Canon Pixma iP2820 User Manual

Use Your Computer to Print a Nozzle Check Pattern
The nozzle check function allows you to check whether the print head is working properly by printing a
nozzle check pattern. Print the pattern if printing becomes faint, or if a specific color fails to print.
The procedure for printing a nozzle check pattern is as follows:
Nozzle Check
1.
Open the printer driver setup window
2.
Click Nozzle Check on the Maintenance tab
The Nozzle Check dialog box opens.
Click Initial Check Items to display the items that you need to check before printing the nozzle check
pattern.
3.
Load paper in the printer
Load one sheet of A4 size or Letter size plain paper into the rear tray.
4.
Print a nozzle check pattern
Make sure that the printer is on and click Print Check Pattern.
Printing of the nozzle check pattern begins.
Click OK when the confirmation message appears.
The Pattern Check dialog box opens.
5.
Check the print result
Check the print result. When the print result is normal, click Exit.
If the print result is smudged or if there are any unprinted sections, click Cleaning to clean the print
head.
Related Topic
Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer
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Canon Pixma iP2820 Specifications

General

Color	Yes
Maximum duty cycle	- pages per month
Number of print cartridges	-
Maximum resolution	4800 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	8 ppm
Print speed (color, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	4 ppm
Total input capacity	- sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity	60 sheets
Paper tray media types	Envelopes, Glossy paper, Plain paper
Photo paper sizes (imperial)	4x6, 5x7 \
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4
Ethernet LAN	No
Standard interfaces	USB 2.0
Power consumption (printing)	- W
Product color	White
Market positioning	Home & office

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	236.22 mm
Width	426.72 mm
Height	134.62 mm