Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles.
1. Make sure that the machine is turned on, open the Paper Output Tray, and extend the Output Tray Extension.
2. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray or the Front Tray.
3. Press the Feed Switch to select the paper source where you have loaded paper.
4. Print the nozzle check pattern.
(1) Press the Menu button.
(2) Press the 
or 
button to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button.
The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed.
(3) Press the or button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button.
The Maintenance screen is displayed.
(4) Press the 
or 
button to select Nozzle check and then press the OK button.
The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed.
(5) Press the or button to select Yes and then press the OK button.
The nozzle check pattern is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately.
5. Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.
Example of normal pattern MX700
example of pattern missing a color
If the nozzle check has missing colors or has streaks (banding) through colors, click
here for instructions on cleaning the print head.
