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Utility Tab Description

The Utility tab allows you to perform printer maintenance or check the settings of the printer.

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Print Nozzle Check Pattern
Prints a nozzle check pattern.
Perform this function if printing becomes faint or a specific color fails to print. Print a nozzle check pattern, and check whether the print head is working properly.
The output location will be in the front. We recommend that you set a basket before printing.
If the print result for a specific color is fainted, or if there are any unprinted sections, use Print Head Cleaning to clean the print head.
Paper Source
Displayed using the Media Type, Page Size and Roll Paper Width for each currently set paper feed position.
Print Head Cleaning
Performs print head cleaning.
Print head cleaning removes any blockage in the print head nozzles.
Perform cleaning when printing becomes faint, or a specific color fails to print, even though all ink levels are sufficiently high.
Paper Feed Amount Adjustment
This function adjusts the paper feed amount if the print result is faint or contains streaks.
The output location will be in the front. We recommend that you set a basket before printing.
View Status
This function copies printer information and setting values to the clipboard.
Custom Settings...
Acquire media information from the printer at startup
When the printer driver setup window is opened, the media type registered in the printer is automatically applied to Media Type.
Apply the previous print settings according to the media type
If you change Media Type, the print purpose and quality of the previous print are applied.
About
Opens the About dialog box.
You can check information such as the version and copyright of the printer driver.
Settings Summaries...
The Settings Summaries dialog box is displayed.
You can confirm the list of items set in the printer driver.
If you click the tab of each sheet, you can confirm the setting details of each item.