Caution: Don't run a cleaning cycle while thick media is loaded in the printer.
If the pattern looks good, as shown below, the print head is clean.
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If any dots or segments are missing or deflected, as shown below, run a cleaning cycle as described
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on page 39. Then print another nozzle check pattern to make sure the nozzles are clean.
Checking the print head using a computer
Follow these steps to use your printer software to check the print head nozzles and clean them if necessary:
Make sure paper is loaded in the printer.
1.
Do one of the following to access the printer utilities:
2.
OS X: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select
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or
Print & Fax
and select
Open Printer Utility
Windows: Double-click the
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, select your product, and select
Print & Scan
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icon in the bottom right corner of your screen (the taskbar).
Checking and cleaning the print head
. Select
System Preferences
Options & Supplies
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37
,
Printers & Scanners
. Select
Utility