Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

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

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Note  If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace the ink tankwhose ink is low. Replacing an Ink Tank

You need to prepare: 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 the front tray.

3. Open the paper output tray gently.

4. Print the nozzle check pattern.

   (1) Select  Setup on the HOME screen.

   LCD and Operation Panel

   The setup menu screen will appear.

   (2) Select  Maintenance, then press the OK button.

   The Maintenance screen will appear.

   (3) Select Print nozzle check pattern, then press the OK button.

   

   The confirmation screen will appear.

   (4) Select Yes, then press the OK button.

   The nozzle check pattern will be printed and two pattern confirmation screens will appear on the LCD.

5. Examine the nozzle check pattern.

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern