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Chapter 11 Maintenance 11-7
Printing the nozzle check pattern
The nozzle check pattern shows if each printhead nozzle is operating properly.
NOTE
•You can also print the nozzle check pattern from your computer ( Software Guide).
Follow this procedure to print the nozzle check pattern from the machine:
1 Press [Menu].
2 Use [2] or [3] to select <MAINTENANCE>.
3 Press [Set] twice.
Cleaning the printhead
If the printed nozzle check pattern is broken, missing, or a specific color is not printed, clean
the printhead.
NOTE
•Cleaning the printhead consumes a small amount of ink. Cleaning too often reduces the amount of ink
in the ink tanks.
•You can also clean the printhead from your computer ( Software Guide).
Follow this procedure to clean the printhead from the machine:
1 Press [Menu].
2 Use [2] or [3] to select <MAINTENANCE>.
3 Press [Set].
4 Use [2] or [3] to select the cleaning setting you want.
•Select:
– <HEAD CLEANING> for normal printhead cleaning.
– <HEAD REFRESHING> for deep printhead cleaning.
•For details on which to select, see p. 11-6.
5 Press [Set].
MAINTENANCE
1.NOZZLE CHECK
Nozzle check pattern
If the pattern is broken, missing, or a specific color is not
printed, see Cleaning the printhead, below.
Printhead position
If the pattern is not uniform, align the printhead ( p. 11-8).
If lateral lines are visible, align the printhead ( p. 11-8).