10. 2. 2. Maintenance > Printheads >
Checking for Nozzle Clogging
If printing is faint or affected by banding in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are
clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles.
Note
・ Nozzles are periodically checked to ensure they are clear. Configure the
settings on the Control Panel menu in Nozzle Check. (See "Menu
Settings (
8.2.8).")
1. Load unused paper.
● Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls (6.2.1)
● Loading Rolls in the Printer (6.2.2)
● Loading Sheets in the Printer (6.3.1)
2. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press or to select the Settings/
Adj. tab (
).
Note
・ If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu
button.
3. Press the OK button.
The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.
4. Press or to select Test Print, and then press the OK button.
5. Press or to select Nozzle Check, and then press the OK button.
The printer now prints a test pattern for checking the nozzles.
6. Check the printing results.
If the horizontal lines are not faint or incomplete, the nozzles are clear.