6. If there are no gaps, click Finish.
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
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Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes
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Print Head CleaningIf print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the
print head.
Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it
when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first.
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Touch Panel
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance
Related topics
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Touch Panel
You can clean the print head using the touch panel on your product.
1. Make sure plain paper is loaded in Cassette 1.
2. Press the home button, if necessary.
3. Select Setup.
4. Select Maintenance.
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