Using the Head Cleaning utility

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Follow the steps below to clean the print head using the Head Cleaning utility.

1.Make sure the product is turned on.

2.Make sure that no lights are indicating errors, and that the disc cover is closed.

3.Access the printer driver.

See “Accessing the printer driver” on page 14.

4.Click the Utility tab, then click the Head Cleaning button.

5.Follow the on-screen instructions.

The

power light flashes while the product performs the cleaning cycle.

cCaution:

Never turn off the product while the power light is flashing. Doing so may damage the product.

Note:

❏If print quality has not improved after repeating this procedure about four times, turn the product off and wait for at least six hours. Then run the nozzle check again and repeat the head cleaning if necessary.

❏If the print quality still has not improved, at least one of your ink cartridges may be old or damaged and may need to be replaced.

& See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 53.

❏If print quality remains a problem after replacing the ink cartridges, contact your dealer.

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