
6.
If there are no gaps, the print head is clean and you can continue printing.
If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head.
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Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility
You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer.
1.
Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.
2.
Do one of the following:
•
Windows:
Access the Windows Desktop and right-click the product icon in the Windows taskbar.
•
OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9
: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select
System Preferences
. Select
Print & Fax
,
Print & Scan
, or
Printers & Scanners
, select your product, and select
Options &
Supplies
. Select
Utility
and select
Open Printer Utility
.
•
OS X 10.5
: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select
System Preferences
. Select
Print & Fax
,
select your product, and select
Open Print Queue
. Select
Utility
.
3.
Select
Nozzle Check
.
You see a window like this:
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