This is the information ( with attribution ) that I got originaly from an HP
discussion group.
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Vasily Lisov December 20,2002 13:10 PM GMT
The cleaning station needs to be cleaned. I performed it twice
with success, but I recommend to do so only on your own risk and with extreme
care.
All you need is a Torx screwdriver No.10, a couple of hours of your time and -
again - extreme care.
Remove parts in this order: ink cartridges; small panel with
buttons (unlatch and put inside); top cover; paper tray; right , bottom cover;
power supply unit; cartridge holder assembly with guiding rod; and finally the
cleaning station.
Then fully disassemble the cleaning station, clean it and let it completely
dry.
Be sure to properly locate connectors, latches and screws before dismantling
the unit.
Reassemble in reverse order.
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Unfortunately there were no details on how to go about the dis-assembly.
You will find that in order to dis-assemble the plastic, you have to find the
various tabs and hooks that hold things together. Don't force anything! Look
at the underside of the printer to locate the hooks and tabs which are usually
accessible with a screw driver or your fingers. A little patience and curiosity
will be rewarded. The second time is easy which it always is once you know how.
Re-assembly is easy as thing just snap back together.
To clean things, I used warm/hot water and dish washing detergent. I think that
you will find that the small shaft with the gears on the ends, located inside
of the cleaning sump, is probably gunked up with coagulated ink making it
difficult to rotate and this is probably the cause of your problems. A good
cleaning should fix things.
It is a good idea not to leave the ink cartiridges out to long as they tend to
dry out and clog. I put a piece of plastic (from a plastic bag or somthing)
over the ink nozels and secure it with scotch tape and put them in a zip-lock
bag while you work. I also put a piece of damp paper towel in the bag to keep
it from drying out inside (I live in a semi arid region).
Let us know how you make out.
Best
Zep
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