9. Troubleshooting
7.
If the pattern is still patchy, leave the machine for about eight hours. Then, print the test
pattern and check the result.
This should resolve the problem. If the test pattern is still patchy, contact your service representative.
• For details about printing the test pattern, see page 229 "Print Nozzle Check Pattern".
• For details about head cleaning, see page 230 "Clean Print-heads".
• For details about head flushing, see page 232 "Flush Print-heads".
If the Printout Is Smeared with Dots of Ink That Are 1 to 2 mm in Diameter
If your printouts are smeared by unwanted spots of ink that are about 1 to 2 mm in diameter, you need
to clean the print-heads.
Clean the print-head when you use the ink that is the same color as the spots.
If you cannot identify the color, clean all the print-heads.
• For details about head cleaning, see page 230 "Clean Print-heads".
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