A method comprises printing an image using a printhead cartridge including a number of dies, each die comprising a nozzle array, the printing comprising: determining a drop parameter of fluid drops ejected from nozzles of the nozzle array of at least one die; comparing the drop parameter to a threshold value; and determining an image characteristic of an image to be printed; and if the image characteristic meets a defined criterion and if the drop parameter exceeds the threshold value, applying a second print mask for printing the image; and if the image characteristic does not meet the defined criterion or if the drop parameter does not exceed the threshold value, applying a first print mask for printing the image, wherein the second print mask uses less nozzles of the nozzle arrays than the first print mask.