Cleaning The Printhead - Canon BJC-S820D Quick Start Manual

6.
Check the nozzle check pattern.
If the lines in the first pattern are
broken, the printhead must be
cleaned. See "Cleaning the
Printhead" for instructions.
If the vertical lines in the second
pattern stand out, the printhead
position must be adjusted. See
"Aligning the Printhead" on
page 49 for instructions.

Cleaning the Printhead

If your printed output appears faded, streaked or scratchy, the printheads may
need to be cleaned. See the S820D User's Guide on the Setup Software & User's
Guide CD-ROM for additional corrective actions.
To clean the Printhead in Windows:
1.
Make sure the printer is turned on.
2.
Click Start, then Settings, then Printers.
3.
Right-click the Canon S820D printer
icon, then select Properties.
4.
Click the Maintenance tab,
then click the Cleaning button.
Printhead cleaning consumes ink. Avoid unnecessary cleaning.
Windows XP users: Click Start, select Control Panel, then Printers
and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes.
The Maintenance tab and
procedures may vary for
Windows 2000 and
Windows XP. Follow the
instructions when
prompted for those
operating systems.
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