11 Maintain the HP All-in-One

The HP All-in-One requires little maintenance. Sometimes you might want to clean the glass and lid backing to remove surface dust and ensure that your copies and scans remain clear. You will also need to replace, align, or clean your print cartridges from time to time. This section provides instructions for keeping the HP All-in-One in top working condition. Perform these simple maintenance procedures as necessary.

This section contains the following topics:

Clean the HP All-in-One

Check the estimated ink levels

Print a self-test report

Work with print cartridges

Clean the HP All-in-One

To ensure that your copies and scans remain clear, you might need to clean the glass and lid backing. You might also want to dust the exterior of the HP All-in-One.

This section contains the following topics:

Clean the glass

Clean the lid backing

Clean the exterior

Clean the automatic document feeder

Clean the glass

Glass that is dirty from fingerprints, smudges, hair, and dust on the main glass surface slows down performance and affects the accuracy of features such as Fit to Page.

In addition to the main glass surface, you might also need to clean the small glass strip inside the automatic document feeder. Streaks can occur if the glass strip inside the automatic document feeder is dirty.

To clean the glass

1.Turn off the HP All-in-One, and raise the lid.

2.Clean the glass with a soft cloth or sponge slightly moistened with a nonabrasive glass cleaner.

CAUTION: Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, or carbon tetrachloride on the glass, since they can damage it. Do not place or spray liquid directly on the glass. The liquid might seep under the glass and damage the device.

3.Dry the glass with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth to prevent spotting.

4.Turn on the HP All-in-One.

Clean the lid backing

Minor debris can accumulate on the white document backing located underneath the lid of the HP All-in-One.

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