How to Perform a Self

Plug your printer into a power outlet and be sure the lamp lights up when you push the power button. Turn it back off for now once you're sure it works.
Check your model number, written clearly on the front of the printer. You can also check the manual or the box, or find the same information by opening your printers folder from the control panel and clicking on the icon.
Hold the 'alt' button for 10 seconds while powering on the Stylus Color, Stylus Color II and IIs, or Stylus 1500.
Press 'Load/Eject' and the power switch for Stylus Color Pro, Pro XL, 400, 600, 800 or 1520.
Simultaneously power on and press 'Cleaning' for Stylus Color 200. After the first page prints, press 'Load/Eject' to print the next test page.
Simultaneously power on and press the 'Color Cleaning' button for Stylus Color 500.
Simultaneously power on and press 'LF/FF' for Stylus Color 3000.
Press the 'Feed' button while powering on for TM models.