Instructions to print the nozzle check directly from the printer. By printing a nozzle check pattern, you can check whether ink ejects normally from the print head nozzles.
- Load letter sized plain paper in the sheet feeder or cassette.
- Press and hold the <Resume/Cancel> button.
- When the Power lamp blinks twice, release the button.
Note: The Power lamp blinks and the nozzle check pattern will be printed. (After the printer initializes, it will take about 10 seconds until printing is completed.)
- Examine the nozzle check pattern output. Click here to see examples of a correct nozzle pattern. Click here to see examples of an incorrect nozzle pattern.
If the output is correct, the print head is normal and does not require cleanings or service.
If the output is incorrect, perform the following steps:
- Perform a print head cleaning.
- Print the nozzle check pattern again.
- If any lines or colors are missing from the nozzle check pattern perform two more print head cleanings.
- Print the nozzle check pattern again and examine the results.
- If any lines or colors are missing from the nozzle check pattern perform perform one deep print head cleaning.
Caution: Avoid performing more than three deep cleanings in a twenty-four hour period.
- Print the nozzle check pattern again and examine the results.
If the nozzle check pattern is still incorrect, service may be required.
Note: If a single color is missing, replace the corresponding ink tank with a new ink tank before servicing the unit.
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Correct Nozzle Pattern:
Incorrect nozzle pattern:
- No ink is ejected. (Nothing appears on the output.)
- Some colors of ink are not ejected completely. (Sample: black missing)
- Some lines are missing from the grid pattern.
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