1 Perform a printing test for the nozzle mask.

  1. Load the media.
  2. Press FUNCTION.
  3. Press ▼ once, and then press ▶ twice to display the screen shown below.


  4. Press ENTER.
    Printing of the test pattern starts.
  5. Check for the nozzle group with dot drop-out or dot displacement by viewing the results of the printing test.
    • Firmware version 1.1 or earlier

      "1" or "2" is the nozzle group. The following shows a dot drop-out in nozzle group 2.



    • Firmware version 1.2 or later

      The results of the printing test are displayed separately for nozzle groups "1," "2," and "3." The following shows dot drop-outs in nozzle groups "1" and "3."



    MEMO:

    If the printing-test results are difficult to interpret

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