Advanced Guide TroubleshootingContents > Routine Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are IncorrectWhen Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are IncorrectIf print results are blurred or colors are not printed correctly, the print head nozzles (FINE Cartridges) areprobably clogged. Follow the procedure below to print the nozzle check pattern, check the print headnozzle condition, then clean the Print Head.If printed ruled lines are misaligned or print results are otherwise unsatisfactory, aligning the Print Headmay improve print quality.CautionDo not rinse or wipe the FINE Cartridges. This can cause trouble with the FINE Cartridges.NoteBefore performing maintenanceCheck if ink remains in the FINE Cartridge. See Checking the Ink Status .Check if the FINE Cartridges are installed correctly. See Replacing Procedure .Check if the orange protective tape on the bottom of the FINE Cartridge is removed. See ReplacingProcedure .If the Alarm lamp lights or flashes orange, refer to the " Troubleshooting " in the on-screen manual:Advanced Guide.Increasing the print quality in the printer driver settings may improve the print result.For details, refer to the on-screen manual: Advanced Guide.When the Print Results Are Blurred or Uneven:Step 1See Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern .See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern.After cleaning the Print Head, printand examine the nozzle checkpattern.If the pattern is missing:Step 2 See Cleaning the Print Head .If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the Print Headtwice:Step 3See Cleaning the Print Head Deeply .If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the Print Headdeeply twice:Step 4 See Replacing a FINE Cartridge.When the Print Results Are Not Even such as the Ruled LinesAre Misaligned:See Aligning the Print Head.NoteYou can also perform the maintenance operations from your computer.Page 67 of 623 pagesWhen Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect
