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Cleaning the Print Head

If print quality has declined and the nozzle check indicates clogged nozzles, you 
can clean the print head. Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it only if necessary.

Note: 
You cannot clean the print head if an ink cartridge is expended, and may not be able to 
clean it when a cartridge is low. You must replace the cartridge first (see page 36).

1. Load letter-size plain paper in the sheet feeder.

2. Press the 

Setup

 button.

3. Select 

Maintenance

 and press 

OK

.

4. Select 

Head Cleaning 

and press 

OK

.

5. Press x

Start

. 

Cleaning lasts around 1 minute. When it’s finished, you see a message on the 
display screen.

Caution: 
Never turn off the printer during a cleaning cycle or you may damage it.

6. Press x

Start

 to run a nozzle check and confirm that the print head is clean.

Note: 
If you don’t see any improvement after cleaning the print head three times, turn off 
your WorkForce 500 Series and wait at least six hours to let any dried ink soften. Then 
try printing again.

If you do not use your WorkForce 500 Series often, it is a good idea to print a few pages 
at least once a month to maintain good print quality.