Manually cleaning print cartridges, Gathering cleaning supplies, Preparing to clean – HP Deskjet 5740 Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

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Chapter 9

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:
●

Gathering cleaning supplies

●

Preparing to clean

●

Cleaning instructions

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

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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