Even though most printers take care of this, manually running the printer’s cleaning process can work wonders, especially on older models or when there’s high printer usage.
How to Clean a Printer Using the Printer Settings on Windows
Check your printer manual to see if it has instructions for running the cleaning process. If you can’t find the manual, and the printer has a display, you may be able to locate the cleaning process on the device. Navigate to Settings, Options, Maintenance, or something similar.
Find Printer Settings on a Mac
If your printer is connected to a Mac computer, you can access the cleaning utility from the System Preferences.
How to Clean a Printer Yourself
If the self-cleaning option doesn’t fix the problem, get some isopropyl alcohol, a small brush or cotton swab, and a cloth. Then follow these steps:
How to Clean a Scanner
Cleaning a scanner is fairly self-explanatory, but there are a few things people can miss. For this, you will need a microfiber cloth and glass cleaner.
