4Using and Caring for Your Inkjet Print Cartridges

4Hold the inkjet print cartridge up to the light to inspect for fibers on the face and edges. If fibers are still present, repeat steps 2 and 3.

5Repeat steps 1-4 with the tri-color inkjet print cartridge using a clean, moistened cotton swab to avoid any contamination.

Clean the Inkjet Print Cartridge Cradle

1Position yourself at eye level with the printer.

2Locate the cradle that held the

inkjet print cartridges.

3 Using clean, moistened swabs, wipe the underside of each wall of the carriage where fibers may collect and come in contact with the paper. Repeat until no ink

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residue is seen on a clean swab.

Reinstall the Inkjet Print Cartridges

1Reinstall the inkjet print cartridges and close the printer’s top cover.

2Reinsert the power cord into the back of the printer.

3Print a test page. On the Printer Services tab of the HP DeskJet Toolbox, click Print a self-test page.

4Examine the printout for ink streaking.

Note: This procedure should remove all fibers that would cause ink to streak on a printout; however, fibers can be missed. If the printout still shows streaking, repeat the procedure until the test printout is clear and sharp. This procedure and additional maintenance tips are located on the World Wide Web at: http://www.hp.com/support/home products.

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