How to clean the Print Head - MG3520 / MG3522

Article ID: ART142244 | Date published: 05/13/2015 | Date last updated: 04/30/2019
 

Description

This article provides instructions on cleaning the print head of the PIXMA MG3520 / MG3522 from the operation panel.

 

Solution

Clean the print head if lines are missing or if horizontal white streaks are present in the printed nozzle check pattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so clean the print head only when necessary.

To clean the print head, follow these steps.
 

  1. Make sure that the power is turned on.
     

  2. Hold down the Stop button until the Alarm lamp flashes orange twice, then release it immediately.

    The machine starts cleaning the print head.

    The cleaning will be complete when the ON lamp lights green after flashing.

    Do not perform any other operations until the machine completes the cleaning of the print head. This takes about 1 to 2 minutes.
     

  3. Check the print head condition.

    To check the print head condition, print the nozzle check pattern.

     Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
     

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