Product specifications

115Routine Maintenance
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head
nozzles.
1 Make sure that the machine is turned on, and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-
sized plain paper in the Rear Tray or Cassette.
2 Open the Paper Output Tray, and then open the Output Tray Extension.
(1) Press the Open button to open the Paper Output Tray.
(2) Open the Output Tray Extension.
3 Press the Feed Switch to select the paper source where you have loaded paper.
4 Print the nozzle check pattern.
(1) Press the Menu button.
(2) Use the [ or ] button to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button.
The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed.
(3) Use the [ or ] button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button.
The Maintenance screen is displayed.
(4) Use the { or }
button to select Nozzle
check, then press the OK button.
The pattern print confirmation screen is
displayed.
(5) Use the { or }
button to select Yes, then press the OK button.
The nozzle check pattern is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed
alternately.
5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.
See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 116.
Note
Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed.