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.You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paperNoteIf the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace theink tank whose ink is low.See Replacing an Ink Tank .You can also print the nozzle check pattern from the printer itself using the RESUME/CANCELbutton.1. Make sure that the power is turned on and one or more sheets of A4 or Letter-sized plain paperare loaded in the Cassette.2. Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and extend to open the Output Tray Extension.3. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the Power lamp flashes green twice, and thenrelease it immediately.The nozzle check pattern will be printed. Do not open the Top Cover while printing is in progress.Examine the pattern and take an appropriate action.See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern.1. Make sure that the power is turned on and one or more sheets of A4 or Letter-sizedplain paper are loaded in the Cassette.2. Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and extend to open the Output Tray Extension.3. Open the printer properties dialog box.See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) .4. Print the nozzle check pattern.(1) Click the Maintenance tab.(2) Click Nozzle Check.(3) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern.The nozzle check pattern will be printed. Do not open the Top Cover while printing is in progress.Стр. 49 из 366 стр.Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern