HP Deskjet 5550 Color Inkjet Printer - Manual (Page 92)

cleaning the print cartridge cradle
cleaning the print cartridge cradle
If the printer is used in a dusty environment, a small amount of debris may accumulate
inside the case. This debris can include dust, hair, carpet, or clothing fibers. When it
gets on the print cartridge cradle, it can cause smudges on printed pages. Smudges are
easily corrected by cleaning the print cartridge cradle.
gathering cleaning supplies
You will need the following items to clean the print cartridge cradle:
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Distilled water. Tap water contains contaminants that damage the cradle.
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Cotton swabs or other soft, lint-free material that will not stick to the cradle.
Caution! Be careful not to get ink on your hands or clothing as you clean.
preparing to clean
1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer, then raise the top cover.
The print cartridges move to the center of the printer.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the back of the printer.
3. Remove the print cartridges and place them on a piece of paper with the copper
contacts facing up.
Do not leave the cartridges outside the printer for more than 30 minutes.
Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these
parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. Do not remove the
copper strips. They are required electrical contacts.
cleaning the print cartridge cradle
1. Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water.
2. Wipe the underside of the print cartridge cradle walls using the swab.
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