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5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
Print head is clean
Print head needs cleaning
6. If there are no gaps in the pattern, click Finish.
If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, click Clean.
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head three times, perform a Powerful
Cleaning.
Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check
Related tasks
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel
Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility
Using the Powerful Cleaning Utility
Print Head Cleaning
If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you can clean the
print head.
Note: Your printer automatically checks the print head nozzles when the printer is turned on and before
printing; and cleans them when it detects clogged nozzles. To change this setting, select Settings >
General Settings > Printer Settings > Self Check and Cleaning.
Note: You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to clean it
when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first.