Manually clean print cartridges
If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris can accumulate
on the print cartridge contacts.
Gather cleaning supplies
You need the following items to clean the print cartridges.
●
Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can damage the print
cartridge)
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Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will not stick to the print cartridge
Be careful not to get
ink on your hands or clothing
as you clean.
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Prepare to clean
1.
Open the printer cover.
2.
Wait until the print cartridge cradle moves to the right side of the printer and is idle
and quiet.
3.
Remove the print cartridges and place them on a piece of paper, with the copper
strips facing up.
Caution
Do not leave the print cartridges outside the printer for more than
30 minutes.
Cleaning instructions
1.
Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and squeeze any excess water
from the swab.
2.
Wipe the print cartridge copper contacts with the cotton swab.
Caution
Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles. Touching the ink
nozzles will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.
1 Ink nozzles (do not touch)
2 Copper contacts
3.
Repeat this process until no ink residue or dust appears on the swab.
4.
Insert the print cartridges
in the printer, and then close the printer cover.