Wiping Print Nozzles And Contacts - Lexmark Z53 Color Jetprinter User Manual

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Maintaining your printer

Wiping print nozzles and contacts

If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles (see
page 33), there may be dried ink on the print nozzles or contacts.
Remove the print cartridges from the printer. For help, see
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page 26.
Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. Gently wipe the
2
nozzles and contacts in one direction.
Warning: Do
not wipe the
nozzles and
contacts with
the same
section of
cloth.
a Hold the damp cloth against
the nozzles for about three
seconds. Gently blot and
wipe dry.
Reinstall the print cartridges and repeat the nozzle test. For
3
help, see
b Use another clean section of cloth to gently
wipe the contacts. Hold the damp, lint-free
cloth against the contacts for about three
seconds. Gently blot and wipe dry.
page 33.
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