Introduction
If the printer does not sound like it is running smoothly when printing, or it is not printing as cleanly as desired, consider buying some grease and using this guide to increase printhead mobility and precision.
What you need
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Unplug the device from any energy sources.
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Lift the top cover of the scanner.
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Use a plastic opening tool to remove the plastic frame surrounding the glass.
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Carefully, apply a small amount of grease to the metallic printhead track.
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You can either use your bare finger or wear a latex glove when applying the grease.
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To put the printer back together, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To put the printer back together, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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The question is how to clean the Printer Head, unfortunately the site refers you to this page which deals with lubricating the track. It does not address the cleaning question or provide any guidance.