Self Operation Canon MP198: Printing Nozzle Pattern

Canon Pixma MP198 all in one printer is one of multifunction printer which equipped with self operation (maintenance action) on the printer without connecting it to the computer.
In this post,we will perform printing nozzle pattern to check nozzle condition.

Preparation:

• Make sure that the printer is turned on
• Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray
• Open the Paper Output Tray, then open the Output Tray Extension.
• Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left.

Print the nozzle check pattern:

• Press the MAINTENANCE button repeatedly until A appears.
• Press the BLACK or COLOR button.
• The machine prints a nozzle check pattern.

After the printer finished printing nozzle pattern please examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.