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The nozzle check pattern is printed and automatically read. If the printer
finds clogged nozzles, it runs a cleaning cycle.
If the nozzles do not clear after a few cleaning cycles, run a power cleaning
cycle, as described on page 125.
Using the Control Panel Menu
Follow these steps to have the printer check the print head nozzles and clean
them if necessary.
1. Press the
Menu button.
2. Press the d button until
TEST PRINT is highlighted, then press Menu.
NOZZLE CHECK is selected.
3. Press
Menu, then press to start printing the nozzle check pattern.
The nozzle check pattern is printed and automatically read. If the printer
finds clogged nozzles, it runs a cleaning cycle.
Manually Checking and Cleaning the Print Head
If you turn off Auto Cleaning, you can print a nozzle check and manually
examine it to determine whether any nozzles are clogged or deflected. Then
you can run a cleaning cycle by pressing and holding the
Menu button.
1. Press the
Menu button. PRINTER SETUP is highlighted. Press Menu
again.
2. Press the d button until
AUTO CLEANING is highlighted, then press
Menu.
3. Press the d to select
OFF, then press to save the setting.
4. Press the
l button twice.
5. Press d to highlight
TEST PRINT, then press Menu. NOZZLE CHECK
is selected.
6. Press
Menu, then press to start printing the nozzle check pattern.
Caution: Don’t run a
cleaning cycle while
thick media is loaded in
the printer.
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