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Use this function to clean the print-heads if a specific color is not printing or prints out unclearly.
Perform this function on a color basis.
Head cleaning consumes ink. Perform this function only when necessary.
Perform no other operations during head cleaning.
Cleaning may be incomplete if ink in a cartridge gets too low or runs out during cleaning.
An error will occur and head cleaning will not be possible if:
There is a misfeed.
One of the machine's covers is open.
The machine is performing maintenance operations.
The machine has run out of ink.
The machine has run out of paper.
Press [Home] (
) at the bottom of the screen in the center.
Flick the screen to the left, and then press the [User Tools] icon (
).
Press [Machine Features].
Press [Maintenance].
Press [Clean Print-heads].
Select the color of the head you want to clean, and then press [Start].
Press [Exit].
To check the results of head cleaning, print the test pattern.
Press [User Tools] (
) on the top right of the screen.
Press [Home] () at the bottom of the screen in the center.
If a nozzle still fails to start firing, perform head cleaning again. For details about checking the condition of the print-heads, see Checking Whether a Nozzle Is Clogged.
For details about printing the test pattern, see Print Nozzle Check Pattern.
