If printing is faint, cleaning the Printhead may improve results.
Choose one of two Printhead cleaning modes ( [Head Cleaning A] or [Head Cleaning B] ), depending on the problem to resolve.
Use this mode if printing is faint or contains foreign substances. This method of cleaning consumes the least amount of ink.
It takes about four minutes to complete.
Use this mode if no ink is ejected at all, or if [Head Cleaning A] does not solve the problem.
It takes about five minutes to complete.
Important:
- Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or ink tanks during either [Head Cleaning A] or [Head Cleaning B].
Ink may leak or an error may occur.
- If printing does not improve even if you execute [Head Cleaning B], try repeating [Head Cleaning B] once or twice. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact the Canon Help Desk for assistance.
Note:
- Nozzles are periodically checked to ensure they are clear. Configure the settings on the Control Panel menu in [Nozzle Check].
Perform cleaning as follows.
1. 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.
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.
