Section 7: Maintaining the Printer
The CD Color Printer is designed to require very little maintenance. Nevertheless, there are a few procedures you can perform on a regular basis or as needed to ensure your printerÕs best performance.
A. CLEANING THE INK CARTRIDGE NOZZLES
This procedure is done if the printer does not seem to be laying down ink evenly or if you suspect an ink cartridge nozzle has become slightly dried out or clogged. If using Windows 95 or a Macintosh, refer to the cleaning procedure explained within the Cartridge button description of Section
If using a Windows 3.1x or Windows NT, simply perform the printerÕs self test procedure as described below:
1.If printer power is ON, turn it OFF now. The Power light should be OFF. Verify that print supplies are installed and that the CD Tray is closed.
2.With the printerÕs front cover shut, press and hold the 
CD Tray button as you turn the printer power ON.
3.Continue to hold the 
CD Tray button down for approximately 8 seconds, until you hear the self test begin to print.
The self test print pattern purges the ink cartridge nozzles and lets you know if a nozzle is not functioning. If using a color ink cartridge and one of the Yellow, Magenta, or Cyan colors does not appear on the self test print, repeat the cleaning procedure. If after several cleanings a color still does not appear on the test print, the cartridge may be damaged or empty and may need to be replaced.
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