Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern - Canon PIXMA MP960 Quick Start Manual

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head.
Note
Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed.
1
Make sure that the machine is turned on, then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized
plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or the Cassette.
2
Open the Paper Output Tray, and then open the Output Tray Extension.
(1) Put your finger on the top of the Paper Output Tray and open it gently.
(2) Open the Output Tray Extension.
3
Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source where you have loaded
paper.
4
Print the nozzle check pattern.
(1) Select Settings on the HOME screen.
See "Basic Operation for the Operation Panel" on page 2.
(2) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button.
The Maintenance screen is displayed.
(3) Select Nozzle check pattern and then press
the OK button.
The pattern print confirmation screen is
displayed.
(4) Select Yes and then press the OK button.
The nozzle check pattern is printed, and the
pattern confirmation screens are displayed
alternately.
5
Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.
See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 58.
(3)
(4)
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