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If any lines or colors are missing from the nozzle check pattern, perform another print head cleaning.

If the output is incorrect follow these steps: (In the below sample, the black ink doesn't eject.)

Some ink colors don't eject completely.

If the output is correct, the print head is normal and no further action is needed.

Black ink: There are no missing lines and lines are evenly aligned.

If the pattern is correct, you will see the following: Refer to the examples below to see correct and incorrect nozzle patterns.

Examine the nozzle check pattern output.

Press and hold the Resume / Cancel (3) button until the Power light (2) blinks twice, then release the button. The Power light (2) blinks, the printer initializes, and the nozzle check pattern prints.

Load Letter size plain paper in the cassette.

This allows you to see if ink ejects normally from the print head nozzles.

The article below details how to print the nozzle check pattern directly from the printer.