Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern - Canon Pixma iP90 User Manual

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head Nozzles. Use this
function when printed results are blurred or a color is incorrect.
Note The nozzle check pattern can also be printed by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button on the
printer.
1. Ensure that the printer is turned on, and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper.
2. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes twice, and then
release it immediately.
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
1
With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet
Feeder.
2
Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu
3
Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.
(1) Click the Maintenance tab.
(2) Click Nozzle Check.
(3) Click Print Check Pattern.
Note Click the Initial Check Items button. A confirmation message for printing the nozzle
check pattern is displayed.
(4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.
(5) Confirm the nozzle check pattern.
See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
1
With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet
Feeder.