Canon i550 i550 Quick Start Guide - Page 31

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing Maintenance Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects normally from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect. Note Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed also from the printer itself. With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer. Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes twice. 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu" on page 21 3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 31 29