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150 | Maintaining and Transporting the Printer
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If any dots or segments are missing or deflected, as shown below,
run a cleaning cycle as described on page 151. Then print another
nozzle check pattern to make sure the nozzles are clean.
• If the nozzles are still clogged after three cleaning cycles, run a power
cleaning cycle as described on page 151.
Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
The printer automatically checks the nozzles and cleans them if necessary.
You can specify how often you want this to happen or turn this feature off.
You can also have a nozzle check pattern printed on a regular basis, so you
can check it yourself.
1. Press r
Menu. PRINTER SETUP is selected. Press r again.
2. Press d until
AUTO NOZZLE CHECK is selected, then press r.
3. Select one of the following, then press
OK:
• ON: PERIODICALLY—The printer periodically checks its nozzles
and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary (default).
• ON: EVERY JOB—The printer automatically checks its nozzles
and runs a cleaning cycle if necessary before each print job. This
process uses a very small amount of ink (and no paper) and is
recommended if you are running large print jobs unattended.
•OFF—The printer will not perform automatic nozzle checks and
cleaning cycles.
4. Press
l, then select PRINT NOZZLE PATTERN and press r.
5. Select
ON: EVERY PAGE to have the nozzle check pattern printed
before each print job, or
ON: EVERY 10 PAGES or OFF. These settings
take effect only when you print on roll paper.
6. Press
OK to save the setting.
Caution: Don’t run a
cleaning cycle while
thick media is loaded in
the printer.