Wiping The Print Cartridge Nozzles And Contacts - Lexmark 1500 Series User Manual

Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts

1
Remove the print cartridges.
2
Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.
3
Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.
4
Using another clean section of the dampened 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 dampened 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 60.
10
Repeat step 9 up to two more times.
11
If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges.
Related topics:
•
"Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 60
•
"Preserving the print cartridges" on page 62
Maintaining the printer
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