Printhead clogged

Likely causes and fixes

1. 1. One or more printhead nozzles are clogged.

   1. Print a nozzle-check pattern from the printer's Maintenance menu and identify any missing segments.

      Source: Print Head Cleaning

   2. Caution: Do not turn off the printer or open its covers during a cleaning cycle.

      If the pattern shows gaps, run the standard Print Head Cleaning command from the control panel or manufacturer utility.

      Source: Print Head Cleaning

   3. Print another nozzle check. Repeat only within the limit in your model's manual; cleaning consumes ink and can fill the maintenance box.

      Source: Print Head Cleaning

   4. If normal cleaning does not improve the pattern, follow the model-specific escalation procedure or contact manufacturer support instead of manually forcing fluid through the head.

      Source: Print Head Cleaning