Operation Manual

❏ ere are broken lines or missing segments: e print head nozzles may be clogged. Go to the next step.
6.
Select Clean the print head.
7. When cleaning is nished, select Print Nozzle Check Pattern to 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.
Make sure that A4-size plain paper is loaded 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 85
Checking and Cleaning the Print Head - Mac OS X
1. Make sure that A4-size plain paper is loaded in the printer.
2. Start the printer driver utility:
❏ Mac OS X v10.6.x to v10.9.x
Select System Preferences from the
menu > Printers & Scanners (or Print & Scan, Print & Fax), and
then select the printer. Click Options & Supplies > Utility > Open Printer Utility.
❏ Mac OS X v10.5.8
Select System Preferences from the
menu > Print & Fax, and then select the printer. Click Open Print
Queue > Utility.
3. Click Nozzle Check.
4.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Aligning the Print Head
If you notice a misalignment of vertical lines or blurred images, align the print head. You can perform print head
alignment from the control panel or the computer.
User's Guide
Improving Print Quality
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