Clean the print cartridges
Use this feature when the self-test report shows streaking or white lines through any of
the lines of color. Do not clean print cartridges unnecessarily, as this wastes ink and
shortens the life of the ink nozzles.
To clean the print cartridges from the control panel
1
Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray.
2
Press
Setup
.
3
Press
6
, then press
1
.
This displays the
Tools
menu and then selects
Clean Print Cartridge
.
The HP all-in-one prints a page that you can recycle or discard.
If copy or print quality still seem poor after you clean the print cartridges, try
cleaning the print cartridge contacts before replacing the affected print cartridge.
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Maintain
your
HP all-in-one
For information on cleaning the print cartridge contacts, see
Clean the print
cartridge contacts
. For information on replacing the print cartridges, see
Replace
the print cartridges
.
For information on cleaning the print cartridges by using the HP Image Zone software
that came with your HP all-in-one, see the onscreen HP Image Zone Help that came
with your software.