9. Using the same sponge, clean the lower strip of electrical contacts on the printhead (unless the
printhead is new). Avoid touching the upper set of electrical contacts.
CAUTION: Do not touch the surface of the printhead that contains the nozzles, because the nozzles
are easily damaged.
10. After waiting a few moments to allow both connectors to dry, replace the printhead into the printhead
carriage. See
Replace a printhead on page 129.
11. After completing the cleaning process, open the carriage interconnect wiper by pulling on the sponge
tab.
12. Remove the soiled sponge from the carriage interconnect wiper.
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