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Printing the nozzle check pattern
The nozzle check pattern shows if each printhead nozzle is operating properly.
NOTE
• You can also print the nozzle check pattern from your computer ( Software Guide).
Follow this procedure to print the nozzle check pattern from the machine:
1
Load A4- or letter-size plain paper in the multi-purpose tray.
2
Press [Menu] repeatedly until <MAINTENANCE> is displayed.
3
Press [OK].
Cleaning the printhead
If the printed nozzle check pattern is broken, missing, or a specific colour is not printed, clean
the printhead.
NOTE
• Cleaning the printhead consumes a small amount of ink. Cleaning too often reduces the amount of ink
in the ink tanks.
• You can also clean the printhead from your computer (
Follow this procedure to clean the printhead from the machine:
1
Press [Menu] repeatedly until <MAINTENANCE> is displayed.
2
Use [2 2
2 ] or [3 3 3
2
• Select:
– <HEAD CLEANING> for normal printhead cleaning.
– <HEAD REFRESHING> for deep printhead cleaning.
• For details on which to select, see p. 9-5.
3
Press [OK].
9-6
Maintenance
3 ] to select the cleaning setting you want.
Nozzle check pattern
If the pattern is broken, missing, or a specific colour is not
printed, see Cleaning the printhead, below.
Printhead position
If the pattern is not uniform, align the printhead (
Software Guide).
p. 9-7).
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