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Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

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

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Note

  • If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace the FINE Cartridge whose ink is low.

You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper

  1. Check that printer is turned on.

  2. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the cassette.

    After pushing the cassette back, the paper information registration screen is displayed on the LCD. Select A4 or Letter for Size: and Plain paper for Type: and then press the OK button.

  3. Pull the paper output support out from the paper output tray, then open the output tray extension.

  4. Press the Setup button, use the left right button to select Maintenance, and press the OK button.

  5. Use the left right button to select Nozzle check and press the OK button.

    The nozzle check pattern will be printed.

    Do not perform any other operations until the printer completes the printing of the nozzle check pattern.

  6. Examine the nozzle check pattern.