How can I clean and align my HP PSC 1200 printer cartridges with Windows Vista? -

I bought my HP PSC 1200 printer/scanner before Vista came out. HP doesn t provide the software for Vista that I used to use to clean and align the cartridges when I had XP. Is there a way I can still do this, either within Vista or possibly by pushing buttons on the printer manually? Thanks!

Follow these steps to clean the ink cartridges: 1. Open the all-in-one with the power on and then remove the ink cartridges by lightly pressing down on the cartridge while gently pulling it toward you. 2. Inspect the print cartridge ink nozzles and contacts for ink and debris buildup. 3. To clean away any buildup, dip a clean cotton swab into distilled water (or clean water if distilled water is not available), and squeeze any excess water from the swab. 4. While holding the ink cartridge by the sides gently wipe away any debris buildup. 5. Reinsert the ink cartridges and perform the ink cartridge alignment. 6. Print a test page to check the ink cartridges and flush any remaining buildup from the ink cartridge nozzles. Alignment: 1. Turn on the HP PSC 1200 or 1300 series product. 2. Disconnect the USB cable from the all-in-one. 3. Press the sequence of front panel buttons below to start the print cartridge alignment process. The button-press sequence must be completed within ten seconds. It might take several tries to complete the sequence within ten seconds. 1. Press and hold Cancel . 2. While holding Cancel , press On . 3. When the Check Paper and Check Print Cartridge lights begin to blink simultaneously, release both buttons. 4. Press Cancel again. 5. Press Copies . 6. Press Paper Type . 7. Press Color Start Copy . The alignment page will begin printing. If the alignment page does not print, repeat the button-press sequence in this step. 4. When the alignment page has printed, place the page face down on the scanner glass and press Scan . The alignment is complete when the On light stops blinking. 5. Reconnect the USB cable.

Hi See pages 25-28 of the user manual here: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/bpu… There are instructions on maintenance of your printer. HTH, Deep