Print Head Cleaning
16-May-2008
8200187800
Solution
Clean the Print Head if white stripes appear in the printed nozzle check pattern. Note that cleaning the Print Head causes ink used for cleaning to be absorbed in the ink absorber. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so perform Print Head Cleaning only when necessary.
IMPORTANT
Before performing Print Head Cleaning, open the Top Cover and ensure that all of the ink lamps are lit. If any one of the ink lamps flashes red fast or unlit, this tank has run out of ink. Be sure to replace the ink tank before performing Print Head Cleaning. To perform Print Head Cleaning under the ink out condition may cause the printing trouble such as the mixing of inks, or a printer malfunction. See "Replacing Ink Tanks ".
NOTE
- Ensure that the Inner Cover is closed. Cleaning the Print Head Without a Computer.
- The Print Head can also be cleaned from the printer itself. With the printer on, hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes blue once, and then release it immediately.
NOTE
The Print Head Cleaning dialog box of (3) in step 4 is directly displayed when you click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern".
1. Ensure that the printer is on.
2. Gently press the 
mark on the Front Tray to open the Front Tray, then pull out the Front Tray Extension.
mark on the Front Tray to open the Front Tray, then pull out the Front Tray Extension.3. Open the printer properties dialog box.
4. Start Print Head Cleaning.
(1) Click the Maintenance tab.
(2) Click Cleaning.
(3) Select the ink group to be cleaned.
NOTE
Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before cleaning.
(4) Click Execute.
Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking blue.
IMPORTANT
Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about 120 seconds.
(5) Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
IMPORTANT
If other than A4 or Letter-sized paper is loaded, you cannot print the nozzle check pattern. Be sure to use A4 or Letter-sized plain paper.
(6) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern to print the nozzle check pattern.
The nozzle check pattern is printed.
IMPORTANT
Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern printing finishes.
NOTE
The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enough ink. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient. See "Replacing Ink Tanks ".
5. Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern".
NOTE
If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep
Cleaning. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning ".
NOTE
The Cleaning dialog box of (3) in step 4 is directly displayed when you click Cleaning on the Pattern Check dialog box. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern".
1. Ensure that the printer is on.
2. Gently press the 
mark on the Front Tray to open the Front Tray, then pull out the Front Tray Extension.
mark on the Front Tray to open the Front Tray, then pull out the Front Tray Extension.3. Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility dialog box.
4. Start Print Head Cleaning.
(1) Ensure that Cleaning is selected from the pop-up menu.
(2) Click Cleaning.
(3) Select the ink group to be cleaned.
NOTE
Clicking Initial Check Items displays the items to be checked before cleaning.
(4) Click OK.
Print Head Cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking blue.
IMPORTANT
Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head Cleaning finishes. This takes about 120 seconds.
(5) Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder.
IMPORTANT
If other than A4 or Letter-sized paper is loaded, you cannot print the nozzle check pattern. Be sure to use A4 or Letter-sized plain paper.
(6) Confirm the displayed message and click Print Check Pattern to print the nozzle check pattern.
The nozzle check pattern is printed.
IMPORTANT
Do not perform any other operations until the nozzle check pattern printing finishes.
NOTE
The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enough ink. Replace the ink tank if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient. See "Replacing Ink Tanks ".
5. Check the Print Head condition with the printed nozzle check pattern. See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern".
NOTE
If the problem remains after performing Print Head Cleaning twice, try Print Head Deep
Cleaning. See "Print Head Deep Cleaning ".