
For service work, be sure to use the BLACK pattern and the SQUARE pattern. In this test, the printer unit will be used to print various patterns. PRINTINGįrom the FUNCTION menu, select PRINT TEST PATTERN. Stoppbotaning is pushed when coming off the test mode.įUNCTION → PRINT TEST PATTERN → CONT.
Select FUNCTION or H/W TEST by the cursor button, and push the OK button. Push the additional functions key and # key to enter SERVICE MODE. The function of the sensor and the operation panel can test. The test pattern is printed in the print area. Click here to view possible solutions.The static test mode can be operated according to the menu item displayed on the display Print test (Sample: Black ink is not ejected.)Ĭlick here to return to the top. Some colors of ink are not ejected completely. Black ink: There are no missing lines and lines are aligned systematically.
If the nozzle check pattern is still incorrect, service may be required. The wait time may allow dried ink in clogged print head nozzles to liquefy, and resolve the problem.
If the Nozzle Check Pattern output is still abnormal even after Deep Cleaning, turn off the printer and letting it sit for 24 hours or more, then perform Deep Cleaning again. If any lines or colors are missing from the nozzle check pattern perform a deep print head cleaning.Ĭaution: Avoid performing more than three deep cleanings in a twenty-four hour period. If any lines or colors are missing from the nozzle check pattern perform another print head cleaning. If the output is incorrect, perform the following steps: If the output is correct, the print head is normal.
Click here to see examples of an incorrect nozzle pattern. Click here to see examples of a correct nozzle pattern.
Examine the nozzle check pattern output. (After the printer initializes, it will take about 10 seconds until printing is completed.) Note: The Power lamp blinks and the nozzle check pattern will be printed. Press and hold the (1) button until the Power light (2) blinks twice, and then release the button. Select the appropriate paper feed source (4). Load letter sized plain paper in the sheet feeder or cassette. Other image items (1, 2, and 4) are referenced accordingly.
Note: In the image below, item 3, which is the power button, is not referenced within the steps. By printing a nozzle check pattern, you can check whether ink ejects normally from the print head nozzles. Print Nozzle Check Pattern / Self Test from unit Instructions to print the nozzle check directly from the printer.