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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.

Note

  • If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Refill any ink tanks that are low.

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

  1. Make sure that the power is turned on.

  2. Load a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the rear tray.

    After loading paper on the rear tray, the paper information registration screen appears on the LCD. Select A4 or Letter for Size: and Plain paper for Type: and then press the OK button.

  3. Pull out 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 then press the OK button.

    The nozzle check pattern will be printed.

  6. Examine the nozzle check pattern.