Cleaning The Print Head - Canon MB5100 Series Online Manual

Cleaning the Print Head

Clean the print head if the nozzle check pattern has missing lines or horizontal white streaks. Cleaning
unclogs nozzles and restores the print head to a better condition. However, because print head cleaning
consumes ink, this operation is advisable only when necessary.
Note
• Cleaning can also be performed from a computer. When using a computer, you can also select the ink
group for cleaning.
Cleaning the Print Heads (Windows)
Cleaning the Print Heads
• Cleaning from the operation panel cleans all print head colors.
What you will need: one sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper
1. Make sure the machine is on.
2. Flick the HOME screen, and then tap
Using the Operation Panel
The setup menu screen is displayed.
3. Tap Maintenance.
The Maintenance screen is displayed.
4. Tap Cleaning.
A confirmation screen is displayed.
5. Tap Yes.
The machine now starts cleaning the print head.
Do not perform any other operations until print head cleaning is finished. Cleaning will take about 2
minutes.
(Mac OS)
Setup.
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