The nozzle check function allows you to check whether the print heads are working properly by printing a nozzle check pattern. Print the pattern if printing becomes faint, or if a specific color fails to print.
The procedure for printing a nozzle check pattern is as follows:
Nozzle Check
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Open the printer driver setup window
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Click Nozzle Check on the Maintenance tab
The Nozzle Check dialog box opens.
To display a list of items that you should check before printing the check pattern, click Initial Check Items.
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Load paper in the machine
Load a sheet of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the rear tray.
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Print a nozzle check pattern
Make sure that the machine is on and click Print Check Pattern.
The nozzle check pattern is printed.
Click OK when the confirmation message appears.
The Pattern Check dialog box opens.
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Check the print result
Check the print result. If the print result is normal, click Exit.
If the print result is smudged or if there are any unprinted sections, click Cleaning to clean the print head.
The printer driver setup window can be displayed through the application software in use or the Start menu of the Windows.
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Open the Printer Driver Setup Window through the Application Software
Follow the procedure below to configure print settings when printing.
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Select the command you perform printing on the application software in use
In general, select Print on the File menu to open the Print dialog box.
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Select your model name and click Preferences (or Properties)
The printer driver setup window appears.
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Open the Printer Driver Setup Window through the Start Menu
Follow the procedure below to perform maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to configure print settings that are common for all application software.
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Select items from the Start menu as shown below:
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In Windows 7, select the Start menu -> Devices and Printers.
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In Windows Vista, select the Start menu -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Printers.
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In Windows XP, select the Start menu -> Control Panel -> Printers and Other Hardware -> Printers and Faxes.
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In Windows 2000, select the Start menu -> Settings -> Printers.
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Right-click your model name icon, and then select Printing Preferences from the displayed menu.
The printer driver setup window appears.
Important
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Opening the printer driver setup window through Properties displays such tabs regarding the Windows functions as the Ports (or Advanced) tab. Those tabs do not appear when opening through Printing Preferences or application software. About tabs regarding Windows functions, refer to the user's manual for the Windows.
