Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern - Canon Pixma MP520 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.
1
Make sure that the machine is turned on, open the Front Tray, and extend the
Output Paper Support.
2
Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray or Front Tray.
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 52.
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