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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 nozzles, and to
verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect.
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer.
2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
See Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu
3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.
(1) Click the Maintenance tab.
(2) Click Nozzle Check.
(3) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.
See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer.
2 Open the Printer Utility dialog box.
(1) Select Page Setup... in the File menu.
(2) Click Utilities... to open the Printer Utility dialog box.
3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.
(1) Select Test Print from the pull-down menu.
(2) Click Nozzle Check.
(3) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.
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.
(1) If any line is missing, print head cleaning is required. If print quality does not improve, try print head