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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the print head if necessary.

  1. Check if there are missing lines in the pattern C or horizontal white streaks in the pattern D.

    A: No missing lines/No horizontal white streaks

    B: Lines are missing/Horizontal white streaks are present

    E: Number of sheets printed so far

  2. Select the pattern that is closer to the printed nozzle check pattern on the confirmation screen.

    Figure: Touch screen Figure: Touch screen

    For A (no missing lines or no horizontal white streaks) in both the pattern C and pattern D:

    The cleaning is not required. Tap All A, confirm the message, then tap OK.

    The screen will return to the Maintenance screen.

    For B (lines are missing or horizontal white streaks are present) in the pattern C or pattern D, or in both patterns:

    The cleaning is required. Tap Also B, then tap Yes on the cleaning confirmation screen.

    The machine starts cleaning the print head.

Note

  • The total number of sheets printed so far is shown in increments of 50 sheets on the printout of the nozzle check pattern.