Printing A Nozzle Check Pattern - Canon S800 User Manual

Printing Maintenance
5.
Click the Print Head Alignment button:
6.
When prompted to print an alignment test page, click OK.
7.
Compare the different patterns for each color on
the printout.
Notice that most patterns have vertical lines, but
some in the middle look smooth and uniform.
8.
For each color on the test printout,
enter the number in the Print Head
Alignment window that corresponds
with the smoothest looking test
pattern.
9.
When finished, click Send

Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern

Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern
The contact area of the printhead that discharges ink contains nozzles, tiny
openings from which the ink is sprayed. You may see faded or streaked colors
and text in your printed output if the nozzles are clogged or the printhead is not
aligned.
You can check for these problems by printing a nozzle check pattern.
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Send Send. Send
OK. OK. OK.