Reseat the print head to correct print issues or clear an error.
Reseat the Print Head:
Make sure that the power is turned on, and open the Paper Output Tray gently
Lift the scanning unit (printer cover) completely. (The print head will move to the replacement position.)
Remove all the Ink Tanks in the following manner.
Push the tab (A) and lift the ink tank to remove.
Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (B).
Raise the print head lock lever.
Tilt the print head slightly towards the front of the machine and lift out gently.
* Image shown below is taken from the MP600. The procedure is the same for the MP980. Note that the MP980 lock lever can be lifted from either side. See illustration in step 6, below.
Caution: Do not touch the print head nozzles , electrical contacts , or ink supply ports . Doing so may cause printing problems.
Place the print head in the print head holder and lower the print head lock lever carefully until you hear a click.
Insert ink tanks into the print head.
Press the mark <PUSH> on the ink tank firmly until you hear a click.
Install all the other ink tanks in the same way.
Close the inner cover and the scanning unit (printer cover).
Caution: When closing the scanning unit (printer cover), be careful not to jam fingers.
Note: The next printing begins, the print head cleaning will begin automatically.
