Deep CleaningDeep Cleaning is more thorough than cleaning. Perform deep cleaning when two Cleaningattempts do not resolve the print head problem.1. Open the printer driver setup window2. Click Deep Cleaning on the Maintenance tabWhen the Deep Cleaning dialog box opens, select the ink group for which deepcleaning is to be performed.Click Initial Check Items to display the items you need to check before performingdeep cleaning.3. Execute deep cleaningMake sure that the machine is on and then click Execute.Click OK when the confirmation message appears.Print head deep cleaning starts.ImportantDo not close the paper output tray until the deep cleaning is complete.4. Complete deep cleaningThe Nozzle Check dialog box opens after the confirmation message.5. Check the resultsTo check whether the print quality has improved, click Print Check Pattern. Tocancel the check process, click Cancel.ImportantDeep Cleaning consumes a larger amount of ink than Cleaning.Cleaning the print head frequently will rapidly deplete your printer's ink supply.Consequently, perform cleaning only when necessary.NoteIf there is no sign of improvement after Deep Cleaning, switch off the machine, wait24 hours, and then perform Deep Cleaning again. If there is still no sign ofimprovement, the ink may have run out or the print head may be worn. For details on theremedial action to be taken, see "Ink Is Not Ejected."207