Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles.
1 Make sure that the machine is turned on, open the Paper Output Tray, and extend the Output Tray Extension.
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3 Press the Feed Switch button to select the paper source where you have loaded paper.
4 Print the nozzle check pattern.
(1)Press the Menu button.
(2)Press the [ or ] button to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button. The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed.
(3)Press the [ or ] button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button. The Maintenance screen is displayed.
(4)Press the { or } button to select Nozzle check and then press the OK button. The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed.
(5)Press 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 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.
See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 88.
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