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Expert
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- Posted on Nov 15, 2009
Re: my prints are red with lines Why
Cleaning an ink-jet printer can solve minor problems, maintain print
quality, and prolong periods between professional cleanings. Thin white
lines across printouts indicate that the ink nozzles need to be cleaned.
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p 1
Collect the supplies you need: a soft cloth and cleaning fluid made for plastic. (Water is fine in most cases.)
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Step 2
Check the printer manual. If the manufacturer has provided specific instructions, follow them.
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Step 3
Turn off the printer.
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Step 4
Dampen the cloth with water or cleaning fluid.
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Step 5
Wipe the outside of the printer, making sure that no fluid gets inside.
Cleaning Cartridges or Ink Nozzles
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Step 1
Use the cleaning buttons on your printer if it has them.
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Step 2
Initiate cleaning through the printer software.
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Step 3
Open
the printer software by double-clicking on a printer icon or opening a
document and then selecting Print from the File menu.
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Step 4
Click
a button labeled Options, Troubleshooting, Clean Print Cartridges,
Toolbox, Printer Utilities or something similar. (This varies by
manufacturer.)
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Step 5
Click a button labeled Head Cleaning, Run Nozzle Check, Clean Print Cartridges or something similar to begin the process.
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Step 6
Follow the instructions on your screen.
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Step 7
Repeat the cleaning process if the results aren't satisfactory.
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Step 8
Go to your printer manufacturer's Web site for detailed instructions on manual cartridge cleaning and interior cleaning.
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