Lexmark 70E, 701 manual Cleaning the exterior of the printer, Cleaning the printhead nozzles

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Cleaning the printhead nozzles

If you have not been using the printer for a long period, then you may need to clean the printhead nozzles to improve the quality of your prints. Keep your printer plugged to a properly grounded, working electrical outlet to allow it to perform automatic maintenance cycles.

Notes:

•Cleaning the printhead nozzles uses ink, so clean them only when necessary.

•Deep cleaning uses more ink, so try the Clean Printhead option first to save ink.

•If the ink levels are too low, you must replace the ink cartridges before you can clean the printhead nozzles.

1Load paper.

2From the printer control panel, navigate to: > Setup > > Maintenance >

3Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to Clean Printhead or Deep Clean Printhead, and then press .

A cleaning page prints.

Cleaning the exterior of the printer

1Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet.

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock when cleaning the exterior of the printer, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to the printer before proceeding.

2Remove all paper from the printer.

3Dampen a clean, lint‑free cloth with water.

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of the printer.

4Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that has accumulated on the paper exit tray.

Warning—Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the interior may cause damage to your printer.

5Make sure the printer is dry before beginning a new print job.