Maintaining Your Printer
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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle check pattern you print.
Each colored square should be solid, with no
gaps or lines, as shown:
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If your printout looks okay, you’re done.
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If you see any white lines or gaps (as shown),
clean the print head again; see page 26 for
instructions.
Replacing an Ink Cartridge
When the red
b
error light flashes, an ink cartridge is low on ink. This is a good time
to make sure you have a new cartridge. When the red
b
light stays on, you may need
to replace one of the cartridges.
The red
b error light also comes on if
your paper runs out or is jammed, so
make sure you check your paper before
replacing a cartridge.
To check your ink supply, do one of the
following:
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Windows: Double-click the printer icon
on your taskbar (in the lower right corner of
your screen). If one of your cartridges is low,
you’ll see a window like the one on the right:
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Windows: You can also double-click the Ink Monitor icon. You see a window
showing the amount of ink remaining. You can click the
Buy Now
button to
launch your web browser and order ink cartridges online.