HP C5500 manual Related topics, Clean the area around the ink nozzles

10.Repeat if necessary for the other print cartridge.

11.Gently close the print cartridge door and plug the power cord into the back of the product.

Maintain the HP All-in-One

Related topics

•“Clean the area around the ink nozzles” on page 111

•“Replace the print cartridges” on page 99

Clean the area around the ink nozzles

If the product is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris might accumulate inside the product. This debris can include dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. When debris gets on the print cartridges, it can cause ink streaks and smudges on printed pages. Ink streaking can be corrected by cleaning around the ink nozzles as described here.

NOTE: Clean the area around the ink nozzles only if you continue to see streaks

and smudges on your printed pages after you have already tried the automatic cleaning procedure from the Setup menu or the HP Photosmart software.

Make sure you have the following materials available:

•Dry foam rubber swabs, lint-free cloth, or any soft material that will not come apart or leave fibers.

TIP: Coffee filters are lint-free and work well for cleaning print cartridges.

•Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that can damage the print cartridges).

CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Touching these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.

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