Performing Nozzle Check - mini260 / mini320
| Article ID: ART126812 | | | Date published: 05/12/2015 | | | Date last updated: 08/14/2015 |
Solution
InkTank & Print Head Issues
Before performing the following procedures, be sure that the Ink Tank and Print Head are properly installed.
How to unclog print head nozzles
Note: If the printed result does not improve even after doing print head deep cleaning, turn off the printer. Then, after 24 hours or later, do print head deep cleaning again.
1. Ensure that the printer is powered on.
2. Press the <Home> button.
3. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the <
> or <
> cursor buttons to select 'Settings' 
, then press the <OK> button.
> or <> cursor buttons to select 'Maintenance', then press the <OK> button.1. Open the paper support.
2. Load a sheet of 4' x 6' sized paper in the auto sheet feeder.
4. Print the nozzle check pattern.
4-1. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the <> or <
> cursor buttons to select 'Nozzle check pattern', then press the <OK> button.
> or <> cursor buttons to select 'Yes', then press the <OK> button. The nozzle check pattern is printed.
The normal nozzle check pattern
- When all patterns are printed normally, use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the <- When any patterns are printed abnormally, use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the <
Note: Cleaning the print head consumes a certain amount of ink.
(See How to display the Maintenance screen above.)
2. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the <> or <> cursor buttons to select 'Cleaning' and press the <OK> button.
3. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the <> or <> cursor buttons to select 'Yes', then press the <OK> button to start print head cleaning.
Note: Do not do any other operations until print head cleaning is completed.
Note: Print head deep cleaning consumes more ink than print head cleaning. Perform this procedure only after two regular cleanings have not restored the print quality.
(See How to display the Maintenance screen above.)
> or <> cursor buttons to select 'Deep cleaning' and press the <OK> button.
3. Use the Easy-Scroll Wheel or the <> or <> cursor buttons to select 'Yes', then press the <OK> button to start print head deep cleaning.
Note: Do not do any other operations until print head deep cleaning is completed.
Note: If the printed result does not improve even after doing print head deep cleaning, turn off the printer. Then, after 24 hours or later, do print head deep cleaning again. After a given time interval, ink could dissolve itself, resulting in ink unclogging. When the printed result does not improve even after these steps, replacement of ink cartridges may be required.
1. Ensure that the printer is powered on.
2. Open the cover by sliding the cover open switch to the right and lifting the cover. The print head holder will move to the replacement position.
Note: When the top cover is opened more than ten minutes, the print head moves to the right side.If this occurs, close the top cover, and open it again.
When installing the print head, proceed to step 3.
When installing the ink tank, proceed to step 4.
3. Install the print head.
3-1. Raise the print head lock lever.
3-2. Pull out the print head from its package, then remove the orange protective cap from it.
Caution: Do not touch the ink supply ports <1> and the print head nozzles <2>.Doing so may cause printing problems.
3-3. Place the print head in the holder and lower the print head lock lever carefully until you hear a click.
4. Install the ink tank.
4-1. Unpack the ink tank and remove the orange protective cap.
Caution: Do not touch the ink ports <3> or circuit <4>. Doing so may cause printing problems.Do not reattach the protective cap once you have removed it.
4-2. Insert the ink tank into the print head.
Note: Insert the ink tank at an angle so that the triangular marks are aligned with each other. Press the mark "PUSH" on the ink tank firmly until you hear a click.
5. Close the cover. The print head holder will move to the right side.