Printing the nozzle check pattern

The nozzle check pattern shows if each printhead nozzle is operating properly.

NOTE

• You can also print the nozzle check pattern from your computer ( Software Guide).

Follow this procedure to print the nozzle check pattern from the machine:

1

2

Load letter- or A4-size plain paper in the multi-purpose tray.

Press [Menu] repeatedly until <MAINTENANCE> is displayed.

Ex: 7.MAINTENANCE

 NOZZLE CHECK 

3Press [Set].

Nozzle check pattern

If the pattern is broken, missing, or a specific color is not printed, see Cleaning the printhead, below.

Printhead position

If the pattern is not uniform, align the printhead (￿ p. 9-7).

Cleaning the printhead

If the printed nozzle check pattern is broken, missing, or a specific color is not printed, clean the printhead.

NOTE

•Cleaning the printhead consumes a small amount of ink. Cleaning too often reduces the amount of ink in the ink tanks.

•You can also clean the printhead from your computer ( Software Guide).

Follow this procedure to clean the printhead from the machine:

1Press [Menu] repeatedly until <MAINTENANCE> is displayed.

Ex: 7.MAINTENANCE

 NOZZLE CHECK 

2Use [2] or [3] to select the cleaning setting you want.

•Select:

–<HEAD CLEANING> for normal printhead cleaning.

–<HEAD REFRESHING> for deep printhead cleaning.

•For details on which to select, see p. 9-5.

3Press [Set].

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Maintenance

Chapter 9