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‎05-12-2025 12:10 PM

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Product: HP Smart Tank 5106 All-in-One Printer
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11

I need to remove the Magenta ink from my HP Smart Tank 5106 reservoir 

due to some historical corruption, Please can you advise, and if any special tools are required .

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‎05-13-2025 08:37 AM

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@AnthonyFrampton, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

 

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

To remove the magenta ink from your HP Smart Tank 5106 reservoir, follow these steps:

Prepare the Printer:

  • Turn off the printer and unplug it from the power source.
  • Open the ink tank cover.

Remove the Ink:

  • Use a syringe or pipette to carefully extract the magenta ink from the reservoir. Ensure you have a container to collect the ink.

Clean the Reservoir:

  • After removing the ink, clean the reservoir with distilled water. Use a syringe to flush out any remaining ink. Repeat until the water runs clear.

Dry the Reservoir:

  • Allow the reservoir to air dry completely before refilling it with new magenta ink.

I hope this helps. 

 

Take care and have a good day. 

 

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Max3Aj

HP Support 

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