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Maintenance Procedure

If print results are blurred, colors are not printed correctly, or print results are unsatisfactory (e.g. misaligned printed ruled lines), perform the maintenance procedure below.

Important

  • Do not rinse or wipe the FINE cartridge. This can cause trouble with the FINE cartridge.

Note

When the Print Results Are Blurred or Uneven:

  1. Step1 Print the nozzle check pattern.

    From the printer

    From the computer

  2. Step2 Examine the nozzle check pattern.

  3. If there are missing lines or horizontal white streaks in the pattern:

  4. Step3 Clean the print head.

    From the printer

    From the computer

    After cleaning the print head, print and examine the nozzle check pattern: Step1

  5. If the problem is not resolved after performing from step 1 to step 3 twice:

  6. Step4 Clean the print head deeply.

    From the printer

    From the computer

    If the problem is not resolved, turn off the power and clean the print head deeply again after 24 hours. Do not unplug the power cord when turning off the power.

  7. If the problem is still not resolved:

  8. Step5 Replace the FINE cartridge.

Note

  • If the problem is still not resolved after replacing the FINE cartridge, contact your nearest Canon service center to request a repair.

When the Print Results Are Not Even such as the Ruled Lines Are Misaligned:

  1. Step Align the print head.

    From the printer

    From the computer