(Sample: Black ink is not ejected.)Ĭlick here to return to the top. Some colors of ink are not ejected completely.Black ink: There are no missing lines and lines are aligned systematically.If the nozzle check pattern is still incorrect, service may be required.

The wait time may allow dried ink in clogged print head nozzles to liquefy, and resolve the problem.

If the Nozzle Check Pattern output is still abnormal even after Deep Cleaning, turn off the printer and letting it sit for 24 hours or more, then perform Deep Cleaning again.

If any lines or colors are missing from the nozzle check pattern perform a deep print head cleaning.Ĭaution: Avoid performing more than three deep cleanings in a twenty-four hour period.

If any lines or colors are missing from the nozzle check pattern perform another print head cleaning.

If the output is incorrect, perform the following steps:

If the output is correct, the print head is normal. Click here to see examples of an incorrect nozzle pattern. Click here to see examples of a correct nozzle pattern. Examine the nozzle check pattern output.

(After the printer initializes, it will take about 10 seconds until printing is completed.) Note: The Power lamp blinks and the nozzle check pattern will be printed.

Press and hold the (1) button until the Power light (2) blinks twice, and then release the button.

Select the appropriate paper feed source (4).

Load letter sized plain paper in the sheet feeder or cassette.

Other image items (1, 2, and 4) are referenced accordingly. Note: In the image below, item 3, which is the power button, is not referenced within the steps.

By printing a nozzle check pattern, you can check whether ink ejects normally from the print head nozzles. Print Nozzle Check Pattern / Self Test from unit Instructions to print the nozzle check directly from the printer.

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