HP Deskjet 5740 Color Inkjet Printer - Manual (Page 67)

Caution Always use cold water to remove ink from fabric. Warm or hot water
can set the ink into the fabric.
Manually cleaning print cartridges
If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris can accumulate
on the print cartridge contacts.
To manually clean print cartridges, see the following topics:
●
Gathering cleaning supplies
● Preparing to clean
● Cleaning instructions
Gathering cleaning supplies
You will need the following items to clean the print cartridges.
●
Distilled water (tap water can contain contaminants that can damage the print
cartridge)
● 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.
Preparing 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 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.
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