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7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
Print head is clean
Print head needs cleaning
8. Do one of the following:
• If there are no gaps, select Done.
• If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Clean the Print Head and continue.
9. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the
process as necessary.
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, leave the product turned on
and wait at least 6 hours. Then try cleaning the print head again. If quality still does not improve, one of
the ink cartridges may be old or damaged and needs to be replaced.
Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check
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Print Head Cleaning
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Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
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Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility
You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer.
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