What steps should I take to clean an HP printer?

Answer by  Rlabanksi (6)

1. Bring the printing carriage to the center position and remove the cartridges. 2. Unplug the printer to allow the carriage to move freely. 3. Fold a paper towel and "floss" it between the carriage and the paper path. 4. Replace the cartridges and run a cleaning cycle.

Answer by  mrandy (140)

It depends on the printer, I would suspect it's laser. Most of the time just changing the toner cartridge suffices, additionaly opening a printer and giving a blow helps too.

Answer by  rockabill (5)

1. remove toner cartridge. 2. rock toner cartridge from side to side. 3. replace toner cartridge and print test page. 4. If still smeared, replace toner cartridge

Answer by  Alexey (31)

I should open up the device and check if there are any foreign things in it, for example, paper staples. These things should be removed. Also paper jam might occur.

Answer by  eyeguy (3760)

If the Hp is an Inkjet printer its cost efficient to just buy another printer. You apparently have damaged the actual jets which cost more to repair or replace as opposed to buying a new printer.