HP D5300 manual To clean the print cartridge contacts

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 use platen cleaners or alcohol to clean the print cartridge contacts. These can damage the print cartridge or the HP Photosmart.

To clean the print cartridge contacts

1.Turn on the HP Photosmart and open the print cartridge door.

The print carriage moves to the far right side of the HP Photosmart.

2.Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then unplug the power cord from the back of the HP Photosmart.

3.Lightly press down on the print cartridge to release it, and then pull it towards you out of the slot.

NOTE: Do not remove both print cartridges at the same time. Remove and clean each print cartridge one at a time. Do not leave a print cartridge outside the HP Photosmart for more than 30 minutes.

4.Inspect the print cartridge contacts for ink and debris buildup.

5.Dip a clean foam rubber swab or lint-free cloth into distilled water, and squeeze any excess water from it.

6.Hold the print cartridge by its sides.

7.Clean only the copper-colored contacts. Allow the print cartridges to dry for approximately ten minutes.

1Copper-colored contacts

2Ink nozzles (do not clean)

Maintain the HP Photosmart

8.Hold the print cartridge with the HP logo on top, and insert the print cartridge back into the slot. Make sure you push the print cartridge in firmly until it snaps into place.

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