Wiping The Print Cartridge Nozzles And Contacts - Lexmark X7550 User Manual

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"Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 147
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"Improving print quality" on page 148

Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts

1
Remove the print cartridges.
2
Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and place the cloth on a flat surface.
3
Gently hold the nozzles against the cloth for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.
4
Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and
then wipe in the direction shown.
5
With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4.
6
Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely.
7
Reinsert the print cartridges.
8
Print the document again.
9
If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. For more information, see "Cleaning the print
cartridge nozzles" on page 146.
10
Repeat step 9 up to two more times.
11
If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges.
Maintaining the printer
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