Cleaning Ink Cartridges, Print Heads

The procedure used for cleaning either an Ink Cartridge or a Print Head is the same.
Definitions of Ink Terminology

Note: This procedure does not cover models IJ-25, WJ20. For information on how to clean the IJ-25, WJ20, click here.

1. Remove the Ink Cartridge / Print Head

See: Removing The Ink Cartridge
IJ-35, IJ-40, IJ-45, IJ-50, IJ-60, WJ60, WJ65, WJ90, WJ95, WJ110
IJ-65, IJ-70, IJ-75, IJ-85, WJ135, WJ150, WJ180, WJ215

See: Removing The Print Head
IJ-80, IJ-90, IJ-110, IJ-15K, WJ185, WJ220, WJ250, WJ PRO

2. Dampen a fiberless rag or towel.

3. Place towel on a flat surface and hold firmly to keep steady.

4. Place cartridge at the top and begin to drag down the length of the towel.

5. Drag cartridge along the towel to clear up any buildup.

6. Continue dragging to remove excess ink buildup.

7. Ink cartridge should now be clean of excess ink buildup.



8. If necessary, repeat the steps above.