Advanced Guide > Maintenance > Performing Maintenance from a Computer > Checking the Print Head NozzlesChecking the Print Head NozzlesThe nozzle check function allows you to check whether the print heads are working properly by printing anozzle check pattern. Print the pattern if printing becomes faint, or if a specific color fails to print.The procedure for printing a nozzle check pattern is as follows:Nozzle Check1. Open the printer driver setup window2. Click Nozzle Check on the Maintenance tabThe Nozzle Check dialog box opens.To display a list of items that you should check before printing the check pattern, click Initial CheckItems.3. Load paper in the machineLoad a sheet of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the cassette.4. Print a nozzle check patternMake sure that the machine is on and click Print Check Pattern.The nozzle check pattern is printed.Click OK when the confirmation message appears.The Pattern Check dialog box opens.5. Check the print resultCheck the print result. If the print result is normal, click Exit.If the print result is smudged or if there are any unprinted sections, click Cleaning to clean the printhead.Related TopicCleaning the Print HeadsPage topPage 754 of 997 pagesChecking the Print Head Nozzles
