5 automatically cleaning print cartridges, 6 manually cleaning the print cartridges, Gathering cleaning supplies – HP Deskjet 6540 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

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To calibrate color:

1. Load letter-size or A4-size plain white paper in the In tray.
2. Verify that a

photo print cartridge

is installed in the printer.

3. Open the

HP Inkjet Toolbox

.

4. Select the Calibrate Color panel.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions.

14.5 Automatically cleaning print cartridges

If your printed pages are missing lines or dots, or if they contain ink streaks, the print

cartridges might be

low on ink

or might need to be cleaned.

If the print cartridges are not low on ink, follow these steps to clean the print

cartridges automatically:

1. Open the

HP Inkjet Toolbox

.

2. Select the Clean panel.
3. Click the Clean button, and then follow the onscreen instructions.

Caution: Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Unnecessary cleaning

wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge.

14.6 Manually cleaning the print cartridges

If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris can

accumulate on the print cartridge contacts.

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. Press the Power button to turn on the printer, and then raise the printer cover.
2. Remove the print cartridges and place them on a piece of paper with the nozzle

plate facing up.

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