Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern - Canon Pixma MP800R User Manual

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print Head
nozzles and to verify Print Head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or
the color is incorrect.
Note
Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed.
1
Press [ON/OFF] to turn on the machine, then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized
plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or the Cassette.
See "Turning on the Machine" on page 18
2
Use [Feed Switch] to select the paper source where you have loaded paper.
3
Printing the nozzle check pattern.
(1) Display the Maintenance screen.
See "Performing Maintenance" on page
(2) Use [ ] or [ ] to select <Nozzle check> and then press [OK].
The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed.
(3) Use [ ] or [ ] to select <Yes> and then press [OK].
The nozzle check pattern is printed.
4
Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.
See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page
116 Routine Maintenance
and "Loading Paper" on page
115.
(2)
(3)
117.
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