathering cleaning supplies

You will need the following items to clean the print cartridge cradle:

●Distilled water. Tap water contains contaminants that damage the cradle.

●Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will not stick to the cradle.

Caution! Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing as you clean.

preparing to clean

1.Press the Power button to turn on the printer, then raise the top cover. The print cartridges move to the center of the printer.

2.Disconnect the power cord from the back of the printer.

3.Remove the print cartridges and place them on a piece of paper with the copper contacts facing up.

Do not leave the cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes.

Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts.

cleaning the print cartridge cradle

1.Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water.

2.Wipe the underside of the print cartridge cradle walls using the swab.

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