Most likely, the printers nozzles got clogged up with ink.
As a quick reminder, the printhead is the component that houses theink cartridges.
The printhead cleaner forces ink through the nozzles in an attempt to unclog them.
Lets see how to can use the tool on your HP printer.
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How Do I Make My Printer Clean Itself?
If youre using a newer printer model, set up the HP Smart app to customize your printer parameters.
For some HP printers, this option is available under Printer options.
Go toPrinter parameters, and then selectPrint Quality Tools.
The whole process should take between thirty seconds to one minute to complete.
If your printing problems persist, go to the next step.
Dried ink can sometimes be extremely difficult to remove.
If the issue persists, take out the printhead and make a run at clean it by hand.
Start by cleaning the ink cartridge contact points with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Use a clean swab to pick up ink residue.
Then clean the printhead itself using a lint-free cloth.
If youre not comfortable doing this, ask a professional to clean the printhead for you.
If the problem persists, replace your printhead with a new one.
Using a faulty printhead may break down your printer.
