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Automatically Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
Prior to a print job, 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.
Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
1. Make sure paper is loaded.
2. Press the button to display the
Ink Menu.
3. Press d until
NOZZLE CHECK is selected, then press r.