• Lines missing in the printout indicate that the printhead requires
cleaning. See “Cleaning the Printhead” below.
• Uneven patterns indicate that the printhead needs to be aligned. See
“Aligning the Printhead” on page 25.
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If your printed output appears faded, streaked or scratchy, the printhead may
need to be cleaned or aligned.
Printhead cleaning consumes ink.
Avoid unnecessary cleaning.
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1. With the printer on, click
SSttaarrtt
, then
SSeettttiinnggss
, then
PPrriinntteerrss
.
2. Right-click the
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printer icon, then select
PPrrooppeerrttiieess
.
3. Click the
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tab,
then click the
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icon.
Select the nozzles to be
cleaned, then click
EExxeeccuuttee
.
Maintenance tab
appearance and
procedures may
vary for Windows
2000. Follow the
instructions when prompted.
4. After the cleaning, print a nozzle check pattern to check the results. See
“Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 22.
5. If there is no change in the nozzle check pattern after cleaning, perform a
printhead deep cleaning by clicking the
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icon on the
Maintenance tab. When finished, print a nozzle check pattern to verify that
the printhead is clean.
If the printhead is still not clean after deep cleaning, contact
the Customer Care Center.
Printing Maintenance
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