Print a Nozzle Check Pattern

After confirming that the cable is connected and the printer is powered on, perform the following:

1. Open the Printers folder.
   
   For Windows 7
   • Click the 'Start' button from the bottom left of the Windows screen, and then click on 'Devices and Printers'.
   • Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Printing Preferences' from the menu that appears.
     

   For Windows Vista

   • Click / Select the 'Start' from the bottom left of the Windows screen, 'Control Panel', 'Hardware and Sound', and then click on 'Printers'. Note: If you are in 'Classic' view, click 'Printers' directly from the 'Control Panel'.
   • Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Preferences' from the menu that appears.
     

   For Windows XP Home Edition

   • Click / Select the 'Start' button from the bottom left of the Windows screen, 'Control Panel,' 'Printers and Other Hardware,' and 'Printers and Faxes.'
   • Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Preferences' from the menu that appears.

   
   For Windows XP Professional Edition

   • Click 'Start' from the bottom left of the Windows screen, and 'Printers and Faxes.'
   • Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Preferences' from the menu that appears.

   
   For Windows 2000

   • Click / Select 'Start' from the bottom left of the Windows screen, and 'Settings,' then 'Printers.'
   • Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Properties' from the menu that appears.
   
   
2. Right-click the printer icon and select 'Properties'.
   
   
   
   
3. Click the Maintenance tab, and then click the 'Nozzle Check' button. This will require paper to be loaded into the printer.
   
   
   
   
   
4. Confirm the next message to start the print test.
   
   
   
   
5. Once the page has printed examine the nozzle check pattern. If the pattern is good, no further action is required.
   
   Example of a good pattern:
   
   
6. If the if colors or lines are misssing in the grids, you may need to change an ink tank or perform print head cleaning.