The print head cleaning function allows you to clear up clogged print head nozzles. Perform print head cleaning if printing is faint or a specific color fails to print, even though there is enough ink.

To check the print head condition, print the nozzle check pattern. If the problem is not resolved, turn off the power and clean the print head deeply again after 24 hours.

Print a nozzle check pattern to confirm the print head is working properly. If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the print head twice, clean the print head deeply.

Perform print 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 head is as follows:

Clean the print head if lines are missing or if horizontal white streaks are present in the printed nozzle check pattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition.

This article explains how to clean the print head from the operation panel of your MAXIFY iB4020 or iB4120 printer.

Use the buttons to select Cleaning and then press the OK button. The printer starts cleaning the print head. Don't perform any other operations until the printer completes the cleaning of the print head. …

If print results are blurred or colors are not printed correctly, the print head nozzles are probably clogged. Follow the procedure below to print the nozzle check pattern, check the print head nozzle condition, …

Clean the print head if lines are missing or if horizontal white streaks are present in the printed nozzle check pattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition.

This article shows how to clean the print head of the PIXMA TS6420 using its operation panel.