Cannon Canon Allinone Mp C545 User Manual
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6-12Maintenance Chapter 6 Using Ink Canon has more engineers dedicated to creating quality ink for providing the best results for output on Bubble Jet printers than any other organization. Canon does not prohibit the use of third-party inks and the use of third-party inks does not invalidate the product’s limited warranty. However, Canon cannot guarantee the quality or performance of your unit when you are using inks from other suppliers. Canon’s limited warranty does not cover damage caused to...
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Chapter 6 Maintenance6-13 Maintenance Testing and Cleaning the BJ Cartridge Print Head The print head in the BJ cartridge contains nozzles through which ink is propelled onto the paper. To maintain the best possible print quality, these nozzles need to be cleaned from time to time. Your MultiPASS is equipped with a print head cleaning function that does this. Printing the Nozzle Check Before cleaning the print head, you may want to print the nozzle check to test the BJ cartridge installed in the...
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6-14Maintenance Chapter 6 Cleaning the BJ Cartridge Print Head If your printouts become faint or streaked, or if their quality otherwise decreases, clean the print head. To maintain the best possible print quality, you need to clean the BJ cartridge print head from time to time. 1. Press Function. 2. Press Cleaning. 3. Use d or u to select HEAD CLEANING. 4. Press Set. ❑The MultiPASS cleans the print head. When cleaning ends, the MultiPASS returns to standby mode. You can perform the cleaning...
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Chapter 6 Maintenance6-15 Maintenance When to Replace the BJ Cartridge How frequently you need to replace your BJ cartridge or one of its BJ tanks depends on how you use your MultiPASS. If you print a good deal of graphics, halftones, or grayscales, you will need to replace the BJ cartridge more often than if you print mainly text. (See page A-5 for details on the life expectancy of BJ cartridges.) To help ensure the maximum life for your cartridges, always follow the guidelines for cartridge...
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6-16Maintenance Chapter 6 Replacing the BJ Cartridge 1. Make sure the MultiPASS is plugged in. 2. Open the document tray. 3. Open the printer cover by grasping the document guides and lifting. ❑If the printer cover does not open easily, slide the document guides outward and then open the printer cover. For optimum printing results, Canon recommends that you use the Canon BC-21e Color BJ Cartridge or the optional Canon BC-20 Black Cartridge with your MultiPASS. When replacing BJ tanks in the BC-21e...
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Chapter 6 Maintenance6-17 Maintenance 4. Press the cartridge button . ❑The cartridge holder moves to the center of the unit. Do not touch the round shaft, guide rail, or ribbon cable. Touching these parts may adversely affect operation of the unit and /or cause print quality deterioration. Do not try to manually move or stop the cartridge holder as this may damage the MultiPASS. The MultiPASS includes an automatic protection feature that helps keep it from overheating. If the cartridge holder...
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6-18Maintenance Chapter 6 5. Raise the blue cartridge lock lever (on the cartridge holder) by gently pulling up on it. 6. Remove and dispose of the old BJ cartridge, or store it in the Ink Cartridge Storage Box. Hold the BJ cartridge by its sides only. Do not touch the print head, the sharp edges around the print head, the silver plate on the bottom of the BJ cartridge, or the silver metal or circuit area on its side. c PRINT HEAD DO NOT TOUCH Ink CartridgeBCl-21Made in JapanB la ckInk...
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Chapter 6 Maintenance6-19 Maintenance 7. Peel the cover off the new BJ cartridge’s protective packaging, and remove the BJ cartridge. 8. Lift the orange cap off the BJ cartridge’s print head, then remove the orange tape. Hold the BJ cartridge by its sides only. Do not touch the print head, the sharp edges around the print head, the silver plate on the bottom of the BJ cartridge, or the silver metal or circuit area on its side. c PRINT HEAD DO NOT TOUCH HOLD HERE TAPE CAP
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6-20Maintenance Chapter 6 9. Hold the BJ cartridge so that its label faces outward, then slide it into the cartridge holder. ❑Be careful not to touch the silver plate on the bottom of the BJ cartridge or the silver metal or circuit area on its side. 10. Lower the blue cartridge lock lever completely. ❑Do not use excessive force. ❑The BJ cartridge is now locked into position. Spilled ink can stain any surface; protect yourself and your work area. Discard the cap and tape immediately. Never attempt to...
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Chapter 6 Maintenance6-21 Maintenance 11. Press the cartridge button . ❑The cartridge holder moves to its home position on the right side of the unit and begins cleaning the print head. This process takes about 55 seconds. 12. Close the printer cover. 13. Close the document tray. Do not try to manually move or stop the cartridge holder as this may damage the MultiPASS. Unplug the MultiPASS only when it is in standby mode (date and Receive mode shown in the LCD display), and the cartridge holder is...
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