Cleaning The Print Nozzles - Lexmark Z12 Color Jetprinter User Manual

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Maintaining your printer

Cleaning the print nozzles

The print cartridge nozzle test helps you pinpoint any clogged
nozzles. The nozzle test also cleans the print cartridge by forcing ink
through the nozzles. A test line prints so you can see if the cleaning
process was successful. Run the nozzle test when:
• Characters are not printing completely.
• White dashes appear in graphics or printed text.
• Print is smudged or too dark.
• Colors do not print correctly.
To run the nozzle test:
Load plain paper in the printer.
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Open the Control Program. For help, see
2
Click the Cartridge tab.
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