How do i do a ink test on my printer? -

I have a Canon MX300, and i m running vista 64-bit on my computer. I recently had to replace my black printer cartridge and now my photos aren t printing out in a good quality. I was wondering how i do a ink test, it didn t pop up when i installed the new cartridge.

1. Make sure that the machine is turned on, then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray. 2. Open the Paper Output Tray, then set the Paper Thickness Lever. (1) Put your finger in the rounded indent beside the Paper Output Tray and open it gently. (2) Open up and set the Output Tray Extension completely by pressing down the hollow on its front side. (3) Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. 3. Print the nozzle check pattern. (1) Press the Menu button repeatedly until MAINTENANCE appears. (2) Press the or button to select NOZZLE CHECK, then press the OK button. The machine prints a nozzle check pattern. 4. Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.