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Cleaning the Printhead
When the ink nozzles of the printhead become clogged, you can restore
normal operation by cleaning the printhead.
Cleaning the printhead consumes ink, so clean the printhead only when it is
necessary.
Types of Printhead Cleaning
There are three methods for printhead cleaning.
Head Cleaning A
Perform when the printing is faint or when dust has collected on the
printhead. This cleaning method consumes the least amount of ink. Head
Cleaning A requires about 3 minutes to complete.
Head Cleaning B
Perform when the printing is blank or when Head Cleaning A does not
correct the problem. Head Cleaning B requires about 4 minutes to
complete.
Head Cleaning C
Perform when the printer has not been used for a long period, or when
Head Cleaning B does not correct the problem. This cleaning method
consumes the most ink. Head Cleaning C requires about 6 minutes.
Head Cleaning Procedure
Follow the procedure below to clean the printhead. The procedure is
basically the same for all three methods for cleaning the printhead.
• If one execution of Head Cleaning A does not correct the problem,
perform Head Cleaning B.
• If Head Cleaning B does not correct the problem, repeat Head
Cleaning B two or three times.
• If three consecutive cleanings with Head Cleaning B does not solve
the problem, then perform Head Cleaning C.
• If Head Cleaning C does not restore normal operation of the printhead,
then the printhead is damaged and should be replaced. (ÆP.5-10)
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