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❏
Use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the print head
needs to be cleaned. This saves ink.
❏
Do not start the Head Cleaning or Nozzle Check utility while
printing is in progress; otherwise, your printout may be marred.
Using the Head Cleaning utility
Note:
If the Status Monitor or Progress Meter displays a message indicating
that the ink cartridges need replacing, you cannot clean the print head.
Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.
There are two ways to access the utility:
❏
Right-click the printer-shaped icon on the Windows taskbar
and select
Head Cleaning
.
❏
Access the printer software and click the
Utility
tab, then click
the
Head Cleaning
button.
After opening the utility, follow the on-screen instructions.
Aligning the Print Head
If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines, you may be able to
solve this problem from your computer with the Print Head
Alignment utility, accessed through your printer software or the
shortcut icon.
Note:
Do not start the Print Head Alignment utility while printing is in
progress; otherwise, your printout may be marred.
There are two ways to access the utility:
