Note
• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
2
Press the OK button.
The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.
3
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button.
4
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning, and then press the OK button.
5
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B, and then press the OK button.
Head cleaning is now executed.
6
Print a test pattern to check the nozzles, and determine whether cleaning has cleared the nozzles. (See
"Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") ➔ P.817
Replacing the Printhead
Replacing the Printhead
When to replace the Printhead
This printer is equipped with two printheads.
Replace one or both printheads in the following situations.
•
If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer
menu
Replace any printheads with poor printing performance.
•
If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the left printhead."
Replace the Printhead on the left side.
•
If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the right printhead."
Replace the Printhead on the right side.
•
If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the printhead."
Replace both printheads.
•
If your Canon dealer has advised Printhead replacement
Replace the Printhead as directed.
Compatible printheads
For information on compatible printheads, see "Printhead." ➔ P.817
Precautions when handling the Printhead
Take the following precautions when handling the Printhead.
Caution
• For safety, keep the Printhead out of the reach of children.
• If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately.
• Do not touch the Printhead immediately after printing. The Printhead becomes extremely hot, and there is a risk of burns.
Important
• There may be ink around the nozzles of the Printhead you remove. Handle the Printhead carefully during replacement.
The ink may stain clothing.
• Do not open the Printhead pouch until immediately before installation. After removing the Printhead from the pouch,
install it right away. If the Printhead is left after the pouch is opened, the nozzles may dry out, which may affect printing
quality.
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Replacing the Printhead
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