Lexmark 7500 Series - Manual (Page 147)

Related topics:
• “Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts” on page 147
• “Improving print quality” on page 148
Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts
1 Remove the print cartridges.
2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and place the cloth on a flat surface.
3 Gently hold the nozzles against the cloth for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.
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 146.
10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times.
11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges.
Maintaining the printer
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