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***glc*** · 03-24-2003, 04:26 AM

Yes, the contacts can be cleaned. They are a series of pins, I use a Q-tip soaked in alcohol. There may be other issues such as a bad carriage ribbon cable, but a thorough cleaning sure won't hurt before you give up and toss the printer.

03-24-2003, 04:26 AM	#10
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,725	Yes, the contacts can be cleaned. They are a series of pins, I use a Q-tip soaked in alcohol. There may be other issues such as a bad carriage ribbon cable, but a thorough cleaning sure won't hurt before you give up and toss the printer.