9-6■ Cleaning the BJ cartridge print headIf your printouts become faint or streaked, or if their quality otherwise deteriorates, print the nozzlecheck pattern to see if the print head nozzles are operating properly (see p. 9-5). If the pattern isbroken or missing, clean the BJ cartridge print head.n • To maintain the best possible print quality, clean the BJ cartridge print head from time to time.• Cleaning the print head consumes a small amount of ink. Cleaning too often reduces the amount ofink in the BJ cartridge.Replacing the BJ cartridge_____________________n • Do not replace the BJ cartridge while the fax is printing or performing another operation.• If you need to unplug the fax, wait until it returns to standby mode (time and receive mode displayedon the LCD). Otherwise the cartridge holder may not be in its home position, causing the BJ cartridgeto remain uncapped and dry out.1 Press [Function].▼Press [Cleaning].2 Use [3] or [4] to select HEAD CLEANING.▼Press [Start/Copy].The fax cleans the print head.n• You can clean the print head up to five consecutive times if necessary.• After cleaning, print the nozzle check pattern to check if cleaning corrected the problem (seep. 9-5).• If cleaning does not improve print quality, replace the BJ cartridge (see below).1 Make sure the fax is plugged in.2 Open the printer cover.c• Do not try to manually move or stop the cartridge holder.• Do not touch the components shown or any metal parts.3 Raise the cartridge lock lever q on the cartridge holder and remove the BJ cartridge w.12• Discard the old BJ cartridge immediately according to the local laws and regulations for disposal ofconsumables. You may want to place it in a plastic bag to keep any residual ink from spilling.• Spilled ink can stain any surface; protect yourself and your work area.
