Print a nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzle.
If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace the ink cartridge(s) whose ink is low.
You will need a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper.
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Make sure that the printer is powered on.
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Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the cassette.
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Press the OK button.
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Select Maintenance.
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Select Nozzle Check.
The confirmation screen will appear.
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Select Yes.
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Press the OK button.
The nozzle check pattern will be printed and two pattern confirmation screens will appear on the LCD.
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Select Next.
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Examine the nozzle check pattern.
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
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Check if there are missing lines in the pattern C or horizontal white streaks in the pattern D.
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No missing lines/No horizontal white streaks
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Lines are missing/Horizontal white streaks are present
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Select the pattern that is closer to the printed nozzle check pattern on the 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:
(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
Learn more about cleaning the print head.
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