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Maintaining your printer
Maintaining your printer
Steps to basic printing
Wiping print nozzles and contacts
If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles (see
), there may be dried ink on the print nozzles or contacts.
1
Remove the print cartridge(s) from the printer. For help, see
2
Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. Gently wipe the
nozzles and contacts in one direction.
3
Reinstall the print cartridge(s) and repeat the nozzle test. For
help, see
.
a Hold the damp cloth against
the nozzles for about three
seconds. Gently blot and
wipe dry.
b Use another clean section of cloth to gently
wipe the contacts. Hold the damp, lint-free
cloth against the contacts for about three
seconds. Gently blot and wipe dry.