Print head needs cleaning
6. Ifthere are no gaps, the print head is clean and you can continue printing.
If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head.
Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check
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Print Head Cleaning
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility
You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer.
1. Makesure that no product lights indicate errors, the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the product, and
the CD/DVD feed tray is closed.
2. Loada few sheets of plain paper in the product.
3. Doone of the following:
Windows: Right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
Mac OS X 10.6/10.7: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print &
Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Options & Supplies. Select Utility and
select Open Printer Utility.
Mac OS X 10.4/10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Select Print &
Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Open Print Queue or Print Queue. Select
Utility.
4. SelectNozzle Check.
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