Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern - Canon PIXMA MP140 Series Quick Start Manual

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 on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in
the Auto Sheet Feeder.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to
"Inside View" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual.
2
Press the Maintenance button repeatedly until A appears.
3
Press the Black or Color button.
The nozzle check pattern is printed. Do not open the Scanning Unit (Printer Cover) while
printing.
4
Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.
See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 20.
Routine Maintenance 19