Maintaining the print head
You can print a nozzle check pattern to check whether each print head is operating properly, and then clean or align the print head.
Flowchart of print head maintenance
Step 1
Print the nozzle check pattern.
This pattern enables you to check whether the ink is ejecting from the print head nozzles correctly and whether the print head is aligned. For instructions on printing and reading the nozzle check pattern, see page 105 and page 106.
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Step 2
Perform normal print head cleaning. (See page 107.)
If there is no improvement,
Step 3
Perform deep print head cleaning. (See page 107.)
If there is no improvement,
Step 4
Replace the ink tanks. (See page 98.)
Step 2
Align the print head. (See page 108.)
If there is no improvement,
Step 3
Replace the ink tanks. (See page 98.)
If there is no improvement,
If there is no improvement,
The print head may be damaged. Contact your local authorised Canon dealer or the Canon help line.
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