Chapter 11

NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace the ink cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable.

2.Look at the color bars in the middle of the page. The bars should be solid, have sharp edges, and extend with uniform color all the way across the page.

Figure 11-1 Color bars - expected result

•If any of the color bars are irregularly streaked, lighter on one side, or contain one or more streaks of a different color, refer to the following steps.

Figure 11-2 Color bars - irregularly streaked or faded bar (top bar)Figure 11-3 Color bars - color mixing (yellow bar contains magenta streaks)

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◦Check the estimated ink levels in the cartridges.

◦Check if the cartridge corresponding to the streaked bar has the orange tab removed.

◦Reinstall the cartridge and make sure all of the cartridges are properly installed.

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