Perform bottom plate cleaning | Canon MP470 specs

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.

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(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.

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