Printing a test pattern

Printing a test pattern lets you see if the printhead is functioning properly or if you have enough ink in the cartridge.

  1. Tap Settings.
  2. Scroll down and tap Printer Maintenance.
  3. Tap Print Test Pattern.
  4. When the message "Print Test Pattern?" appears, feed a document through the device.
  5. Examine the pattern printed on the document:
    • Tap Done if the lines are unbroken and match the "Good" test pattern shown on the display.
    • Tap Clean Print Nozzle if the test pattern has missing or incomplete lines.
      • Once the cleaning operation completes, you must print another test pattern.
      • If this new pattern still has broken or missing lines, you may need to replace the ink cartridge or clean or replace the printhead.
      • If you see no improvement in print quality, do not repeat the cleaning, as cleaning the print nozzles consumes ink.

Good test pattern

Good Test Pattern

Bad test pattern

Bad Test Pattern