To maintain
optimum print quality, perform a nozzle check before
printing.
If the
platen is not in the forward position, press the moveable base button to move it
forward.
Make sure that spacers a and b are
installed.
Make
sure that the medium-size (standard) platen or grip pad is
installed.
Remove
the platen frame.
Place one sheet of A4- or letter-size
plain paper on the center of the platen or grip pad. Secure the
corners with tape.
Set the
height adjustment lever to the P
position if you are using a platen or the 1 position if you are using a grip pad.
Press
the maintenance button on the control
panel. The Maintenance menu appears.
Press
the right arrow button to select Nozzle
Check.
Press
the OK button
twice. The nozzle check pattern prints onto the paper.
Remove
the paper and check the printed pattern:
If there are
no gaps in the pattern, the nozzles are clean.
If there are
gaps in the pattern, clean the print head.
Note: A complete
nozzle cleaning is required only if there are more than 3 nozzles
missing and the gaps are adjacent to each other. Otherwise,
cleaning is not required.