Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern - Canon PIXMA iP8500 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. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect.
Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed.
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Without a Computer.
Nozzle check pattern printing can also be executed from the printer itself.
1. With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Sheet
Feeder or Cassette.
2. Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source in which you loaded
the paper.
3. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes
twice.
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
1
With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the Sheet
Feeder or Cassette.
2
Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source in which you loaded
the paper.
3
Open the printer properties dialog box.
See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu"
page 28.
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