Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle check pattern you printed. Each staggered line should be solid, with no gaps, as shown.
■If your printout looks okay, you’re done.
■If you see any gaps (as shown), clean the print head again; see page 58 for instructions.
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
■When the red H ink light flashes, one or more ink cartridges are low on ink.
■When the red H ink light stays on, you need to replace the cartridge(s).
When you print, you’ll also see a message on your screen telling you which cartridge is low or empty.
When a cartridge is more than six months old, you may need to replace it if printouts don’t look their best. If the quality doesn’t improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge even if the red H ink light is off.
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