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### Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

Print 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 paper

Note If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace the FINE Cartridge whose ink is low. See Replacing a FINE Cartridge.

1. Make sure that the power is turned on and a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper are loaded in the Rear Tray.

Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. See Front View.

1. Open the printer properties dialog box.

See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows).

1. 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 Front Cover while printing is in progress.

Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before printing the pattern.

1. Examine the pattern.

See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern.

1. Make sure that the power is turned on and a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper are loaded in the Rear Tray.

Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. See Front View.

1. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.

See Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh).

1. Print the nozzle check pattern.

(1) Select Test Print in the pop-up menu.

(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 Front Cover while printing is in progress.

Note Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before printing the pattern.

1. Examine the pattern.

See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern.

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