Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel
You can check the print head nozzles using the control panel on your product.
Make sure there are no errors on the LCD screen, the CD/DVD tray is not inserted for printing, and the output tray is extended.
Load a few sheets of plain paper in the product.
Press the
home
button, if necessary.
Select
Maintenance
.
You see a screen like this:
Select
Print Head Nozzle Check
.
You see a screen like this:
Select
Print
.
The nozzle pattern prints.
Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
Print head is clean
Print head needs cleaning
Do one of the following:
If there are no gaps, select
O
.
If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select
X
and continue with the next step.
Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the process if necessary.
Caution:
Never turn off the product or open the front cover during a cleaning cycle or you may not be able to print.
Parent topic:
Print Head Nozzle Check
Related tasks
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility
Related information
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Maintenance Boxes
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