6 Care and maintenance
The HP Photosmart D5100 series printer requires very little maintenance. Follow the guidelines in this chapter to extend the life span of the printer and printing supplies, and to ensure that the photos you print are always of the highest quality.
Cleaning and maintaining the printer
Keep the printer and print cartridges clean and
Cleaning the exterior of the printer
To clean the exterior of the printer
1.Turn off the printer, and then disconnect the power cord from the back of the printer.
2.Wipe the outside of the printer with a soft cloth that has been lightly moistened with water.
3.Raise the main cover and wipe the area around the print cartridges with a soft cloth that has been lightly moistened with water.
Caution Do not use any type of cleaning solution. Household cleaners and detergents may damage the printer finish. Do not clean the interior of the printer. Keep all fluids away from the interior. Do not lubricate the metal rod on which the print cartridge cradle slides. Noise is normal when the cradle moves back and forth.
Cleaning the print cartridges
If you notice white lines or
If you complete all three levels of the automatic cartridge cleaning procedure and still see white streaks or missing colors on the test page, you may need to manually clean the print cartridge contacts. For more information, see Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts.
Note If the cartridge or printer has been recently dropped, you may also see white streaks or missing colors in your prints. This problem is temporary and clears up within 24 hours.
Manually cleaning the print cartridge contacts
If the printer is used in a dusty environment, debris may accumulate on the print cartridge contacts and cause printing problems.
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