When to replace the Printhead

This printer is equipped with two printheads.

Replace one or 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
• If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the left printhead."
• If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the right printhead."
• If your Canon dealer has advised Printhead replacement

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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.
• There may be ink around the nozzles of the Printhead you remove. Handle the Printhead carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing.

Important:

• 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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Access the menu for Printhead replacement

Caution:

• When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts.

Note:

• Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low.
• Your hands may become dirty during Printhead replacement. Use the gloves provided with the new
  Printhead for replacement.

1. If the roll is not ejected because of the cutting method selected, cut it manually and remove it.

2. Clean inside the Top Cover.

3. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press or to select the Settings/Adj. tab .

Note:

• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
  

4. Press the OK button.
The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.

5. Press or to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button.

6. Press or to select Replace P.head, and then press the OK button.

7. Press or to select the Printhead for replacement.
Select Printhead L when replacing the left printhead and Printhead R when replacing the right printhead., and L & R Printheads when replacing . Make sure your selection is correct.

8. Press the OK button.
Ink is now filled.

After about three minutes, a message is shown on the Display Screen instructing you to open the Top Cover.

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Replace the Printhead

1. Open the Top Cover.

Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regarding Printhead replacement.

2. If the Carriage Cover is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean.

Important:

• Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b) or Fixed Blade (c).

• Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer.

3. If the ventilation duct (a) is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean.
If the Carriage is obscuring the ventilation duct, move the Carriage manually before cleaning the duct.

4. Pull up the Carriage Cover to open it completely.

5. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely.

6. Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely.

7. Remove the Printhead and press the OK button.

Note:

• Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations.

8. Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch.

Important:

• When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality.
• Never touch the ink supply section (d). This may cause printing problems.

• If you need to put a Printhead somewhere temporarily before installation, do not keep the nozzles and metal contacts facing down. If the nozzles or metal contacts are damaged, it may affect the printing quality.

9. While firmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use your other hand to remove the orange Protective Part (a). Squeeze the grips (c) of Protective Part (b) and pull it down to remove it.

Important:

• The inside surfaces of Protective Part (a) and Protective Part (b) is coated with ink to protect the nozzles. Be careful not to touch these surfaces when removing the caps.
• The Printhead contains ink to protect the nozzles. We recommend removing Protective Part (b) as you hold it over the Printhead package or safely out of the way to avoid spilling ink and staining your clothes or the surrounding area. If ink accidentally spills, wipe off the ink with a dry cloth.
• Do not reattach the Protective Part or protective material. Dispose of these materials in accordance with local regulations.

10. With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, tilt the Printhead slightly forward and insert it into the Carriage. Carefully push the printhead firmly into the Carriage, ensuring that the nozzles and metal contacts do not touch the carriage.

11. Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place.

12. Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks.

13. Push the Carriage cover down toward the front.

11. Close the Top Cover.

Ink now fills the system. It takes about 13 minutes for ink to fill the system.

Important:

• Never remove an Ink Tank while the system is filling with ink.
• After Printhead has been replaced and filled with ink, Head Posi.Adj. (Auto/Advanced) is performed if you have selected Rep.P.head Print>On in the Control Panel menu. In this case, follow the instructions on the Display Screen for Printhead adjustment. If Rep.P.head Print is Off, perform Head Posi.Adj. (Auto/Advanced) yourself.