Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles
1
Load plain paper.
2
Press Settings.
3
Press
or
repeatedly until Maintenance appears.
4
Press
.
5
Press
or
repeatedly until Clean Cartridges appears.
6
Press
.
A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them.
7
Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved.
8
If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the nozzles up to two more times.
Related topics:
•
"Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 136
•
"Improving print quality" on page 138
Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts
1
Remove the print cartridges.
2
Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water, and place the cloth on a flat surface.
3
Gently hold the nozzles against the cloth for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.
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