Printing A Nozzle Check Pattern - Epson STYLUS PRO 9000 User Manual

Head Alignment menu (HEAD ALIGNMENT MENU)
This menu allows you to correct any head misalignment to obtain
optimum printing results. For details, see "Performing the head
alignment" on page 24.
You can perform the head alignment using the utility for the paper
supplied by EPSON.

Printing a nozzle check pattern

A nozzle check pattern can be printed to check 6 nozzles for
missing dots.
1. Load paper in your printer as described in Chapter 4, "Using
Roll Paper" or Chapter 4, "Using Cut Sheet Media".
2. In SelecType mode, press the SelecType button until
3. Press the Item button to display
4. Press the Enter button.
The nozzle check pattern is printed as shown below. After
printing, the printer exits the SelecType mode and returns to
the READY status.
Nozzle check pattern examples:
xxxxxxx (firmware version)
is displayed on the LCD panel.
good
.
head cleaning necessary
The Control Panel
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