Advanced Guide TroubleshootingContents > Routine Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect > Examining the Nozzle CheckPatternExamining the Nozzle Check PatternExamine the nozzle check pattern, and clean the Print Head if necessary.1. Check if there are missing lines in the pattern (1) or horizontal white streaks in thepattern (2).(1) Check if lines are missing in this pattern.If yes, the cleaning is required.See Cleaning the Print Head.(A) Good(B) Bad (lines are missing)(2) Check if horizontal white streaks are present in this pattern.If yes, the cleaning is required.See Cleaning the Print Head.(A) Good(B) Bad (horizontal white streaks are present)Page topPage 110 of 973 pagesExamining the Nozzle Check Pattern