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Checking the Printer’s Condition 4-3
R4C5980
Rev. C
A5 size Condi.fm
7/12/01 Pass 3
R
Proof Sign-off:
DAI A. Kobayashi T. Morita
K. Nishi
DAI K. Ramsey
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
You can check the print head nozzles from your computer with
the Nozzle Check utility in the printer software.
Note:
Do not start the Nozzle Check utility while printing is in progress;
otherwise, your printout may be marred.
Follow the steps below:
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and paper is loaded in the
printer. (A3 or wider paper)
2. Access the printer software. See “Accessing the printer
utilities” on page 4-2.
3. Click the Nozzle Check button.
4. Follow the messages on your screen.
The printer prints an operational check page including firmware
(ROM) version information and a nozzle check pattern. The
nozzle check pattern will resemble one of the two samples shown
below:
Nozzle Check Pattern
Good condition: Print heads do not require cleaning.
Poor condition: Print heads require cleaning.