Manually cleaning print cartridges, Gathering cleaning supplies, Preparing to clean – HP Deskjet 5740 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual
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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:
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Gathering cleaning supplies
You will need the following items to clean the print cartridges.
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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
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.
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