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HP 950C Cleaning Print Cartridges, When Do You Need to Clean?, If You See Missing Lines or Dots

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3Using and Caring for Your Print Cartridges

Cleaning Print Cartridges

When Do You Need to Clean?

Clean the print cartridges if your printed page is missing lines or dots, or if it contains ink streaks.

If You See Missing Lines or Dots...

Clean the print cartridges from the HP DeskJet Toolbox by doing the following:

1Open the HP DeskJet Toolbox. See page 8 for instructions on how to find it.

2Click Clean the Print Cartridges and follow the on-screen directions.

Note: Unnecessary cleaning wastes ink and shortens the life of the print cartridge.

If You See Ink Streaks...

Clean the print cartridges and the print cartridge cradle by following the instructions below.

1Open the HP DeskJet Toolbox. See page 8 for instructions on how to find it.

2Click Clean the Print Cartridges and follow the on-screen directions. If this does not prevent streaks, follow the instructions for “Manually Cleaning the Print Cartridges” on the next page.

Caution

Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing.

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HP 950C Cleaning Print Cartridges, When Do You Need to Clean?, If You See Missing Lines or Dots, If You See Ink Streaks

Contents

950C Series English Acknowledgments Table of Contents Page Special Features of Your HP DeskJet Printer IntroductionThank You For Buying an HP DeskJet Printer Printer Literature about your printerFinding More Information For Windows 3.1x UsersGuide Printing Basics Buttons and LightsPaper Trays TrayOUT Tray Printer Maintenance Tips Photo TrayPhoto Tray load Photo paper hereHow to Print Finding the HP Printer Properties Dialog BoxPrinter Setup From your software program, try this Click File PrintOr try this Setup Tab Select the appropriate page settingsCancel -Cancels your changes and closes the dialog box Printer Properties Dialog BoxFeatures Tab Advanced TabCheck here to choose a Two-Sided printing method Check here to print multiple pages per sheet. ChoosePrinter Services Tab HP DeskJet ToolboxFor Windows 95, 98, and Windows NT Level tab…Beyond the Basics Getting the Right PaperPrinting on Different Types of Paper and Media X 11 in. or A4 Photo Paper Paper, Glossy Orientation Choose appropriate orientationPaper Type Choose appropriate HP Photo Paper type For best results use HP Photo PaperStack of envelopes Slot. Push the envelope in until it stopsSize of the envelope Print the envelopePaper Type Choose Plain Paper Print Quality Choose Normal Paper from the in tray CardsPrint the cards Pull out the in trayPaper Type Choose appropriate HP Greeting Card type Paper Size Choose appropriate card sizeFor best results use HP Greeting Card Paper Align the card edges before inserting the cardsIron-on Transfers LabelsPaper Type Choose HP Iron-On T-Shirt Transfers Paper Size Choose appropriate sizeTransparencies Paper Type Choose transparency type Banners PostersPaper Type Choose HP Banner Paper or Plain Paper Poster Printing Check this box and choose size 2x2, 3x3, orManual Two-Sided Printing Book Binding Tablet Binding Begin printingHP print settings to choose Guidelines to remember Paper Type Choose appropriate typeBeyond the Basics Using and Caring for Your Print Cartridges Print Cartridge Status Light flashes when oneProblem with color print Cartridge Yellow indicator arrowExisting print cartridge Consider replacing the colorLow on ink Consider replacing the blackUsing and Caring for Your Print Cartridges Replacing Print CartridgesTo replace a print cartridge Cradle latchContacts Remove the protective vinyl tapeStoring Print Cartridges Cleaning Print Cartridges When Do You Need to Clean?If You See Missing Lines or Dots If You See Ink StreaksManually Cleaning the Print Cartridges Nozzle plate CleanManually Cleaning the Print Cartridge Cradle Cradle wallPrint a test page. From the HP Toolbox, click Print a Test Troubleshooting Tips Your printer software didn’t install properly Select Start RunRemove HP DeskJet 950C Series software Program Manager, selectGetting Help When Things Go Wrong Control PanelClick the Device Manager tab Insert the Rear Access Door Are secureTray Tray correctly Close the printer’s top coverWhy won’t it print? Run OpenSetup Tab on You may be using aEnable Hardware ECP to speed photo Click on the Configuration tabFlashing Be reset Be patient Flashing DataClose the top cover Light is flashing All of the lights are Printer may need toLeft Poster Printing on Make sure that you are using media Rather than using plain paperMedia Intended for HP DeskJet printers Wrong side of the media DownPrograms 950C SeriesGo to the Setup tab in the printer You may not have fullyEngaged the Photo Tray Slowly slide it toward the printer Far may crease your photo paperHP Customer Care Online HP Customer Care Audio Tips U.S. OnlyHP Customer Care User Forums HP Customer Care by EmailPrinter Software HP Customer Care RepairHP Customer Care by Phone Extended Warranty Options After the Free Phone Support PeriodSetup Instructions Using a Parallel CableIf a New Hardware Found dialog box appears, click Cancel More About Your PrinterUsing a USB Cable Requires Windows Install USB software. a Click NextInstall printer software. a Click Next Check Specify a Location, then click BrowseSpecifications Black Text Print SpeedLanguage codes Media HandlingLegal Information Regulatory NoticesHewlett-Packard Company Limited Warranty Statement HP Year 2000 WarrantyIndex Maintenance Print cartridges 25 printer Borders Normal mode 6Replacement 27 status 25 status light 1 storing 29 using LabelsPrinter Accessories iii, A-6buttons Printer properties 6 problems installing 33 settingsProblems Banner printing ColorServices Setting up printer iii settings, see print settings setupSingle envelope slot 2 size Speed, printingAppendix Printing in WindowsWindows 3.1x Setup Tab Windows 3.1x Features TabWindows 3.1x Services Tab Use the Services tab to perform routine printer maintenanceWindows 3.1x Color Tab Check here to print in shades of gray Choose Manual, thenWindows 3.1x HP DeskJet 950C Toolbox How Do I?Minimum Printing Margins System RequirementsSupplies and Accessories Printer Quick Start Posters and User’s GuidesPart Name Part Number Quick Start Language PosterPaper and Other Media Availability of special media varies by countryPaper Type/Description Part Number Ordering Information Basicweg LAS ROZAS, Madrid SwedenVenezuela 58 2 239-4244/4133 Palo Alto, CA 94304, U.S.AEnvironmental Statement Reduction and EliminationRecycling Energy Consumption