My prints are red with lines Why

Cleaning an ink-jet printer can solve minor problems, maintain print quality, and prolong periods between professional cleanings. Thin white lines across printouts indicate that the ink nozzles need to be cleaned.

1. p 1 Collect the supplies you need: a soft cloth and cleaning fluid made for plastic. (Water is fine in most cases.)
   
2. Step 2 Check the printer manual. If the manufacturer has provided specific instructions, follow them.
   
3. Step 3 Turn off the printer.
   
4. Step 4 Dampen the cloth with water or cleaning fluid.
   
5. Step 5 Wipe the outside of the printer, making sure that no fluid gets inside.
   
Cleaning Cartridges or Ink Nozzles
6. Step 1 Use the cleaning buttons on your printer if it has them.
   
7. Step 2 Initiate cleaning through the printer software.
   
8. Step 3 Open the printer software by double-clicking on a printer icon or opening a document and then selecting Print from the File menu.
   
9. Step 4 Click a button labeled Options, Troubleshooting, Clean Print Cartridges, Toolbox, Printer Utilities or something similar. (This varies by manufacturer.)
   
10. Step 5 Click a button labeled Head Cleaning, Run Nozzle Check, Clean Print Cartridges or something similar to begin the process.
    
11. Step 6 Follow the instructions on your screen.
    
12. Step 7 Repeat the cleaning process if the results aren't satisfactory.
    
13. Step 8 Go to your printer manufacturer's Web site for detailed instructions on manual cartridge cleaning and interior cleaning.