hp-clean

Clean print heads

$ hp-clean

$ hp-clean -p [printer-name]

$ hp-clean -l 2

$ hp-clean -l 3

hp-clean [options]

hp-clean performs print head cleaning on HP printers. It removes dried ink and debris to restore print quality.
The tool supports multiple cleaning levels. Higher levels are more thorough but consume more ink. Level 1 is usually sufficient.
hp-clean maintains HP printer heads.

-p PRINTER

Printer name.

Device URI.

Cleaning level (1-3).

Bus type (usb, net).

Display help information.

Part of HPLIP package. Consumes ink. Use only when needed.

hp-clean is part of HPLIP (HP Linux Imaging and Printing), HP's open-source printer driver project.

hp-align(1), hp-check(1), hp-levels(1)