How Do You Clean An Inkjet Print Head?
If you’ve noticed the print quality of your documents has suddenly diminished, you probably need to clean your inkjet’s print heads. If an inkjet printer is not used for long periods of time, the ink from the cartridges will dry and crust over on the print heads. This results in blotchy and streaky printing. Most printers come with software that will clean the print heads for you. Access this maintenance function by opening your printer software on your computer and following the directions for cleaning the print heads. You may need to run the function several times before seeing results. Otherwise, clean your print heads manually. Open your printer and remove the ink cartridges. Locate the print heads. You may need to consult with your individual printer’s manual to find them. Dip a cotton swab in hot water or isopropyl alcohol and apply it to the print head nozzle, gently removing the crusted ink from the area. Repeat until all of the ink is gone. If your printer’s print heads are re
