How to Clean the Printhead Cartridges on a Lexmark
Lexmark cartridges can occasionally become clogged or dirty which causes streaking and lower print quality. Cleaning Lexmark cartridges can be done quickly and easily with the Lexmark printer's built-in printhead cartridge cleaning function. Activating this feature varies by model, but the overall process is largely the same for each Lexmark printer.
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Instructions
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Press "Menu" on the Lexmark printer until you see the "Utilites Menu." Press "Select."
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Press "Menu" until you see "Change Printhead." Press "Select."
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Open the printer cover. This will bring the carrier to the load position in the center of the printer.
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Raise the carrier handle up and then back down. This will reseat the printheads. Close the printer cover.
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Press "Menu" until "Utilities Menu" is displayed. Press "Select."
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Press "Menu" until "Clean printheads" appears. Press "Select."
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Press "Menu" until "Short clean" appears. Press "Select." The printer will clean the heads and print a test page.
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Repeat steps 5 and 6 if this does not solve your issue. Next, press "Menu" until "Long clean" appears. Press "Select." The printer will run a more thorough cleaning cycle and print a test page.
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Tips & Warnings
If the automatic methods do not work, carefully remove the ink cartridges and wipe the copper contacts with a lint-free cloth. Blow on them gently and replace them.
Automatic printhead cleaning uses a large amount of ink. Use this method sparingly.
