Advanced Guide TroubleshootingContents > Routine Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect > Printing the Nozzle CheckPatternPrinting the Nozzle Check PatternPrint the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles.NoteIf the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace theFINE Cartridge whose ink is low.See Replacing a FINE Cartridge.You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper1. Make sure that the power is turned on.See Operation Panel .2. Make sure that one or more sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper are loaded inthe Rear Tray.3. Open the Paper Output Tray gently.4. Print the nozzle check pattern.(1) Press the Menu button repeatedly until Maintenance appears.(2) Use the (-) or (+) button to select Nozzle check, and press the OK button.The nozzle check pattern will be printed.5. Examine the nozzle check pattern.See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern.Page topPage 104 of 817 pagesPrinting the Nozzle Check Pattern