Print the nozzle check test pattern to check whether the print-head nozzles are all ejecting ink properly, and, if necessary, carry out head cleaning or flushing.
Print the nozzle check test pattern.
If the pattern is patchy, clean the print-heads, then print the test pattern and check the result.
Do not use the machine for at least 10 minutes, then print the test pattern again and check the result.
Clean the print-heads, and then print the test pattern. Then, clean and print a second time, and then check the result.
If the pattern is still patchy, flush the print-heads, then print the test pattern again and check the result.
Do not use the machine for at least 10 minutes, then print the test pattern again and check the result.
If the pattern is still patchy, leave the machine for about eight hours. Then, print the test pattern and check the result.
This should resolve the problem. If the test pattern is still patchy, contact your service representative.
For details about printing the test pattern, see Print Nozzle Check Pattern.
For details about head cleaning, see Clean Print-heads.
For details about head flushing, see Flush Print-heads.