5. Hold the
y
button down for three seconds until the power light starts ashing.
Print head cleaning starts.
6. When the power light stops ashing, print a nozzle check pattern again. Repeat cleaning and printing the
pattern until all lines are printed completely.
Related Information
& “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 30
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Windows
1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer.
2. Access the printer driver window.
3. Click Nozzle Check on the Maintenance tab.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Related Information
& “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 30
& “Windows Printer Driver” on page 87
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac OS X
1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer.
2. Select System Preferences from the
menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and
then select the printer.
3. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility.
4. Click Nozzle Check.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Related Information
& “Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 30
Aligning the Print Head
If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or blurred images, align the print head.
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