Operation Manual

❏ ere are broken lines or missing segments: e print head nozzles may be clogged. Go to the next step.
6.
Follow the on-screen instructions to clean the print head.
7. When cleaning is nished, print the nozzle check pattern again. Repeat cleaning and printing the pattern until
all lines are printed completely.
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Windows
1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer.
2. Access the printer driver window.
3. Click Nozzle Check on the Maintenance tab.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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& “Windows Printer Driver” on page 73
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac OS X
1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer.
2. Select System Preferences from the
menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and
then select the printer.
3. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility.
4. Click Nozzle Check.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Aligning the Print Head
If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or blurred images, align the print head.
Aligning the Print Head - Control Panel
1. Load A4-size plain paper in the printer.
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Improving Print Quality
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