4Using and Caring for Your Inkjet Print Cartridges
Aligning the Inkjet Print Cartridges
You must use the printer software to align the black and
1Make sure the printer is on and the Power light is lit.
2Be sure the printer’s IN tray contains plain paper.
3Click the Printer Services tab. Then click Align the print cartridges. Follow the directions on the computer screen.
Cleaning the Inkjet Print Cartridges
Cleaning your inkjet print cartridges can improve the quality of printing.
If your printed page is missing lines or dots, or if it contains ink streaks, perform Procedure 1 in this section. If problems persist after performing Procedure 1, perform Procedure 2 in this section.
Procedure 1: Correcting Missing Lines or Dots
Clean the inkjet print cartridges when you notice that lines or dots are missing from your printed text and graphics, as shown on the right. The inkjet print cartridges can be cleaned from the HP DeskJet Toolbox.
Note: Do not clean the inkjet print cartridges unnecessarily, as this wastes ink and shortens the life of the inkjet print cartridge.
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