Compaq A1500 warranty Cleaning Print Cartridges, Cleaning the Cartridges using the Computer

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below is printed. Each pattern has a number under it.

5.Locate the number under the alignment pattern that comes closest to forming a perfectly straight line

from each group on the test page. For example, in sample group A, pattern 5 comes closest to forming a straight line.

6.Enter the 2-digit number on the keypad using a leading 0 for the “A” alignment pattern, if necessary. In this example, press the 0 and 5 buttons. The LCD panel displays the following message:

7.Re-enter the alignment value if an out of range two-digit number was entered.

If the displayed value is correct, press the Options button to proceed to the next pattern. Use the Clear button if you make a mistake and need to back up.

8.Repeat steps 6 through 8 for the remaining printed out patterns. Note that the number of patterns printed depends on the cartridge types installed.

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Cleaning Print Cartridges

There are approximately 200 nozzles on each of the cartridges. Depending on the cartridge type, the nozzles are all one color (black) or split into 3 groups of different colors (color or photo).

Cleaning the ink jet nozzles on the print cartridges improves the print quality.

There are several situations that can result in some of the nozzles not working properly.

•If the cartridge is new, it may take a couple of cleaning cycles to get all of the nozzles working.

•If the printer has not been used for an extended period of time, the cartridges may not function properly.

•A build up of ink on the bottom of the cartridge may affect the cartridge performance.

•If the cartridge is running out of ink, the cartridge will not function properly. In this case, cleaning the cartridge will not help the nozzles to fire. You must replace the ink cartridge.

There are two methods to clean the ink cartridges:

•Clean and nozzle test, which can be done from the A1500 control panel or the computer.

•Wiping the print cartridge nozzles.

Cleaning the Cartridges using the Computer

1. Access the Compaq A1500 Printer Control Program by right clicking on the A1500 Monitor icon, or by clicking Start Programs Compaq

A1500 All-In-One Compaq A1500 Control Program.

2.Click the Cartridge tab, then click on the Clean Print Nozzles button. The cleaning pattern prints.

Cleaning the Cartridges using the A1500

1.Press Setup.

2.Press the Menu button until the following message appears on the LCD panel:

3.Press Start.

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