To maintain optimum print quality, perform a nozzle check before printing. This lets you visually inspect
the printed check pattern and clean the nozzles, if necessary.

• Manually run a nozzle check from the product control panel, as described here.

1. Press the maintenance button.
   You see the Maintenance menu on the product LCD screen.
2. Select Nozzle Check, select the print position for the check pattern, and press the OK button.
   The product prints a nozzle check pattern.
3. Check the printed pattern to see if there are gaps in the lines.
   Nozzles are clean
   Nozzles need cleaning
4. If there are no gaps, the print head is clean and you can continue printing.
   If there are gaps or the pattern is faint, clean the print head.