Clean the area around the ink nozzles | HP D5300 manual

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9.Repeat if necessary for the other print cartridge.

10.Gently close the print cartridge door and plug the power cord into the back of the HP Photosmart.

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Maintain the HP Photosmart

Clean the area around the ink nozzles

If the HP Photosmart is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris might accumulate inside the device. 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 cleaned the print cartridges by using the control panel or the software you installed with the

HP Photosmart.

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.

To clean the area around the ink nozzles

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.Place the print cartridge on a piece of paper with the ink nozzles facing up.

5.Lightly moisten a clean foam rubber swab with distilled water.

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Contents

HP Photosmart D5300 series Contents Technical information HP warranty and support HP Photosmart D5300 series Help Help HP Photosmart at a glance HP Photosmart overview Label Icon Name and Description Control panel features Use the HP Photosmart Software Display icons Overview Find more information Setup Guide Find more information Computer connection information To enable printer sharing on a Windows computerSupported connection types Use printer sharing Connection How do I? How do Choose papers for printing Load paperRecommended papers for printing HP Premium Plus Photo Paper HP Premium Inkjet Paper HP Advanced Photo Paper or HP Photo PaperHP Bright White Inkjet Paper HP Inkjet-Printable CD/DVD Discs Papers to avoid Load paper To load full-size paper Load full-size paper Related topics Load up to 13 x 18 cm 5 x 7 inch photo paper To load postcards, Hagaki or index cards in the photo tray Load postcards, Hagaki, or index cards To load envelopes Load envelopes Inkjet labels Load other types of paper To load a CD/DVD on the CD/DVD tray Load a CD/DVDHP CD/DVD Tattoo labels Load paper Avoid paper jams Load paper To print from a software application Print from your computerPrint from a software application Set the paper size Make the HP Photosmart the default printerChange the print settings for the current job To set the paper size Set the paper type for printing To view the print resolution View the print resolutionChange the print speed or quality To set the paper type for printing Scale the document size Change the page orientationChange the saturation, brightness, or color tone To change the page orientation Preview your print job Change the default print settings Create printing shortcuts To change the default print settingsPrinting shortcuts Delete printing shortcuts Perform special print jobsTo create a printing shortcut Click the Printing Shortcuts tab Print a photo on photo paper Print a borderless imageTo print a borderless image To print a photo on photo paper To print a CD/DVD tattoo Print custom CD/DVD labelsTo print directly onto a CD/DVD Print on both sides Print using Maximum dpiTo print in Maximum dpi mode To print a multiple-page document as a booklet Print a multiple-page document as a bookletTo print on both sides To print multiple pages on a single sheet Print multiple pages on a single sheet To print a multiple-page document in reverse order Print a multiple-page document in reverse order Print on transparencies Reverse an image for iron-on transfersTo reverse an image for iron-on transfers To print on transparencies To print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes Print a group of addresses on labels or envelopes Print a poster Expand Document Options, and then expand Printer FeaturesPrint a Web To print a poster To print a Web Stop a print jobTo stop a print job from the HP Photosmart To stop a print job from the computer Windows 2000 users Click Printers To stop a print job from the computer Windows Vista users Print Photos Use the photo features To print up to 13 x 18 cm 5 x 7 inch photos Print photos from the control panelPrint up to 13 x 18 cm 5 x 7 inch photos To print an enlargement of your photo Print enlargements To save photos Save photos to your computerEdit photos Edit photos using your computer Share photos using HP Photosmart SoftwareRemove red-eye To remove red-eye from photos To share photos Work with print cartridges Maintain the HP Photosmart Replace the print cartridges Handle the print cartridges To replace the print cartridges Choose the right cartridge combination HP Photosmart Maintain the HP Photosmart To print a self-test report Print a self-test report Use a photo print cartridge Check the estimated ink levelsTo check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software Printer Toolbox appears Click the Estimated Ink Level tab Use the print cartridge protector Printer Toolbox appears Align the print cartridges Clean the print cartridge contacts Clean the print cartridges To clean the print cartridge contacts To clean the area around the ink nozzles Clean the area around the ink nozzles Remove ink from your skin and clothing Clean the HP Photosmart Turn off the HP Photosmart Reduce energy consumption when the HP Photosmart is offTo enable the Standby/Off state To order print cartridges from your desktop Shop for ink supplies Shop for ink supplies Communication problems over a USB connection TroubleshootingTroubleshooting tips Information on paper Clear paper jams Information on print cartridges To clear a paper jam from the Two-sided printing accessory To clear a paper jam from the front door To troubleshoot print cartridges Troubleshoot print cartridges To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software To clean the print cartridge contacts To replace the print cartridges Troubleshooting Troubleshooting HP Photosmart will not turn on Hardware setup troubleshootingTroubleshooting common setup issues Solution HP Photosmart does not print Communication problems over a USB connection on To start the installation from a Windows computer Software installation troubleshootingMinimum system checks screen appears Red X appears on the USB connect prompt To retry the USB connection Received a message that an unknown error has occurred Registration screen does not appear Uninstall and reinstall the softwareTo uninstall from a Windows computer, method Missing HP Photosmart Software To install the HP Photosmart Software Print quality troubleshooting Ink is bleeding or smearing Text edges are jagged Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely Colors run into each other on the printout Printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom Load full-size paper on Printouts have horizontal streaks or lines Printouts are faded or have dull colors Printouts are slanted or skewed Printouts seem blurry or fuzzyPrintouts have vertical streaks Envelopes print incorrectly Print troubleshootingPaper is not picked up from the input tray HP Photosmart is not responding Borderless printing produces unexpected results To check the printer driver status Click Settings HP Photosmart prints meaningless characters Nothing happens when I try to print Cause The print carriage has stalled Margins are not printing as expected To check your margin settingsPages in my document came out in the wrong order To preview the print layout Text or graphics are cut off at the edge Blank page came out while printing My memory card no longer works in my digital camera Memory card troubleshooting Photo light next to the memory card slots is blinking HP Photosmart does not read the memory card Photos on the memory card do not transfer to my computer HP Photosmart does not detect the CD/DVD holder CD/DVD print troubleshooting Troubleshooting HP Photosmart stalled while printing a CD/DVD HP Photosmart does not detect a CD/DVD on the holder Ink on the CD/DVD is not drying Design is not centered on my disc HP Photosmart reports a CD/DVD size mismatch error ErrorsDevice messages CD/DVD holder is stuck in the storage area Carriage stall Carriage jam Firmware revision mismatch Mechanism error Insert CD/DVD holder CD/DVD tray openCD/DVD tray misaligned CD/DVD holder not found Open CD/DVD tray CD/DVD not found Two-sided printing accessory is missingFile messages Unreadable files. NN files could not be read Error reading or writing the filePhotos not found File not found General user messages Memory card error Disconnected Card access errorOut of disk space Use only one card at a time Card is damaged Card is inserted incorrectlyCard is not fully inserted Paper messages CD/DVD printing problemCD/DVD is upside down CD/DVD size mismatch Ink is drying Cannot load paper from input trayOut of paper Paper jam, misfeed or blocked carriage Wrong paper width Paper mismatch HP Photosmart not found Power and connection messagesCommunication test failed Two-way communication lost Improper shutdown Low on ink Print cartridge messages Need alignment or alignment failed Print cartridge damaged or missing Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wrong pen in slot Print cartridge is not compatiblePrint cartridge is not intended for use in this device Troubleshooting Warranty HP warranty and support Before you call HP support After the phone support period Phone support period Placing a call HP Korea customer support Prepare the HP Photosmart for shipment HP warranty and support Technical information Specifications Paper use Type Paper weight Input tray Output tray† Plastics Material safety data sheetsRecycling program HP inkjet supplies recycling program Regulatory notices FCC statement Regulatory model identification number Toxic and hazardous substance table HP Photosmart D5300 series declaration of conformity Declaration of conformity European Economic Area Technical information Index Symbols/Numerics 146 147 148