Canon PIXMA iP3300 Series Quick Start Manual

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Canon PIXMA iP3300 Series Quick Start Manual Manual pdf 36 page image

32 Routine MaintenancePrinting the Nozzle Check PatternPrint the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print headnozzles.1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto SheetFeeder.Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left.2 Open the Front Feeder and extend the Output Paper Support.3 Open the printer properties dialog box.4 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.(1) Click the Maintenance tab.(2) Click Nozzle Check.(3) Read the message and click Print CheckPattern.The nozzle check pattern is printed. Do notopen the Top Cover while printing.5 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 34.Notez You cannot feed paper from the Front Feeder to print the Nozzle Check Pattern. Always load paper inthe Auto Sheet Feeder.Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Without a Computerz Nozzle check pattern printing can be performed also from the printer itself using the RESUME/CANCELbutton.1. With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.2. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left.3. Open the Front Feeder and extend the Output Paper Support.4. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes green twice, andthen release it immediately.The nozzle check pattern is printed. Do not open the Top Cover while printing.NoteClicking Initial Check Items displays the items tobe checked before printing the pattern.