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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the print head if necessary.

  1. Check if there are missing lines in pattern A or horizontal white streaks in pattern B.

    If there are missing lines in pattern A:

    Cleaning the print head is required.

    C: Good

    D: Bad (lines are missing)

    If there are horizontal white streaks in pattern B:

    Cleaning the print head is required.

    E: Good

    F: Bad (horizontal white streaks are present)

    If any color in the pattern A or the pattern B is not printed:

    Cleaning the print head is required.

    (Example: Magenta pattern is not printed)