You need to conduct the following steps:
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
The nozzle check pattern shows if each print head nozzle is operating properly.
You can also print the nozzle check pattern from your computer.
- Load A4- or letter-size plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder (ASF) or cassette.
- Press <Feed Switch> button to select the paper source.
- In either COPY, PHOTO, or FILM menu screen, press <Menu> button.
- Press the left or right arrow to select [Maintenance/Settings], then press <OK>.
- Use left or right arrow to select [Maintenance] and press <OK>.
- Use up or down arrow to select [Nozzle Check] and press <OK>.
- When prompted to print a nozzle check pattern, use the up arrow to select [Yes] and then press <OK>.
The machine prints a nozzle check pattern
Print Head Cleaning / Head Refreshing
If the printed nozzle check pattern is broken, missing, or a specific color is not printed, clean the print head.
MEMO:
a. Cleaning the print head consumes a small amount of ink. Cleaning too often reduces the amount of ink in the ink tanks.
b. Print head cleaning is performed when you connect the power cord. Your machine may perform print head cleaning periodically to avoid clogging.
- In either COPY, PHOTO, or FILM menu screen, press <Menu> button.
- Press the left or right arrow to select [Maintenance/Settings], then press <OK>.
- Use left or right arrow to select [Maintenance] and press <OK>.
- Use up or down arrow to select [Print Head Cleaning] or [Head Deep Cleaning] as necessary and then press <OK>.
When prompted to clean the print head, use the up arrow to select [Yes and then press <OK>.
IMPORTANT:
If normal print head cleaning does not improve print quality, perform deep print head cleaning.
Print Head Alignment in Windows
If colors mix or streaks appear in the nozzle check pattern, perform the print head alignment.
The print head alignment can be performed either automatically or manually.
If the automatic print head alignment does not resolve the problem, perform the print head alignment manually.
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