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    Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

    13-Jul-2010
    8200808000

    Solution

    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.

    You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper

    1.Make sure that the power is turned on.

    2.Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray.

    3.Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and open the Output Tray Extension.

    4.Print the nozzle check pattern.
    (1) Press the (Maintenance) button to display A.
    (2) Press the Black or Color button.
    The nozzle check pattern will be printed.

    5.Examine the nozzle check pattern.

    Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
    Examine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the Print Head if necessary.

    1.Check if there are missing lines in the pattern (1) or horizontal white streaks in the pattern (2).

    (1) Check if lines are missing in this pattern.
    If yes, cleaning is required.
    (A) Good
    (B) Bad (lines are missing)

    (2) Check if horizontal white streaks are present in this pattern.
    If yes, cleaning is required.
    (A) Good
    (B) Bad (horizontal white streaks are present)