To clean the ink cartridge contacts
1. Turn on the device and open the front access cover.
The print carriage moves to the center of the printer.
2. Wait until the print carriage is idle and silent, and then unplug the power cord from
the back of the device.
3. Lift the ink cartridge latch open and gently remove the ink cartridge from its cradle
compartment.
4. Inspect the ink cartridge contacts for ink and debris buildup.
5. Dip a clean foam rubber swab or lint-free cloth into distilled water, and squeeze
any excess water from it.
6. Hold the ink cartridge by its sides.
7. Clean only the copper-colored contacts. Allow the ink cartridges to dry for
approximately ten minutes.
1 Copper-colored contacts
2 Ink nozzles (do not clean)
8. Insert the ink cartridge into its cradle compartment at the same angle at which you
removed the old ink cartridge.
9. Close the ink cartridge latch. If the cartridge is inserted correctly, closing the latch
gently pushes the cartridge into its cradle compartment. Press the latch to make
sure it is seated flat on the cartridge.
10. Repeat if necessary for the other ink cartridge.
11. Close the front access cover and plug the power cord into the back of the device.
12. Wait for the carriage to complete the ink cartridge initialization routine and return to
the home position at the left side of the printer before using the printer.
NOTE: Do not open the front access cover until the ink cartridge initialization
is complete.
13. Align the ink cartridges. For more information, see Align the ink cartridges.
Advanced ink cartridge maintenance 55
To Next Page
Loading...
