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Maintenance Procedure

If print results are blurred, colors are not printed correctly, or print results are unsatisfactory (e.g. misaligned printed ruled lines), perform the maintenance procedure below.

Important

  • Do not rinse or wipe the FINE cartridge. This can cause trouble with the FINE cartridge.

Note

When the Print Results Are Blurred or Uneven:

  1. Step 1 Print the nozzle check pattern.

    From the printer

    From the computer

  2. Step 2 Examine the nozzle check pattern.

  3. If there are missing lines or horizontal streaks in the pattern:

  4. Step 3 Clean the print head.

    From the printer

    From the computer

    After cleaning the print head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern: Step 1

  5. If the problem is not resolved after performing from step 1 to step 3 twice:

  6. Step 4 Clean the print head deeply.

    From the printer

    From the computer

Note

  • When you have performed the procedure until step 4 and the problem has not been resolved, turn off the power and clean the print head deeply again after 24 hours.

    If the problem is still not resolved, the print head may be damaged. Contact Canon to request a repair.

When the Print Results Are Not Even such as the Ruled Lines Are Misaligned:

  1. Step Align the print head.

    From the printer

    From the computer