Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern - Canon PIXMA iP90 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 output by the printer.
If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed properly.
Note
Replace an ink tank.
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Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern.
(1) Lines missing in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of black ink requires
cleaning.
When with lines missing (black ink)
(2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of color ink requires
cleaning.
When white stripes appear (color ink)
See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 61.
(1)
(2)
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