Compaq Printer A1500 - Manual (Page 22)

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below is printed. Each pattern has a number under
it.
5. Locate the number under the alignment pattern that
comes closest to forming a perfectly straight line
from each group on the test page. For example, in
sample group
A , pattern 5 comes closest to
forming a straight line.
6. Enter the 2-digit number on the keypad using a
leading 0 for the “A” alignment pattern, if
necessary. In this example, press the 0 and 5
buttons. The LCD panel displays the following
message:
7. Re-enter the alignment value if an out of range
two-digit number was entered.
If the displayed value is correct, press the Options button to
proceed to the next pattern. Use the Clear button if you make a
mistake and need to back up.
8. Repeat steps 6 through 8 for the remaining printed
out patterns. Note that the number of patterns
printed depends on the cartridge types installed.
Cleaning Print Cartridges
There are approximately 200 nozzles on each of the
cartridges. Depending on the cartridge type, the nozzles
are all one color (black) or split into 3 groups of different
colors (color or photo).
Cleaning the ink jet nozzles on the print cartridges
improves the print quality.
There are several situations that can result in some of the
nozzles not working properly.
• If the cartridge is new, it may take a couple of
cleaning cycles to get all of the nozzles working.
• If the printer has not been used for an extended
period of time, the cartridges may not function
properly.
• A build up of ink on the bottom of the cartridge may
affect the cartridge performance.
• If the cartridge is running out of ink, the cartridge
will not function properly. In this case, cleaning the
cartridge will not help the nozzles to fire. You must
replace the ink cartridge.
There are two methods to clean the ink cartridges:
• Clean and nozzle test, which can be done from the
A1500 control panel or the computer.
• Wiping the print cartridge nozzles.
Cleaning the Cartridges using the Computer
1. Access the Compaq A1500 Printer Control
Program by right clicking on the A1500 Monitor
icon, or by clicking Start Programs Compaq
A1500 All-In-One Compaq A1500 Control Program.
2. Click the Cartridge tab, then click on the Clean
Print Nozzles button. The cleaning pattern prints.
Cleaning the Cartridges using the A1500
1. Press Setup.
2. Press the Menu button until the following message
appears on the LCD panel:
3. Press Start.