Cleaning The Printhead - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9400S Basic Manual

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Cleaning the Printhead

Cleaning the Printhead
If printing is faint, cleaning the Printhead may improve results.
Choose one of two Printhead cleaning modes ( Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B), depending on the problem
to resolve.
Head Cleaning A
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Use this mode if printing is faint or contains foreign substances. This method of cleaning consumes the least
amount of ink.
It takes about four minutes to complete.
• Head Cleaning B
Use this mode if no ink is ejected at all, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem.
It takes about five minutes to complete.
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Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or ink tanks during either Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B.
Ink may leak or an error may occur.
Important
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If printing does not improve even if you execute Head Cleaning B, try repeating Head Cleaning B once or twice. If this
still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer for
assistance.
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Nozzles are periodically checked to ensure they are clear. Configure the settings on the Control Panel menu in Nozzle
Check. (See "Menu Settings.")
Note
Perform cleaning as follows.
1
On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or
▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab (
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If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
Note
2
Press the OK button.
The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.
3
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button.
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Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning, and then press the OK button.
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