Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Cleaning the Print HeadsCleaning the Print HeadsThe print head cleaning function allows you to remove any blockages in the print head nozzles. Performprint head cleaning if printing is faint or a specific color fails to print, even though there is enough ink.The procedure for cleaning the print heads is as follows:Cleaning1. Open the printer driver setup window2. Click Cleaning on the Maintenance tabThe Print Head Cleaning dialog box opens. Follow the instruction shown in the dialog box.Click Initial Check Items to display the items you need to check before performing Cleaning.3. Execute cleaningMake sure that the machine is on and then click Execute.Print head cleaning starts.4. Complete cleaningClick OK when the confirmation message appears.Next, the Nozzle Check dialog box opens.5. Check the resultsTo check whether the print quality has improved, click Print Check Pattern. To cancel the checkprocess, click Cancel.If cleaning the head once does not resolve the print head problem, clean it once more.Deep CleaningDeep Cleaning is more thorough than Cleaning. Perform deep cleaning when two cleaning attempts donot resolve the print head problem.1. Open the printer driver setup window2. Click Deep Cleaning on the Maintenance tabThe Deep Cleaning dialog box opens. Follow the instruction shown in the dialog box.Click Initial Check Items to display the items you need to check before performing Deep Cleaning.3. Make sure that the machine is on and then click Execute.Click OK when the confirmation message appears.Print head deep cleaning starts.ImportantCleaning consumes a small amount of ink. Deep Cleaning consumes a larger amount of ink thanCleaning.Cleaning the print heads frequently will rapidly deplete your printer's ink supply. Consequently,perform cleaning only when necessary.NotePage 605 of 815 pagesCleaning the Print Heads
