Printheads
Cleaning the Printhead
Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged.
Choose one of two Printhead cleaning modes ( Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B ), depending on the
problem to resolve.
Note
• Y ou can specify a number of pages in the printer ’ s Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle
checking and cleaning every time you nish printing that quantity . ( → P .53)
• Y ou can start Head Cleaning A by holding down the Information button for three seconds or more.
Cleaning the Printhead
Note
• If printing does not improve after Head Cleaning A , try Head Cleaning B . If this does not solve the
problem, repeat Head Cleaning B one or two times. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead
may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer .
Caution
• Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or Ink T ank during cleaning.
1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU .
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning , and then press the ► button.
3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of cleaning, and then press the OK button.
• Head Cleaning A
Use Head Cleaning A if printing is faint or contains foreign substances. This method of cleaning
consumes the least amount of ink. It takes about three minutes to complete.
• Head Cleaning B
Use Head Cleaning B if no ink comes out of the printhead, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the
problem. It takes about four minutes to complete.
The printhead is cleaned, and the printer goes online.
4. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles, and determine whether cleaning has cleared the
nozzles. ( → P .577 )
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