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3Gently hold the nozzles against the cloth for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.

4Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.

5With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4.

6Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely.

7Reinsert the print cartridges.

8Print the document again.

9If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 133.

10Repeat step 9 up to two more times.

11If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges.

Preserving the print cartridges

•Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it.

•Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time.

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