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Pattern
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles.
Note
If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace the
FINE Cartridge whose ink is low.
See
Replacing a FINE Cartridge
.
You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper
1.
Make sure that the power is turned on.
2.
Make sure that one or more sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper are loaded in
the Rear Tray.
3. Open the Paper Output Tray gently.
4.
Print the nozzle check pattern.
(1)
Press the
Menu
button repeatedly until Maintenance appears.
(2)
Use the
(-) or (+) button to select Nozzle check, and press the
OK
button.
The nozzle check pattern will be printed.
5.
Examine the nozzle check pattern.
See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern.
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