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Running a Nozzle Check
The nozzle check prints a pattern of dots that lets you see if any print head
nozzles are clogged. Follow the steps below to print a nozzle check from your
printer software (this also lets you verify that your printer is connected and
working properly).
1. Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper that came with your
printer is loaded.
2. Do one of the following:
•
Macintosh: Click the utility button.
•
Windows: Click
Start
, point to
Settings
, and select
Printers
.
Right-click your printer icon, and then select
Properties
(Windows
95, 98, or Me),
Document
Defaults
(Windows NT) or
Printing
Preferences
(Windows 2000). Then click the
Utility
tab.
•
Windows XP: Click
Start
and select
Control Panel
. Double-click
Printers and Other Hardware
, then double-click
Printers and
Faxes
. Right-click your printer icon and select
Printing
Preferences
. Then click the
Utility
tab.
You see the Utility menu:
TIP
Use the paper that came
with your printer for
printing the nozzle check.
That way, you can save
your higher-quality paper
for actual print jobs.
Click to run the
head cleaning
utility
Click to run a
nozzle check
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