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1 Printer Information: Shows printer information (such as the printer model number, serial

number, and firmware version number), the number of pages printed from the trays and

duplexer, the ink level information, and the printhead health status.

NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only.

When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge

available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace cartridges until

prompted to do so.

2 Test Pattern 1: If the lines are not straight and connected, align the printheads. For more

information, see

To align the printheads.

3 Test Pattern 2: If there are thin white lines across any of the colored blocks, clean the

printheads. For more information, see

To clean the printheads.

NOTE: If there are thin white lines across all the color blocks and thin white lines across

the gray blocks in Test Pattern 3, do NOT clean the printhead. Calibrate the linefeed

instead. For more information, see

To calibrate the linefeed.

4 Test Pattern 3: If there are dark lines or white gaps where the arrows are pointing,

calibrate the linefeed. For more information, see

To calibrate the linefeed.

To align the printheads

Whenever you replace a printhead, the printer automatically aligns the printheads to

ensure the best print quality. However, if the lines in Test Pattern 1 on the Print Quality

Solve print quality problems

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