Performing a Nozzle Drop-out Test

Perform a nozzle drop-out test (print a test pattern) and confirm the test pattern before starting printing. If an error occurs, clean the print heads (normal cleaning). Perform nozzle drop-out test again to ensure no dot drop-out or dot displacement occurs.
Procedure
  1. Click BN2_Utility_Icon_NozzleCleaningCleaning on the Utility home screen.
  2. Click Output under Nozzle Drop-out Test.

    Click OK to start printing of the test pattern.

    BD-8_Utility_NozzleTest-Print
  3. Click OK.

    Confirm that the object has been removed and the guide is at the lowest position.

    IMPORTANT If the guide is not lowered to its lowermost point, the print head will collide with the guide, and this may lead to malfunctions.
  4. Check whether there is dot drop-out or dot displacement in the test pattern.

    Gaps in the block pattern indicate dot drop-out, and collapsed or inclined blocks indicate dot displacement.

    BD-8_TestPrint_Normal
  5. If you have opened the front cover, close it.
  6. Click Close to return to the original screen.