Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

After the nozzle check pattern has been printed, examine it.  If the nozzle check pattern is missing lines or has discoloration, the print head will require cleaning.

1. Check for missing lines in the grid pattern (A) or horizontal white streaks in the the color bands (B).

   

   If there are missing lines in the pattern A:

   

   • C: Good

   • D: Bad (lines are missing)

   If there are horizontal white streaks in the pattern B:

   

   • E: Good

   • F: 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)

   If one of the above appears on the nozzle check pattern, cleaning the print head is required.

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