Advanced Guide TroubleshootingContents > Routine Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect > Cleaning the Print HeadCleaning the Print HeadClean the Print Head if lines are missing or if horizontal white streaks are present in the printed nozzlecheck pattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Cleaning the PrintHead consumes ink, so clean the Print Head only when necessary.1. Make sure that the power is turned on.2. Clean the Print Head.(1) Press the Menu button repeatedly until Maintenance appears.(2) Use the (-) or (+) button to select Cleaning, and press the OK button.The machine starts cleaning the Print Head.Do not perform any other operations until the machine completes the cleaning of the Print Head. This takesabout 1 to 2 minutes.3. Check the print head condition.To check the print head condition, print the nozzle check pattern.See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern.NoteIf the problem is not resolved after cleaning the Print Head twice, clean the Print Head deeply.See Cleaning the Print Head Deeply .Page topPage 111 of 973 pagesCleaning the Print Head
