Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern | Canon MP470 specs

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles.

1Make sure that the machine is turned on, then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the Rear Tray.

2Open the Paper Output Tray, then open the Output Tray Extension.

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.

3Print the nozzle check pattern.

(1)Press the Menu button.

(2)Use the _ or b button to select Maintenance/settings, then press the OK button. The Maintenance/settings screen is displayed.

(3)Use the _ or b button to select Maintenance, then press the OK button. The Maintenance screen is displayed.

(4)Use the A or v button to select Nozzle check, then press the OK button.

The pattern print confirmation screen is displayed.

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

The nozzle check pattern is printed, and the pattern confirmation screens are displayed alternately.

4 Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.

See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 40.

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Quick Start Guide Customer Technical Support Sequence Getting Help from CanonHelp Us Help You Better MP470series Quick Start Guide Disclaimer Table of Contents Alarm lamp Before Using the Machine2Before Using the Machine Stop/Reset button Before Using the Machine 4Before Using the Machine How to Navigate Menus on the LCDBasic Operation on the Menu Screen Maintenance/settings Copy modeScan mode Memory card mode 6Before Using the Machine Basic Operation on the Settings Screen For details on the setting Items Turning on the Machine 8Before Using the MachineAbout the Power Plug Turning the Machine On and Off Loading Original Documents Screen-saver ModeHandling the Original Document Original Document Requirements To scan photographs Inches / 1 mm Before Using the Machine Documents Using Specialty MediaLoading Printing Paper Photo Quality Media Suited For Business Paper 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 Load Paper Prepare to load paper Use either European DL or US Comm. Env. #10-sized envelope Loading Envelopes Qt Important Load the envelopes Load the paper Loading Small-Sized Paper Copying Setting ItemsCopying Making Copies Copying21 Using Useful Copy Functions Na!nt Printing from a Memory CardMemory Cards Supported by This Machine Printing from a Memory Card Inserting the Memory Card Printable Image Data Start printing Removing the Memory CardPrinting Photographs Display photo Prepare for printing OFF Setting Items Multiselect print Using Useful Printing Functions Printing by Using the Photo Index Sheet Printing from Your Computer Specify the required settings and click OKPrinting from Your Computer Printing with Windows Select Size of the loaded paper Media Pop-up menu Specify the required settingsPrinting with Macintosh Make sure that your machines name is Selected in Format for Scanning Methods Scanning Images Printable Image Data Format Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant DevicePrinting Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Connectable Devices Start printing from your PictBridge compliant device Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the machine Settings on a PictBridge Compliant Device About PictBridge Print SettingsPaper Size and Paper Type Settings Trimming Setting Layout SettingDate/File No. Print Setting Image Optimize Setting Displaying the PictBridge Settings Screen Setting on the MachineSpecify the Setting For Before performing maintenance Routine MaintenanceWhen Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Routine Maintenance Print the nozzle check pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Check 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 Start Print Head Cleaning Print Head Cleaning Start Print Head Deep Cleaning Print Head Deep CleaningConfirm the condition of the Print Head Print the print head alignment pattern Aligning the Print Head Adjust the print head position Getting the Ink Status Information Replacing a Fine Cartridge Handling Fine Cartridges Replacing Fine Cartridges Remove the empty Fine Cartridge Push down the Fine Cartridge Install the Fine Cartridge Prepare the replacement Fine cartridge Routine 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 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting57 An Error Message Is Displayed on the LCD An Unintended Language Is Displayed on the LCD LCD Cannot Be Seen At All Troubleshooting59 Cannot Install the MP Drivers1Click Start then Computer This device can perform faster Message Is Displayed Cannot Connect to Computer Properly Print Results Not Satisfactory Troubleshooting61Type of the loaded paper? Colors Are Unclear Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged Troubleshooting63White Streaks Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Reduce the Intensity setting. Then try printing again Colors Are Uneven or Streaked Print Result Not Satisfactory When CopyingTroubleshooting65 Printing Does Not Start Machine is not ready Does Not Feed Properly Paper Jams Troubleshooting67 Writing Error/Output Error/Communication Error Error Message Appears on the Computer Screen Error No /1710 Is Displayed Error No Is DisplayedTroubleshooting69 Device Error Message Appears on a PictBridge Compliant Printing Does Not Start Troubleshooting71Cannot Remove a Memory Card Cannot Print Properly from a Photo Index Sheet ScanGear Wont Start Scanning ProblemsOther Scanning Troubles Appendix73 How to Use the Documentation ProvidedRead this guide when starting to use the machine Appendix Appendix Reading the On-screen Manuals Appendix75 Specifications Browser PapertypeLayout Operating System Processor Browser Windows Html Help Viewer Appendix77 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Machine Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images FCC Notice U.S.A. 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