HP F2120, F2187, F2180, F2140, F2110 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 All-in-One.

To clean the print cartridge contacts

1.Turn on the HP All-in-One and open the print cartridge door. The print carriage moves to the center of the HP All-in-One.

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

3.Lightly press down on the print cartridge to release it, and then pull it toward 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 All- in-One 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 before reinserting.

1Copper-colored contacts

2Ink nozzles (do not clean)

Maintain the HP All-in-One

8.Slide the print cartridge back into the slot. Push the print cartridge forward until it clicks into place.

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