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Printing and Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern - TR150

Article ID: ART176609 | Date published: 03/23/2020 | Date last updated: 09/12/2020
 

Description

Learn how to print a nozzle check pattern from the PIXMA TR150. You'll also see what to look for when you examine the nozzle check. A video is included in this article.

Solution

The following video will walk you through the process outlined below.

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzle.​ If your prints contain banding / streaks, incorrect colors, or if they're completely blank, print the nozzle check pattern.

 If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace the ink tank whose ink is low.

  1. Make sure that the printer is powered on.

  2. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the rear tray.

  3. Select Setup icon (Setup) on the HOME screen.

  4. Select Maintenance.

  5. Select Nozzle Check.

    Figure: Printer LCD, Nozzle Check selected (outlined in red)

    The confirmation screen will appear.

  6. Select Yes.

  7. Press the OK button.

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

  8. Select Next.

  9. Examine the nozzle check pattern.


 

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the print head if necessary.

  1. Check if there are missing lines in the pattern C or horizontal white streaks in the pattern D.

    Figure: Example of nozzle check pattern
    A: No missing lines/No horizontal white streaks
    B: Lines are missing/Horizontal white streaks are present

  2. Select the pattern that is closer to the printed nozzle check pattern on the confirmation screen.

    Nozzle check pattern confirmation screen Nozzle check pattern confirmation screen

    For A (no missing lines or no horizontal white streaks) in both the pattern C and pattern D:

    Cleaning is not required. Select All A, confirm the message, then select OK.

    For B (lines are missing or horizontal white streaks are present) in the pattern C or pattern D, or in both patterns:

    Cleaning is required. Select Also B, then select Yes on the cleaning confirmation screen.

    The printer starts cleaning the print head.

    If the pattern D or any color in the pattern C is not printed:

    Figure: Magenta not printed on nozzle check pattern (Example: Magenta pattern is not printed)

    Cleaning is required. Select Also B, then select Yes on the cleaning confirmation screen.

    The printer starts cleaning the print head.


If your product issue was not resolved after following the steps above, or if you require additional help, please create or log in to your Canon Account to see your technical support options.

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