Lexmark 5300 - Manual (Page 117)

4 Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and
then wipe in the direction shown.
5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4.
6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely.
7 Reinsert the print cartridges.
8 Print the document again.
9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print
cartridge nozzles” on page 115.
10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times.
11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges.
Related topics:
• “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 115
• “Preserving the print cartridges” on page 117
Preserving the print cartridges
• Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it.
• Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. The
cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time.
Maintaining the printer
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