Handle ink tanks carefully so that ink does not spill. Neversqueeze the sides of an ink tank.4 Install new ink tankGently insert the ink tank and press down until it clicks into place. Do notforce an ink tank into the printhead. If the ink tank does not go in smoothly,reseat it, then try again.Press the scanning unit closed until it clicks securely into place.Maintaining the PrintheadRoutine printhead maintenance can extend the life of your F50 MFP printhead.Printing a Nozzle Check PatternThe printhead discharges ink through nozzles—tiny openings from which the inkis sprayed. If faded or streaked colors and text appear on your output, some ofthe nozzles may be clogged. You can check this by printing a nozzle check pattern.Ensure that paper is loaded in the F50 MFP before performing a nozzle check.To print a nozzle check pattern from the F50 MFP control panel:1 Select PRINTER SETTINGSPress until PPRRIINNTTEERR SSEETTTTIINNGGSS appears. Press to select.2 Print nozzle check patternThe CCLLEEAANNIINNGG option displays. Press to select.The NNOOZZZZLLEE CCHHEECCKK option displays. Press to select.MultiPASS F50 User’s Manual6644F50 Chapter 8-33.qxd 6/20/01 5:18 PM Page 64
