1. Perform a printing test for the nozzle mask.

Procedure
  1. Set up the object.
    Determining the Print Surface Height and Printing Position
  2. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_MENU.
  3. Tap Cleaning - Printing Test.
  4. Select Nozzle Mask Test and tap Execute.
    Printing of the test pattern starts.
  5. Open the front cover.
    MEMO

    Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover and keep holding it until the cover is completely opened or closed.

    If you do not open and close the front cover gently, it may break or you may be injured.

    CoverOpen2
  6. Check for the nozzle group with dot drop-out or dot displacement by viewing the results of the printing test.
    The results of the printing test are displayed separately for nozzle groups "1" and "2." The following shows a dot drop-out in nozzle group 1.


    MEMO

    If the printing-test results are difficult to interpret

    Check the results in a bright location, changing your line of vision. They are visible using the reflection of the light.

  7. Close the front cover.
    MEMO

    Be sure to hold the handle of the front cover and keep holding it until the cover is completely opened or closed.

    If you do not open and close the front cover gently, it may break or you may be injured.

    CoverOpen2

    If no dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs, this operation is finished.

  8. Tap AP-640_Panel_Icon_HOME to return to the home screen.