Adjust the print head position | Canon MP470 guide

4Adjust the print head position.

(1)Check the printed patterns and use the 4 or P,

button to input the number of the pattern in column A that has the least noticeable streaks.

Note

if it is difficult to pick the best pattern, pick the

setting that produces the least noticeable white streaks.

(A)(B)

(C)(D)

(A)Less noticeable vertical white streaks

(B)More noticeable vertical white streaks

(C)Less noticeable horizontal white streaks

(D)More noticeable horizontal white streaks

(2)Repeat the procedure until you finish inputting the pattern number for column L, then press the OK button.

(3)Confirm the displayed message and press the OK button.

The second pattern is printed.

(4)Check the printed patterns and use the 4 or P, button to select the number of the pattern in

column M that has the least noticeable streaks.

(5)Repeat the procedure until you finish inputting

the pattern number for column R, then press the OK button.

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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 2Before Using the Machine Before Using the MachineStop/Reset button Alarm lamp Before Using the Machine 4Before Using the Machine How to Navigate Menus on the LCDBasic Operation on the Menu Screen Scan mode Copy modeMemory card mode Maintenance/settings 6Before Using the Machine Basic Operation on the Settings Screen For details on the setting Items About the Power Plug 8Before Using the MachineTurning the Machine On and Off Turning on the Machine Handling the Original Document Screen-saver ModeOriginal Document Requirements Loading Original Documents To scan photographs Inches / 1 mm Before Using the Machine Loading Printing Paper Using Specialty MediaPhoto Quality Media Suited For Business Documents 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 ItemsMaking Copies Copying Copying21 Using Useful Copy Functions Memory Cards Supported by This Machine Printing from a Memory CardPrinting from a Memory Card Na!nt Inserting the Memory Card Printable Image Data Printing Photographs Display photo Removing the Memory CardPrepare for printing Start 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 with Windows Printing from Your Computer Printing with Macintosh Media Pop-up menu Specify the required settingsMake sure that your machines name is Selected in Format for Select Size of the loaded paper Scanning Methods Scanning Images Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant DeviceConnectable Devices Printable Image Data Format 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 Date/File No. Print Setting Layout SettingImage Optimize Setting Trimming Setting Displaying the PictBridge Settings Screen Setting on the MachineSpecify the Setting For When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect Routine MaintenanceRoutine Maintenance Before performing 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 White Streaks Troubleshooting63Printed Paper Curls or Has Ink Blots Printed Surface Is Scratched/Paper Is Smudged Reduce the Intensity setting. Then try printing again Troubleshooting65 Print Result Not Satisfactory When CopyingPrinting Does Not Start Colors Are Uneven or Streaked 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 Cannot Remove a Memory Card Troubleshooting71Cannot Print Properly from a Photo Index Sheet Printing Does Not Start ScanGear Wont Start Scanning ProblemsOther Scanning Troubles Read this guide when starting to use the machine How to Use the Documentation ProvidedAppendix Appendix73 Appendix Reading the On-screen Manuals Appendix75 Specifications Layout PapertypeOperating System Processor Browser Browser Windows Html Help Viewer Appendix77 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Machine Legal Limitations on Use of Your Product and Use of Images Users in the U.S.A Canon U.S.A., INC. 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