Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzle.
Note
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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
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Make sure that the power is turned on.
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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.
Important
- The cassette 2 is not available for the nozzle check pattern print procedure. Be sure to load paper in the cassette 1.
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Extend the output tray extension, then open the paper output support.
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Press the Setup button, use the or button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button.
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Use the or button to select Nozzle check, then press the OK button.
The nozzle check pattern will be printed.