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Adjusting Print Quality
If your print quality declines, you may need to run a utility to clean or align the print head.
If running these utilities does not solve the problem, you may need to replace the ink cartridges, clean
the roll paper feeder, or run a Power Cleaning.
Print Head Maintenance
Print Head Maintenance
Print head maintenance ensures the best print quality.
Perform the following maintenance functions as necessary:
• Print Head Nozzle Check: Check for clogged nozzles before each print job or if you have not used
the printer for an extended period of time. Inspect the printed check pattern and clean the print head if
you notice faint or missing areas.
• Print Head Cleaning: Clean the print head if you notice faint areas or gaps in your printouts.
• Print Head Alignment: Adjust the position of the print head if your printouts are grainy or out of focus.
• Paper Feed Adjust: Adjust the paper feed if you are unable to resolve banding issues even after
cleaning and aligning the print head.
Print Head Nozzle Check
Print Head Cleaning
Media Setting Optimization
Parent topic: Adjusting Print Quality
Related tasks
Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges
Print Head Nozzle Check
You can print a nozzle check pattern to check for clogged nozzles.
Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility
Parent topic: Print Head Maintenance
Related references
Maintenance Menu
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