❏
There are broken lines or missing segments: The print head nozzles may be clogged. Go to the next step.
6.
Select
Clean the print head
.
7.
When cleaning is finished, select
Print Nozzle Check Pattern
to print the nozzle check pattern again. Repeat
cleaning and printing the pattern until all lines are printed completely.
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Windows
1.
Make sure that A4-size plain paper is loaded in the printer.
2.
Access the printer driver window.
3.
Click
Nozzle Check
on the
Maintenance
tab.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
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“Windows Printer Driver” on page 76
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac OS X
1.
Make sure that A4-size plain paper is loaded in the printer.
2.
Start the printer driver utility:
❏
Mac OS X v10.6.x to v10.9.x
Select
System Preferences
from the
menu >
Printers & Scanners
(or
Print & Scan
,
Print & Fax
), and
then select the printer. Click
Options & Supplies
>
Utility
>
Open Printer Utility
.
❏
Mac OS X v10.5.8
Select
System Preferences
from the
menu >
Print & Fax
, and then select the printer. Click
Open Print
Queue
>
Utility
.
3.
Click
Nozzle Check
.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Aligning the Print Head
If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or blurred images, align the print head. You can perform print head
alignment from the control panel or the computer.
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