Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

Examine the nozzle check pattern you print. Each colored square should be solid, with no gaps or lines, as shown:

■If your printout looks okay, you’re done.

■ If you see any white lines or gaps (as shown), clean the print head again; see page 26 for instructions.

Replacing an Ink Cartridge

When the red b error light flashes, an ink cartridge is low on ink. This is a good time to make sure you have a new cartridge. When the red b light stays on, you may need to replace one of the cartridges.

The red b error light also comes on if your paper runs out or is jammed, so make sure you check your paper before replacing a cartridge.

To check your ink supply, do one of the following:

■Windows: Double-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of your screen). If one of your cartridges is low, you’ll see a window like the one on the right:

■Windows: You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon. You see a window showing the amount of ink remaining. You can click the Buy Now button to launch your web browser and order ink cartridges online.

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