Canon PIXMA MP280 On-Screen Manual - Page 54

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Page 54 of 707 pages Advanced Guide Troubleshooting Contents > Routine Maintenance > When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect > Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern C094 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles. Note If the remaining ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly. Replace the FINE Cartridge whose ink is low. See Replacing a FINE Cartridge. You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper 1. Make sure that the power is turned on. 2. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray. 3. Open the Paper Output Tray gently, and open the Output Tray Extension. 4. Print the nozzle check pattern. (1) Press the (Maintenance) button to display A. (2) Press the Black or Color button. The nozzle check pattern will be printed. 5. Examine the nozzle check pattern. See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern. Page top