Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern - Canon PIXMA iP1700 Series Quick Start Manual

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly.
Examine the nozzle check pattern printed by the printer.
If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern cannot be printed properly.
Note
Stop printing the nozzle check pattern, and replace a FINE Cartridge.
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Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern.
(1) Lines missing in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Black ink requires
cleaning.
When with lines missing (Black ink)
(2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head for Color ink requires
cleaning.
When white stripes appear (Color ink)
See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge"
Printing Maintenance
on page 39.
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