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5. Select Nozzle Check and press the right arrow button.
6. Press the OK button.
The nozzle pattern prints.
7. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
Note: Use at least a 10× eye loupe to examine the pattern for any missing or deflected dots or
segments.
Print head is clean
Print head needs cleaning
8. Do one of the following:
• If there are no gaps, select Exit and press the OK button.
• If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, select Head Cleaning and press the OK button.
9. Follow the instructions on the screen to clean the print head, check the nozzles, and repeat the
process as necessary.
Parent topic: Print Head Nozzle Check
Related references
Maintenance Menu Settings
Related tasks
Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel
Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility
You can check the print head nozzles using a utility on your Windows or Mac computer.
1. Load roll or cut sheet paper in the printer.