Technical information

hp officejet 5500 series
chapter 8
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maintain your hp officejet
clean the lid backing
Minor debris can accumulate on the white document backing located
underneath the lid of the HP Officejet.
1 Turn off the HP Officejet, unplug the power cord, and raise the lid.
Note: When you unplug the power cord, you will need to plug it back in
within 72 hours. If you do not plug it back in within 72 hours, you will need
to reset the date and time. For more information, see set the date and time
on page 50.
2 Clean the white document backing with a soft cloth or sponge slightly
moistened with a mild soap and warm water.
3 Wash the backing gently to loosen debris; do not scrub the backing.
4 Dry the backing with a chamois or soft cloth.
Caution! Do not use paper-based wipes as these might scratch the
backing.
5 If this does not clean the backing well enough, repeat the previous steps
using isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol, and wipe the strip thoroughly with a
damp cloth to remove any residual alcohol.
clean the exterior
Use a soft cloth or slightly moistened sponge to wipe dust, smudges, and stains
off the case. The interior of the HP Officejet does not require cleaning. Keep
fluids away from the interior of the device as well as the front panel.
Note: To avoid damage to painted parts of the HP Officejet, do not use
alcohol or alcohol-based cleaning products on the front panel or the lid of
the device.
work with print cartridges
To ensure the best print quality from your HP Officejet, you will need to perform
some simple maintenance procedures and, when prompted by a front panel
message, replace the print cartridges.
This section contains the following topics:
• check the ink levels on page 61
• print a self-test report on page 61
• handle the print cartridges on page 62
• replace the print cartridges on page 63
• align the print cartridges on page 65
• clean the print cartridges on page 67
• clean the print cartridge contacts on page 68