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Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
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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 nozzle.
Note
You can also print the nozzle check pattern using the computer.
Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern
If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace the ink
tank whose ink is low.
Replacing an Ink Tank
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 cassette (lower).
3.
Open the paper output tray.
(1) Press the open button to open the paper output tray.
The output tray extension will open automatically when the paper output tray is opened.
(2) Extend the paper output support.
Important
If the inner cover is open, close it.
4.
Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes white
twice, then release it immediately.
The nozzle check pattern will be printed.
Do not perform any other operations until the printer completes the printing of the nozzle check
pattern.
5.
Examine the nozzle check pattern.
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
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