Reference Guide |
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Using the Head Cleaning utility
Using the control panel buttons
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Make sure that the printer is turned on and the ink out light is off. |
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If the ink out light is flashing, you cannot clean the print head. You need to replace the appropriate ink cartridge first. |
Access the printer software. For instructions, see Accessing the printer software. |
Click the Utility tab and click the HeadCleaning button. |
Follow the on-screen instructions. |
The power light and the ink lights flash while the printer performs the cleaning cycle.
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Never turn off the printer while the power light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer. |
When the power light stops flashing, click Print NozzleCheck Pattern in the Head Cleaning dialog box to confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle. |
Good sample |
Print head needs to be cleaned |
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To maintain print quality, we recommend printing a few pages at least once every month. |
Make sure that the printer is turned on and the ink out light is off. |
Access the Print or Page Setup dialog box and click the Utility icon button, then click the Head Cleaning button. |
Follow the on-screen instructions. |
The power light and the ink lights flash while the printer performs the cleaning cycle.
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Never turn off the printer while power light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer. |
When the power light stops flashing, click the Confirmation button in the Head Cleaning dialog box to print a nozzle check pattern and to reset the cleaning cycle. Use the check pattern to confirm that the head is clean. |
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To maintain print quality, we recommend printing a few pages at least once every month. |
Make sure that the power light is on and the ink out light is off. Then, hold down the ink button for three seconds. |
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If the ink out light is flashing or on, do not clean the print head. Cleaning the print head will start the ink cartridge replacement process. If you do not intend to replace an ink cartridge, press the ink button again to return the print head to its home position. |
The printer starts cleaning the print head and the power light and the ink lights begin flashing.
Caution: |
Never turn off the printer while the power light is flashing. Doing so may damage the printer. |
When the power light stops flashing, print a nozzle check pattern to confirm that the head is clean and to reset the cleaning cycle. |
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To maintain print quality, we recommend printing a few pages at least once every month. |
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