Make sure that the machine is turned on, open the Front Feeder, and extend the Output Paper Support.

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head.

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2 Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or the Front Feeder.

Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left.

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Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source where you have loaded paper.

Print the nozzle check pattern.

(1)Press the Menu button.

(2)Use the [ or ] button to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button. The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed.

(3)Use the [ or ] button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button. The Maintenance screen is displayed.

(4)Use the { or } button to select Nozzle check

and then press the OK button.

(4)

The pattern print confirmation screen is

 

displayed.

 

(5)Use the { or } button to select Yes and then press the OK button.

The nozzle check pattern is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately.

(5)

5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.

See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 42.

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