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When a print head is missing nozzles
If the print head is missing nozzles, perform a Head Cleaning. See section "Head-
cleaning" for more information.
If the problem persists, perform Head Flushing. See section "Head-flushing" for more
information
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Head-cleaning
Follow the procedure below to perform a print head cleaning.
Perform a head cleaning when print quality if affected by missing nozzles.
Head cleaning consumes ink but is sometimes necessary to achieve a full nozzle check.
After an ink cartridge is replaced, a print head cleaning will be automatically performed.
Perform a head cleaning up to five (5) times in an attempt to clear missing nozzles.
Print and check for any changes in the nozzle check test pattern between each
head cleaning.
Do not turn the printer off during print head cleaning. If the printer is turned off
during a print head cleaning, start again by printing a nozzle check test pattern.
1. Press the [ /Menu] key.
2. Press the [ ] or [ /Menu] key to display [Maintenance], then press the [#Enter]
key.
3. Press the [ ] or [ /Menu] key to display [Head-cleaning], then press the [#Enter]
key.
4. Press the [ ] or [ /Menu] key to select a color, then press the [#Enter] key.
Menu:
Maintenance
Maintenance:
Head-cleaning
