Automatically clean print cartridges, Manually clean print cartridges, Choose the right cartridges – HP Deskjet D5560 Printer User Manual
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Choose the right cartridges
HP recommends that you use original HP cartridges. Original HP cartridges are designed
and tested with HP printers to help you easily produce great results, time after time.
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Automatically clean print cartridges
If your printed pages are faded or if they contain ink streaks, the print cartridges might be
low on ink or might need to be cleaned. For more information, see
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If the print cartridges are not low on ink, clean the print cartridges automatically.
CAUTION:
Clean print cartridges only when necessary. Unnecessary cleaning
wastes ink and shortens the life of the cartridge.
To clean the print cartridges
1.
In the HP Solution Center, click Settings. In the Print Settings area, click Printer
Toolbox.
2.
Click Clean the Print Cartridges.
3.
Click Clean, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
Manually clean print cartridges
You should manually clean the print cartridges only if you have received an error message
related to the cartridges, such as 'Print cartridge missing or damaged'. The message
should also indicate which cartridge is causing the problem. That is the only cartridge that
you need to clean.
Make sure you have the following materials available:
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Dry foam rubber swabs, lint-free cloth, or any soft material that will not come apart or
leave fibers.
TIP:
Coffee filters are lint-free and work well for cleaning print cartridges.
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Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that can
damage the print cartridges).
CAUTION:
Do not use platen cleaners or alcohol to clean the print cartridge
contacts. These can damage the print cartridge or the product.
To clean the print cartridge contacts
1.
Turn on the product and open the print cartridge door.
The print carriage moves to the center of the product.
2.
Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then unplug the power cord from
the back of the product.
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