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.
Maintaining the printer
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