Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print the 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. If the remaining ink level is low, refill the ink tanks.
You will need a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper.
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Check that printer is turned on.
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Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the rear tray.
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Press the Setup button, use the 
buttons to select Maintenance, and press the OK button.
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Use the buttons to select Nozzle check and press the OK button.
The nozzle check pattern will be printed.
Do not perform any other operations until the printer completes the printing of the nozzle check pattern.
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Examine the nozzle check pattern.
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the print head if necessary.
Check if there are missing lines in the pattern A or horizontal white streaks in the pattern B.
If there are missing lines in the pattern A:
If there are horizontal white streaks in the pattern B:
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 is applied, cleaning the print head is required.
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