Canon MP470 quick start Cleaning the Inside of the Machine Bottom plate cleaning

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Cleaning the Inside of the Machine (Bottom plate cleaning)

This section describes how to clean the inside of the machine. If the inside of the machine becomes dirty, printed paper may get dirty, so we recommend performing cleaning regularly.

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Do not perform any other operation while the bottom plate is being cleaned.

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Make sure that the machine is turned on, then remove any paper from the Rear Tray.

Open the Paper Output Tray, then open the Output Tray Extension.

Fold a single sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in half widthwise, and then unfold the paper.

Load	this	and	only	this	sheet	of	paper in the	(A)
Rear	Tray	with	the	open	side	to	the front.

Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. For details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to "Inside" in "Main Components" of the User's Guide on-screen manual.

5Perform bottom plate cleaning.

(1)Press the Menu button.

(2)Use the _ or P'button to select Maintenance/ settings, then press the OK button.

The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed.

(3)Use the _ or ) button to select Maintenance, (A) Load the paper after unfolding it.

then press the OK button.

The Maintenance screen is displayed.

(4)Use the A or v button to select Bottom plate cleaning, then press the OK button. The confirmation screen is displayed.

(5)Use the ,L or v button to select Yes, then press the OK button.

The paper cleans the inside of the machine as it feeds through the machine.

Check the folded part of the ejected paper. If it is smudged with ink, perform Bottom Plate Cleaning again.

If the problem is not resolved after performing cleaning again, the protrusions inside the machine may be stained. Clean them according to instructions. See "Cleaning the Protrusions Inside the Machine" on page 55.

Note

When performing Bottom Plate Cleaning again, make sure to use a new piece of paper.

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Contents Quick Start Guide Customer Technical Support Sequence Getting Help from CanonHelp Us Help You Better Quick Start Guide MP470seriesDisclaimer Table of Contents Stop/Reset button Before Using the Machine2Before Using the Machine Alarm lampBefore Using the Machine 4Before Using the Machine How to Navigate Menus on the LCDBasic Operation on the Menu Screen Memory card mode Copy modeScan mode Maintenance/settingsBasic Operation on the Settings Screen 6Before Using the MachineFor details on the setting Items Turning the Machine On and Off 8Before Using the MachineAbout the Power Plug Turning on the MachineOriginal Document Requirements Screen-saver ModeHandling the Original Document Loading Original DocumentsInches / 1 mm To scan photographsBefore Using the Machine Photo Quality Media Suited For Business Using Specialty MediaLoading Printing Paper DocumentsPaper Handling Recommended Paper and Requirements Media Types You Cannot Use Loading Paper When Printing on Plain PaperFlatten the four corners of the paper before loading it 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 paperMaking Copies Setting ItemsCopying CopyingCopying21 Using Useful Copy Functions Printing from a Memory Card Printing from a Memory CardMemory Cards Supported by This Machine Na!ntPrintable Image Data Inserting the Memory CardPrepare for printing Removing the Memory CardPrinting Photographs Display photo Start printingSetting Items OFFUsing Useful Printing Functions Multiselect printPrinting by Using the Photo Index Sheet Printing with Windows Specify the required settings and click OKPrinting from Your Computer Printing from Your ComputerMake sure that your machines name is Selected in Format for Media Pop-up menu Specify the required settingsPrinting with Macintosh Select Size of the loaded paperScanning Images Scanning MethodsConnectable Devices Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant DevicePrinting Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printable Image Data FormatConnect the PictBridge compliant device to the machine Start printing from your PictBridge compliant deviceSettings on a PictBridge Compliant Device About PictBridge Print SettingsPaper Size and Paper Type Settings Image Optimize Setting Layout SettingDate/File No. Print Setting Trimming SettingDisplaying the PictBridge Settings Screen Setting on the MachineSpecify the Setting For Routine Maintenance Routine MaintenanceWhen Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Before performing maintenancePrinting the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check patternCheck the nozzle check pattern you printed Examining the Nozzle Check PatternIf There Are No Missing Lines and No White Streaks If Lines Are Missing or White Streaks Are Present Print Head Cleaning Start Print Head CleaningStart Print Head Deep Cleaning Print Head Deep CleaningConfirm the condition of the Print Head 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 When You Are Not Using the Machine for a Long Time When You Turn Off the MachineKeeping the Best Printing Results Cleaning the Exterior of the Machine Cleaning Your MachineCleaning the Platen Glass and Document Cover Cleaning the Paper Feed Roller Roller cleaning Perform bottom plate cleaning Cleaning the Inside of the Machine Bottom plate cleaningMaintenance/settings screen is displayed 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 LCDTroubleshooting59 Cannot Install the MP Drivers1Click Start then Computer Cannot Connect to Computer Properly This device can perform faster Message Is DisplayedPrint Results Not Satisfactory Troubleshooting61Type of the loaded paper? Colors Are Unclear Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Troubleshooting63White Streaks Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is SmudgedReduce the Intensity setting. Then try printing again Printing Does Not Start Print Result Not Satisfactory When CopyingTroubleshooting65 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 ErrorError No /1710 Is Displayed Error No Is DisplayedTroubleshooting69 Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant DeviceCannot Print Properly from a Photo Index Sheet Troubleshooting71Cannot Remove a Memory Card Printing Does Not StartScanGear Wont Start Scanning ProblemsOther Scanning Troubles Appendix How to Use the Documentation ProvidedRead this guide when starting to use the machine Appendix73Reading the On-screen Manuals AppendixSpecifications Appendix75Operating System Processor PapertypeLayout BrowserAppendix77 Browser Windows Html Help ViewerSafety Precautions Safety PrecautionsSafety Precautions Machine Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images Regulatory Information Canon U.S.A., INC. Limited Warranty --- USA OnlyUsers in the U.S.A 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 IndexDescription Order # Ordering InformationCanon Specialty Papers QT5-1007-V01 Canon INC