If the
printhead nozzles are severely clogged or printhead strikes occur,
check and clean around the print head to remove any lint or fibers
that have accumulated around the printhead nozzles.
Note: If it is
difficult to remove dirt around the printhead, rinse the dirty
cleaning stick with ink cleaning solution and try again. If the
cleaning stick is still dirty, replace it with a new one.
- Let the ink cleaning solution soak
into a new large cleaning swab.
- Make sure the printer is on, and then
select the
inside light icon on the LCD screen to
turn on the lights inside the printer.
- Select
the
maintenance icon > Cleaning the Maintenance Parts > Around the Head.
- Read the
message on the LCD screen and then select Start.
The printhead moves to the maintenance position.
CAUTION:
Do not move the printhead manually. A
malfunction may occur.
Note: A buzzer
sounds 7 minutes after the printhead moves to the maintenance
position. Select OK to continue
cleaning. The buzzer sounds again after 7 minutes. Nozzles can be
clogged if more time passes, so finish cleaning as soon as
possible.
- Select
How To... to view the steps on the
LCD screen.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to
clean around the printhead.
Note: Do not touch
the nozzle surfaces with the cleaning stick.
- After cleaning is finished, close the
maintenance covers and then select Done on the LCD screen.
The printhead returns to its normal position.
- Perform
a nozzle check.