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Maintain your HP
Chapter 15
To clean the print cartridge contacts
1.Turn on the HP
2.Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then unplug the power cord from the back of the HP
Caution When you unplug the power cord for more than 72 hours, the date and time are erased. You will need to reset the date and time later, when you plug the power cord back in. For more information, see Set the date and time. Any faxes stored in memory are also erased.
3.Lift one of the latches to the open position, and then remove the print cartridge.
Caution Do not remove both print cartridges at the same time. Remove and clean each print cartridge one at a time. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP
4.Inspect the print cartridge contacts for ink and debris buildup.
5.Dip a clean foam rubber swab or
6.Hold the print cartridge by its sides.
7.Clean only the
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2Ink nozzles (do not clean)
8.Allow the print cartridge to dry for approximately ten minutes.
9.Place the print cartridge back into the print carriage slot and close the latch.
10.Repeat if necessary for the other print cartridge.
11.Gently close the
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