Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern; Cleaning The Printhead - Canon MultiPASS F30 Reference Manual

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

Print the nozzle check pattern to test the printhead installed in the machine. This test shows if each printhead
nozzle is operating properly.
1
Press Menu.
2 Use F or E to select PRINTER
SETTINGS.
M E N U
7 . P R I N T E R S E T T I N G S
Ex:

Cleaning the Printhead

If the printed nozzle check pattern is broken, missing, or a specific color is not printed, clean the printhead.
• Cleaning the printhead consumes a small amount of ink. Cleaning too often reduces the amount of ink
NOTE
in the Ink Tanks.
1
Press Menu.
2 Use F or E to select PRINTER
SETTINGS.
M E N U
7 . P R I N T E R S E T T I N G S
Ex:
3
Press Set twice.
P R I N T E R S E T T I N G S
1 . C L E A N I N G
C L E A N I N G
1 . N O Z Z L E C H E C K
5-8
3
Press Set three times.
P R I N T E R S E T T I N G S
1 . C L E A N I N G
C L E A N I N G
1 . N O Z Z L E C H E C K
• The machine prints the nozzle check pattern.
Nozzle Check Pattern
If the pattern is broken, missing, or a specific color is not
printed, → Cleaning the Printhead, below.
Printhead Position
If the pattern is not uniform, → Quick Start Guide.
If lateral lines are visible, → Quick Start Guide.
4 Use F or E to select HEAD CLEANING
(normal printhead cleaning) or HEAD
REFRESHING (deep printhead cleaning).
C L E A N I N G
2 . H E A D C L E A N I N G
Ex:
5
Press Set.
• The machine cleans the printhead which takes
about 30 to 50 seconds.