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Solving Problems, While Printing, Faxing, or Copying

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Solving Problems While Printing, Faxing, or Copying This section describes how to solve problems you might encounter while using the HP OfficeJet. Symptom: Lines or dots are missing from the characters in the printout. Cause: The connection between the print cartridge and cradle is intermittent. OR The copper contacts of the print cartridge are dirty. Solution: Remove the print cartridge and reinstall it. Try printing again. You may need to repeat this before the ink resumes a continuous flow. OR 1. Remove the print cartridge. (For help, see the instructions in "Changing the Print Cartridge" later in this chapter.) Use a lint-free damp cloth to gently clean the copper contacts on the print cartridge and the print cartridge cradle. sl-61 2. Reinstall the print cartridge and try printing again. If the print quality remains poor after cleaning the contacts, clean the ink nozzles as described for the next symptom in this table.  

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Solving Problems
While Printing, Faxing, or Copying
This section describes how to solve problems you might encounter
while using the HP OfficeJet.
Symptom:
Cause:
Solution:
Lines or dots are
missing from the
characters in the
printout.
The connection between
the print cartridge and
cradle is intermittent.
Remove the print cartridge and reinstall it.
Try printing again. You may need to repeat
this before the ink resumes a continuous
flow.
OR
The copper contacts of
the print cartridge are
dirty.
OR
1.
Remove the print cartridge. (For help,
see the instructions in "Changing the
Print Cartridge" later in this chapter.)
Use a lint-free damp cloth to gently
clean the copper contacts on the print
cartridge and the print cartridge cradle.
sl-61
2.
Reinstall the print cartridge and try
printing again. If the print quality
remains poor after cleaning the
contacts, clean the ink nozzles as
described for the next symptom in this
table.