Canon PIXMA MG55500 Online Manual page 144

Selects the ink group that you want to clean the print head for.
Click Initial Check Items to display the items that you need to check before you
execute cleaning or deep cleaning.
Initial Check Items
Check that the machine power is on, and open the cover of the machine.
Check the following items for each ink. Then, if necessary, perform Nozzle Check
or Cleaning.
• Check the amount of ink
• Make sure that you push in the ink tank completely until you hear a clicking sound.
• If an orange tape is adhered to the ink tank, peel it off completely.
Any remaining tape will hinder ink output.
• Check that the ink tanks are installed in their correct positions.
Print Head Alignment
Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and improves
deviated colors and lines.
Align the print head immediately after installing the print head.
Start Print Head Alignment dialog box
When you click Print Head Alignment, the Start Print Head Alignment dialog box is
displayed.
This dialog box allows you to adjust the attachment position for the print head, or to print
the current setting value for the print head position.
Align Print Head
Aligns the print head.
Print head alignment corrects the installation positions of the print head and
improves deviated colors and lines.
Align the print head immediately after installing the print head.
Print Alignment Value
Click this button to check the current setting value of the print head position.
Prints the current setting value for the print head position.
Print Head Alignment dialog box
To adjust the print head position manually, click Align Print Head in the Start Print
Head Alignment dialog box, and perform the operations instructed in the
messages. The Print Head Alignment dialog box is then displayed.
remaining in the tank.
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