Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern - MG3020 / MG3022
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Date published: 09/12/2016 |
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Date last updated: 05/21/2019 |
Description
This article explains what to look for when examining the nozzle check pattern for the PIXMA MG3020 / MG3022.
Solution
Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the print head if necessary.
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Check if there are missing lines in the pattern (A) or horizontal white streaks in the pattern (B).
- (C) Number of sheets printed so far
If there are missing lines in the pattern (A):
Cleaning the print head is required.
- (D) Good
- (E) Bad (lines are missing)
If there are horizontal white streaks in the pattern (B):
Cleaning the print head is required.
- (F) Good
- (G) Bad (horizontal white streaks are present)
If any color in the pattern (A) or the pattern (B) is not printed:
(Example: Magenta pattern is not printed)
Cleaning the print head is required.
Note
- The total number of sheets printed so far is shown in increments of 50 sheets on the printout of the nozzle check pattern.
