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Print and Examine the Nozzle Check Pattern - PIXMA TR150

Article ID: ART176609 | Date published: 03/23/2020 | Date last updated: 07/13/2021
 

Description

Learn how to print a nozzle check pattern from the PIXMA TR150.

Solution

The how-to video and written instructions below will walk you through the process.


 

Before you begin

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

Print the nozzle check pattern

  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 the Setup icon Setup icon on the HOME screen.

  4. Select Maintenance.

  5. Select Nozzle Check. The confirmation screen will appear.

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

  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.

 

Examine the nozzle check pattern

  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

  • No missing lines or no horizontal white streaks (A).

  • Lines are missing or horizontal white streaks are present (B).

  1. 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 

 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.


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