Cleaning The Print Head - Canon MB5000 Series Online Manual

Cleaning the Print Head

Clean the print head if lines are missing or if horizontal white streaks are present in the printed nozzle check
pattern. Cleaning unclogs the nozzles and restores the print head condition. Cleaning the print head
consumes ink, so clean the print head only when necessary.
Note
• You can also clean the print head using the computer. When using the computer, select the ink group
to clean, then start cleaning.
Cleaning the Print Heads from Your Computer
• When cleaning the print head using the operation panel, the print head of all ink colors are cleaned.
You need to prepare: a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper
1. Make sure that the power is turned on.
2. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the cassette.
After inserting the cassette into the machine, the paper information registration screen is displayed on
the touch screen. Select A4 or Letter for Page size and Plain paper for Type, then tap Register.
If a message is displayed on the screen, follow the directions in the message to complete registration.
3. Extend the output tray extension, then open the paper output support.
4. Flick the HOME screen, then tap
Using the Operation Panel
The setup menu screen will appear.
5. Tap Maintenance.
The Maintenance screen will appear.
6. Tap Cleaning.
Setup.
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