Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged.
1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.
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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 six minutes to complete.
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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 seven 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.
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 the Canon Help Desk.
Attention:
Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or Ink Tanks during cleaning.