Printing Maintenance456. Compare the different patterns for each color onthe printout.Notice that most patterns have vertical lines, butsome in the middle look smooth and uniform.7. For each color on the test printout, enter thenumber in the Print Head Alignment dialogbox that corresponds with the smoothestlooking test pattern.8. When finished, click Send.Printing a Nozzle Check PatternThe contact area of the print head that discharges ink contains nozzles, tinyopenings from which the ink is sprayed. You may see faded or streaked colors andtext in your printed output if the nozzles are clogged or the print head is notaligned. You can check for these problems by printing a nozzle check pattern.To print a nozzle check pattern in Windows:1. Make sure the printer is turned on.2. Click Start, then:• Windows XP: Select Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware, thenPrinters and Faxes.• Other Windows versions: Select Settings, then Printers.3. Right-click the Canon S530D printer icon and select Properties.
