Use this function only if repeated head cleaning fails to reactivate a mis- or nonfiring nozzle. Perform this
function on a color basis.
• Flushing consumes ink. Perform this function only when necessary.
• Perform no other operations during flushing.
• Flushing is not possible if even one color has run out.
• Flushing may be incomplete if ink in a cartridge gets too low or runs out during flushing.
• An error will occur and flushing will not be possible if:
• There is a misfeed.
• One of the machine's covers is open.
• The machine is performing maintenance operations.
• The machine has run out of ink.
• The machine has run out of paper.
• The ink collector unit is full.
1. Press [Settings] on the Home screen.
2. Press [Maintenance] [Flush Print-heads].
3. Select the color of the head you want to flush, and then press [OK] [Start].
4. Press [Exit].
To check the results of head flushing, print the test pattern.
page 249 "Print Nozzle Check Pattern"
5. Press [Home] ( ) after completing the operation.
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