Canon Pixma iP4300 - Manual (Page 40)

36 Routine Maintenance
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head
nozzles.
1
With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet
Feeder or Cassette.
2
Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray
Extension.
3
Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source in which you loaded the
paper.
4
Open the printer properties dialog box.
5
Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.
(1) Click the Maintenance tab.
(2) Click Nozzle Check.
(3) Read the message and click Print Check
Pattern.
The nozzle check pattern is printed. Do not
open the Top Cover while printing.
6
Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.
See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 38.
Note
z Make sure that the Inner Cover is closed.
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Without a Computer
z
Nozzle check pattern printing can be performed also from the printer itself using the RESUME/CANCEL
button.
1. With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder or
Cassette.
2. Press the Open Button to open the Paper Output Tray and extend the Output Tray Extension.
3. Press the Paper Feed Switch to select the paper source in which you loaded the paper.
4. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes green twice, and
then release it immediately.
The nozzle check pattern is printed. Do not open the Top Cover while printing.
Note
Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to
be checked before printing the pattern.