Replacing The Printhead - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF650 User Manual

Maintenance > Printheads
Caution
• Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge or ink tanks during either Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B.
Note
• If printing does not improve after 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.
• Nozzles are periodically checked to ensure they are clear. Configure the settings on the Control Panel menu
in Nozzle Check. (See "Menu Settings.")
Perform cleaning as follows.
1.
On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab (
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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4.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning, and then press the OK button.
5.
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B, and then press the OK button.
Head cleaning is now executed.
6.
Print a test pattern to check the nozzles, and determine whether cleaning has cleared the nozzles. (See "Checking
for Nozzle Clogging.")

Replacing the Printhead

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When to replace the Printhead
Replace the Printhead in the following situations.
• If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer
menu
• If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the printhead."
• If your Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printhead
Replacing the Printhead
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Note
• If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
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