Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the print head if necessary.

1. Check if there are missing lines in the pattern (C) or horizontal white streaks in the pattern (D).
   
   

   (A) No missing lines/No horizontal white streaks

   (B) Lines are missing/Horizontal white streaks are present

   (E) Number of sheets printed so far
   
   

2. Select the pattern that is closer to the printed nozzle check pattern on the confirmation screen.

For (A) (no missing lines or no horizontal white streaks) in the pattern (C) and pattern (D):

(1) The cleaning is not required. Select All A, then press the OK button.

(2) Confirm the message, then press the OK button.

The screen will return to the Maintenance screen.

Note  Press the HOME button to exit Setup and display the HOME screen.

For (B) (lines are missing or horizontal white streaks are present) in the pattern (C) or pattern (D), or in patterns:

(1) The cleaning is required. Select Also B, then press the OK button.

The cleaning confirmation screen will appear.

(2) Select Yes, then press the OK button.

The machine starts cleaning the print head.

Note  The total number of sheets printed so far is shown in increments of 50 sheets on the printout of the nozzle check pattern.