Canon MX490 Series - When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect

Canon MX490 Series

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When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect

Maintenance Procedure

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

Cleaning the Print Head

Cleaning the Print Head Deeply

Aligning the Print Head

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Table of Contents

Online Manual1
Table of Contents2
Read Me First18
- How to Print18
- Symbols Used in this Document19
How to Use the Online Manual19
Trademarks and Licenses20
Search Tips24
Notes on Operation Explanations26
Useful Functions Available on the Machine27
- Connect Wirelessly with Ease in "Access Point Mode28
- Print Photos Easily Using My Image Garden29
- Download a Variety of Content Materials31
- Print Items with Easy-Photoprint+ (Web Application)32
- Connection Methods Available on the Machine33
- Notice for Web Service Printing40
- Using PIXMA Cloud Link42
  - Using PIXMA Cloud Link from Your Smartphone, Tablet, or Computer43
- Printing with Google Cloud Print83
  - Preparations for Printing with Google Cloud Print84
  - Printing from Computer or Smartphone with Google Cloud Print88
- Printing from Airprint Compliant Device90
- Checking Printer Information95
- Online Storage Integration Function97
- Print Easily from a Smartphone or Tablet with PIXMA Printing Solutions98
- Printing with Windows RT99
Overview of the Machine100
- Safety Guide101
  - Safety Precautions102
    - Choosing a Location102
    - Power Supply102
  - Regulatory and Safety Information103
- Main Components and Basic Operations109
- Loading Paper / Originals126
  - Loading Paper127
  - Loading Originals148
- Replacing a FINE Cartridge156
  - Replacing a FINE Cartridge157
  - Checking the Ink Status163
    - Checking the Ink Status with the LCD on the Machine164
- Maintenance165
- Changing the Machine Settings195
  - Changing Machine Settings from Your Computer196
  - Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD206
- Information about Network Connection224
  - Useful Information about Network Connection225
- About Network Communication232
- Tips for Ensuring Optimal Printing Quality298
- Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images308
- Specifications309
About the Administrator Password314
List of Function for each Model315
Printing318
- Printing from a Computer319
  - Printing with Application Software that You Are Using (Printer Driver)320
- Setting a Page Size and Orientation327
- Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order328
- Setting the Stapling Margin330
- Execute Borderless Printing332
- Fit-To-Page Printing335
- Scaled Printing337
- Page Layout Printing340
- Tiling/Poster Printing342
- Printing Only Specific Pages343
- Booklet Printing345
- Duplex Printing347
- Related Topics348
- Stamp/Background Printing349
- Printing a Background350
- Registering a Stamp352
  - Changing and Registering some of Stamp Settings354
  - Deleting an Unnecessary Stamp354
- Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background355
  - Changing and Registering some Background Settings356
  - Deleting an Unnecessary Background357
- Setting up Envelope Printing358
- Displaying the Print Results before Printing360
- Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size)361
- Editing the Print Document or Reprinting from the Print History363
  - Editing and Printing a Print Document364
  - Reprinting from the Print History365
Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data366
- Setting the Print Quality Level (Custom)367
- Printing a Color Document in Monochrome369
- Specifying Color Correction370
- Optimal Photo Printing of Image Data372
- Color Management372
- Adjusting Colors with the Printer Driver373
- Printing with ICC Profiles375
- Adjusting Color Balance378
- Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)380
- Adjusting Brightness384
- Adjusting Intensity386
- Adjusting Contrast388
- Adjusting Intensity/Contrast Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver)390
Overview of the Printer Driver394
- Canon IJ Printer Driver395
  - Printer Driver Types395
  - Installing the Printer Driver395
- How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window396
- Canon IJ Status Monitor397
- Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer398
- Canon IJ Preview399
- Deleting the Undesired Print Job400
- Instructions for Use (Printer Driver)401
Printer Driver Description403
- Quick Setup Tab Description404
- Main Tab Description410
- Color Adjustment Tab412
- Page Setup Tab Description416
- Stamp Tab424
- Maintenance Tab Description428
- Initial Check Items430
- Canon IJ Preview Description435
- Canon IJ XPS Preview Description438
- Canon IJ Status Monitor Description446
- Updating the MP Drivers448
- Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine453
  - Printing Template Forms such as Lined Paper or Graph Paper454
- Paper Setting for Printing457
Copying460
- Making Copies461
  - Setting Items for Copying463
- Reducing or Enlarging a Copy465
- About Special Copy Menu466
- Collated Copying474
Scanning475
- Scanning from a Computer476
- Scanning from the Operation Panel of the Machine660
Faxing675
- Preparing for Faxing676
- Setting up the Machine676
- Sending Faxes Using the Operation Panel of the Machine690
- Registering Recipients708
  - Registering Recipients Using the Operation Panel of the Machine709
  - Registering Recipients Using Speed Dial Utility719
- Receiving Faxes733
- Other Useful Fax Functions748
- Sending Faxes from a Computer762
Troubleshooting781
- Problems with Network Communication782
- Problems While Printing/Scanning from Smartphone/Tablet812
  - Cannot Print/Scan from Smartphone/Tablet813
- Problems with Printing816
- Problems with Scanning844
- Problems with Faxing867
- Problems with the Machine884
- Problems with Installation/Downloading893
- About Errors/Messages Displayed900
- If You Cannot Resolve the Problem911
List of Support Code for Error912
- List of Support Code for Error (When Paper Is Jammed)914
  - Paper Is Jammed Inside the Machine922
  - In Other Cases925

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