Checking For Nozzle Clogging - Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-6600 Online Manual

Checking for Nozzle Clogging

If printing is faint or affected by banding in different colors, make sure the print head nozzles are clear by
printing a test pattern to check the nozzles.
Note
• You can also check for nozzle clogging from your computer. •
Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern (Windows)
Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern
• • By default, nozzles are checked at fixed intervals.
Auto maintenance settings
Paper to Prepare
When using rolls
An unused roll at least 10.00 in. (254.0 mm) wide
When using sheets
1 sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size
1. 1. Load paper.
Loading Rolls in the Printer
Loading Roll Paper in the Roll Unit
Loading Sheets in the Printer
2. Select 2. Maintenance on HOME screen.
3. 3. Select Nozzle Check.
A confirmation message appears.
4. Select Yes. 4.
The printer now prints a test pattern for checking the nozzles.
5. Check the printing results. 5.
If the horizontal lines are not faint or incomplete, the nozzles are clear.
If some sections of the horizontal lines are faint or incomplete, the nozzles for those colors are clogged.
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