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Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
Running a Power Cleaning Using the Product Control Panel
Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
You can clean the print head using the control panel on your product.
Note: Consider the following when preparing to clean the print head:
• Ink is consumed during print head cleaning. Clean the print head only if the print quality declines.
• Cleaning all nozzles uses ink from all colors.
• Prepare a new maintenance box if the current maintenance box is low on space. Because ink used
during cleaning does not evaporate quickly, repeated head cleanings can fill the maintenance box.
• You cannot clean the print head if the temperature conditions are not within specifications. See the link
below.
1. Load roll or cut sheet paper in the printer.
2. Make sure the correct paper type is selected.
3. Select Menu > Maintenance > Head Cleaning.
4. Select one of the following:
• To clean all nozzles, select All Colors and press the right arrow.
• To clean specific nozzles, select them.
5. Select OK to start the cleaning cycle.
When the cleaning cycle is finished, a confirmation screen appears.
Caution: Never turn off the product during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it.
6. Select Yes to print a nozzle check pattern.