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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 the pattern C or horizontal white streaks in the pattern D.

    A: No missing lines/No horizontal white streaks

    B: Lines are missing/Horizontal white streaks are present

  2. Select the pattern that is closer to the printed nozzle check pattern on the confirmation screen.

    For A (no missing lines or no horizontal white streaks) in both the pattern C and pattern D:

    The cleaning is not required. Select All A, confirm the message, then select OK.

    The screen will return to the Maintenance screen.

    For B (lines are missing or horizontal white streaks are present) in the pattern C or pattern D, or in both patterns:

    The cleaning is required. Select Also B, then select Yes on the cleaning confirmation screen.

    The printer starts cleaning the print head.

    If the pattern D or any color in the pattern C is not printed:

    (Example: Magenta pattern is not printed)

    The cleaning is required. Select Also B, then select Yes on the cleaning confirmation screen.

    The printer starts cleaning the print head.