Clean print heads on deskjet1000

[CWPCC1]

Had new ink cartridges but print out is blurry and not clear

[A_Gayathri]

Hi @CWPCC1,

Welcome to The HP Support Community.  

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

I understand your HP Deskjet 1000 Printer (J110 series) is printing blurry and unclear documents, and you have already replaced the ink cartridges, you can try the following steps to clean the print heads and improve print quality:
 

Step 1: Use the Printer's Built-in Cleaning Function

Access Printer Maintenance Tools:

• Open the HP Printer Assistant on your computer. You can find this by searching for "HP" in your Start menu and selecting your printer model.
• Navigate to the "Print & Scan" tab.
• Select "Maintain Your Printer."

Run the Cleaning Utility:

• In the maintenance tools, find the option to "Clean Printhead" or "Clean Cartridges."
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the cleaning process. This may take a few minutes.

Step 2: Manually Clean the Print Heads

If the built-in cleaning process doesn't improve the print quality, you can try manually cleaning the print heads.

Materials Needed:

• Distilled water (do not use tap water as it can contain impurities).
• Lint-free cloth or paper towels.
• Cotton swabs.

Procedure:

Turn off the printer and disconnect it from the power source.

Open the printer cover and wait for the cartridges to move to the center.

Remove the ink cartridges:

• Press down lightly on the cartridge to release it, then pull it out of its slot.

Clean the print heads:

• Dampen a lint-free cloth with distilled water.
• Gently wipe the print head (the part of the cartridge that makes contact with the paper) to remove any dried ink.
• Use a dry cotton swab to gently clean the contacts on the ink cartridge and the corresponding contacts inside the printer.

Reinsert the ink cartridges:

• Carefully place the cartridges back into their slots and press down until they click into place.

Close the printer cover and reconnect the power.

Run a Test Print:

• Turn the printer back on and run a test print to check if the print quality has improved.

Step 3: Check the Paper and Print Settings

1. Ensure you are using the correct type of paper for your print job.
2. Check your print settings:
   • Go to "Print" in your document, then click on "Printer Properties" or "Preferences."
   • Make sure the print quality is set to "Best" or "High Quality."
   • Verify that the paper type matches the paper you are using.

Step 4: Update Printer Drivers

Ensure that you have the latest drivers for your HP Deskjet 1000 printer.

Visit the HP Support Website:

• Go to HP Support.

Find your printer model:

• Enter "HP Deskjet 1000 J110 series" in the search bar and select your printer.

Download and install the latest drivers and firmware for your operating system.

Step 5: Align the Printer Cartridges

Sometimes, aligning the cartridges can improve print quality.

1. Access the HP Printer Assistant:
   • Navigate to the "Print & Scan" tab.
   • Select "Align Cartridges" and follow the on-screen instructions.

After completing these steps, your HP Deskjet 1000 should produce clearer and sharper prints.

Refer to this document: Fixing Print Quality Problems for the HP Deskjet 1000 (J110), 2000 (J210), 3000 (J310), and HP Deskj...

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.

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