HP 5740 HP Deskjet 5700 Printer series - (Macintosh OS 9) User's Guide - Page 69
Manually cleaning print cartridges, Gathering cleaning supplies, Preparing to clean - user manual
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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. User's Guide 67