3 Use [{] or [}] to select <NOZZLE CHECK>, then press [Start/Copy].

The fax prints the nozzle check pattern.

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Nozzle check pattern

4 If the pattern is broken or missing (1), clean the FINE Cartridge print head (see page 54).

„FINE Cartridge Cleaning

If the pattern is broken or missing, clean the FINE Cartridge print head.

Note

Cleaning the print head consumes a small amount of ink. Cleaning too often reduces the amount of ink in the FINE Cartridge.

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Press [Maintenance].

Use [{] or [}] to select <CLEANING>, then press [Start/Copy].

The fax cleans the print head.

Note

zYou can clean the print head up to five consecutive times if necessary.

zAfter cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern to check if cleaning corrected the problem (see page 53).

zIf normal FINE Cartridge cleaning does not improve the print quality, perform deep FINE Cartridge cleaning (see page 54).

„FINE Cartridge Deep Cleaning

If print quality does not improve after a standard Print Head Cleaning, try Print Head Deep Cleaning, which is a more powerful cleaning process.

Note

Print Head Deep Cleaning consumes more ink than standard Print Head Cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary.

1 Press [Maintenance].

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