HP 4200 series - Manual (Page 98)

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clean the print cartridges
Use this feature when the Self-Test Report shows streaking or white lines through
any of the colored bars. Do not clean print cartridges unnecessarily. This wastes
ink and shortens the life of the ink nozzles.
1 Press Setup .
2 Press 5 , then press 1 .
This selects Tools and then selects Clean Print Cartridge.
A test page is printed as the print cartridges are cleaned. Recycle or
discard the page.
If copy or print quality still seem poor after you clean the print cartridges,
try cleaning the print cartridge contacts before replacing the print cartridge
that is affected. For information on replacing print cartridges, see
replace
the print cartridges on page 82.
clean the print cartridge contacts
Clean the print cartridge contacts only if you get repeated front panel messages
prompting you to check a print cartridge after you already have cleaned or
aligned the print cartridges.
Before cleaning remove the cartridge and verify that nothing is covering the print
cartridge contacts then reinstall the cartridge. If you continue to get messages to
check the cartridges, clean the contacts.
Caution! Do not remove both print cartridges at the same time.
Remove and clean each print cartridge one at a time.
Make sure you have the following materials available:
• Dry foam rubber swabs, lint-free cloth, or any soft material that will not
come apart or leave fibers.
• 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
HP Officejet.
1 Turn the HP Officejet on and open the print-carriage access door.
2 After the carriage stops moving, unplug the power cord from the back of
the HP Officejet.
3 Push down on the top of the print cartridge to release it, and then pull it
toward you out of its slot.
4 Inspect the print cartridge contacts for ink and debris buildup.
Tools Menu
1:Clean Print Cartridge
2:Align Print Cartridge
3:Restore Factory Defaults
4:Reprint Faxes in Memory