Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern - Canon PIXMA MP970 series Quick Start Manual

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head
nozzles.
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Make sure that the machine is turned on, and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-
sized plain paper in the Rear Tray or Cassette.
2
Open the Paper Output Tray, and then open the Output Tray Extension.
(1) Put your finger in the center of 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) Press the HOME button.
The HOME screen is displayed.
(2) Select Settings, then press the OK button.
The Settings screen is displayed.
(3) Select Maintenance, then press the OK button.
The Maintenance screen is displayed.
(4) Select Nozzle check pattern and then press
the OK button.
The pattern print confirmation screen is
displayed.
(5) 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.
Routine Maintenance 57