Device and method for cleaning of a print head

The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for cleaning a print head (2), wherein the device (1) comprises a cleaning head module (4), wherein the cleaning head module (4) is movable in and opposite to a cleaning direction (RR), wherein the cleaning head module ( 2) is movable in a movement in the cleaning direction (RR) from a release position into a pressure position and a movement opposite to the cleaning direction (RR) from the pressing position to the release position.