Cleaning the Print Head

The printer periodically cleans the print head automatically, so normally you should not need to manually run a cleaning cycle. However, if print quality diminishes, run the print head cleaning cycle to unclog the print head so the nozzles deliver ink properly. The cleaning cycle takes about one minute, during which the carriage moves and you hear the printer recharging the print head. The Pause light flashes throughout the cleaning cycle and then stays on when the cycle is finished. Follow...

Replacing the Print Head Unit

Stylus Iis Print Head

When you need to switch between color and monochrome printing, follow the instructions in this section to remove one print head unit and replace it with the other. When you switch between print heads, always leave the ink cartridges installed in the print head unit. Once you remove an ink cartridge from its print head unit, it becomes unusable. 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and press the Pause button. The Pause light comes on. Open the printer cover by lifting the edges on both sides....