
HP PhotoSmart Printer User’s Guide
5. Position yourseLF so you can see the underside oF the print cartridge holder.
6. Using clean, Lightly moistened cotton swabs, gently wipe the underside oF the
print cartridge holder where paper Fibers, dust, and ink may coLLect and come
in contact with the paper. Repeat this process until you no longer see any ink
residue on a clean cotton swab.
7. Replace the print cartridges in the print cartridge holder. See “Replacing print
cartridges” on page 16 For details.
Cleaning the print cartridges
IF you notice white lines or single-color streaks on your prints, the print cartridges
may need to be cleaned. You can clean the print cartridges using diFFerent
methods. IF your HP PhotoSmart printer is connected to a computer, you can clean
the print cartridges using the HP PhotoSmart printer Toolbox. IF not, you can clean
the print cartridges manually (see below) or you can use the Tools button. See
“Cleaning the print cartridges” on page 10 For more details about using the Tools
button.
To clean the print cartridges using the Toolbox:
1. Open the printer Toolbox. For more inFormation see “Opening the Toolbox” on
page 32.
2. From the Printer Services tab, click Clean the Print Cartridges.
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