Canon PIXMA iP4500 Series Quick Start Manual page 40

1
Make sure that the printer is on and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain
paper in the Rear Tray or Cassette.
2
Press the Open button to open the Paper Output Tray, and then extend the Output
Tray Extension.
3
Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source in which you loaded the
paper.
4
Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.
5
Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.
(1) Select Test Print in the pop-up menu.
(2) Click Nozzle Check.
(3) Confirm the displayed message and click Print
Check Pattern.
The nozzle check pattern is printed. Do not
open the Top Cover while printing.
Note
Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to
be checked before printing the pattern.
6
Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.
See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 37.
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