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 Cleaning
Related tasks
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Print Head Alignment
If your printouts become grainy or blurry, you notice misalignment of vertical lines, or you see dark or
light horizontal bands, you may need to align the print head.
Note: Banding may also occur if your print head nozzles need cleaning.
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
Aligning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality
Aligning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
You can align the print head using the control panel on your product.
1. Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.
2. Press the up or down arrow button, select Setup, and press the OK button.
You see this screen:
3. Select Maintenance and press the OK button.
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