Canon iP5000 quick start „ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern, See Replacing an Ink Tank on

Printing Maintenance

„Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer.

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 an Ink Tank” on page 42.

(1)

(2)

(1)If lines of this pattern are missing, the “Black” print head nozzle needs cleaning. Example: When lines are missing

(2)If these patterns have white stripes, the “Color” print head nozzle needs cleaning.

Example: When white stripes appear

Click Cleaning in the Pattern Check dialog box to start Print Head Cleaning. See “Print Head Cleaning” on page 53.

If no lines of the group (1) pattern are missing, and the group (2) patterns have no white stripes, click Exit or Quit. Nozzle Check Pattern finishes.

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