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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

  • When the ink has run out during printing the nozzle check pattern, the error message will appear on the LCD.

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

  1. Make sure that the power is turned on.

  2. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the cassette 1.

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

    Figure: LCD

    Important

    • The cassette 2 is not available for the nozzle check pattern print procedure. Be sure to load paper in the cassette 1.

  3. Extend the output tray extension, then open the paper output support.

  4. Press the Setup button, use the Left or Right button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button.

  5. Use the Left or Right button to select Nozzle check, then press the OK button.

    Figure: LCD

    The nozzle check pattern will be printed.

  6. Examine the nozzle check pattern.