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Print head needs cleaning
• If there are no gaps, click Finish.
• If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean to clean the print head again.
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head up to 4 times, leave the product 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 Cleaning
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Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility
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Replacing 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
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