7 Maintaining the printer

This chapter explains basic printer maintenance, including cleaning the printer, and maintaining the printheads and ink cartridges. You can find information about the state of the printer, the printheads, and the ink cartridges from the Toolbox if you have it installed. You can also perform many maintenance functions from the Toolbox.

Cleaning the printer

Remember to turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning the printer.

The printer does not require scheduled maintenance. You should attempt, however, to keep the printer free of dust and debris. This cleaning keeps the printer in peak condition and might also make the diagnosis of problems easier.

When you clean the printer, follow these guidelines:

lClean the outside of the printer with a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent and water.

Clean the printer only with water or water mixed with a mild detergent. Using other cleaners or alcohol can damage the printer.

lClean the inside of the printer with a dry, lint-free cloth.

lBe careful not to touch the rollers. Skin oils on the rollers can cause print quality problems.

To clean the inside of the printer

1Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord.

2Open the top cover.

Avoid reaching too far into the printer.

3Wipe any dust or dirt off the paper feed guides (shaded areas) with a dry, lint-free cloth.

4Close the top cover, plug the power cord in, and turn on the printer.

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HP cp1700 manual Maintaining the printer, Cleaning the printer, To clean the inside of the printer

cp1700 specifications

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