Psc 1215 with vista.How do i clean print heads etc?

Hi all,iv got a psc 1215 running on my vista laptop.Had no problems with using it except how do i clean the print heads & align the print cartridges since theres no tool box etc to use like when i had windows xp?
Thanks for reading.
Flumpit2
Message Edited by flumpit2 on 12-15-2008 08:41 AM

Hi,
I'm experiencing the same problem with my Deskjet 960c and Vista OS. I really want to know how to clean the ink cartridges by using the Toolbox, which is inaccessible with Vista. The print quality has not improved with newly store bought HP ink cartridges, so I think they need to be cleaned. Hopefully someone has a solution to this issue.
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