To clean your HP Deskjet printer, use the printer's built-in cleaning function, which is usually accessible through the HP Smart app.
Here's a step-by-step guide:
- Load Paper: Make sure you have plain white paper loaded in the input tray.
- Open HP Smart App: Open the HP Smart app on your computer or mobile device. If you don't have it, download it from the HP website or your device's app store.
- Select Your Printer: In the HP Smart app, click on the picture of your printer. This will open the settings and management tools.
- Navigate to Print Quality Tools: The location of the printhead cleaning tool can vary depending on your printer model. Look for options like:
- Print Quality Tools
- Advanced Settings > Tools > Utilities > Print Quality Toolbox
- Run the Cleaning Tool: Select "Clean Printhead" (or a similarly named option) to start the cleaning process. The printer will then run through a cleaning cycle, which may take a few minutes.
- Evaluate Print Quality: After the cleaning cycle, print a test page. If the print quality is still poor, you may need to run the cleaning process again. Some printers offer multiple levels of cleaning.
By following these steps using the built-in cleaning function, you should be able to improve your HP Deskjet's print quality.
