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Follow the on-screen instructions to print the patterns for print head alignment, and then align the print head.
❏ is pattern allows you to perform alignment if your printouts look blurry.
Find and select the number for the most solid pattern.
❏ is pattern allows you to perform alignment if vertical ruled lines appear misaligned.
Find and select the number for the pattern that has the least misaligned vertical line.
❏ is pattern allows you to perform alignment if you see horizontal banding at regular intervals.
Find and select the number for the least separated and overlapping pattern.
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
If the nozzles are clogged, the printouts become faint, there is visible banding, or unexpected colors appear. If the
nozzles are severely clogged, a blank sheet will be printed. When print quality has declined, rst use the nozzle
check feature to check if the nozzles are clogged. If the nozzles are clogged, clean the print head.
Maintaining the Printer
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Improving Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax Quality
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Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
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