Printing Maintenance
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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.
1
With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer.
2
Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
See
"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu"
on
page 15.
3
Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.
(3)
When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.
See
"Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern"
on page 36.
Note
Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed also from the printer
itself. With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer.
Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes twice.
(1)
Click the Maintenance tab.
(2)
Click Nozzle Check.
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