Lexmark 2050 Color Jetprinter
(260-2982)        Run the Print Nozzle Test           Faxback Doc. # 35200

Run the print cartridge nozzle test to clean the print nozzles.  A test
line prints so you can see if the cleaning process was successful.  Use the
nozzle test:

When you suspect the nozzles are clogged

When characters are not printing completely

To run the nozzle test:

1. Make sure there is paper in the automatic feeder.

2. From the Printer Control Program, click the Cartridges Tab.

3. Click the Clean Print Nozzles button. The printer feeds a sheet of paper and prints the nozzle test pattern.

4. Examine the test pattern. 

5. Compare the diagonal line above the printed bars to the diagonal line
   below the printed bars.

Look for a break in the diagonal lines.  A broken line indicates clogged
nozzles.  If the bottom line has less breaks, or better print quality than
the top line, run the test two more times.  If the print quality is
satisfactory after running the test three times, the print nozzles are
clean.  You do not need to complete the remaining steps.  If the print
quality of both lines is not satisfactory after running the test three
times, go to step 6.

6. If print quality does not improve, remove and reinstall the print
   cartridge.

7. Repeat the nozzle test.

8. If the lines are still broken, wipe the print cartridge nozzles.  For
   instructions, see How to Install and Maintain Print Cartridges.

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