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To clean the exterior of the HP Photosmart
1. Turn off the HP Photosmart.
2. Use a soft cloth or slightly moistened sponge to wipe dust, smudges, and stains off
the case. The interior of the HP Photosmart does not require cleaning. Keep fluids
away from the control panel and the interior of the HP Photosmart.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the exterior of the HP Photosmart, do not use
alcohol or alcohol-based cleaning products.
3. Turn on the HP Photosmart.
Self-maintenance sounds
The HP Photosmart will make mechanical noises at various times to perform periodic
maintenance functions, such as replenishing the ink levels in the print head assembly or
cleaning the print head. This is normal operation and is necessary to ensure the
HP Photosmart produces the best quality printouts.
CAUTION: A message on the display will notify you when the HP Photosmart is
performing maintenance functions. Do not remove power from the device during this
time.
Reduce energy consumption when the HP Photosmart is
off
When the HP Photosmart is off, an amount of energy is still being consumed. Energy
consumption can be lessened by enabling the Standby/Off state.
NOTE: When the HP Photosmart is in the Standby/Off state, it will take longer than
usual to turn back on.
To enable the Standby/Off state
▲ Press and hold the On button for 3 seconds until the HP Photosmart turns off.
Turn off the HP Photosmart
To avoid damaging the HP Photosmart, you must properly shut it down by using the
On button located on the device. Do not turn the HP Photosmart off by unplugging the
power cord or turning off a power strip.
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Maintain the HP Photosmart