Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzle.
You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper
Make sure that the power is turned on.
Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the cassette 1.
After inserting the cassette into the machine, the paper information registration screen is displayed on the touch screen. Select A4 or Letter for Page size and Plain paper for Type, then tap Register.
If a message is displayed on the screen, follow the directions in the message to complete registration.
Important
- The cassette 2 is not available for the nozzle check pattern print procedure. Be sure to load paper in the cassette 1.
Extend the output tray extension, then open the paper output support.
Flick the HOME screen, then tap Setup.
The setup menu screen will appear.
Tap Maintenance.
The Maintenance screen will appear.
Tap Print nozzle check pattern.
The confirmation screen will appear.
Tap Yes.
The nozzle check pattern will be printed and two pattern confirmation screens will appear on the touch screen.
Examine the nozzle check pattern.