Canon iP1000 - Print Head Alignment

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Reset procedure: Perform the following operations from the printer driver utility.
1. In Low Ink Warning Setting, enable Display low ink warning.
2. In Ink Counter Reset, reset the applicable ink counter(s).
Note: Be sure to reset the ink counter from the printer driver utility after replacing
ink tanks.
< Possible problems with this function >
- Due to user error, the actual remaining ink level does not match the indicated remaining ink level,
resulting in “ink out”, etc.
User error: Forgetting to reset the ink counter / ink counter reset other than when replacing ink
tanks.
- Due to the specific print pattern, the actual remaining ink level does not match the indicated
remaining ink level, resulting in “ink out”.
Specific print pattern: Continuous printing using any one of the CMY colors of ink / continuous
BK solid printing, etc.
(5) Print head deep cleaning
The printer has a print head deep cleaning (refreshing) function.
Print head deep cleaning (refreshing):
This is a deep cleaning function in order to resolve print failure due to ink clogging
the print head. (The black ink is pigment-based, and clogs easier than other
dye-based ink.)
Perform from the printer driver utility.
< Possible problems with this function >
- Excessive ink consumption when conducting print head deep cleaning repeatedly. (The amount of
ink used is approx. 10 to 15 times the normal manual cleaning amount.)
< Reference > Cleaning types, amount of ink used and time required
BK and CL ink drawing is simultaneously performed.
Cleaning type Amount of ink used Time required
Manual cleaning
Dot count cleaning
Timer cleaning (24 hours to 2 weeks)
BK: Approx. 0.12 g
CL: Approx. 0.14 g
Approx. 40 sec.
Head replacement
Ink tank replacement
Cleaning when the print head is not capped at printer power on
BK: Approx. 0.30 g
CL: Approx. 0.30 g
Approx. 45 sec.
Cleaning on arrival at user
Timer cleaning (2 weeks to 3 months)
BK: Approx. 0.45 g
CL: Approx. 0.45 g
Approx. 60 sec.
Print head deep cleaning
Timer cleaning (3 months or more)
BK: Approx. 1.5 g
CL: Approx. 2.2 g
Approx. 70 sec.
(6) Print head alignment
The printer has a print head alignment function (print head position adjustment function).
Print head alignment: This is a function to correct the displacements between the nozzle lines of the
print head, and incorrect print position at bi-directional printing.
The adjustment is conducted using the printed head position adjustment
pattern.
A: Print head alignment between black nozzle lines
B: Print head alignment between cyan nozzle lines
C: Print head alignment between magenta nozzle lines
D: Print head alignment between yellow nozzle lines
E: Print head alignment between black and color printing