Step 2: Perform normal cleaning.

Procedure
  1. Press [▼] to display the following screen.


  2. Check for the group with dot drop-out or dot displacement by viewing the results of the printing test.
    The space from [A] to [B] is group A. The space from [B] to the right side is group B.

    AP_TESTPRINT_NORMAL
    IMPORTANT If the printing-test results are difficult to interpret

    Check the results in a bright location, changing your line of vision. They are visible using the reflection of the light.

  3. Press [▶].
  4. Select the group of print heads to clean.
    1. Press [◀] or [▶] to select the group of print heads that is not to be cleaned.

      MENU_FUNC_CLEANING_NORMAL_2HEAD_AB

    2. Press [▲] or [▼] to get rid of the group display.

      MENU_FUNC_CLEANING_NORMAL_2HEAD_A

    3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to display only the group of print heads that requires cleaning.
      Only the displayed groups will be cleaned. If "AB" is displayed, both groups will be cleaned.
  5. Press [ENTER].
    The screen shown below appears, and then cleaning starts. The (approximate) remaining time for the procedure is displayed on the screen. (The display shown below is an example. "01:45" = "1 minute and 45 seconds")


    When finished, the screen shown below appears again.


  6. Press [▲].


  7. Press [ENTER].
    Perform a printing test again to check whether the dot drop-out and dot displacement have been corrected.
  8. Check to make sure the dot drop-out or dot displacement has been corrected.
    If the problem persists, try performing normal cleaning again. If the printer has been used for a long period, dot drop-outs may not be fixed even after performing normal cleaning two or three times. If this is the case, clean using a different method. For details on other cleaning methods, see the "User's Manual, Maintenance Edition."