Support – HP 02 & HP 940 cartridges – Printhead Cleaning

For streaking or no ink on paper, perform Nozzle/Printhead clean.

Printhead Cleaning

Solution: Try running 1-2 print head cleanings. Below are general instructions for how to perform a print head cleaning, however this is done in different ways on every printer, so consult your manual for exact steps.

On your printer:

To perform a Printhead cleaning on your printer go to: Settings-> Tools-> Cleaning / Clean Printhead.

You may need to perform this more then once if you have not used your printer in a while or have left the printer without cartridges installed for some time.

From your computer:

1. On the computer, click Start, then click on Settings/ Control Panel.

2. Select Printers and Faxes (On Windows Vista, select Printer under Hardware and Sound)

3. Right-click on your printer, and click on Properties. 4. Select the Maintenance / Service tab, then select Print Head Cleaning.