Print Head Alignment - Canon iP1000 Simplified Service Manual

Reset procedure: Perform the following operations from the printer driver utility.
< Possible problems with this function >
- Due to user error, the actual remaining ink level does not match the indicated remaining ink level,
resulting in "ink out", etc.
User error: Forgetting to reset the ink counter / ink counter reset other than when replacing ink
- Due to the specific print pattern, the actual remaining ink level does not match the indicated
remaining ink level, resulting in "ink out".
Specific print pattern: Continuous printing using any one of the CMY colors of ink / continuous
(5) Print head deep cleaning
The printer has a print head deep cleaning (refreshing) function.
Print head deep cleaning (refreshing):
< Possible problems with this function >
- Excessive ink consumption when conducting print head deep cleaning repeatedly. (The amount of
ink used is approx. 10 to 15 times the normal manual cleaning amount.)
< Reference > Cleaning types, amount of ink used and time required
BK and CL ink drawing is simultaneously performed.
Manual cleaning
Dot count cleaning
Timer cleaning (24 hours to 2 weeks)
Head replacement
Ink tank replacement
Cleaning when the print head is not capped at printer power on
Cleaning on arrival at user
Timer cleaning (2 weeks to 3 months)
Print head deep cleaning
Timer cleaning (3 months or more)

(6) Print head alignment

The printer has a print head alignment function (print head position adjustment function).
Print head alignment:
1. In Low Ink Warning Setting, enable Display low ink warning.
2. In Ink Counter Reset, reset the applicable ink counter(s).
Note: Be sure to reset the ink counter from the printer driver utility after replacing
ink tanks.
tanks.
BK solid printing, etc.
This is a deep cleaning function in order to resolve print failure due to ink clogging
the print head. (The black ink is pigment-based, and clogs easier than other
dye-based ink.)
Perform from the printer driver utility.
Cleaning type
This is a function to correct the displacements between the nozzle lines of the
print head, and incorrect print position at bi-directional printing.
The adjustment is conducted using the printed head position adjustment
pattern.
A: Print head alignment between black nozzle lines
B: Print head alignment between cyan nozzle lines
C: Print head alignment between magenta nozzle lines
D: Print head alignment between yellow nozzle lines
E: Print head alignment between black and color printing
Amount of ink used
BK: Approx. 0.12 g
CL: Approx. 0.14 g
BK: Approx. 0.30 g
CL: Approx. 0.30 g
BK: Approx. 0.45 g
CL: Approx. 0.45 g
BK: Approx. 1.5 g
CL: Approx. 2.2 g
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Time required
Approx. 40 sec.
Approx. 45 sec.
Approx. 60 sec.
Approx. 70 sec.