1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or Cassette.

2 Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension.

3 Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source in which you loaded the paper.

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Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.

Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.

(1)Select Test Print in the pop-up menu.

(2)Click Nozzle Check.

(3)Read the message and click Print Check Pattern.

The nozzle check pattern is printed. Do not open the Top Cover while printing.

Note

Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before printing the pattern.

6 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.

See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 38.

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