Canon MP470 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern, Check the nozzle check pattern you printed

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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

Examine the nozzle check pattern, and perform cleaning if necessary.

Note

The nozzle check pattern will not be printed correctly if there is not enough ink. Replace the FINE Cartridge if the remaining amount of ink is insufficient.

See "Replacing a FINE Cartridge" on page 46.

1 Check the nozzle check pattern you printed.

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(1)Check if lines in this pattern are missing.

(A)(B)

(A)Good

(B)Lines are missing

(2)Check if there are white streaks in this pattern.

(A)(a)

(A)Good

(B)White streaks present

2 The confirmation screens for white streaks and missing lines are displayed

alternately. Select the pattern that is closer to the nozzle check pattern that you )rinted.

•If There Are No Missing Lines and No White Streaks

(1)Select All A and press the OK button.

The LCD returns to the Maintenance screen.

40 Routine Maintenance

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Contents Quick Start Guide Help Us Help You Better Getting Help from CanonCustomer Technical Support Sequence Quick Start Guide MP470seriesDisclaimer Table of Contents Before Using the Machine 2Before Using the MachineStop/Reset button Alarm lampBefore Using the Machine Basic Operation on the Menu Screen How to Navigate Menus on the LCD4Before Using the Machine Copy mode Scan modeMemory card mode Maintenance/settingsBasic Operation on the Settings Screen 6Before Using the MachineFor details on the setting Items 8Before Using the Machine About the Power PlugTurning the Machine On and Off Turning on the MachineScreen-saver Mode Handling the Original DocumentOriginal Document Requirements Loading Original DocumentsInches / 1 mm To scan photographsBefore Using the Machine Using Specialty Media Loading Printing PaperPhoto Quality Media Suited For Business DocumentsPaper Handling Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Types You Cannot Use Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it When Printing on Plain PaperLoading Paper Prepare to load paper Load PaperLoading Envelopes Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelopeLoad the envelopes Qt ImportantLoading Small-Sized Paper Load the paperSetting Items CopyingMaking Copies CopyingCopying21 Using Useful Copy Functions Printing from a Memory Card Memory Cards Supported by This MachinePrinting from a Memory Card Na!ntPrintable Image Data Inserting the Memory CardRemoving the Memory Card Printing Photographs Display photoPrepare for printing Start printingSetting Items OFFUsing Useful Printing Functions Multiselect printPrinting by Using the Photo Index Sheet Specify the required settings and click OK Printing from Your ComputerPrinting with Windows Printing from Your ComputerMedia Pop-up menu Specify the required settings Printing with MacintoshMake sure that your machines name is Selected in Format for Select Size of the loaded paperScanning Images Scanning MethodsPrinting Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant DeviceConnectable Devices Printable Image Data FormatConnect the PictBridge compliant device to the machine Start printing from your PictBridge compliant devicePaper Size and Paper Type Settings About PictBridge Print SettingsSettings on a PictBridge Compliant Device Layout Setting Date/File No. Print SettingImage Optimize Setting Trimming SettingSpecify the Setting Setting on the MachineDisplaying the PictBridge Settings Screen For Routine Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are IncorrectRoutine Maintenance Before performing maintenancePrinting the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check patternIf There Are No Missing Lines and No White Streaks Examining the Nozzle Check PatternCheck the nozzle check pattern you printed If Lines Are Missing or White Streaks Are Present Print Head Cleaning Start Print Head CleaningConfirm the condition of the Print Head Print Head Deep CleaningStart Print Head Deep Cleaning Aligning the Print Head Print the print head alignment patternAdjust the print head position Replacing a Fine Cartridge Getting the Ink Status InformationReplacing Fine Cartridges Handling Fine CartridgesRemove the empty Fine Cartridge Push down the Fine Cartridge Prepare the replacement Fine cartridge Install the Fine CartridgeRoutine Maintenance Keeping the Best Printing Results When You Turn Off the MachineWhen You Are Not Using the Machine for a Long Time Cleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Cleaning Your MachineCleaning the Exterior of the Machine Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Roller cleaning Maintenance/settings screen is displayed Cleaning the Inside of the Machine Bottom plate cleaningPerform bottom plate cleaning Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine Troubleshooting TroubleshootingAn Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD Troubleshooting57LCD Cannot Be Seen At All An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD1Click Start then Computer Cannot Install the MP DriversTroubleshooting59 Cannot Connect to Computer Properly This device can perform faster Message Is DisplayedType of the loaded paper? Troubleshooting61Print Results Not Satisfactory Colors Are Unclear Troubleshooting63 White StreaksPrinted Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is SmudgedReduce the Intensity setting. Then try printing again Print Result Not Satisfactory When Copying Troubleshooting65Printing Does Not Start Colors Are Uneven or StreakedDoes Not Feed Properly Machine is not readyTroubleshooting67 Paper JamsError Message Appears on the Computer Screen Writing Error/Output Error/Communication ErrorTroubleshooting69 Error No Is DisplayedError No /1710 Is Displayed Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant DeviceTroubleshooting71 Cannot Remove a Memory CardCannot Print Properly from a Photo Index Sheet Printing Does Not StartOther Scanning Troubles Scanning ProblemsScanGear Wont Start How to Use the Documentation Provided Read this guide when starting to use the machineAppendix Appendix73Reading the On-screen Manuals AppendixSpecifications Appendix75Papertype LayoutOperating System Processor BrowserAppendix77 Browser Windows Html Help ViewerSafety Precautions Safety PrecautionsSafety Precautions Machine Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images Canon U.S.A., INC. Limited Warranty --- USA Only Users in the U.S.ARegulatory Information FCC Notice U.S.A. Only For 120V, 60Hz modelSafety Precautions Authorized Service Facility Carry-In /Mail-In Service Canon U.S.A., Inc One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY USAIndex IndexCanon Specialty Papers Ordering InformationDescription Order # QT5-1007-V01 Canon INC