Print head needs cleaning
• If there are no gaps, click Finish.
• If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again.
Parent topic: Print Head Cleaning
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Replacing Ink Cartridges
Print Head AlignmentIf your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see dark or
light horizontal bands, you may need to align the print head.
Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning.
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance
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Print Head Cleaning
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
You can align the print head using the control panel on your product.
1. Make sure plain paper is loaded in the product.
2. Press the home button, if necessary.
3. Select Setup.
4. Select Maintenance.
You see this screen:
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