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Cleaning print heads is a simple task that can save you money and extend the life of your printer

Over time, ink can dry inside the nozzles, leading to faded prints, streaks, or missing colors

Before spending money on new parts or equipment, give your print head a thorough DIY clean

Start by turning off your printer and unplugging it from the power source

Open the printer cover and wait for the print carriage to move to the center

Remove the cartridges with care and lay them on absorbent paper to prevent ink leakage

Wipe the metal contacts on both the cartridges and printer with a soft, non-linting cloth moistened in distilled water

Never substitute tap water; its impurities can clog or corrode sensitive contacts

Your next step is to find the print head assembly

Depending on your model, the print head may be integrated into the ink cartridge or permanently installed in the printer unit

If it is built in, look for a small opening or plate where the ink exits

Soak a cotton swab in distilled water and lightly press it against the nozzle plate

Do not rub hard or insert anything into the nozzles

Give the cleaned area ample time—15 minutes or more—to fully dry before reassembling

Reinsert the cartridges, close the printer cover, and plug it back in

After powering on, access the maintenance settings through the printer’s interface or your OS’s printer driver to start the cleaning routine

Several consecutive cleaning runs are often necessary to clear stubborn clogs

After each cycle, print a test page to check for improvement

If streaks persist, cover the print head with a lightly moistened cloth and leave it undisturbed overnight to soften dried ink

Repeat the cleaning and test process

Never use isopropyl alcohol, ریسوگراف ammonia, or other solvents—they can erode the print head’s delicate components

To maintain optimal performance, run a print job at least once every seven days

If multiple cleaning cycles fail to improve output, the print head could be irreversibly blocked or worn out, requiring expert repair or replacement