Checking for Clogged Print Head Nozzles

To maintain optimum print quality, perform a nozzle check before printing. This lets you visually inspect the printed check pattern and clean the nozzles, if necessary. There are two ways to check the nozzles:
  1. Load roll paper and select the matching paper type on the product control panel.
  2. Press the  maintenance button. You see the Maintenance menu on the product control panel screen.
  3. Select Nozzle Check and press the OK button. You see a confirmation message.
  4. Press the OK button. The product prints a nozzle check pattern.
  5. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.

    Nozzles are clean



    Nozzles need cleaning



  6. If there are no gaps, the print head is clean and you can continue printing.

    If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head.

Related tasks
Loading Media
Viewing and Changing Media Settings
Cleaning the Print Head
Related references
Setup Menu Settings
Maintenance Menu Settings