56 Routine MaintenancePrint Head CleaningClean the Print Head if lines are missing or if white streaks appear in the printed nozzle checkpattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Note that cleaning thePrint Head causes used ink to be absorbed in the ink absorber. Cleaning the Print Head consumesink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary.1 Make sure that the machine is turned on, then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sizedplain paper in the Rear Tray or Cassette.2 Open the Paper Output Tray, and then open the Output Tray Extension.(1) Put your finger in the rounded indent of the Paper Output Tray and open it gently.(2) Open the Output Tray Extension.3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source where you have loadedpaper.4 Start Print Head Cleaning.(1) Press the HOME button.The HOME screen is displayed.(2) Select Settings, then press the OK button.The Settings screen is displayed.(3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button.The Maintenance screen is displayed.(4) Select Cleaning, then press the OK button.The confirmation screen is displayed.(5) Select Yes, then press the OK button.Print Head Cleaning starts.Do not perform any other operations until PrintHead Cleaning finishes. This takes about 1minute.The pattern print confirmation screen isdisplayed.(6) Select Yes, then press the OK button.The nozzle check pattern is printed.5 Check the print head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern, and takeappropriate action.See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 54.NoteMake sure that the Inner Cover is closed.NoteIf the problem is not resolved after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head DeepCleaning. See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 57.
