2. Click Deep Cleaning on the Maintenance tabWhen the Deep Cleaning dialog box opens, select the ink group for which deep cleaning is to beperformed.Click Initial Check Items to display the items you need to check before performing deep cleaning.3. Execute deep cleaningMake sure that the printer is on and then click Execute.Click OK when the confirmation message appears.Print head deep cleaning starts.Important• Do 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. To cancel the checkprocess, click Cancel.Important• Deep Cleaning consumes a larger amount of ink than Cleaning.Cleaning the print head frequently will rapidly deplete your printer's ink supply. Consequently, performcleaning only when necessary.Note• If there is no sign of improvement after Deep Cleaning, turn off the printer, wait 24 hours, and thenperform Deep Cleaning again. If there is still no sign of improvement, the ink may have run out or theprint head may be worn. For details on the remedial action to be taken, see "No Ink Comes Out."Related TopicPrinting a Nozzle Check Pattern211