Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head
nozzles and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or
the color is incorrect.
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With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer.
2
Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.
See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern."
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly.
Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer.
(4) Noticeable white stripes in this pattern
indicate that the print head require
alignment.
See "Aligning the Print Head" on
page 32.
When with noticeable white stripes
(1) Press the Maintenance
Maintenance
Maintenance button.
Maintenance
(2) The Maintenance
Maintenance
Maintenance icon and 01
Maintenance
LCD.
(3) Press the OK
OK
OK button.
OK
The nozzle check pattern is printed.
(1) Lines missing in this pattern indicate that the
print head of black ink requires cleaning.
See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 30.
When lines are missing
(2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the print
head of color ink requires cleaning.
See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 30.
When white stripes appear
(3) Uneven patterns indicate that the print head
requires alignment.
See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 32.
When lines are uneven When lines are even
Printing Maintenance
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