Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzle.

The following video shows how to print the nozzle check as outlined in the steps below.  If the video does not appear, please click here.

Note

• When the ink has run out during printing the nozzle check pattern, the error message will appear on the LCD.

What you will need: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper

1. Make sure that the power is turned on.

2. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in cassette 1.

   After inserting the cassette into the printer, the paper information registration screen is displayed on the LCD. Select A4 or Letter for Size: and Plain paper for Type:, then press the OK button.

   

   Important

   • Cassette 2 is not available for the nozzle check pattern print procedure. Be sure to load paper in cassette 1.

3. Extend the output tray extension, then open the paper output support.

4. Press the Setup button, use the or button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button.

5. Use the or button to select Nozzle check, then press the OK button.

   

   The nozzle check pattern will be printed.

6. Examine the nozzle check pattern.