Preserving Print Cartridges - Lexmark Z12 Color Jetprinter User Manual

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Maintaining your printer
Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. Gently wipe the
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nozzles and contacts in one direction.
a Hold the damp cloth against
the nozzles for about three
seconds. Gently blot and
wipe dry.
Reinstall the print cartridge and repeat the nozzle test. For help,
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see page 28.

Preserving print cartridges

To ensure the longest life from your print cartridge and optimum
performance from your printer, keep a new print cartridge in its
packaging until you are ready to install it.
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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.